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Plan for a National Bank Sparked by Political Patronage
The speech discusses how government patronage funds press the press to defend policy and attack opponents. It traces 1820s printing subsidies, highlights Francis Blair as a symbol of boosted fortunes via the Globe, and argues for separating the government from the press while outlining a proposed Bank of the United States with strict controls, publicity, and limited dividends. It cites Clay and Jackson reform positions and notes constitutional power debates. The piece interleaves a parlor piano interlude and a verse about a child’s toys.
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Deaf Green
United States
Buren
Asd
Ite
Francis P. Blair
Kentucky
Telegraph
Globe
Bere
Congress
Senate
House
Whig Party
Friends of
Jackson
Hamilton
Bond
Clay
Webster
Southard
Bank of the United States
Treasury
Blanche
Fierd
Speaker
Ohio
Bani
Federal
Fee
Mr. Bond
Tieneous
Baal
Frankfort
Bank of the
Lse
Gratz
Francia
Washington City
the Globe
Government Press
Executive Department
Court Society
Washington
Blair
Denmark
Presa
General Assembly
New York
Madison
Marshall
Uniteds