Bank of the United States and political clashes courted by Democrat leaders
In Washington reports detail attacks on the Bank of the United States, its political role, and public finance debates. Speakers defend the bank against charging it with party meddling while criticizing the administration’s currency policy and the tariff compromise, with references to McK, Calhoun, and Clay.
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Calhoun
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Congress
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White House
Baltimore
Washington
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House of Representatives
Senate
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van Buren
King of
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England
France
Clay
Committee of Finance
Waddy Thompson
South Carolina
Treasury
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Charleston Mercury
Washlington
Lannot
Benton Rendall
Gotgze
Phoebus
Oration on a National Bank Stirs Senate Debate
The speaker Sheafton Ife voices firm support for a National Bank and indicates plans to back Mr Kings postponement motion to December. Ife says he would prefer indefinite postponement but agrees to back the December delay as the bill advances. The postponement vote failed and the debate resumes tomorrow.
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Ohio Journal 4 Register
Washington
House of Representatives
Senate
Treasury Department
House
New York
South Carolina
Waddy Thompson
Calhoun
Pickens
Adams
Isaac M*kim
Baltimore
Treasury
Committee of Ways and Means
National Bank
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Bell
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Indian Chiefs Decline Florida Truce Over Sioux War
Report from Indian counties states the Sac and Fox tribe rejected a Florida relocation proposal. The chief told Washington to relay that they fight the Sioux at home, protecting their people as lodges, hunting grounds, and children face danger amid ongoing war.
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Florida
Rose
Washington
South
Military chiefs vow to aid father in eastern war
A St. Louis Republican report quotes an officer stating he cannot enter into a treaty and must halt negotiations. The text describes potential actions to pressure opponents and support a paternal war effort, with explicit threats of violence and territorial aims linked to Sioux and southern tribes.
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South
St. Louis
Anti Bank Man in Ohio Statesman Critique
The Ohio Politian Register attacks Samuel Medary editor of the Ohio Statesman for anti bank rhetoric while exposing his Senate votes to increase bank capital. The piece labels Medary a demagogue and notes his history with Crouse's Bank Bill and vast bank note controversy in Ohio.
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Register
United States
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Ohio Statesman
Clermont County
Samuel Medary
Senate
van Buren
Crouse
Treasury
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Turer
Hio Valley
Costs and controversy of the Pisrida war
The piece reports that the Pisrida war has cost the government about thirty million dollars with ongoing requests for new appropriations. It highlights excesses such as paying $17,500 for forty cords of wood, a steamboat trip costing the entire vessel, and a self-proclaimed captain receiving $20,000 for a five-man unit. Congress is said to know these facts and accept them as undisputed.
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Critique of Government Spending and War Costs
The Cleveland Herald condemns a $1,500,000 appropriation as extravagant and warns that treasury notes cannot cover mismanaged finances. It argues the administration promotes economy only in rhetoric while funding wars and lavish expenditures escalate burdens on the people.
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Europe
Cleve. Herald
Opposition rips treasury offers in fierce pamphlet
A Washington J&RG piece denounces Secretary Woodbury and Jackson era “offers” for better currency. It attacks pay-outs to Congress in gold while Revolutionary pensioners received rag payments, labeling Hard-money and sub Treasury trials as hollow and damaging.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Air
Biddle
Gneese
Jackson
Benton
Mississippi
Woodbury
Washington
New York Courier and Enquirer
Ghia
Muddled Critique Reflects on Financial Policy and Virtue
Fragmentary 19th century prose critiques fiscal prudence and political leadership. The writer laments risky opisions and argues for steady, tested systems to avert national insolvency. References to Calhoun and a treacherous rock hint at broader financial anxieties of the era.
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Calhoun
Maine Whigs Gain House Majority in Likely Victory
The article notes a Whig gains in the Maine House with 91 seats as a likely majority, while Democrats face a setback as Loco Foco Tories falter. It cites Westbrook and other towns showing Whig strength and predicts Whigs will lead the House if towns voting next Monday repeat last year's support.
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Li Tee Wei
House of Representatives
Wikerloo
Loco Foca Tories
Westbrook
F. C. J. Smith
Parks
Maine
West
Whigs Win Additional Seats in Maine Legislature
Boston Atlas correspondent recounts the Slallowell Maine election of the 20th inst. Three towns Frankfort Cumberland and Camden backed Whig candidates, giving Whigs representation in the Legislature on the second trial. Waldo County gains two Whig representatives, a first for the region.
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