Debtor distress and the Jackson era in Congress
Letters from New York Ohio Kentucky describe severe debtor distress with sales to satisfy debts and near zero property value. The piece recalls Adams era, the national bank, credit stability, and compares it to Jacksonian policy, bank removals, specie circulars, and widespread financial ruin blamed on Jacksonism.
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U. S. Gazette
Washington
J.R. Chandler
New York
Ohio
Kentucky
Adams
United States
London
Paris
South America
China
Indies
Egypt
Jeshuron
Clay
Jackson
Ackson
Alarcy
Senate
Distresses of the Times at South Charleston
A Statesman correspondent in South Charleston, Clark County, reports hard times and widespread robberies of property. He cites horse, sheep, and mill losses to whip up calls for an appraisal law and local clubs to deter merchants and speculators. The piece links distress to Locofoco policy and Tyler vetoes, urging legislative action.
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the Statesman
Charleston
Clark County
Samuel Madden
Clement Shockly
Lam
John McBride
Statesman
Tyler
na‘Mont Mare
Jerusalem
The Locofoco policy and the State policy clash
In a heated column from the South Charleston region political factions clash over debt relief and bank regulation. The piece argues universal economic ruin from Locofoco measures and calls for a broad reform including currency restoration and protective tariffs, praising Whig positions while warning of continued decline under Locofoco leadership. The writer urges decisive action by the legislature to avert further distress.
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Bankag
Chiut
Statesman
Charleston
Weiter
Europe
Supreme Court
Locofoco Young Men
Martin van Buren
Wilson Shewman
Locofaco
Lacofaco
Van Buren Arrives. Reception Attempt Sparked in Oswego
Mr Van Buren reached on Sunday aboard the Lady of the Lake and began the eastbound packet voyage on Monday. An Oswego attempt to host a reception for the Ex President failed, recalling 1859. Charles F. Mitchell, ex member of Congress, convicted of forgery, sentenced to four years in state prison.
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van Buren
Oswego
Charles F. Mitchell
Congress
N.Y
Corwin Named Governor Candidate in Warren County
Norwalk reports on July 26 1812 with Thomas Corwin of Warren County running for governor. The Supreme Court plans to commence its term in the village on Monday, signaling upcoming judicial activity.
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Thomas Corwin
Warren County
Supreme Court
Vilage
Whig Young Men Convention Called for Newark
The Whig State Central Committee publishes a circular urging Whig Young Men to meet in Newark on August 24. The Newark Whigs promise a welcoming reception and urge unity to oppose Loco foco governance, aiming to elect a Whig governor and U S senator.
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Whig State Central Committee
Newark
Arere
U. S
The Wheat Crop Harvests and Political Targets
Farmers report a near complete wheat harvest in the county with yields higher than last year though rust, blight, and low lake-port prices dampen returns. Richland county shows an unusually large crop with minimal disease. The piece also critiques Judge Lane and Locofoco meddling, notes an extra-session legislature in Columbus, and previews Louisiana election outcomes and District alignments.
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Richland
Tariff Bill passes House with narrow margin
The Tariff Bill passed the House by 116 to 112 after a lengthy debate and full attendance. The vote split 115 Whigs, 2 Tyler men, and 1 Locofoco for. 97 Locofocos, 13 Whigs, and 2 Tyler men against. Notable provisions aim to curb patronage in the revenue service and require annual Treasury reporting of staff salaries. The Albany Journal notes the vote signals party lines on tariff policy, urging Whig ascendancy to sustain protectionist aims. Vermont Whigs renominated their entire ticket and denounced Tyler, predicting a strong showing for their presidential candidate in the looming contest.
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Turi Bul
House of Representatives
Wixe
House
W. C. Johnson
Maryland
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Locofoco
Mallory
Henry
Hunt
Rayner
W. Williams
Colquitt
Herris
Lowell
Oliver
Sweney
Westbrook
Locofucos
Profitr
Wise
Tyler
Mr. Hastings
Ohio
Oh'o
Albany Journal
Republic
Clev. Herald
Vermont
Middlebury
Retmyer
Lenny Chay
Kentucky
Taney
West
Whig in Vermont Chooses Henry Clay as Leader
Fragmentary text shows Vermont Whigs rallying behind Henry Clay as a leader with a focus on a cause. The snippet references slogans and a political stance, noting admiration for Clay in a wartime or reform context.
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Vermont
Henry Clay
Mexico and the United States in Reforming Correspondence
A lengthy discussion of a Mexican government complaint against the United States and Mr Webster’s reply defending U.S. neutrality and lawful conduct. The exchange includes remarks on Texas meetings, neutrality enforcement, and diplomatic tone, concluding with a rebuke of Bocanegra and notes on a letter from M. de Bocanegra. Also reports John Tyler’s removal of Postmaster Barber at Gouperstown amid Whig opposition, labeled treachery and disgraceful power use.
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Preston Ady
Ted
Secre_tary
Greg
Webster
United States
Ife
Texas
Mexico
M. Webster
M. de Bocenegra
Bocanegra
U. States
M. de Bocanegra
U. S
Daniel Webster
Thomson
Hays
John Tyler
Juli O. Clark
Congress
Barber
Gouperstown
Benedict Arnold
Albany
New York murder case seeks retrial denied by Supreme Court
Report notes J.C. Colt’s application for a new trial in Ada’s murder case in New York was denied after a hearing in Utica. The Athens county Locofocos allegedly oppose Medary clique with fear and rapidity. Conservative Whigs reportedly unite in favor of a state bank amid hard money debate.
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J.C. Colt
Toy’s Express
Belaf
Ada
New York
Supreme Court
Utica
Bul
Jeter
Athens
Medary
Apo Thomas LE. Tamer
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