Independent Treasury debate over currency and bank trust
The text argues that the Sub-treasury and independent treasury reduce fraudulent paper money and force bank reform. It questions redeemable notes, praises specie collections, and contrasts honest agents with banker profiteers. The narrative then notes severe weather, shipwrecks, robberies, murders, cattle losses, a fire on St John street, and local damage details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank
Sub-Treasury
van Buren
Treasury
Labaca
Bay
Cow’s Point
Robert Davis
San Antonio
Rio Colleto
Diego Perlor
Victorlids
Wmn. Pattersons
Henry
Ih. N
St. John -Street
McLeod Indicted for Murder in Carolina Stemboat Fire
Lockport Feb 6 The grand jury returned a bill of indictment against Alexander McLeod for the murder of Amos Durfee during the burning of the steam boat Carolina. The prisoner was jailed after being advised of the finding and will likely stand trial at the next Oyer and Terminer session beginning the fourth Monday of March.
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Onder
Oyer and Terminer
Cotton and hides ship arrives from Labaca Bay
Captain Auld arrived from New Orleans via Ville on Labaca Bay with a large cargo of cotton and hides. The rain continued but is noted as the 45th ultima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New-Orleans
Teras
Scir
Hene
Auld
uiAville
Labaca Bay
Speech from Boston and bank clash in Georgetown politics
A Georgeton Georgetown issue column reviews Col Hunt's Boston speech praising a presidential canvass document and discusses a Charleston bank dispute over an 1830s act on specie payments. It lists municipal tickets, names several candidates, and notes a Washington report on the Caroline affair and a related warlike debate in Congress.
Local Officials Decline Candidacy for Warden
A notice from E B Rothmhaler and colleagues states that Lam is not a candidate for Warden. The message lists several Intendants and signatories including Benjamin King J F Leseane Thomas Shaw and William Chapman. The unsigned line repeats Wardens with no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Rothmahler
Benjamin King
J. F. Leseane
Thomas L. Shaw
WM. Chapman
John A. Kilth
B Rothmahler
W. Chapman
Joan F. Leseane
W.R. T. Prior
Mr. Eptror
Lam
Stockholders accept charter amendment at WW Reil Road Bank
The stockholders after a two day discussion decided yesterday that accepting the charter amendment reducing bank shares makes the suspension of specie payments part of the charter and binding. The Courier urges other banks to resist forced charter amendments without consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Courier
Currency unsettled in Macon shows bank discounts and mint testing
In Macon on Feb 15 1841 a correspondent reports currency chaos with Central Bank bills trading at varied premiums and discounts across Savannah Augusta Charleston and New York. Banks weigh coins while some banks resist resumption and test mint standards amid legal oath enforcement and broker speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
New-York
Savannah
Augusta
Charleston
Monocoe Rail Road Bank
Mint
Merchants Refuse Debits While Waiting for Exchange
The passage notes merchants delaying payment of debts, arguing they must wait for exchange to resume before settling. They claim freeman rights to judge when payments are due, awaiting favorable conditions before clearing balances.
Citizens rally for US Bank equal footing before Legislature
A Philadelphia meeting at the Exchange chaired by Alderman Peter Hay urged placing the United States Bank on equal footing with other banks. A five citizen committee was formed to present resolutions to the Legislature at Harrisburg.
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U.S. Bank
Citivens
Philadelphia
United States Bank
Exchang
Peter Hay Wa
Habsburg
Obscure traveler bargains with inn boy in archaic quip
A pompous guest arrives at a lodging and orders the ostler to extract a horse from the wagon and feed it well. He promises a reward when the moon rises again. The boy, confused, runs to tell the master a Dutchman is here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mausser
Obituary notices from Georgia Female College and brig Juno
Died at Georgia Female College January 26 Jane P Shackelford age 15 after a fire accident. Praise for her exemplary life and religious devotion, with family grief and community sorrow. Also notice of JC Yen Alway from the brig Juno, New York native, aged 60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Fremale College
Jane P
Francis R. Shackelferd
Macon
JC Yen Alway
Juno
New- York
Port of Georgetown Arrivals and Departures Report
The port records arrivals of the steamer Anson with passengers and cargo from Charleston to Georgetown. The steam boat Kinean sails to Charleston for B King. Sloops Saml. Martin and John Irwin with cotton and other cargo depart or arrive via J. G. Henning & Co and E. Waterman. A schooner Ann departs for Barbadoes and the Schr Sam ] Wirehead heads to Charleston.
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Anson
Donnell
Charleston
E. Waterman
B. King
J.G. Henning & Co
RK. Gooper
D. le McKay
Hasell
Dilhoy
Mc Crews
R. Ff. W. Allstory
F .Thurston
Dr. Allen
Child
Martin, Martin
J. G. Henning, & Co
John Irwin
Nick Biddle
Society Hill
Kings & E. Waterman
Schr
Ann
Pope
Barbadoes
Wirehead
Martin
Portrait Artist Arrives in Georgetown for Short Visit
D W Dillehay of Paomaverenia respectfully informs Georgetown citizens that he has arrived and will stay briefly. Those wishing to call may find him at Mrs. Lesters Hotel. February 20.
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D. W. Dillehay
Paomaverenia
Georgetown
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Co Resi Clence
Buffalo
Georgeton,w S.C
Sarevapay Morsino
Bart's
A. W. Dozter
Bank of
Dozier
J. F. Leses Sm.e
Intendant
Ralston
Jas. Smath
B. Salomon
WM. M’nulty
J. F. Lesesne
Jas. Smith
D. L. Misary
K. T
Culvino
B. Brown
F. Lesesne
James Smith
Cutpino
Brown
MO. Ralston
J.P. Lesesne
I. C. Porter
Salomons
W. M'Nulty
R. Latilers
E. B. Brown
Col. G. Carr
J. W. Cochman
Maj
R. Lather
Wardens
Washington
Senate
House of Representatives
North Eastern
Whele
Pickens
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Fox
Forsyth
Caroline
McLeod
Great Britain
Mr. Pickens
Messrs. Granger
Fillmore Everett
Port of
A.B. Allen & S.C
Ee Waterman
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