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Address to Death in a Poem of Defiance and Hope
A speaker greets Death with bold praise and asks why fear should touch the poor. The verse contrasts despair with faith, promising release from bondage and a voyage to heavenly rest beyond earthly toil, likening death to a freeing dream and a comforting, maternal sleep.
Time's telescope and the paradox of time
Knickerbocker notes that time’s telescope reveals deeper truths and stretches days into years, while reversed it shortens years into days. He likens the past to wealth gained by dreamers and contemplates the substance and sum of what remains unscanned versus the future to come.
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Knickerbocker
Gold Bill of 1834 and the National Gold Currency
The passage defends the 1834 gold bill, claiming it creates a national gold currency in defiance of the Biddle bank. It argues the law equalized gold and silver, cites predictions by Mr. Clay as ruinous, and notes opposition by Mr. Ew ing of Ohio, with criticism of ongoing abuse toward the administration.
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Clay
Mr. Ewing
Ohio
Bank critics cite Madison and Webster on national banking
From the Raleigh Standard excerpts, opponents urge limits on a United States Bank. Quoted figures include Madison and Webster, alongside La Fayette and Clay, arguing that a national bank threatens liberty and constitutional order despite later shifts in stance.
The Gold Bill of 1824 as Treated by Official Returns
From the Globe, the piece notes that by the latest official returns gold imports for the year reached 7.054 million dollars with exports at 48.074 million, yielding a net gain of about six and a half million, rising to eight million with additional arrivals. It credits the gold bill of 1834 for stabilizing gold’s value and balancing imports and exports, detailing shifts in silver and gold flows between the United States, Mexico, and England, and arguing the act’s benefits.
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Treasury
New York
Clay
Senate
United States Bank
United States
Mexico
England
Carolina Whigs Denounce Bank Candidate Support
A Carolina political message denounces Webster and Clay as unworthy, urging Republicans to reject their Whig-backed bids and condemn the “United States Bank” influenced ticket. The author calls for self-respecting patriots to abstain, promising further remarks in a later season.
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Webster
Tergversation
Carolina
United States Bank
Superior Court Manslaughter Verdict and Imprisonment
The Spring Term of the Superior Court closed on Saturday. William Anderson was tried for the murder of James M. Allen. The jury returned a verdict of Manslaughter. On Saturday the prisoner received judgment by his son Judge Dick. The Court branded and sentenced him to six months imprisonment, which was executed forthwith.
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Superior Court
William Anderson
James M. Allen
Layetteville Jour
Destructive Hail Storm Hits Lincolnton Area
Lincolnton reports a severe hail storm on the 26th last, striking ten to twelve miles northwest of town. Farmers suffered substantial damage as ground lay five to six inches deep with hailstones several inches across. wheat was destroyed, trees stripped of foliage, and livestock including pigs and cattle reportedly killed. The Transcript notes extensive agricultural loss in the county.
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Lincolnton
Lincolton
Ilogs
Powls, &c
Seminole Chief Aleak Hajo Shot by Order of Enemy Chief
Florida report says Aleak Hajo, the Seminole leader who met Gen Jesup and surrendered, and his immediate followers were shot by order of Sam Jones, Miakasukies chief. The assassination provokes Seminoles to seek troop aid to exterminate Sam Jones and his faction.
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Florida
Rey Biscayne
Aleak Hajo
Jesup
Sam Jones
Samuel Simpson elected President of Merchan's Bank
Samuel Simpson Esq. has been elected President of the Merchan's Bank of Newbern, marking a leadership change at the financial institution.
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Samuel Simpson, Esq
Merchan’s Bank of Newbern
Plans for Large Bank by City Capitalists
The New Yorker reports arrangements by leading capitalists to establish a great bank under the state General Banking Law with capital named at forty or fifty million dollars. Advisement has occurred since the law’s passage, and preliminaries are settled this week. The bank aims to begin operation before fall fair opens with public names meant to inspire confidence, though the law requires safeguards against insolvency. More details promised soon.
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New Yorker
Ex-Governor Runnels Named President of Union Bank
The Nashville Whig reports ex Governor Runnels is appointed president of the Union Bank of Mississippi with a salary of 10000 dollars annually Col Samuel Gwinn is named cashier and will earn a like salary both officials taking office immediately amid bank reforms and regional economic expectations
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Nashville Whig
Runnels
Union Bank of
The Mississippi Banks Turmoil and Vicksburg Fire
Citizens in Vicksburg met on the 20th to discuss Mississippi bank actions amid fears for Brandon Bank leadership. Soon after, a fire alarm dispersed the gathering, but later reports state the Brandon Bank was razed by a mob and similar fates were feared for other Mississippi banks.
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Mississippi
Vicksburg
Brandon Bank
New Orleans
Express Mail
Brandon
Alex. Gaz
Banks in Massachusetts Charters Repealed
The charters of eleven banks in Massachusetts were repealed at the recent legislative session. Names include American, Commercial, Kilby, Oriental, and others, reflecting a broad restructuring of state financial institutions.
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Massachusettts
American
Commercial
Kilby
Oriental
Michigan Legislature Orders Banks to Resume Specie Payments
The Legislature of Michigan has passed an order directing the Banks of the state to resume specie payments on June 16. Named banks include Commonwealth Franklin Lafayette Norfolk Roxbury and Middlesex Banks.
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Commonwealth
Franklin, Lafayette
Norfolk, Roxbury
Middlesex
Michigan
Bank of West Florida to Reopen in Apalachicola
The Apalachicola Gazette reports the Bank of West Florida will resume operations in the city under favorable auspices. It states that the old banknotes will be paid off at sight, signaling a swift restart of services.
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Apalachicola Gazette
Bank of West Florida
Georgia railroad contract bounds three major sections
Of fifty four miles of the great railroad in Georgia between Chatta hooche and Etowah, the most formidable segment, are put under contract. About 100 miles will probably be put under contract this year.
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Georgia
Chattahooche
Etowah
Death of the Indian Chief Jumper in New Orleans
Reports from New Orleans state Seminole Chief Jumper died at the bar racks on the 18th and was buried the same day. His coffin contained tobacco, pipe, rifle, and other belongings per his people. The funeral, with military honors, was attended by soldiers and citizens, after a long illness of nearly two weeks.
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New Orleans
New Bank Notes Highlight Engraving Beauty and Specie Pay
The Richmond Whig reports on new 1 and 2 notes from the Bank of Virginia, praised for engraving quality and payable in specie at distant offices. The Enquirer notes Farmers Bank issues will arrive soon, with small notes valued at two to four percent of each bank's capital, totaling about $200,000.
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Richmond Whig
Bank of Virginia
Enquirer
Farmers Bank
Richmond and Petersburg Rail Road Opens Service
The Richmond and Petersburg Rail Road is completed. An engine arrived Saturday afternoon and yesterday carried the Directors and Stockholders from this place to Richmond for the stockholders meeting. Passenger cars mimic those on the Fredericksburg to Richmond line and are the most comfortable seen. In about a week regular trips will run twice daily between this place and Richmond, with a train leaving each place daily.
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Richmond and Petersburg
Richmond
Fredericksburg
Western Banks Plan Resumption of Specie Payments
Delegates from Western banks met at Auburn last week and agreed to support New York's May 10 resumption of specie payments. A committee was appointed to confer with the New York convention on the plan.
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Auburn
New York City
American Bible Society Anniversary Celebration
The 22d anniversary was celebrated at Broadway Tabernacle with broad participation and harmony among diverse religious groups. Cotten Smith of Connecticut presided as receipts totaled $85,676.83, 22 new auxiliaries formed bringing total to 900, and 158,208 Bibles and testaments issued in 18 tongues, with plates prepared for French Spanish and German Testaments.
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American Bible Society
Broadway Tabernacle
Cotten Smith
Connecticut
Society
All America
Greece
Pacific Ocean
Asia
Syria
M. Y. Star
Anniversary of the American Education Society in the city
The American Education Society marked its anniversary here. It has prepared 2993 young men for the ministry, with about 141 patronized last year in theological seminaries and colleges. Of these, 671 come from New England states. Receipts total about $60,000 and expenditures about $70,000, leaving a debt near $18,000.
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American Education Society
New England
Ship passengers lynch man bound and thrown overboard
On the Pawnee voyage from New Orleans to St Louis a Black man was bound and thrown overboard by passengers after a white girl, hidden in his compartment, alleged he assaulted her. The girl’s father is aboard. investigation and accountability to follow.
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New Orleans
St. Louis
Kennedy convicted in Wilmington robbery case
The trial of John Kennedy in Wilmington ended with a guilty verdict for robbing Thomas Vandever on the way to market. He received a $500 fine, one hour in the pillory, 39 lashes on the bare back, two years imprisonment, and thereafter ten years as a servant to the highest bidder.
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Wilmington
Del
Gazelle
John Kennedy
Thomas Vandever
Knight Abduction Reported In Indiana Incident
A resident of Indiana reportedly abducted a man named Knight and then fled with his wife. The loss of the wife is noted as trivial, but the assault is criticized as severe in the Public Ledger’s remark.
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Knight
Indiana
Public Ledger
Bachelors Face Suit Over Marriage Contract Rutland Vermont
A Rutland Vermont County Court trial saw Miss Munson win $1420 from Mr Hastings for breach of a marriage contract. The judge ruled that no explicit promise is needed and long continued attention or intimacy can evidence intended marriage as strongly as a written agreement.
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Rutland
Vermont
Munson
Hastings
Pruning Trees in March or April Proves Faulty
March and April pruning of fruit trees is discouraged by experience. Prune in June to have wounds heal over and be covered with bark sooner than at other times.
Seed Corn Selection From Multiple Ear Stalks
Farmers choosing seed corn favor stalks with three or more ears as they yield higher productivity. Baden corn stands out for its prolificacy, with each stalk bearing three to eleven ears, accounting for its noted performance.
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Baden
Oaks for the parlour
A simple home science note explains how to grow an acorn in a hyacinth glass. Hang the acorn half an inch above water, roots form while the stem rises with bright green leaves. When it reaches above the glass, the plant appears attractive as a decorative display.
Cattle Wound Cure Reported Using Egg Yolk Remedy
A medical note claims severe cattle wounds heal quickly by applying yolk mixed with Florence turpentine twice daily. The treatment allegedly completes within 48 hours, with the wounded parts bathed repeatedly to effect a cure.
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Florence
Remark on value of a dog from England cited by Express
The Cincinnati Express quotes G Icis noting a dog shipped from England aboard the Sirius cost $300 purely for that reason. It asks what a sapient buyer would pay for an inch of its tail, signaling a wry take on inflated animal prices.
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G"icis
England
Sirius
Cincinnati Express
Dinner Music Comment Sparks Housewide Trade
A brief note suggests adding music at dinner and tells a husband to tell his wife she is not as handsome as the lady across the way. The exchange reflects a local housekeeping joke or social cue about complimenting neighbors.
Good Sense Proverbs for Everyday Conduct
A collection of maxims advising behavior in deceit, punishment, wealth, poverty, and virtue. Emphasizes honesty, frugality, charity, resilience under persecution, and prudent social conduct, with a humorous final warning about subscribing to avoid witches.
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