Polk and the Bank Controversy in 1834 Congress
A detailed account of the 1834 congressional clash over bank policy. It praises Polk as Committee of Ways and Means chair, notes opposition tactics, and highlights the decisive Senate and House divisions that led to the bank’s retreat. It also chronicles Stevenson’s resignation and Polk’s ascent to Speaker with sustained fidelity and impartial conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee of Ways and Means
McDuffie
Virginia
Congress
Mason
Polk
Bank of the
United States
Speaker Stevenson
House of Representatives
Washington
Portrait of James K. Polk as a principled House leader
A historical tribute lauds Polk for steadfast duty in Congress. It highlights his calm temper under attack, adherence to principle over self interest, and decades of active legislative work. The piece notes his courteous debate style, steady voting record, and respected private character.
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Congress
Polk
Jackson
Democratic Party united as Polk and Dallas nominated
The Democratic party presents Polk and Dallas as a unified ticket in a show of broad harmony. The campaign signals peaceful change with a broad rainbow of support across factions.
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Polk
Dallas
Democratic Party
Democrats Rally Behind Polk and Dallas Nomination
The North Carolina Democrats hail the Polk and Dallas ticket with unity and resolve. They condemn internecine feuding, pledge support for the national ticket, and urge rapid mobilization to defeat federalism this fall. The party claims unity from coast to coast and calls for disciplined action.
Baltimore Convention Nominates Polk for President and Dallas for VP
The Baltimore Convention adjourned sine die after nominating James K. Polk of Tennessee for President on the second ballot and Dallas for Vice President on the second ballot. Earlier votes showed Van Buren and Cass tied, with Polk rising after multiple ballots. Some states later changed their votes to support Dallas, closing the proceedings.
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van Buren
Cass
Polk
Calhoun
Buc
Jas. K. Polk
Tennessee
Silas Wright
Levi Woodbury
Union
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Vermont
Maine
Dallas
Geonge M. Dalzas
Pennsylvania Declared Unanimously Nominated By Resolution
A terse notice states that Pennsylvania was declared unanimously nominated by resolution. No further details on the context or the nominators are provided in the fragment.
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Pennsylvania
Electoral District Meeting Call for Tarboro Nomination
To the Republican party of the Second Electoral District covering Washington Tyrrell Beaufort Hyde Pitt Martin Edgecombe and Nash counties a meeting is urged for the fourth Thursday this month the 27th in Tarboro to nominate an Elector for President and Vice President and two assistant Electors. Citizens are urged to hold county meetings and send delegates. A committee invites Col Hoke to attend.
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Tarboro
Martin
Col. Hoke
Democratic National Convention Nominates Polk and Dallas
The Raleigh Standard reports the Baltimore Democratic National Convention nominated James K. Polk of Tennessee for President and George M. Dallas of Pennsylvania for Vice President. It praises unity among party wings, notes Polk’s North Carolina roots, and asserts strong support across the Union for the Democratic ticket.
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Ted James K. Polk
Tennessee
George M. Dallas
Pennsylvania
Maine
Louisiana
Atlantic
Pacific
Pole
Dallas
N. Carolina
North Carolina
Falstaff
Baltimore
James K. Polk
Geo. M. Dallas
van Buren
Col. Johnson
Cass
James K Pow
Mecklenburg County
Pox
Te Union
James K. Volk
John Quincy Adams
Republican Party
Baltimore Republican
Jackson
Andrew Jackson
Friends of Democracy
Geoace M. Dauras
Theople
United
York Maine New Hampshire and the Mississippi Valley
Fragmentary text mentions York and Maine with references to New Hampshire and a broad “mighty valley” of the Mississippi. The line suggests a geographic or promotional description, but no clear event or date is provided. Further readable material needed for a precise card.
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York
Maine
New Hampshire
Council of State Meeting Minutes Fragment
Only three months were present at the late meeting with Messrs. Cameron, Fitts, and Watey. A quorum not being in attendance, they adjourned without appointing a Superior Court Judge.
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Council of State
Messrs
Cameron
Fitts
Watey
Ib. le
Supreme Court Opens Summer Term in City on 10th
The Supreme Court of North Carolina commences its Summer Term in this city on Monday the 10th, marking the start of the term with scheduled sessions and customary proceedings.
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Supreme Court of
North Caro
Polk Birthplace Claim Cited By General Saunders
The Delaware Gazette reports General Saunders of North Carolina spoke at the late National Convention claiming James K. Polk was a native of his state and that the county which started the revolution set Polk's birthplace as honor.
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Delaware Gazette
North Carolina
Gen. Saunders
North Carolling
Polk
James K. Polk
McDuffie Bill Postponed in Senate and Texas Statehood Bid
In a crowded Congress, the McDuffie bill to reduce duties to Compromise Act standard was postponed indefinitely in the Senate by 25 to 18. The Senate agreed to adjourn on the 17th. The paper notes McDuffie has submitted a joint resolution for Texas statehood by both Houses. Further proceedings to follow.
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McDuffie
Senate
House
Texas
Congress
General Louis D. Wilson Nomination for Senate Seat
The notice proclaims Gen Louis D Wilson as a candidate for re election to the State Senate in the forthcoming election for members of the General Assembly.
Gen Joshua Barnes declares re election to state House of Commons
Gen Joshua Barnes announces candidacy for re election to the General Assembly of this state at the upcoming election. He stands for continued service in the House of Commons and urges support from voters.
Bridgers Announces Candidacy for House of Commons
We are authorised to announce Robert R. Bridgers Esq as a candidate for the House of Commons at the ensuing election for members of the General Assembly of this State.
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Joshua Barnes
House of Commons
General Assembly
Robert R. Bridgers, Esq
WM D PETWAY Nominates Re Election for Sheriff
We are authorised to announce WM D PETWAY as a candidate for re election to the office of Sheriff of this county at the forthcoming election.
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WM. D. Petway
Louis C. Pender
Jesse Mercer
Louis C. Pender and Jesse Mercer Nominated for Sheriff
The notice states Louis C. Pender is a candidate for Sheriff of the county in the upcoming election and Jesse Mercer is also a candidate for Sheriff in the same county race.
Universalist Preaching Schedule Listed for June
The Rev. Jacob Frieze is slated to preach at Stantonsburg on Wednesday June 12, at Upper Town Creek on Friday June 14, and at the Falls of Tar River on Sunday June 16, according to Comz.
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Jacob Frieze
Stantonsburg
Upper Town Creek
Falls of Tar River
Sharpe Weds Bynum In County Ceremony
In the county Tuesday evening, John P. Sharpe married Nancy Bynum, daughter of Turner Bynum, Esq., in a ceremony conducted by L. D. Wilson, Esq.
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L. D. Wilson
John P. Sharpe
Nancy Bynum
Turner Bynum
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Tarborough
George WM. Dallas
Penn
Wirthkael Hoke
Lincoln
Baltimore Convention
Hanan
Ist 2d
fo _ Cass
Johnson
Lll Buchanan
Stewart Woodbury
Ist
Fairfield
Woodbury
Stewart
Marcy
Counties of
Washington, Tyrrell, Beaufort, Hyde, Pitt, Marlin, Edgecombe and
Nash
The
Raleigh Standard
Louis D. Wilson
Territory of
Florida
Benj. D. Battle
Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount Depot
R E Gray
Irain
Raleigh
Louisburg
T. Newry
Court House
Nashville
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