Is Harrison fit for the presidential chair say patriots
The Harrison supporters defend William Henry Harrison against slights by Van Buren partisans. They cite his record in Kentucky and Tippecanoe, his leadership in national service, and demand to know if he is unfit.
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Harrison
Ohio
William H. Harrison
van Buren Party
William Henry Harrison
Kentucky
Mexico
Tippecanoe
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Maryland
New York
Vermont
From the South Charleston notes on Creek warfare and banking
The Charleston papers report General Scott and staff on a Savannah march to the Creek country with the Dolphin. Florida news include Indian depredations near Jacksonville and Micanopy, with refugees from Roanoke and Cruse’s murder. A Georgia-Central panic follows as Alabama borders brace for conflict and a Georgia line near the Chattahoochee becomes a flashpoint. A Ohio bank convention debates small bills and five percent dividend taxation.
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N. S. Spectator
Charleston
Dolphin
Pennoyer
St. Augustine
General Scott
Suite
Savannah
Creek Country
Fiorina
St. Johns
Florida
Hebbard
Piccioti
Jacksonville
Mott
Mandarin
Micanopy
Henry A. More
Robert Lanier
John McFaddlen
Ephraim
Horace Smith
John Goss
Harry
H. Smith
Fort Drane
Withlacoochee
Scott
Tampa Bay
Call
Hernandez
St. Johns River
Indian Key
Wythlacoochee
Cooper
Sparta
Madison
Eatonton
Macon
Monroe
Peapons
New Alabama
Chattahoochee
Line Creek
Lagrange
Columbus
Fort Mitchell
Flint River
Roanoke
Georgia
Col
Crowell
Powell
Alabama
Talbot County
The Invincible Crew Released After Piracy Charge
The New Orleans Bulletin reports the discharge of the schooner Invincible crew by the U S sloop Warren after a long examination. Officers Ward and Johnson and gunner Pontier remain in custody. the rest are freed and escorted by citizens to the City Hotel. The theatre managers invited them to attend free in the evening.
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Invincible
N. Orleans
U. S
Warren
Ward
Johnson
Pontier
City Hotel
Death by Lightning Strikes Family in North River
The North River Times reports a thunderstorm killed Mrs. Stephen March, 28, in her home. The bolt traveled through the chimney to the bed where Mr March lay ill. Mrs March, with an infant, was struck causing her to fall senseless and die shortly after.
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North River Times
Stephen March
Methodist Episcopal conference opposes modern abolitionism
The Cincinnati general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church adopted a resolution opposing modern abolitionism and stating no right or intention to interfere with the civil relation of master and slave in slaveholding states. The first branch passed 122 to 14, the second part unanimously.
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General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Cincinnati
No appropriation yet for national thoroughfare continuation
The article notes Congress has not approved funds to continue the national road from East to West. Van Buren speculators weigh delaying funding until after the presidential election.
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Pep. Press
Mob Marches on Batavia Land Office in Night Assault
The report states a mob of about three hundred armed men gathered at Batavia aiming to destroy the land office. Bells rang at one in the morning, the land office and jail were barricaded, and arms were moved from the arsenal. Leaders, including a ring leader, were jailed, and citizens formed volunteer companies ready to defend property if the mob returns.
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Batavia
Holland Land Company
Owens
Land Office
Attica
le Roy
Scrptus Revenue Plan Adopted by Committee
The plan, urged by Mr Webster, would divide the public money in the Treasury at the start of January among states by population. Payments would occur in three instalments: half on April 1 1837, a quarter on July 1, and the remainder on October 1. States would pledge faith to repay when Congress calls.
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Columbus
Mr Collier
Farmers and Mechanics Bank of
Messrs Hubbard
Kelly
Olds
Collier
Stillwell
Harris
Coffin
Wuereas
General Assembly of
Ohio
General Assembly
Webster
Congress
Cleveland Herald
MR VAN BUREN LAST WAR PROOF AND CONTRADICTORY RESOLUTION
The Attorney General argues Van Buren favored the 1812 war but a July 8 1812 Hudson New York address shows his sanction of a public address against war with a appended resolution opposing the militia offensive war as unconstitutional. The piece questions his patriotism and politics in 1812.
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van Buren
United States
Hudson
New York
Constitutional
Van Buren Era Bank Expansion in Maine and New York
The Maine Legislature incorporated 23 banks and increased capitals of 5 more at the recent session. The Van Buren Legislature of New York has likewise pushed for gold and silver currency by authorizing numerous bank incorporations.
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Maine
McRes
N. York
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Owego
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Deposit
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Wayne Co
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Geo. W. Mullett
Salem
People’s Press
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T. P. Hanpy
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