Banking pains in War with Liberty and national prosperity
A critical polemic argues that banking systems corrupt liberty and enrich a few, harming the nation. It cites abuses by financiers, calls for broader wealth sharing, and warns against entrenched power. The piece condemns policymakers and notes editorial reshuffles in Ohio and local presses.
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United States
Ohio
Johs Woods
Joe Take
Fb James
Tbian Gris
Tanig
Whig papers accuse presidents advisers amid heated polemics
Opposition papers attack the administration amid factional rancor over tariff policy and potential conflict with England. The Ohio Bank affair and fraud allegations linked to Daniel McCook expose political corruption and pressure on lawmakers.
Duel Ends in Death Between Boichie and Pleasants Editor
An attempt at a duel in Manc ia pitted Thomas Boichie against June Pleasants editor of the Richmond Whig after Mr Richie's insult. They met at the field of honor exchanging blows then drew swords. Ritchie was wounded fatally in the face. Pleasants suffered a severe stab to the abdomen and died hours later.
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Mancia
Thomas Boichie
J ‘Richmena Enjn'rer
Pleasants
Richmond Whig
Richie
Ritchie
Pieasants
Mystery of Lost President Deepens at Sea
A damaged dispatch reports a bottle found at sea bearing a message about the President’s fate. The note claims the steamer Pres lent is stuck in the water and the crew is starving, begging aid as the writer faints and fears death.
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Inet
Tan Jonday
Shah
T's Law Raises Tax on Mules and Asses in Third Clause
The inquiry notes that voters who supported the act may be exempted by the ninth section. It states that mules and asses are taxed, indicating those who passed the law may have excluded themselves from its provisions.
Oregon notice and political chatter from March 1816
The Oregon notice hints passage through the Senate and debates over amendments. D A Robertson is confirmed Marshal of Ohio. William Asos hy named consul to Teicahuane in Chili. The Third Assistant Post Master General post is abolished and snow is noted as heavier than in a decade. Citizen’s Ball at Wapaukonnetts honors Ohio officials with music and dancing amid mixed commentary. Harry, Lima. March, 1816.
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D. A. Robertson
Ohio
U.S. Senate
William Asoshy
Teicahuane
Chili
Wapaukonnetts
M. Learaersas
Horenesk
General Assembly of
Jer. Ayres
M. Leavisamay
Hon. i Fina Adidruss
Cowabus
Knapp
Leatherman
Mr. L
Mr. Edgerton
Harry
Lima
1816
Look Out Peddlers and Fered Traders taxed by law
Fragmentary report criticizes a legislative move to nearly wipe out traveling merchants via heavy licenses and taxes. It notes varied fees for horse drawn wagons and other craft and mentions punitive penalties and a tied push toward consolidating capital in banks. The text also references cockfighting activities and a fatal incident linked to a related arrest.
Engravers and prison work spark New York notes inquiry
The New York Evening Post reports on forged bank note engravings tied to prison labor. It cites Henry Champion, recently jailed for the United States Hotel robbery, claiming he led an engraving room while in Massachusetts State prison. He alleges banks regularly use such engravings for the state prizes. The note raises questions about prison education and state facilities. Additionally, New York spring elections yielded a Democratic victory.
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New York Evening Post
the Post
Iforace D. Champion
United States Hotel
Massachusetts State
Massachusetts
Champion
Chapman
Addness
Robert Sears
Nassau
New York City
United States
Sears
Democracy of Lima to Meet at Court House
The Democracy of Lima are requested to meet at the Court House on Saturday evening to organize a Democratic Club by order. A journeyman chairmaker is wanted immediately. Abrauilam Bowers Lina March 13 1846.
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Democracy of
Lima
Court House
Jhaker
Abrauilam Bowers
Lina
Ernest Hellpole
Piqua
Cord Mever
Adard
Ernest Heilpole
Geo. W. Andrews
16Th Judicial Circuit
Artillery Muster Ordered for Parade on Saturday
The Artillery is commanded to appear Saturday the 14th inst at 1 p.m fully armed and equipped for parade by order of JH Fisher Captain dated March 3 1846.
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JH. Fisher
Grain and food item prices listed in market sheet
A historical market list shows wheat corn rye oats flour and potatoes with prices per cwt or per unit. It includes beans cheese eggs honey tallow pork ginseng sugar maple seeds clover timothy and other staples with assorted figures like 56 163 00 and 3.50.
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Gima
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Western Exchange
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Sheriff's Sateres TL Wirnass
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Rose & Bliss Attorneys AT Law
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Shawnee Township
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