Debates on a National Bank and Treasury Banks
The discussion contrasts advocates for a national bank with opponents who fear concentrated moneyed power and constitutional violations. It notes past bank connections with the Treasury, the 1833 and 1836 deposit experiments, and the present surplus and stable state. It argues no public need exists to renew bank ties, citing risks to the popular will and government credit.
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First Bank of the
United States
Bank of the United States
Debates on Public Funds and Bank Depositories
Debates warn that depositing government money in state and national banks risks political influence, credit bubbles, and misused funds. The speaker argues for Treasury custody, local bank reform, and strict control to prevent financial instability and favoritism. Concludes with a note on ongoing discussion.
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Congress
War call for Tennessee Volunteers to Florida campaign
The Secretary of War has issued a call on the Governor of Tennessee for Volunteers to join another Florida campaign. The request underscores ongoing military efforts and local recruitment in Tennessee.
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Secretary of War
Tennessee
Florida
Requisition Dated the L id of August
A clipped line from the Raleigh Stand notes a requisition dated the first of August, with no further context or details.
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L&id
Raleigh
Court term closes with no notable cases in county
The full term of the Superior Court for this county met this week with Judge Nasu presiding. Captain Davin C. Bent qualified as Clerk and began duties. No case of special notice appeared before the court, as understood.
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Nasu
Davin C. Bent
Death by own action in Blue Sulphur Springs context
Staunton Spectator reports that Foxax Rogerts, a widely known traveling jeweller, killed himself at Blue Sulphur Springs after fearing loss of sight in one eye. He had earlier lost sight in the other eye from a snowball injury, leaving him desolate far from relatives in this country. Rogerts was a Swiss native with no local connections.
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Staunton
Foxax Rogerts
Spectator
Switzerland
President’s Message Divides Bank and State Rhetoric
The piece treats Van Buren’s stance against a national bank as a pledge fulfilled and argues the President’s message marks a formal separation of bank and state. It predicts future intolerance of any reuniting, aligning with Democratic support and loyalty to the administration’s domestic policy stance.
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van Buren
Democratic Party
Congress Meets in Extra Session on Monday
The body convened in extra session following the President’s proclamation. In the Senate the Vice President chaired with over forty members present. In the House the Clerk began the roll, a motion to exclude Mississippi members due to election irregularities was tabled after discussion, then 224 members answered the roll and the House proceeded to elect.
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Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Mississippi
House
Elecy
Madison House officers re-elected on partial ballot
The record notes former officers of the Madison House were re-elected on a contested ballot. On the tenth ballot Thomas G Len editor of the Madison was elected printer to the House. Ballot counts show Blair and Rives, Gale, and others receiving scattered votes.
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Dallut
James K. Polk
Bell
Chy
Thomas Glen
The
Madison
House
Blair & Rives
Gales
Thomas Allen
Thomas Ni
Gale
Thi Ait Miz
Tarboko ppor wad marvels at conjurors and wonders
Mr Wm J Ryan presents a series of magical feats and astonishments described as superior to any local show. The act includes a sensational Dance of inner plates and a pistol demonstration with pigs and balls. Patrons are urged to attend to enjoy the wonders of this performer.
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Wm. J. Ryan
Magian
Ryan
Ryur
Distressing Attack Wounds Mr Cameron on Road
Distressing report says on Tuesday last Mr Thomas Cameron, gathering grapes on the road to Staggilley, was shot from the woods in the thigh and arm. He likely acted as a robber target, doing business for his father Judge Cameron in town and Surville. Wounds not mortal. Raleigh Rig.
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Thomas Camron
Staggilley
Cameron
Surville
Mr. Cameron
Raleigh Rig
Reverend Hooper resigns professorship at State University
The Rev Dr Hooper of the University of this State has resigned his professorship of Ancient Languages. He recently received the appointment as president of the Theological Seminary at Winnsboro South Carolina. Migration will be effected at the terminal session and the Board of Trustees will meet in December to fill the vacancy.
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Hooper
Winnsboro
Sout Carolina
Bay of Trustees
Foreign. Late from Europe. Wellington brings mixed news
The Wellington arrives from New York with Europe reports dated September 9. Elections favor Whigs in Ireland and Scotland. Liverpool cotton market lively with steady prices. Sicily rebels against Naples, 10,000 troops sent. Rome reveals noble gang of thieves tied to the Pope's guard. Washington Market notes turpentine and tar prices. Whig paper.
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Europe
Wellington
York
London
Ireland
Scotland
Liverpo
Sicily
Rome
Tix
Petersburg Market Report Sept 12 Cotton Prices
Petersburg Market notes cotton trading between 8 and 104 cents. The brief column records price range movement for the day with limited additional details.
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Petersburg
Funeral sermon announced for Elza Hawkins on September
The Rev Wim Hynas will preach Elza Hawkins deceased at his late deceased on the third Saturday September sixteenth and on Sundays at Williams meeting house by appointment Elders Adams Hollane Griffin to preach at Old Town Creek M.
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Wim. Hynas
Elza Hawkins
Deace
Williams’ Meeting House
Adams, Hollane - Griffin
Old Town Creek
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New York
Washington
Washington Market
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