Corruption and Conspiracy in Jackson Era Politics
The narrative attacks Amos Kendall and Reuben Whitney, accusing them of deranging the economy to enrich a Kitchen Cabinet by bank failures, land speculation, and Treasury Circulars. It describes Duane, Taney, and Jackson as tools, warns of widespread bribery, and urges Whigs to rally, expel corrupt officials, and defend the constitution through the ballot.
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Bank of Kentucky
Kendall
Kentucky
Amos
United States Bank
Washington
McLene
Duane
Reuben M. Whitney
Jackson
Marius
Carrus Marius
Taney
van Buren
Kitchen Cabinet
Blair
Treasury
Gen. Jackson
United States
Congress
Execu
Electro
Amos Kendall
Butler
Patriotic Band of Invincibles
House of Representatives
Might
Clie State Journal
Agena
Ishiga
Ifoudbury
Rendall
Whitney
Elen
Leeches
Whigs and Opponents Clash Over Power and Rights
Fragmentary political prose contrasts Whig aims to curb executive power with the Jory principle seeking to absorb authority. The text frames Whigs as antagonist to centralized control and labels opposing factions with terms like Monxarcr rear and Decuocraft- FCAL 2 visit of society.
Whig View on Webster Nomination for President
The New York American and Commercial Advertiser report Webster’s friends pushing him as a presidential candidate. The Journal argues nominations are premature and prefers Harrison if unity shifts, urging Whig focus on change in measures and aversion to pre-emptive candi dates. It cautions that Webster could misfire and warns against acting from passion rather than judgment.
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Eme
N. York
Gen
Harrison
van Buren
Republic
Clarrison
Clay
Ewing
Clayton
Ritner
Sargeant
Southard
Frelinghuysen
Davis
Webster
Journal
Mr Benton
J. Q. Adams
Webster’s Prospective Presidency Sparks Whig Debate
Whig papers denounce the New York Commercial Advertiser and American for urging Mr Webster’s nomination. They oppose early agitation of the next presidency and defend Webster’s public service, warning against dictating public opinion and potentially harming his prospects. The piece argues the idea is absurd and unhelpful to party unity.
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New York Commercial
American
Webster
New York
Whig Party
Websters
National Convocation proposed to select Webster’s successor
The Boston Atlas favors overthrowing the corrupt administration and suggests a National Convocation to choose a party candidate. It argues the Cause matters more than the person and cautions against overzealous backing of Webster, warning New York papers could harm the cause. The Albany Buffalo Patriot is cited with similar cautions.
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Boston Atlas
Webster
Atlas
Mas
Buffalo
End of European arrivals boosts New York credits
Correspondence from New York on June 13 reports a cessation of foreign arrivals as winds shift and ships depart with specie. Europe’s latest news improves outlook for debt repayment to Britain, bolstering gold and silver hopes and speculative sentiment. emigrants from Germany Scotland Ireland Poland arrive in large numbers, swelling the city’s dull market and stressing finances.
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National Intelligencer
New York
Europe
Great Britain
John Ball
England
York
Lcity
Germany
Scotland
Switzerland
Poland
Ireland
Erin
Distinction in Dialogue and Bank Note Payment
A fragmentary exchange has a speaker asking a French gentleman if he lies, with the reply denying falsehood and asserting the truth is nuanced. The text then notes the Bank of Rome, N. ., continuing to pay specie for its notes.
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Ewing Festival Dinner Echoes Whig Unity
A public dinner in Chittiegs honored Me Ewing with 1500 attendees in a grove dining area built for 473. Toastees praised the Union and Ohio prosperity, with leaders like Thomas Ewing, Henry Clay, Daniel Webster and President Jackson figures cited. Ewing criticized Executive power under Jackson, urging constitutional balance and warning of dangers from executive overreach. The event featured lengthy remarks and vigorous applause, including a threefold chorus for Ewing.
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Clevelay
Ewing
Chittiegs
Capeya
Franklin
Pielaway Tyr
Fairfield
Pike
Highland
Jacis
Ton Oy
ASO
Scioto
Congress of the
U. States
Thomas Ewing
Qhio
Ohio
Henry Clay
Daniel Webster
Massachusetts
Washington
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R. Wickliffe
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United States Senate
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