Bank reform and political strife spark national crisis
The excerpt discusses attacks on the banks and the credit system, private and public money policies, and political battles over currency reform. It links these debates to broader social tensions, warns against executive overreach, and urges unity to defend the nation's financial system and constitutional rights. It cites figures and events from the era and calls for active political mobilization.
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Spain
Turkey
Levdera
Bank of the United States
Secretary of the Treasury
United States Bank
Éhanna
Syren
Election results show Whigs lead in state legislature
The report lists the elected members with Whigs at 89 and Locos at 58 including Conservatives and unknowns. Last year the split was 83 Whigs and 64 Locos. The Cleveland Gazette notes the Whigs gaining strength.
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Our State
Locos
Cleveland Gaz
Whig Nominations and Local Political Controversy
The article discusses Frederick Sears of Bronson as a Whig candidate for Representative and questions the timely switch from Whig to Democrat. It criticizes party proselytism rules, notes local editorials attacking Whig figures, and mentions Dr. Carpenter’s potential views on Owl Creek and Bloomingville Banks.
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Locoloco
Frederick Sears
Bronson
Sears
Board of Health
Democratic Party
Tate
Carpenter
Bloomingville
Quy
Whigs Rally Behind Root for Congress in October Vote
From all parts of the district the nomination of Mr Root for Congress meets general Whig approbation. No dissension is observed, and Whigs will rally with zeal against the Locofocos. If turnout is strong, the Whig majority in the county may exceed previous records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Root
Congress
Escape of Prisoners From County Jail
Nine prisoners confined in the county jail escaped Sunday around 6 PM by lifting a flagstone and digging through the wall. By midnight five were recaptured. Those still at large are Linus Reynolds Joseph Mullen Daniel Sherman and Pierce Brooks with rewards offered: Reynolds $100 Mullen $75 Sherman $50 Brooks $30. The remainder contains notice about alleged intruders in the Whit vigilance committee and questions about signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaree
Linus Reynolds
Joseph Mullen
Daniel Sherman
Pierce Brooks
Reynolds
Mullen
Sherman
Brooks
Whig Attack on Democrats in Contested Congressional Election
The passage depicts Whig rhetoric denouncing the Democratic candidate for Congress and vowing to mobilize voters to secure a Whig majority. It frames the struggle as a defense of Constitution, liberty, and equal rights against federal security measures, pledging continued political battle until federal influence is removed.
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Indiana
Richmond
Palladian
Vanocrat
van Buren
Wis
New Haven
Comeress
Joseph M. Rout
Blackenord Withie Village
Whig Meeting in Florence Chooses Party Leaders and Vigilance Committee
At a Sept 15 1835 Whig gathering in Florence at the Schon house Perez Starr was named President and Bexxer Pinren Vice President with Thomas L. Dew as Secretary. A vigilance committee was formed for the October election and multiple district reports listed attendees. Resolutions condemn Van Buren Jackson Benton and allied policies, urge electing opposition candidates, oppose a metallic currency, and attack the Locofoco strategy and bank reforms.
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Florence
Big
Schon
Perez Starr, Esq
Bexxer Pinren
Tnos
L. Dew
Cyrus J. Sherman
G. W. Barnes
Joel Blackman
Asa Simms
Alas F. Dunham
E. Spriggy
Simon II. Sprague
Isaac Furman
Thos. L. Dealing
Benne Pierce
Z. M. Jennings
Walter Buffman
John Carter
Joseph Archer
Thomas Wicks
Durham
R. Graves
Asher Heath
Peter Hullman
Solomon Riblet
Omer Johnson
B. Uill
Daniel Ward
Richard Rieder
William Blanchard
Weary Walker
Dassé Shaver
Enos Smith
Barnum Ped
John Cables
Daniel Ross
James Mead
John Blair
John Reed
John Phillip
Daniel Chandler
James C. Judson
Johnson Wheeler
William Fenn
Aluttim van Buren
Andrew Jackson
Thomas TH. Benton
Allen
Locofoco Party
Benton, Allen
Locofoce
Martin van Buren
Gay
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