Fiscal Agent and National Bank Debate Passage
The speaker argues against a federal charter for a national bank citing risks of unlimited discounts and accommodation paper across states. He warns of state banks being sidelined, district exclusion from discounts, and a twenty year charter with no competition. He proposes awaiting constitutional alignment and a future, harmonious recommendation.
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Congress
Philadelphia
Camden
New Jersey
New York
Cincinnati
Newport
Kentucky
District of Columbia
Treasury
Union
Tyler’s Message Calls for Pause on Policy Disputes
President Tyler urges Congress to delay heated measures due to labor strain and health concerns. He expresses desire for reflection, unity, and a deliberate move toward compromise for the nation’s good. He defends his constitutional fidelity and gratitude for ancestors, vowing to uphold institutions even at personal cost. Washington, September 9, 1841.
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Congress
Tyler
Washington
The Second Veto Fractures Tyler Bank Plan
The article reports President Tyler’s second veto over a National Bank and the Whigs losing cabinet power. It notes Clay leading imprudent haste by Federal Whigs and their failed design for exclusive control of national funds, hinting at a renewed Bank versus No Bank struggle. The piece suggests Tyler may gain Democratic support if he sticks to his principles.
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Tyler
Mr. Clay
Adjournment of Congress and new Cabinet formed
The two houses adjourned on Monday. Senate confirms Everett as Minister to England and nominees Walter Forward Treasury John McLean War A P Upshur Navy Charles Wickliffe Post Master Hugh S Gare Attorney General. Webster to lead the new Cabinet per President and private friends.
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Congress
Senate
Everett
England
Walter Forward
Treasury
John McLean
Ohio
A. P. Upshur
Navy
Charles A. Wickliffe
Hugh S L Gare
S. C
Webster
W.’s
House Fracas Described in Globe Report
In the House of Representatives on the fifth inst, Wise and Stanly were seen in a heated exchange at Stanly’s desk. Wise appeared to strike Stanly with an open hand, triggering a scuffle as members rushed in. The Speaker called for order while Dixon H. Lewis helped separate the combatants. Wise prepared to offer an apology once order was restored.
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Stanly
House of Representatives
Messrs
Wise
Mr. Stanly
Dixon H. Lewis
Mr. Wise
Keim
North Carolina
Manly
Wall Brook
Virginia
Ingersoll
Andrews
House
Hopkins
Wm. W. Irwin
Pennsylvania
Ir. Ingersoll
Debated House Fracas Between Stanly and Wise Ends in Inquiry
The House debated a private scuffle between Mr Stanly and Mr Wise with apologies sought and a select committee proposed. Proponents argued decorum must be vindicated, while objections urged immediate action. A seven member committee was approved to investigate the floor incident.
Fall Term Court Session Opened Under Judge Dick
The Fall Term of the Superior Court for this county was held this week in this place with Judge Dick presiding. No notable cases or events were reported, and nothing extraordinary occurred during the sessions.
Rumor of Cape Fear Bank cashier defaulter at Raleigh
The Petersburg Intelligencer notes rumors from 11th Inst about the Cape Fear Bank cashier in Raleigh being a defaulter by 15000 dollars. Raleigh papers have published documents referencing the claim and related records.
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Petersburg Intelligencer
Cape Fear
Raleigh
Rumor dismissed as unfounded in Democratic appeal
The Raleigh Standard inspired piece urges Democratic readers to focus on the coming Governor and Legislature elections and the Fair Term of the Superior Courts. It discusses a General Convention, delegates, and candidate considerations, questioning Whig promises and calling for input on the state’s political future.
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Congress
Senate
United State
Graham
Whig
Bread Stuff Prices Jump Then Ease in New York
FP Vice Correspondent of the National Intelligence states that English news by the Britannia caused excitement in New York traders in bread stuffs. Flour rose to 3 750 per barrel and wheat to 3 50 and 1 55 per bushel, while cotton prices fell. Flour later dropped back to 67 5 per barrel amid market volatility.
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FP Vice
National Inteligencer
England
Britannia
New York
Market News From Cincinnati on River, Prices
Cincinnati news notes the Mississippi river at a low point with about 20 inches of channel, lists produce flour at 4.56 to 4.62 per unit, whiskey at 16 cents, and meat demand rising. It reports weekly sales of 150000 pounds bacon and a sheriff sale of 14000 pounds fetching 24 cents, with lard scarce at 6 1/4 cents.
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Cincinnati
Louisville
Market Prices Reported in Washington Market
Washington Market notes wholesale corn at 33 to 3 10 per bushel, bacon sides 7 to 8 cents, hams 9 cents, naval stores with new dip at 32 20 and old at 32 00, scrape 70 cents, tar at 1 25, fish including shad 7 to 8 per pound, herrings 3 25 to 2 50 per dozen.
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Washington Market
Naval
Preaching Schedule From Elder Parham Puckell and Colleagues
Communicated notices announce Elder Parham Puckell’s preaching at Red Bank on Tuesday before the first Sunday in October, then Great Swamp Thursday and Gum Swamp Friday. John Studler and Stephen J. Chandler will preach at Falls Lar River on Thursday before the Ist Sunday in October and Tarboro Friday. Elder Burwell Temple preaches at Pleasant Hill Thursday and Old Town Creek Friday. Also Hardaway’s Tuesday after the Ist Sunday in October and Falls Tar River Wednesday.
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Parham Puckell
Red Bank
Great Swamp
Gum Swamp
John Studler
Stephen J. Chandler
Falls ‘Lar River
Tarboro
Burwell Temple
Pleasant Hill
Old Town Creek
Hardaway’s
Falls Tar River
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