United States Journal Debuts Under Madisonian Faction
The first issue of the United States Journal, issued in Washington by Fisx and Dow, emerges from the Madisonian establishment and advocates the Young Democracy. It praises the neat sheet and calls for public support. The note adds a historical line about the United States owing 127 million dollars on January 1, 1816.
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United States Journal
Washington City
Messrs. Fisx & Dow
Young Democracy
United States
Water to flow into Miami Extension Canal by May date
The Cincinnati Chronicle reports water will be let into the Miami Extension Canal between St. Marys and the Junction around May 15 to 20, enabling boat passage from Maumee to Cincinnati as early as June 1.
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The
Cincinnati Chronicle
St. Marys
Maumee
Cincinnati
The Mexican Squadron Corrects Naval Listings
The article updates errors in ship names and gun counts for a Gulf bound squadron. It lists Princeton 13 guns Saratoga 22 brig Porpoise 124 Frigate Potomac 52 guns Falmouth 92 ships Lawrence 10 Somers 10. If combined with Hampton Roads vessels, total guns reach 162 to threaten Vera Cruz.
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Gulf of Mexico
Hays
Princeton
Saratoga
St. Marys
Porpoise
Gulf
Potomac
Falmouth
Lawrence
Somers
Hampton Roads
Vera Cruz
Mexican
Y. S. Journal
Will There Be War Over Oregon and Annexation
Rumors of war with England over Oregon are dismissed as unlikely by impartial sources. The piece notes joint occupancy under treaty, a one year notice before any action, and the hope that disputes will be settled peacefully without dishonor. It cites the Oregon bill’s clause delaying interference with British claims and urges calm, cautious negotiation rather than hastily pursuing conflict.
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England
Oregon
U. S. Saturday Post
Great Britain
United States
Robert Peel
Washington
Senate
Texas and Mexico in Texan Annexation Debate
The New Orleans Bee reports Ashbel Smith, Texas Secretary of State, travels to Washington on a critical mission. Customs officers on both banks of the Sabine stop collecting duties as annexation seems settled, with large pro annexation meetings including Texas Vice President Henderson. In Nacogdoches, 900 voters show broad support. A Vera Cruz report via the Fanny dated prior notes Mexico has not declared war, though El Diario del Gobierno claims possession of certain papers.
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Vera Cruz
Rere
Mexico
Santa Anna
New Orleans Bee
Ashbel Smith
Republic of Texas
New York
Washington
St. Augustine
Texas
General Henderson
Major Kaufman
Nicogdoches
United States
el Diario del Gobierno
3D Instant
Failure of Jesse Smiths and associated banks sparks run
Rumors of Jesse Smith & Sons insolvency threaten the Bank of St Clair and Oakland County Bank. A run on the Cleveland office caused an attempted mob scene before reopening. Herald reports money at ruinous 50 to 75 percent discount and brokers refusing to buy. Benny arrives with specie aboard the Steamboat Chesapeake.
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Jesse. Smith—Bank
St. Cuain—Oagsann County Bank
Jesse Smith & Sons
Cleveland
Bank of St. Clair
Oakland County Bank
Indiana
Messrs. Smiths
Herald
St. Clair and
Benny
Aentleman
Chesapeake
Postmaster General Declares Bids For New England and New York Routes
In a large General Post Office room the Postmaster General and aides announced accepted bidders for routes in Maine and surrounding states. Observers expected bids to run about 50 percent lower than prior contracts, praising the department for an efficient bidding process.
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General Post Office
New England
New York
Maine
Post Office
Wreishington
U. S. Journal
Likeness of General Jackson Captured in Tennessees
A New York gentleman traveled to Tennessee to obtain a daguerreotype of General Andrew Jackson. He found the veteran bedridden and stayed a week, finally securing an excellent likeness. The artist believes this may be Jacksons last portrait as his life nears its end.
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New York
Tennessee
Jackson
Wabash Standard
McNulty
M . C. Hall
Ohio
Michigan Money and Bank Rumors in Detroit Read
A Detroit correspondent reports a rumor that the Farmers and Mechanics Bank of Michigan faced a run or impending failure, but inquiries show the bank remains solvent and able to cover liabilities. The Oakland County Bank stays firm, while the Surveyor General’s office slated to move to Detroit.
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Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank of Michigan
Oakland County
St. Clair
Surveyor General
Ohio River
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
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