Ohio Bank Circulation Prohibition Act of 1840 Passed
Ohio General Assembly enacts sweeping restrictions on bank paper. It bars corporations and officers from issuing notes under five dollars except certain redemptions, deems nonconforming notes payable on demand in coin, and subjects violators to fines up to one hundred dollars. The act repeals prior bank bill prohibitions and outlines enforcement, penalties, and effective dates for sections.
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Bell
General Assembly
State of
Ohio
United States
Aft
Bank Commissioners
Girenia
Ibis
Act of Incorporation
Samne
Cauon Agaist
Jane
Thomas J. Buchanan
Hause of Representatives
William McLaughlin
Senate
Ian Payavle
Humble Roots and Quiet Labor Trump Wealth and Power
A reflection on social mobility noting that self made rise from poverty to affluence rarely yields generosity. The author argues kindness often resides in poor cottages, while the wealthy may speak grandly without action. The call is to study quietly, work with one’s hands, and mind one’s own business.
Constitution and Public Service Promise in One Term
A concise pledge emphasizes the integrity of public servants, safeguarding public funds, and advancing the general good of the people within a single presidential term. It references Marriam and Liberty as guiding concepts in governance and constitutional fidelity.
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Marriam
Norwalk Whigs Triumph in Closely Fought Election
In Warren County Norwalk Whigs sweep the ticket by about 22 votes amid a high turnout of 467 on record. Candidates elected include Township Clerk William Citap May 7, Trustees A Davenport M Cole L Miles May 23, Treasurer J Benedict, Constables Th Baker M R Brafley, Overseers of Poor W Osborn Luke Keeler, Supervisors for multiple districts, and Fence Viewers Jennings Jr Panting A Felt. Local rhetoric lauds Old Tip and Harrison gains, with strong party fervor across the county.
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Norwalk
Salt River
Representative
Harrison
East
Banest Tip
William Citap
A. Davenport
M. Cole
L. {. Miles
J.B. Benedict
Coonstables
TH. Baker
M. R. Brafley
W. Osborn
Luke Keeler
Bizlin
Ons
Dist
Rodney Mason
RP. Comstock
Walter Poi
Sauites
L. Fay
A. Buchanan
J. Laylin
J. Mead
Mead
Se An Mills
A. H. Jacobs
R. Smith
G. Jackson
A. Pelt
FP. Wait
L. Brewster
L. Wilson
Treasury notes fight fuels locofoco plea in Congress
In Congress the locofocos push a bill to authorize five million dollars of treasury notes as the government faces a liquidity crisis. They claim the administration cannot continue without immediate funding, while critics say the move would shift losses to the laboring class and expose Van Buren and office holders to public accountability.
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Treasury Bank
Locofocos
Congress
Treasury
Bill to turn government into a bank praised by critics
The writer warns the bill will make government a bank issuing treasury notes without quick backing. They say the Ohio Rail Road Company is more honorable for its notes payable on demand, while government notes would be the sole remedy for creditors.
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Oho Rail Road Company
Ohio Rail Road Company
Treasury
County Reform Pledge and County Costs Critique
The piece denounces the County Reform pledge by Johnson, Johnston, Wilbur, and Whitbeck, mocks their expense cuts as farcical, and details alleged county waste. It argues the reformers offered little real savings, cites Sheriff Johnson and Recorder Johnston, and attacks a proposed bank reform law as harmful to small bills and state finance.
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David Johnson
John M. Latimer
Thomas Johnston
John Whitbecek
John B. Wilbor
John B. Wilbur
John Whitbeck
Recorder
Norwalk
Jbren
Johnson
Columbus
Attoraey
Court of Common Pleas
State of
Ohio
State of Ohio
Muro County
Columbus, &c
Huron County
New York
Virginia
Union
Presidential Critique of Officers Interfering in Elections
A 19th century extract urges officials to refrain from election meddling, citing Jefferson and Jackson. It questions the timing and aims of alleged patronage changes and seeks details on officer salaries and roles within the federal system. The text notes contemporary interest among regional church and political figures facing executive scrutiny.
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Jackson
President Van Buren and wheat prices in 1832
Elegant Extracts questions if the President would raise wheat and other prices to secure re election. The piece mocks political manipulation, contrasts supporters of producers with British Whigs, and imagines sending a spoof to the White House to test the President’s reaction.
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Addison
Prithee
United States
Martin van Buren
White House
Sena
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cTo
William Henry Harrissa
Thomas Corwin
Warren County
Jeniings, JR
A. Felt
Locofoco
Specie
Hunter
Sagamores
Wyandots
Jefferson
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