Col. C. of Mansfield Surprises Creditors in Jail
A Mansfield Ohio merchant Col C once jailed for debt in Pittsburgh uses charity to clear three prisoners, pays off their debts and furnishes the jail cell, then claims expenses for his own comfort and dinner with creditors before being released. The tale blends sharp wit and courtroom farce with early 19th century debt lore.
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Col. C
Mansfield
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Sid Sheral
Ife
Turkey
Anid
Cal. C
Creaitora
Wisconsin Banking Act Text Notes in 19th Century Draft
A dense draft outlines the creation of a state bank comptroller position, appointment processes, compensation, and duties. It details note printing, bond and stock requirements, acceptability of railroad bonds, security valuations, and the governance of banking associations, including tax provisions, depositaries, and penalties for noncompliance. It frames an extensive system for banking via state oversight and securities backing.
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Min
Shell
Wisconsin
Baok
Bank Cmptroller
Bank Comptroller
Auch Bank
United Sates
Tate
City of
New York
Bank
Phavis
Eny
Wiacongi
Manuer
United States
Gai Pond Corporation
Chinery
McNine
Prateg
Lwck
Persous
Comptroller
Banking Assolati
Banker Banking Association
Navy Court of Competent Jurisdiction
Stler
Eball
Atvresad
Jose
City of New York
Merchants ‘Exchange
Ata ‘Ireasnrer
Anid Banking
Sail Association
Thia
Register of Deeds
Bent Comptroller
Securitpe
Alipl
Securities of Auct Association
Seid Association
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the Democrat
Osnhosh
National Intelligencer
California
Oregon
Utah
Indiana
Wueroit Tribine
London
Louis Napoleon
England
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