Southern Prosperity Amid Bank Conflicts in 1830s
The speech analyzes Southern staple prices and property rising after the deposit removals and Bank of the United States decline, arguing tariffs and the National Bank harmed Southern interests while noting some prosperity among planters. It argues for resistance to banking power and highlights how public sentiment in North Carolina and New York shapes the political battle over instruction and national governance.
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Bank of the
United States
National Bank
Senate
Mr. B
France
New York
Tallmadge
New
The Nation’s Crisis and the Fate of Liberty
A speaker warns that abandoning principles to support the current chief magistrate would mirror ancient Rome and Greece’s fall at Cheronea and Pharsalía. He contrasts fear of a moneyed executive with confidence in America’s past to prevail, urging faith in free government and eventual victory.
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York
Saratoga
Praetorian
Oraetorian
Greece
Cheronea
Rome
Pharsalia
Speech on Independent Treasury bill in 1838 session
The article highlights Hon. B Brown and Hon. R Strange speeches on the Independent Treasury bill. It notes the bill passed third reading by 27 to 25 votes, lists voting members, and records the 23rd section stricken out by 21 to 31, with Calhoun opposing the change and Webster proposing a revenue clause.
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B. Brown
Treasury
R. Strange
Senate
Yras
Messrs
Allen
Benton
Brown
Clay
Alabama
Cuthbert
Fulton
Hubbard
King
Lion
Lumpkin
Lyon
Morris
Monton
Niles
Norvell
Pierce
Roane
Robinson
Sevier
Smith
Connecticut
Strange
Trotter
Walker
Wall
Williams
Wright
Young
Ways
Messrs Bayard
Buchanan
Calhoun
Kentucky
Clayton
Crittenden
Davis
Grundy
Knight
McKean
Merrick
Nicholas
Prentiss
Preston
Rives
Robins
Ruggles
Indiana
Southard
Spence
Swift
Tallmadge
Tipton
Webster
White
Lill Bill Returns to Senate Over Specie Provision
Engrossed Lill will again come before the Senate, and we trust that the specie provision will be re inserted, we cannot but regard this as the most important and salutary feature of the Lill.
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Senate
Congress Debates Treasury Bill and Slave Trade Laws
Senate actions include a petition for a Congress of Nations to preserve peace and a resolution to inquire into slave trade laws with Texas. A Rives substitute for the Independent Treasury Bill was rejected 30 to 6. House measures cover duelist expulsions, Jesup flag of truce captures, and Civil and Diplomatic expenditures. Cambreleng reports reissuing 10 million Treasury Notes.
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Senate
Congress
Congress of Nations
Morris
Committee On the Judiciary
Texas
Rives
Independent Treasury
Jesup
Cambreleng
Treasury
Louisiana Whig meeting names delegates for national convention
The Whig members of the Legislature of Louisiana held a meeting on the 12th inst and appointed ten delegates to represent the state in a National Convention in Philadelphia on July 4 next. They recommended Henry Clay of Kentucky for the presidency of the United States.
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Louisiana
Philadelphia
Henry Clay
United States
Capitol Completion Details From Raleigh March 1838
In reply to Carolina Gazette questions Raleigh March 19 1838 notes 395000 appropriated for the Capitol all spent leaving about 20000 more needed to finish by next Assembly. Work on the grom arching ceiling of Executive offices and floor of the Halls proceeds with plaster enrichments wood carving and iron fittings underway. Cape Fear Bank branch in Raleigh began operations yesterday per Raleigh Standard.
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Carolina Gazette
Raleigh
Loring
State Capitol
Tron
David Paton
Governor Hill Wins New Hampshire Election With Large Majority
Gov Isaac Hill the Democratic candidate secures a decisive victory in New Hampshire with a majority over three thousand. The New Hampshire Patriot reports eight of twelve senators are democratic and projects a 20 to 30 majority for Democrats in the House.
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New Hampshire
Isaac Hill
Vie
New Hampshire Patriot
Juror Richard Barber Dies of Stroke in Salisbury Court
The Western Carolinian reports that during the Superior Court session in Salisbury the juror Richard Barber suffered an apoplexy on the preceding Wednesday and died within minutes. Barber is described as a worthy man and exemplary Episcopal Church member.
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Salisbury
Richard Barber
Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road progress report
A traveler reports the Wilmington to Raleigh line reaching Tea chy s by May with 42 miles from Wilmington and adds 7 miles by June 1 and 6 more by July 1 plus 5 to mid August totaling 59 miles to a Fayetteville Duplin cross road then 10 to Limestone. 20 miles Weldon to Enfield expected by June 1 with the route praised.
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Wilmington & Raleigh
Teachy’s
Rockfish
Wilmington
Fayetteville
Duplin Olu Court House
Weldon
Enfield
Road to City Progress Described in Messenger Report
Fragmentary OCR text praises a completed road and promising steam boats. Observers note the road’s completion will begin a new era of swift travel and strong forward motion. passengers express satisfaction with speed and force.
Fragmentary OCR note on local case and prosecution
Readable portions describe a 50 percent share or payment, a person named Oenoane and a target on Second Avenue, with reference to a grant and potential prosecution related to a road or street matter. The text remains garbled with missing nouns and dates, limiting precise reconstruction of events or parties involved.
Indictment in La Olas County Court Case Presides
Judge Isaac Griffiths presided as a jury indicted a enslaved individual named Juba in a case involving a young white person. The defendant was found guilty and sentenced to six lashes. The sentence was scheduled for Friday April 3 in the local court.
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la Olas County
Toomer
Juba
Isaac Griffiths
Sia
Lung
st _ ne
Groundbreaking at Jambia for Louisville Cincinnati Charleston line
The first ground was broken at Jambia South Carolina on the 9th inst in the enterprise of the Louisville Cincinnati Charleston Railroad where President General Hayne delivered an able Address.
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Jambia
S.C
Louisville
Cincinnatia
Charleston
Otten
Gen. Hayne
Hoboken Colonel Stevens Buried With Grey Honors
Col Stevens of Hoboken died last week and was buried with grey honors. He was a pioneer in steamboat invention after Fulton and built the steam boat that ran on the Hudson. He was the oldest and perhaps the best mechanic in the country, well known as the owner with his son R L Stevens of the boy boats on the North River. On the funeral, flags on boats and at New York wharves were flown at half mast.
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Col. Stevens
Hoboken
Fulton
Hudson
R. L. Stevens
North River
Jlg
New York
Cotton and tobacco market prices reported in Fay Observer
The Colton price at New Orleans on Wednesday the 14th showed 1,307 bales sold at about 71.94 cents. Thursday's 1,391 bales ranged from 74 to 9 cents. Charleston sales last week totaled 7,411 bales at 7.5 to 9.94 and 10 cents. Local sales in the past week ranged 7 to 8.4 cents. Tobacco rose yesterday with notable advance and strong demand.
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Colton
New Orlean
Charleston
Fay
Mississippi bill to release Bank from damages vetoed
The Legislature of Mississippi passed a bill to absolve the Bank of Mississippi from damages on protests. Gov. McNay vetoed it. Both houses protested and moved to overrule. The House vote was 37 to 9 to nullify the veto. Senate rejection stood 16 to 5. The chamber rang with raucous demonstrations.
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Mississippi
Bank of Mississippi
McNay
Jo House
Senate
Banks of Boston Ready to Resume Specie Payments
The New York American on Wednesday publishes a letter from Boston claiming highest authority that Boston banks are prepared to cooperate with New York banks in resuming specie payments.
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New York
Bost
Boston
Baltimore Banks and New York Debt Estimates
Official statements show that Bali banks owe New York about seven hundred thousand dollars, with vaults near that amount. They expect large sums due from Virginia and other Southern institutions and are prepared to adjust balances once a general resumption begins, likely within 90 days after New York sets the example.
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Baltimore
Balimore
New York
Virginia
U S Bank shares move on European holdings
The New York Journal of Commerce notes that about half of U S Bank stock is held in Europe. It cites London prices showing profit and suggests further price expansion may trigger more shares moving from New York to Europe.
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U. S. Bank
N. York Journal Commerce
U.S. Bank
Europe
London
Exiled Canadian Dr Corcombe Addresses Ohio Assembly
Canada The Patriot reports expatriate Dr Corcombe addressed a large audience at the Theatre at Columbus Ohio on the 13th inst. It notes Mackenzie plans to start a paper in Philadelphia and mentions Drs Cote and Nelson in Vermont on bail. Generals Sutherlys and Van Rensselaer are imprisoned. Sutherland allegedly tried to kill himself in Toronto prison. Van Rensselaer examination ends. lacking bail, he is moved to Albany Jail.
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Corcombe
Atolumbus
Ohio
Mackenzie
Philadelphia
Cote
Nelson
Vermont
Sutherlys
van Rensselaer
Sutherland
Toronto
van Renslaer
Conkling
U. S. Cour
Auburn
Albany
Fearful Accident on Steamer Sir William Wallace
While the steamer Sir William Wallace navigated Dauphin Island on the passage from Mobile to New Orleans a fearful accident occurred. The vessel encountered perilous seas and distressed passengers were aided by crew members as the ship struggled through the danger.
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Sir William Wallace
Dauphin Island
Mobile
New
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Union
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North Carolina
Moe
B. Said
Warren
Nathaniel Macon
Cape Fear
Ily
Zee
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