Government drafts and the danger of a Bank in disguise
The speech argues that government drafts are needed as a stable circulating medium in the absence of a Bank of the United States and warns that the bill hides a government bank. It decries executive power to dismiss officials without cause and predicts a reckoning on March 4, 1841, with concern over accountability and presidential prerogative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of the
United States of Pennsylvania
Treasury
United States
Nny
Congress
Treausrer
President’s power fears in government bank critique
The speaker condemns a government bank as consolidating executive power, arguing officers serve at the President’s pleasure with no redress if dismissed. He warns the bank would place the President as director and vows a March 4, 1841 revolution to restore liberty, denouncing executive overreach and past usurpations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Register
Comptroller of the Treasury
Congress
Charles
Texas Advices From Galveston To New Orleans March 7th
Reports say Houston to raise two companies of volunteers for frontier defense. Mexican forces sit at Monterey but have not crossed the Rio Grande yet symphonizing Texan fears. The Texas Treasury halts promissory notes and Galveston sees new wharves and stores rising. A four horse coach line runs to Velasco. J de Cardenas named President of the Republic of Rio Grande and Canales head of the army. The new government seeks volunteers from Texas and the United States with generous bounty land. Comanche raid across northern Mexico and Lipan Towakanoe tribes menace travelers near Ponsales and San Antonio.
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New Orleans
Galveston
Houston
Monterey
Rio Grande
Texas Treasury
Velasco
M'Intosh
France
E. P. Walden
The
Picayune
Monteray
Guerrero
Laredo
Republic of Rio Grande
J.de Cardenas
Canales
Texas
United States
Mexico
Aristas
Ponsales
San Antonio, &c
Largest Rattlesnake Killed in Alabama Report
Tuscumbia Intelligencer notes Perry County tale of a 13 ft 5 in rattlesnake killed by overseer with several negroes. The serpent measured 3 ft 10 in around the belly and weighed 73 pounds, having swallowed a fox whole. Skin to be presented to the University Museum.
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Tuscumbia Intelligencer
Perry County
Mr. Bradford
Alabama
T. Birdsong, Jr
Counterfeit Ten Dollar Bill Reported Circulating
A counterfeit ten dollar bill surfaced in New York circulation connected to the Delaware and Hudson Cans Company. The notice notes the fake note has raised concerns among local merchants and authorities.
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Delaware and Hudson Cans
New York
Log Cabin Dues to Be Ready for State Whig Convention
At Trenton residents prepare Log Cabin for the April 8 state convention of Whig Young Men of New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Whig Young
New Jersey
Political slate notes senatorial electors for Virginia
The fragment lists John Tyler of Virginia for vice president and names senatorial electors including Jonathan Mcarty Joseph G Marshall and others such as Tat Q4 4th 5th 6th and William Henop Henry S Lane with unclear accompanying context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tyler
Virginia
Jonathan M’carty
Joseph G. Marshall
County Convention to Nominate at Cass Methodist Church
Delegates chosen by Harrison and Reform friends in Cass county meet at the Methodist Church at one o clock this day to nominate suitable candidates for the August election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Harrison and Reform
Cass County
Methodist Church
Logansport Corporation Election Results Report
Adherents of Mr. Van Buren attempted a clever plan for a party victory in Logansport but the plot was uncovered and defeated by a two to one margin. Elected officers include Mayor John S. Patterson Recorder William Hubbell Treasurer R B Stevenson and councilmen John Green E B Strong S B Linton Isaac Hines and John Litle.
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van Buren
Corporation
Logansport
John S. Patterson
Wm. Hubbell
R. B. Stevenson
John Green
E. B. Strong
S. B. Linton
Isaac Hines
John Litle
Maine Boundary Tension and Military Reinforcements
The Maine boundary dispute grows tenser as artillery units are ordered to Maine with more reinforcements planned. The British minister’s language is clear, and The New York Star warns that a war might not benefit current rulers, citing Fox correspondence, Canadas union, and a strong British presence in North America. Congress has yet to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
New York Star
England
Public Land Sale Proclaimed in Genesee Michigan
A proclamation from the President announces a public lands sale at Genesee Michigan to occur on Monday the 6th of July. The notice outlines the event as a government sale of public domain lands and invites potential bidders to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genesee
Michigan
Death of Charles Hammond editor of Cincinnati Gazette
Charles Hammond editor of the Cincinnati Gazette died at his residence in Cincinnati on April 3 in the 61st year of his age. He was an honest jurist and a forcible political writer of his era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hammond
Cincinnati Gazette
Cincinnati
Destructive Fire Destroys Much of Louisville
The Louisville Gazette reports a disastrous fire March 26 in Pearl Street Furniture, John Hawkins shop. Strong winds fueled rapid flames, reducing thirty eight large establishments to ruins and leaving the city’s fairest portion a waste of ruins.
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Louisville Gazette
John Hawkins
Pearl Street
Gazette
Thespians Preview Farce and Tragedy in Local Rehearsal
The Logansport Thespians are in rehearsal and will stage Moore's tragedy The Gameater and the farce Promissory Note soon, showcasing local dramatic talents.
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Logansport Thespians
Moore
Log Cabin President Recalled Amid Western Trade Woes
A fragment from a political message argues that the log cabin candidate, not the urban focus, better serves western trade in wheat and corn. It insists the President must heed rural needs and elevate frontier interests to revive the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren
White House
Boundary dispute with Britain risks conflict over Maine valley
The exchange between Fox and Secretary ForSythe declares Britains claim to the disputed territory and Maine withdrawal under threat. Senate debate warns of collision, urges prompt defence preparations and asserts Americas right to defend against Britains threats and invasions from Canada.
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Fox
Washington
Forsyth
United States
Maine
ST. John
Uon
Aroostook
State of
Uajesty
Great Britain
Tal
Proceedings in Congress March 23 24 1835
The report covers March 23 24 with debates on the Treasury Bill Memorials from Maine Ohio farmers Pennsylvan ia Hayti independence and Texas statehood. resolutions from Kentucky mechanics Washington bankers specie payments and Treasury Notes. and the House and Senate actions including executive session and order of the day remarks.
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Congress
Jones
Maine
J. Q. Adams
Senate
Clay
Wright
Judiciary Committee
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Hayti
Texas
Kentucky
Committee On Public Lands
Tappan
Washington
Webster
Treasury Notes
Botts
New Jersey
House
Congressional Proceedings and Treasury Note Bill Actions
The report covers March sessions with debates on the Treasury Note Bill, Cumberland Road, and public money security. Speeches by Ffrumbuil and Vanderpoel are noted, along with memorials from Hiram Powers and others. Senate discussed Indiana Treaty questions and border issues, while the House met into late sessions and passed several private bills.
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Ffrumbuil
Conn
Vanderpoel
N. Y
Senate
M. Preston
Hiram Powers
White
Ind
Committee On
Commerce
Smith
Congress
Cumberland Road
Benton
Departments
Jones
Committee of Ways and Means
Duncan
Jackson
Webster
Robert Fulton
Norvell
Inqury
House
Lilo
Committee On Foreign Relations
Philadelphia
Wm. Lyon Mackenzie
Wilkes Hudson
Secretary of the Navy
Paulding
Wilkes
Hudson
Department
Ohio State Journal letter reveals political maneuvering and Van Buren talk
A letter to the Ohio State Journal recounts overheard conversation among Van Buren supporters. They discuss Harrison popular appeal, deflecting blame with lies, and allegations of government corruption and financial distress under their party. The unnamed correspondent notes efforts to sway young voters and deny economic troubles.
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Ohio State Journal
van Buren
Harrison
Jackson
M. O
Sean
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Eae Harrison
Dist
Joan W. Paine
Richard W. Tompson
Josefh L. Warre
James H. Cravens
Cares ”. Suinit, Willilliam Henop, Henry S. Lane
Samuel Bigger
Rush County
Samuel Hall
Gibson County
Thespians
Massachusetts
Davis
Williams
Canadas
Lord Palmerston
Mr Stevenson
Caroline
Canada
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