Battle Over Banking System Sparks Public Debate in Philadelphia
The piece denounces banks of issue as harmful to liberty and prosperity, arguing monopolies enrich elites and suppress nationwide wealth. It calls for a mass stand against the banking system, urging voter pressure and legislative action, while noting political turmoil in the House and editorial shifts.
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United States
Tisans
Co Ry
Rapacio
Promessies
Nua
John Weols
Joe Lak
Doha Ho James
Hina Ciswold
Othees
Tur
Pe ‘Ag
Livad S
Prajds
Lans
Evi Sui Ch
Provoking Whig Papers Debate on Oregon War and England
The piece ridicules Hydrophobia claims and accuses Whigs of inconsistent zeal. It argues England holds title to Oregon, predicts Oregon will pass the Senate, and supports Free Trade and a peaceful American occupation, condemning Whig tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Intelligencer
Lima
England
Oregon
Garrow
Ohio State Journal
Britain
Walker
Oregon Voice
Senate
Whig Party
A Ganker in Trouble in Ohio and Pennsylvania
Daniel McCook of Carroll county Ohio who recently sought a $500 bribe to a Pennsylvania Legislator to favor the Lehigh Bank has been placed in safe lodgings. Like his prototype Farington he will end his financial career in the penitentiary. McCook is known in Ohio as the spaniel of Joe Lake and acts as a swindling agent connected with Wooster and Lehigh Gans interests. The Lehigh Bank corruption links to Wooster Bank standing and reputations, with McCook sent to Harrisburg to aid investigations.
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Daniel McCook
Carroll County
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Lehigh Bank
Iancral Farington
McCook
Qaio
Joe Lake
Wooster
Lehigh Gans
Lehigh
Wooster Bank
Harrisburg
A Duel in Manchester Ends in Tragedy
In Manchester Virginia Thomas Ritchie editor of Die Richmond Enquirer fought John H Pleasants editor of the Richmond Whig after Ritchie called Pleasants a coward. They fought with swords after exchanged gunfire. Pleasants died hours later from a severe abdominal stab.
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Manchester
Virginia
Thomas Ritchie
Die Richmond Enquier
Jno
H. Pleasants
Richmoui Whig
Ritchie
Pleasants
Me. Ritchie
Me Pleasants
Joz
Untitled Maritime Message Sparks Public Interest
A fragmented historic note describes a steamer president and deep ocean events. It mentions a fleet, a paper, and a forecast of dangers tied to a presumed death of an eloquent figure, Codinan, and Poseine. The text hints at political tension and public alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whch
Wien
Snow and politics mix in Ohio and New York notes
The Oregon novice notes tax debate on mules and asses, Senate confirmations including D. A. Robertson as Marsn of Ohio, and a New York City mayoral nomination. A society ball in Wepaupknetta honors M. Leaturmwan and Dr. Horwnoox amid lively dancing and praise. March 5, 1816.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Robertson
Marsn'st
Ohio
U.S. Senate
William Crosby
Taldahuangi Chili
Argus
Citizen
Ci.aen
Wepaukannetta
M. Leaturmwan
Horwnoox
General Assembly of
Bost
Jer. Ayres
Mosrathermay
Harpcock
Co Unbus
Knapp
Wusic
Leatherman
Mr. L
Mr. Edgerton
Peddler Licenses and Tariff Proposals Stir Legislative Debate
The passage details state laws taxing traveling merchants. Foot travelers face twenty five dourans license and capital sworn amount. horse or wagon riders pay forty dollars. two horse rigs taxed higher. boat operators pay fifty. Peddlers must buy capital share and face tariff on horses and wagons. The article notes opposition and concerns about impact on banking and commerce, plus rumors of a jailed suspect and a death by molester.
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Aed
New York Note Engraving Allegations Stir Public
The New York Evening Post questions note engraving at a state prison after Horace D Champion, jailed for hotel robbery, claimed prisoners engraved bank notes and that their work matched skilled artisans. The piece prompts scrutiny of state facilities and a spring election note on Democratic gains and a Lima job ad for a journeyman chair maker Abraham Bowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Evening Post
the Post
Horace D. Champion
United States
Massachusetts State
Massachusetts
Champion
Announcement of Painting Services by Mr J M Gileison
Mr J M Gileison announces in Li ma his readiness to execute all branches of painting and gluing in superior style at Allen counts. He offers high quality printing and gutling at reasonable terms. Enquire at the Western Pechange March 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.M. Gileison
Lima
Wny
Sige Printing
Gutling
Ifag
Lina
Ernest Heupoledece
Cord Meyer
Adm
Ernest Hellpole
Roctor
D. J. Anderson
OCY
John Alexander
the Times
Grain and farm staples price list fragment
A fragmented OCR listing grain products and farm staples with varied spellings and items such as wheat corn rye oats flour potatoes peaches apples bees wax feathers cheese honey and pork priced per unit or weight. The lines show numerous misspellings and partial terms indicating an old market or advertisement page.
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Santa Maria
R. & Cassy
Fuiss
Hamilton
Trimble
Highland
Dick Canby
Ali
CTH
Davises, Esq
The
Lins Reponer
Logan Garritc
Smiths Weekly Volume
Lund Ag
Dees Chen
James Suc
Presidint
Treagury
House of Commons
Tarff Rezart
Daniel Webster
House of Lords
New York City
William 8. Cozzens
Democracy
Bawra Anxaee
Euilar
Havana
Abdur Iin
New York
Court House
Abraham Bowers
HH. Fisher
Barch
Geo. W. Andrews
With Judicial Greait, Co
Lina, O
Court of Common Pleas
Ailen
George W Holbrook
Haldah Harvey
Wirtssss
Sir Pelsuary
A. C.C
Court of Common
Pieasol
Archon
Tomrdip
Suinct
Walla
Stewart
Charles H. Williams
Shenf Ac
Lima Priges
J. W. Ming
Jasvany
Obert Sears
Nassau Street
N. York
Wasniscros
Chapman
History Ag
Nait
U. States
Robert Sears
Nassau
Pusutistteas
Newstarres
Sear
Williams
Brooks
Shawnee Township
Timothy Wilson
John Noopes
St. Paid
Limayin Sad
Apel
Burcy
Nee Bureaus
Lion
Allen Co
Tersas
Willaxs
Francis Co
Wwoship
Allen County
Oia
Michael Traxz
Bache
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