State Senate faces decision on bank reform and currency
The article argues the Senate must decide whether to back a House bill to reorganize banks and establish a sound currency. It cites Governor Shannon’s 1839 views urging independent action by senators, critiques the anti bank stance of the Statesman, and warns of looming financial crisis if no stable monetary system is adopted.
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Senate
House
General Assembly
Upas
Thomas 7
Statesman
Licking County
Messrs
Morris and
Warren
Taylor
Shannon
Thelr
Gov. Shannon
Delaver
United States
Iires
Per
Pamree
Ruins of Palenque Revealed by Explorers
The piece celebrates John L. Stephens and Catherwood’s exploration of Palenque in Mexico, describing a vast lost city carved from durable materials, rivaling Egypt’s pyramids and Herculaneum. It notes the city’s name from a nearby village and hints at forthcoming publications. Also mentions a miller’s blacksmithing tip and literary flourishes from the Balize paper.
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Palenque
John L. Stephens
Egypt
Arabia
Syria
Russia
Central America
Palanque
Stephen
Balize
Messrs
Catherwood and Stephens
New York
Mexico
Perten
Phas
Beatty
Herculaneum
Pompeii
Printers and editors rise from the printing trade
A Boston Times excerpt argues that many notable editors and public figures began as printers. It cites Baltimore’s new mayor, Isaac Hill, Samuel I. Armstrong, and others as examples and extols editorial tact as essential to success.
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Baltimore
Franklin
Isaac Hill
New Hampshire
Samuel I. Armstrong
Knapp
Vermont
Green
Morning Post
Homer
The
Gazettes
Greeley
New Yorker
New York Spirit
Thk Limes
William P. Porter
Deacon Weld
New York Sun
Lowell
Pha
Boston
Temperance zeal and social shifts in Ireland and America
Excerpt recounts Father Mathew’s pledge movement reshaping Irish society with mass temperance, chapel building in Cork, and decline of street disorder. Also reports a Baltimore style temperance society, a Pinegrove mine fire, and a Tennessee Cold Plague outbreak causing regional alarm.
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Knickeronker
Wilson
Atlantic
Eres
Father Mathen
Ireland
Seitang
Europe
Lafall
Explosion of an Infernal Machine at Eagle Tavern
An unattended box addressed to Peter Weel Wilkes Durkee care of Mr Kelsey Birmingham Oakland co. exploded in the Eagle Tavern baggage room. The blast damaged the room and injured Mr L, who may lose fingers. The device appeared to be a powder detonator with iron bands and a steel hammer spring. Investigators seek the perpetrators or motive.
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Peter Weel
Wilkes
Exports from Michigan in 1840 Rise Over Three Million
The report shows Michigan domestic exports in 1840 exceeding three million dollars. Principal goods include 10 000 barrels of pork, 30 000 of fish, and 25 000 of pork. Cargoes total about 600 with 800 barrels each.
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Michigan
Michigha
Foul Murder Report From Van Shiren County Arkansas
A man named William Cook of Van Shiren County Arkansas reportedly murdered a young man named McNammee after alleging a bad outcome from shooting. A reward of 500 is offered for Cook’s apprehension. The Hon John Sargeant is identified as minister to England in a semi official capacity.
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Wm. Cook
van Shiren
Arkansas
Jim
McNammee
Nyrely
John Sargeant
Kungland
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Ohio State Journal
Hye
Isaac Newton
Millan
Piteville
Waich
Weert
Pennessee
Henrys Unty
Tennessee
North ‘Carolina
Portland ‘Transcript
Malta
Knights of
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