Debating monetary policy and mandamus in the circuit court
The piece rails at political leaders as self serving and clamor for reform while recounting the Mandamus case in the circuit court. It details Kendall and Johnson arguments on executive power and congressional authority, plus Van Buren era currency debates and calls for specie resumption across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren
Pennsylvanian
Philadelphia
Constitutional Party
Quondam
Bank of the Metropolis
Gruat ExpLoprps
Woodbury
van Ness
Bank of the Shtropols
Pnr
Bank of Washington
Woodbury and Kendall
Amos Kendall
Reverdy Johnson
Ife
Kendall
Congress
Johnson
United States
Marshall
Judy Johnson
Rudsey
Justice Joison
Mos Kendall
Key
Supreme Court
Affairs in Canada stir American papers and debate
The article reviews American reactions to Canadian affairs, noting temptations of foreign entanglement. It questions Canadian aims, Papineau’s popularity, and warns against U S involvement or union with Canada while stressing limits of U S territory and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
X.Y. Express
Ohio Witness Fees and Harmony With Great Britain
A fragmentary passage discusses keeping a united people and unspecified aid to Canadians, alongside a March 22 1837 act from Ohio detailing witness allowances. It lists daily rates for court attendance, Coroner's inquest, and travel pay, plus general provisions for criminal and noncriminal testimony, with effective date noted as the last day of June last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly of
Ohio
Court of Common Pleas
Supreme Court
Leratil
Snake Fight Amid Tree Top Assault Impresses Local Resident
Saturday near the Washington Print Works Mr John Foster encountered a large black snake. After an exchange of blows the creature leaped, then vanished only to loom again from a branch ten feet high. Foster, aided by his brother, killed two venomous snakes, one five five feet seven inches long these events described in a vivid eyewitness account. Also notes urging silk growers to teach reeling as well as spinning to maximize profit and rural household economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Foster
Washington Print Works
Instruction in Wool Weaving and Spinning Passes to Daughters
A fragment notes a mother instructing her daughters in two crafts, woollen spinning and felting, promising both arts will become as familiar as the old red method through guided practice and routine.
Canadian Bank Robbery Suspect Captured in Hamilton
A man tied to a Rome bank robbery case, Harvey of Hamilton, Upper Canada, was tracked by Oneida Bank officials after $23,000 in 20s from the Bank of Rome circulated through this city. He was arrested, held in jail, and his father examined without sufficient evidence. The suspect’s wealth rise, including $60,000 in Hamilton real estate, prompted further inquiry and anticipated future surrender for trial.
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Canada
Bank of
Rome
Oneida Bank
Harvey
Hamilton
Upper Canada
Philadelphia
St. Bissel
Rochester Democrat
Geological Survey Promised for Ohio Resources
The Ohio Legislature authorizes a Governor appointed Geological Survey to explore the state’s natural resources. A skilled geologist and assistants will conduct geological, chemical, typographical work, and produce annual progress reports plus a full final volume with maps. The effort aims to map the state’s geology and soils, ores, strata, and related minerals for public science and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Tates
Geological Corps Appointed For State Survey
Governor Vancehaz announces a state geological survey assigning Prof WoW Ai Ens and partners to map principal rocks and miner deposits. An appropriation of twelve thousand dollars funds the effort, starting in the Tron region on the southern border, with further state support anticipated. Amos Kendall faces criticism for withholding a $100 mail car premium and using inventors' ideas without compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancehaz
Geological Corps
Wow. Ai Ens
N. Y
Sow
Td Efe. Eri x
Ben P. Sr
Ohio
Pio C. Darces
Tron
Ohio State Journal
Washington
Northampton Courier
Amos Kendall
Amos
Globe critiques metallic currency plan amid Democratic doubts
The Globe disputes a Missouri senator's metallic currency stance and accuses him of misrepresenting Democratic views. It argues that prominent leaders like Jackson, Van Buren, and Benton oppose exclusive metallic money and defends a cautious credit system over hard money. The piece challenges the paper's representation of Colonel Benton’s position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. Y. Journal of Commerce
van Buren
Globe
Jackson
Col. Benton
Albany Argus
Richmond Enquirer
Virginia
Enquirer
GUO
Daniel Webstern
Norany
Geo. Dackson
Megan Buren
Sehrard
New Texas Post Office Dept Advices from New Republic
The text reports that the Texan congress has approved funds for establishing a Post Office Department and that Barr, Esq. is named Master General. It notes improved intercommunication across Texas, praising patriots and predicting rapid development and a growing climate of civilization as the new Republic advances.
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Tera
Texas
Texan Congress
Barr
Pexas
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Maxcy
U.S
Aynies
Pires
A. ‘Wien
John Lull
Papineau
Joby
Jonathan
Great Britain
Lower Canada
St. Thomas
Felts
Questic
St Thomas
Tashe
Incorporated
Tutus
Tam
Ard
Malbaure
Papinewua
Couniel
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