War With England Foretold by Atlantic Rights and Slavery Grievances
A regional editorial argues an inevitable war with Great Britain over incidents like the Caroline burning and the Creole affair. It asserts Britain must be held accountable for invading soil, seizing ships, and freeing slaves, warning that Canada independence and surrender of British possessions may avert broader conflict.
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England
Nassau
Great Britain
Caroline
Europe
India
Virginia
Louisiana
United States
Canada
Hon John Ewing Visits Canal Region And Farms
The Hon John Ewing, formerly a state senator and congressman from Vincennes, passes through on a northbound tour. He appears in good health and spirits and views the enhanced canal area, farms, and thriving villages. Ewing supported a 20 year credit on canal land, enabling farmers to acquire land and harvest prosperity.
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John Ewing
Senate
Congress
Vincennes
Canal Completion Enables Eastern Market Supplies
The passage notes that once the canal reaches the Lakes, surplus products can be sent to eastern markets with only a trifling expense, highlighting economic advantages of completion.
State stock declines as bonds sell in New York and Illinois
Indiana State bonds sold in New York on the tenth at nineteen and Illinois at seventeen with a downward tendency. The piece laments the situation as deplorable and questions its end, blaming the Loco Foco rule and recent reports of our and Commissioners.
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Indiana
New York
Patriots Destroy Two British Steam Frigates in Canada
The latest mail reports the Patriots destroyed two steam frigates of the British government in Canada. If confirmed, this could herald a new revolution in Canada and shift the balance of power amid ongoing tensions.
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Canada
Indiana legislature debates on postposed bills and treasury notes
The Indiana Journal reports January 15 1842 proceedings including committee reports on postponing a bill about Justices commissions and extending stay provisions from the judiciary. It covers the contested bill on real property execution, the writ of ad quod damnum, and a joint resolution to cancel $50 treasury notes for $5 notes with debated interest terms and amendments amid remarks by Messrs Wright Foster Nave Reeves Everts Collins Read Dobson Mount Stevenson West and others.
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Wright
Judiciary Committee
Cletk
Foster
Nave
Reeve
Everts
Baird
Dobson
Treasury
Watts
Moffatt
Collins
Rugn
Read
Mr Collins
Stevenson
Chamberlin
Mount
West
Cincinnati
Indiana Act Sets Minimum Sale Value For Executed Goods
An 1831 Indiana law requires property sold on execution to fetch at least two thirds of its appraised fair value. Appraisers sworn by levying officers determine value, with two disinterested residents selecting a third if needed, and returns filed with the process. The act outlines procedures for re valuation, private sales, and limits on number of executions per period.
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General Assembly
State of
Indiana
Debates Over Currency Substitution and State Debts
Discussion centers on replacing 50 notes with 5 notes to curb foreseeing profits by brokers. Ellett condemns reducing interest as theft. Stevenson warns of compound interest and tax receivability. Harris moves to table. Wright advances canal site study and land sales. West introduces a bank directory resolution.
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Senate
Ellett
West
Stevenson
Henry
Harris
Wright
Wabash and Erie Canal
Oinino
Wabash River
Pats West
State Bank
Serand
Execution Procedures and Real Estate Sales Provisions
The act sets limits on executions in a 12 month period and requires one offer to sell by officers after receipt of execution. It details payment to officers, real estate sale locations, and exemptions for state officers and certain entities. Appraisers’ daily pay is specified, and the act becomes effective upon certification and governor approval.
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Uce
Secretary of State
T Ue
John W. Davis
House of Representatives
Sam. Hall
Senge
Sam. Bigger
Riots in Cincinnati disputed bank losses and guard actions
The article corrects earlier claims about bank books being destroyed and notes redeemed. It states the Miami Exporting Company books were preserved, guards were ordered by the sheriff, Captain Mitchell did not fire, and West Union notes may not have been redeemed. About 25,000 dollars allegedly stolen. four suspects arrested. banks and Lougee's Brokerage suffered varying losses.
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Miami Exporting Company Bank
Miami
Mitchell
Exchange Bank
Late West Union
Bates
West Union
Miami Exporting Company
Cincinnati
Lougee
Five Shot During Mob Incidents Across Heights of Unrest
Report notes five persons shot with injuries varying by target area including leg thigh side cheek and temple. Only the leg wound was severe with a broken limb. Five arrests were made during the peak of the mob and two near its end. yesterday none.
The Miami Bank in Distress and Assignee Claims
A Cincinnati Republican notice reviews the condition of The Miami Bank after mob actions. It states sufficient assets to cover liabilities and pay a dividend to stockholders, with notes and bills discounted generally good. It notes some vault loss but that bills receivable were saved and investigators seek correct figures from officers. The piece also reports Mechanic's and Traders Bank continuing to pay, with uncertain outlooks from Cincinnati letters.
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Miami Bank
Miam Bank
Cin. Republican
Mechanic's
Traders’s Bank
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Banks Not Implicated in Latest Proceedings
The Franklin, Commercial, Lafayett, and Ohio Life and Trust banks are not involved in the recent actions. They continue business as usual, and their notes are believed to be as secure as any in the Union, the Chronicle reports.
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Cincinnati
Franklin, Commercial, Lafayett
Ohio Life and Trust
Chronicle
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