Paper Money System and Banking Reform Argument
A New York Express excerpt argues that recent inflation and paper money expansion are ending, calling for a United States Bank to regulate currency and stabilize prices. It notes state banks rising, imports from Europe, and varied capital tied to land, cotton, and crops, with criticism of current banks and speculation while urging federal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bank
Fed
Europe
Africa
United States
England
Ig & Chase
Prn
Virinia
Mississippi
U.S
Hawke
Mainey
Wall Street in Turmoil as Commercial Revolution Spreads
The News of the Week describes Wall Street as chaotic with crowds around Trinity, amid failed banks and widespread business distress. It notes New Orleans and Newark failures, disappearing confidence in the monetary system, collapsing prices, and rising unemployment. The turmoil extends from finance to daily life, with private and public sectors shaken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallstreet
Great Trinity
Liverpool
United States Bank
New Orleans
South West
Wall-street
Europe
Qbngland
Mexico
Texas
Newark
Iecea
New Jersey
Trenton
Newpapers
Las Beun
Goantry
Lapland Irlm
Sweden
N. Y. Mere
Bustamente
Santa Anna
Pochuca
Slave Trade Threats and Earthquake Toll Report
An 1838 letter excerpt notes intensified slave trading under the Portuguese flag with many slavers reaching harbor and ships carrying hundreds of enslaved people. It also reports a catastrophic earthquake in Saflet, killing thousands and prompting Gibraltar to organize relief and a public subscription for survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sierrs
Ofinye
Rolin
Vestal
West Indies
Columbine
Prerrenne Veloz
Haranan
Rio de Janeiro
Indictment over slave harboring trial in Ohio case
The Ohio case against James G. Butney centers on harboring Matilda a reputed enslaved girl from Maryland while traveling through Cincinnati. The jury found Butney guilty and he was fined fifty dollars plus costs. The article notes legal questions about slavery status and state versus federal jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oino
Jame G. Butney
Hamilton County
Ohio
Cincinnati
Matilda
Theo
Larkin Lawrence
L. Lawrence
Eryland
Maryland
Missdon
Cinciboati Wharf
Welave
Masite
Lukin Lawrence
Mur
Maino
Missouri
Rankin
Lydia
Marsh
Fight with the Indians Near Irwington Reported
An Alabama letter from Irwington dated March 25 recounts Gen Wellborn marching with about 80 Americans against an estimated 150 Indians near Pea Swamp. The clash lasted three hours with 4 whites killed and many Indians dead, some bodies reported sunk in the water. The Indians reportedly retreated up the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannan
Irwington
Alabama
Wellborn
Pation
Pea Swamp
N Equaw
Miria
Loo
Angusle
Fire destroys warehouses and mill weighing down local trade
At about 10 o clock last night a warehouse owned by John Blair and used by Ward and Smith burned down, along with the adjoining warehouse and a sign printing mill owned by Edmund Clarke and Richard Hilliard. Losses total around 9,000 with no insurance. The fire also led to the destruction of 2,000 bushels of corn and 4,500 barrels of flour removed. Several vessels and cargoes were damaged or saved as the port buzzed with activity and preparations for the shipping season continued. The note details other regional notices including salt well drilling and wildlife concerns, reflecting a busy post fire scene and local economic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceverano
John Bliir
Ward & Smith
Sigan Pring
Messrs
Edmand Clarke
Richard Hilliard
Blair
Mesars
Ware
Smith
Gerry
Ward, & Smith
Herald and Gar
Also Mentioned on This Page
New York Express
Poon
The
N.Y. Herald
Ajit
Hudson
Tere
Lower Canana
John Bull Kegins
London Times
Lower Canada
St. Lawrence
Nile
British North America
Provincs
Padesth
Beyrout
Judah Benoliel
Gibraltar
Joshua Levy
Saffet
Tiberis
Levy
Saflet
Moses Levy
Deborah Cohen
Anohwet
D&c
Pepaieel
Malta
Adams
Allen
Ashtabula
Athens
Belmont
Brown
Butler
Carroll
Champaign
Clark
Clermont
Clinton
Columbiana
Coshocton
Crawford
Cuyahoga
Darke
Delaware
Fairfield
Payette
Pranklin
Gallia
Geauga
Greene
Stat
Guernsey
Hamilton
Hancock
Harrison
Hardin
Henry
Hocking
Holmes
Highland
Maron
Jackson
Montgomery
Organ
Muskingum
Perry
Padding
Pickaway
Portage
TLITA
Preble
Putnam
Richland
Williams
Cincinnati Daily Gasottegl Law
Sone
Weanoc
Mr. Keys
Sandusky
Faran
Ohridtinn
Otter
Allworth
Utica Whig
Z. H. Munron
Josiah Merritt
Bagure
Havanna
Chemung County
Amherst Bank
Mass
Stotenburg
Penn Yan
Yates Co
Elmira
Seneca County
Ovid
Sawyer and Sterns
Tod i
Ash
Bank of Upper
Pennsylvania
Colton
Madison
Bristol
Buffalo
Chicago
Atlantic
Great West
Nore
Lake
Beginier
Constantios
Republic of Texas
I. J. Chambers
Mcleod
Louisville
Crevenann
Avante
Furs Sandusky
Oliver
Lerry
Discovery
Grasetto
Rocx Sarr
Genesea Panmer
Salt River
Wwe
Lancaster Azatee
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