Locofoco meeting endorses currency and equal rights drive
A 19th century style record shows a Locofoco faction backing specie payments and currency reform. The group pledges unity to support Whig nominees, vowing to aid honest men in securing election. Adjourning, officers direct transmission of the proceedings for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blais
Woodbury
Ling
Prestee
Reflector
Huron Com- Advertiser
Iton
Perez Starr
Satr Pierce
Devine
Sey
Vermilion and Erie Whig Gatherings Endorsement and Delegates
A Vermilion township meeting adopts resolutions in support of Governor and Jacksonian reforms, condemns Bank reform promises, and pledges vigorous effort for retrenchment. A Sandusky youth convention appoints delegates to Mount Vernon and drafts unity resolutions for liberty, peace, and opposition to current rulers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne County
Portland House
Sandusk City
Buran Cowars
Cair
Ronsrr L. Dover
Erie County
Dellegates
Mount Vernon
A. S. Cowles
Wm. McCartney
L. E. Strong
Mr. Vernon
Portland
George Reber
Hibbard
J. Me Boalt
R. L. Douglass
A. EL Barber
al AL Camp
G. W. Campbell
Timothy Lester
Alp
Yowar
GO. Brown
Margaretta
A.B. Elgworth
Joho [Barnum
Noyes Higgins
S.smith
Jey Win
A. Wil
John Palley
Abraham Gooram
Oxford
Lymin E. Strong
J. Delematen
Lansford Uastings
Marry Wood
Eliphalet ‘Popping
Bourpdett Wood
Orson Mery
le Byington
Danbury
O. Mallory
We Wartshorn
John Kelly
Wo. Wheeler
Mr Graves
Portage
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Sandusky Clarion,Iron Reflector
Luron Commercial Advertiser
Elman Cowles
Ch. Roach L. Doucuass
Seciy
Bank capital shifts show Democratic gains in 1830s states
The article argues that Michigan, Arkansas, Connecticut, Ohio, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Tennessee reported increases in banking capital from 1830 to 1838, tied to Democratic influence and figures from the American Almanac of 1938. It cites Van Buren support, legislative bank bills, and state charter actions as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Arkansas
Union
van Buren
Michigin
Micaan
Connecticut
Nile
U. States Senate
Ohio
Grouse
Nis
Senate of
Jackson
Pennsylvania
U. States Bank of Pennsylvania
Senate
Georgia
Luis
Tennessee
Democratic party loyalty and banks provoke public conflict
The excerpt argues that from 1828 to 1835 the Democrats remained loyal while Jacksonian legislatures expanded banking capital by 2,153,000. It accuses opponents of demonizing banks and paper money, likening Whig resolutions to monstrous finance. The piece mocks anti-bank rhetoric and cites figures like Benton, criticizing consistency and jealousy in party discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Democratic Party
Thomas H. Benton
Reum. Examiner
Bank reform and party stance in early Democratic discourse
A writer critiques Van Buren and the Democratic Party on currency and banks, accusing reformers of betraying the nation. He argues Democrats favor bank reform and exclusive metallic currency, denounces “swindling machines,” and calls on readers and Whigs to rally to preserve constitutional institutions against perceived reform excesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prinress
Seles
Democratic Party
Quight
Bank Sage
Dre. &c
Jackson
van Buren
Mr. Q
Lamself
Emphatic Negative From Maine to Ohio in Press Voice
Fragmentary political remark questions the public stance of Maine Connecticut New York and other states. It asks if Ohio and Huron County will be last to pronounce against prosperity and ends with a clipped emphatic note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Wilson Shannon
Weco
Ion
Anackson
Soly
Bond
Congress
Bzen
United States
Matthew
Duncan
Fry
Maine
Connecticut
New-Yort
Milan
House of I
V. Fowler
Oxford Townsly
Erie County
L. Bunker
Eford
ICM
Legislatire
Page
Nurivalle
Journey's Public
Norwalk
New York
Eo Andrews
C. Norwell
Morrison
PPM
George Taylor
Huron
Sengea
Sandusky, Wood
Hancock Menry
Putnam
Malling Paulding
Richland
Wayne
Knox
Logas
Crawford, Lorin
Marion
Guyahoga
Ohuc
Hol Health
Maere
Miuron County
Aubecrbur
Datyet
Viste
Joel Wilson
Pitchville
Vr UI
Hayward
Heeron
Stev
Joseph Crawford
Berl
I. A. Witdman
Clarksfield
James St. Tolles
Florence
Rodolphiius Marse
Auburn Richland County
Albert G. Sutton
Laredo
Lucas
Alling
Norwell
Debated Washington Globe attack on mechanics sparks outrage
The Washington Globe denounces mechanics as social dregs and questions laborers’ humanity, provoking outraged replies from the Rochester Democrat and Trenton Emporium. The pervading tone condemns workers who sweat at their trades while praising the idle rich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranthy Globe
Nuw
Washington Globe
Manin Vax Durex
China
Argus
Rochester
Illinois Election Rumors From Glavelind Herald
A fragment from the Chicago American dated September 6 reports Illinois delegates Reynolds Casey and Stuart in Congress with Reynolds backing Van Buren’s Sub-Treasury scheme and Casey opposing it. Messages claim Tom H. Stuart’s election is confirmed by Timagorty with Boone and Whiteside counties voting for Douglass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlinois
Glavelind Herald
Chicago American
Reynolds
Casey
Stuart
War Buren
Tom H. Stuane
Douglass
Love
Sremerinup
Dean Sm
Timagorty
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Vermillion
Vermilion Township
John Cran
Javis Bervex
Benjamin Summers
Crane
Henry Todd
Rich‘ce
James Belden
Governos Tate
Erie
J. M
Wash
JQ. Adams
Andrew Jackson
Allen Pelton
Barlow Sturgess
J. B. Clark
J. J. Cuddeback
Isaac Fowler
Jacob Sherarts
Joseph Brook
James Prentiss
Joel Crane, Cla. Savud D. Swirn, James Bellery
Trenton
Redgefeld
LW Rinker
Yur Burenam
Lavina Re- Boson
Lavina
Brukken
Earth
Abney Logckwoon
Joan Smelt Milan Nathan Jenkins
Campenny Militn
Bled
Miron County Temperance Safety
Macksville
Wedneytiv
B.D. Pailiste
Sec
Sanducky Orty
Norwick
Joman Satty
Vida
Cuauers
Joseph M. Roo
Agonena Adaurteone Nyong
Cheap Cash
Dimon & Brother
Ablan
Aise
Dugius
Drakel
Water Street
Saivouskye City
Mie
Patrick & CO
Pannens
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