Motives for Somers mutiny execution by Capt. MacKenzie
Commander A S Mackenzie delivers a detailed statement to the Court of Inquiry explaining why he deemed the immediate execution of three ringleaders aboard the Somers necessary to preserve the vessel. He cites believed plot normalizes fear of rescue, crew disobedience, officer fatigue, and risk from storm, arguing the measure was essential to maintain command and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thieme
McKenzie
Somers
Wny
Secretary of the Navy
Reentery
Mr. Spencer
Mr. Wales
U. States
Africa
Alex.s. MacKenzie
U. 8
N. Y
North Carolina
Court of Inquiry
Statement of the late Commercial Bank of Scioto
The Assignees publish a rough statement of the bank condition handed to Trustees on Jan. 32, 1813. Deposits and assets are disputed, with notes discounted and bills of exchange listed. liabilities to the public and capital stock are shown, while withdrawn funds and depositor credit questions are noted. Public access to asset schedules is offered at the Trustees' office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. J. V. Robinson
C. A. M. Demarin
S. M. Tracy
Esq
Auditor of State
Statesman
Portsmouth
Commercial Bank of
Scioto
H. Buchanan
Individual Liability and the Bank Debate in Ohio Politics
The piece attacks the push for broad individual liability for debts of corporations and churches, denouncing Locofoco advocates as dangerous to banking stability. It argues that requiring personal assets would erode public trust in banks like the Bank of Norwalk, risking deposits and provoking withdrawals. The author cites Rhode Island banking practices as a cautionary reference and warns against state overreach into corporate debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treas
State of O
Ohio
Messrs Byington and
McNulty
Mr Benton
Bank of Norwalk
Norwalk Bank
Olds
Rhode Island
Rhody
Illinois Judicial Decision on Contempt and Press Rights
A Chicago contempt case against a newspaper editor led to a Supreme Court review. Judge Breese reversed a $100 fine, holding writs of error protect against contempt where court lacks jurisdiction and that contempt cannot be punished absent in court presence or obstruction. The ruling affirms freemen’s rights and limits arbitrary judicial power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Pearsons
North Eastern
Breese
Mineola
United States
U. P
Treas
Norwalk Seminary praised amid local concerns and thefts
The Norwalk Seminary receives strong praise for its faculty, low board, and student self-boarding plans that ease access, while citizens are urged to support the Education Society. Crime reports detail a wave of robberies across the village, including a tavern robbery and multiple horse thefts, with a suspected organized gang and stolen goods tied to Sandusky county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk Seminary
Norwalk
Thomson
Hfe
Aras
Norwalk Seminary Education Society
A. Barnes
Samwel Sher
Lester Clark
Old Manufacturing Company
Mr Curtiss
Clock
Ridgefield
Penfield
Lorain County
S. Pennewell
Sandusky
Morton Reelected Massachusetts Governor by One Vote
Marcus Morton is again elected Governor of Massachusetts for one year by a single vote. The Whig majority sent Morton and John Davis to the Senate, where Morton’s election was confirmed. A Whig voter named Collins hailed from a strong Whig town. Cass travels to Detroit amid pomp. Dimney’s Cincinnati mass meeting hints Locofoco aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Marcus Morton
Senate
Honee
Morton
John Davis
Collins
Ges
Cass
Detroit
Harrieburgh
Columbus
Cincinnati
D. T. Dimney
Losofoco
Ohio Stocks Fall In New York As State Credit Drops
Ohio stocks descend to 61 cents on the dollar in New York with Kentucky at about 82 cents, amid claims the Ohio Legislature’s currency actions hurt credit. The piece notes Kentucky and other Whig states maintain stability while Locofoco policies depress Ohio’s financial standing. Graham's Magazine February issue praised. features Cooper Willis Longfellow Hoffmen among contributors. price $3 yearly. Mrs P Ardale listed as agent. library number not yet received. publisher urged to forward copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
N. York
Kentucky
Banke
Locofocoisa
Graham's Magazine
Cooper
Willis
Longfellow
Hoffmen
P. M’ardle
N. B
Ohio Senate and House Debates on Bills and Districts
The record covers sessions from January 16 to January 23 detailing bills on medical societies, state and congressional districting, banking, turnpikes, and public revenue. It notes votes on measures to reduce salaries, publish general laws, and allocate surplus revenue, with discussions on repudiation, hard money, and constitutional quorum rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Senate
Clark
Lahm
Joint Select Committee
Stanton
Byington
General Assembly
Gallagher
Yeas
Fuller
Miller
Board of Bank Commissioners
Koch
Committee On the Judiciary
Mc Barley
Nash
F B
Columbus and Sandusky Turnpike Co
Steedman
Putnam County
Puller
Schenck
Pitcher
Secretary of State
Pike County
House
Carroll County
Committee On Finance
Columbus and Sanducky Turnpike Co
Henderson
Courts of Common Pleas
Senate Ac
Hamilton County
Butler
Preble
Montgomery
Warren
Clinton
Green
Fayette
Madigan
Miami
Champaign
Logan
Union
Clermont
Brown and Highland
Adams
Pike
Jackson
Hocking
Ross
Scioto
Lawrence
Gallia
Meigs
Athens
Fairfield
Pickaway
Franklin
Perry
Morgan
Washington
Muskingum and
Guernsey
Monroe
Belmont
Harrison
Jefferson
Carroll and
Columbiana
Trumbull
Ashtabula
Lake
Geauga
Portage
Summit
Medina
Cuyahoga
Lorin
Huron
Erie
Wayne
Stark
Helmes
Coshoctan
Tuscarawas
Licking
Delaware
Marion
Richland
Knox
Crawford
Seneca
Sandusky
Ottawa
Wood
Hancock
Hardin
Lucas
Williams
Henry
Paulding
Powam
Santer
Allen
Mercer
Shelby
End
McNulty
Finance
Newton
Judiciary Committee
Hazeltine
Bartley
Albert Gallatin
Cuba
Jones
Ruttley
Locofoco
Stak
Necaven
Akron
Seward
Sumnut County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Commercial Bank of Scioto
Chillicothe
Lancaster Ohio Bank
Urbana Banking
Lake Erie
J. White
Chemical Bank
N.Y
Bank Metropolis
Philadelphia
Muron Reflector
Om J. Osborn
East Ealer
Icin
Congress
Uae
Woodbridge Whey
Parker
Juary
Lang
Latham
Jawa
McCutchen
Pacmbas
Sania Trapike Company
Pea House
Bowen
Clita, &c
Huron County
Ricland
Naysif
Tesday
Phi Mh
Barnard
D.teed
Everett
Cushing
Consi
Oregon
Choate
Bentonany House
Driggs
John Cary
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