The Banks of Ohio resume specie payments Monday
The Journal and Register discusses the banks actions around the 1837 suspension of specie payments. It argues the Van Buren led policy caused the collapse, praises Governor Vance for cautious restraint, and claims Whig opposition obstructed relief while urging resumption of specie payments and restored confidence in currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal and Register
Ohio
van Jackson
National Bank
Hemg
Dresabes
Tx. Sauks
van Buren Povcinors
van Buren
General Assembly
van Bueren
Vance
Congress
van Buren Congress
Uri
Wingo Wee
van Jsuren
Aime
Bank Resolution Debate in Circleville Journal
The article discusses Mr Tabbard’s Bank resolution and editorials in Circleville Mur alch, including Mr Thrall’s response and the push to compel bank officers to appear in Columbus for scrutiny. It critiques Doctor Hubbard’s faction and notes the resolution’s political timing preceding Governor race headlines in 1838.
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Journal and Register
Tabbard
Circleville Muralch
General Assembly
Tocofece
Taabbard
Thrall
Ywubbard
Columbus
Hubbard
Herald
Stubbard
Thhrough
Doubntess
Wilson Shannon
Ohio Whigs urged to unite for October election victory
The Ohio Whigs must organize, hold primary meetings, and elect delegates to seize the fall vote. They aim to elect Governor Vance by a large majority, a strong Congress delegation, a full legislature, and Thomas Ewing to the U S Senate, per the Lebanon Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
van Duren
Vance
Wilson Shannon
Thomas Ewing
United States Senate
Lebanon Star
Treasury Funds Squandered Under Van Buren Plan
The passage laments government spending in Florida totaling twenty million dollars to mock the nation’s arms and character. It accuses the administration of lost surplus revenue and treasury notes, claiming seven million bands were sold to raise funds, and compares Van Buren's actions to a prodigal son wasting patrimony.
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Florida
Treasury
van Buren
Republice
Expedition waste prompts Navy action and sales
The article reports on the costly Erptoring Expedition with the schooner Active purchased and fitted at a large expense, condemned by the Navy Department and sold at auction for 4500. The Navy then bought two Pilot Boats for repairs at a substantial cost, indicating ongoing wasteful expenditures.
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Navy Department
Seneva
Whig Convention Called for Huron County Officers
The Whig Central Committee of Huron County invites citizens from Norwalk and surrounding townships to convene at the Court Lane Norwalk on July 26 at 1 o clock to nominate county officers and other party business for the October election. Attendees from rural townships are urged to participate and not just send delegates.
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Huron
Court-Lane
Norwalk
Yuguet
Furnoon
Suiteble Can
Benator
Ae Cc. Seaman
Worcester
Jenney
Seleldon
A. Preston
Whig Central Committee
Huron Co
Debating Dr. Duncan and Bond in Newspaper Fees
The Experiment refuses to publish Dr. Duncans remarks and Mr. Bonds speech argues they are unanswerable. It warns readers that printing the Drun can remarks would invite ridicule from Whigs and Democrats alike and urges restraint in repeating partisan tirades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond
Dr. Dunecan
Loco Foco Views on Legislation and Banks in Old Ohio
The article critiques the Whigs and their stance on the last session, arguing they blocked loco foco aims. It cites bank debates, favoring solvent well regulated banks and opposing the sub treasury. It references Van Buren, Jackson, Woodbury, and calls out political manipulation.
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Mivaty
Loco Foco
Columbus
Ohio
Gar Ganks
Farmer's Bank of
Gunton
Canton Bank
Poa Uarris
Fueu
Board of
Puble Works
Uariig
Woodbury
Vser
Sytem
Government and Bank Plot to Anticipate Bond Payments
An 1834 New Yorker report details the Lilawims nefarious transaction with the United States Government and the Gl 8. Bank. It states the bank arranged to anticipate payment of a bond due next, with Charley McMuter as broker. The government could buy land and pay via the same credit mechanism, but has not yet decided the full sum due. The report claims the arrangement was negotiated in good faith and could benefit both parties, potentially ending Treasury notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vlas Bank
United States
Charley McMuter
Philadelphia
Hue
Treasury
New Yorker
County Convention Urges Vigilance for Whigs in Huron
Whigs of Huron County urge citizens to form a county ticket for officers and legislators at the upcoming Thursday meeting. They warn against opponent tricks to create distrust and favor Petticoat Allen, urging residents to reclaim representation and resist corruption. Also notes the new Crawford County paper and local political context.
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Huron County
Old Heron
United States
Wine
Senate
Buccyrus Democrat
Crawford County
Joan Sunesk
Fiurlanger
Lit County
North Carolina Election Begins Across Counties
The North Carolina governor and legislature races began on August 26 in ten counties and on August 3 in six others, with the remainder voting on August 1. Whig incumbent Dadbey faces reformist Gov. Branch, a Loco Foco candidate. Pitt, Edgecomb, and Washington counties reported results. Pitt backed the Whig slate for the legislature, Washington backed Whigs, Edgecomb swung toward Vans despite a reduced margin. The start is seen as fair and suggests Whig Governor and a legislative majority may follow.
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North Carolina
Dadbey
Gov
Branch
Jackson
Loco Foco
Towi Edgecomb
Pitt
Washington
Arrival of the Great Western and other transatlantic notes
Sixteen days later report from the New York Express details the Great Western from Bristol reaching the Quarantine Ground with 130 passengers after a 14 day passage, plus freight and accounts of Sirius. It notes capital increases for steamship lines, planned Cork to New York service, and mentions political figures and events including Van Buren and European leaders, with Vesuvius eruption updates and a Cairo fire report.
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New York Express
Great Western
Bristol
Courier and Enquirer
C. Matthews
Madam Vestris
Sirius
England
Great Britain
Great Western Steam Stip Company
Cork
New York
Unite States
United States
John van Buren
Everton
Licrculaneum
Pompeii
de Aletter
Alexandria
Cairo
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Bing
Times
Len Gen. Jackson
Bank of the United States
Hubbards
Committee of Investigation
Spersons
Mubbard
Tey
Anch
Chuampaign
Siem Hinvow
Wismonderman
Pier Dir. van Buren
Gen. Jackson
Pennsylvania Senate
Rhat Caty
Shun
Bane
Ming
Charleston
Mary
Lancaister Gurctiv
Geautort
Dudley
Chie
Bays of
Ghio
Banke of
Baltimore
Messr.s
Raw
McCoy
Balimore
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Conercut
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Kentucky
John Wecow
Star Ys
Low Mo Uh
Pep R.W. McCoy
WM. Neil
Exchange Bank
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