Visit to the vaults sparks political attack on Van Buren
The Madisonian reports a National Independent Treasury critique from the N York Evening Post. It accuses the administration of hiding public funds in Treasury vaults, questions the Sub-Treasury system and calls for immediate action to restore government finances and integrity.
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Madisonian
N. York Evening Post
National Independent Treasury
Globe
Treasury
Sub-Treasury
Woodbury
Selden
Messrs. Corcoran & Riggs
Mr. Woodbury
Van Buren’s “great principles” exposed as radical measures
The Cin. Gazette warns that Van Buren’s administration aims to seize money in gold and silver, crush banking, impose direct taxation, repeal tariffs, and expand government with a standing army. It attacks calls to suppress religion, abolish hereditary property, and force constitutional upheaval, urging readers to pause before supporting the President.
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Congress
van Buren
City of
New York
The
Evening Post
Bronson
Boston Qarterly
Brownson
Ffi
Mr. van Buren
Cin, Gazette
Vision of Church State Separation and a Standing Army
The passage advocates severing church from state and abolishing monopolies, including inheritance rights, with all property sequestered for the next generation. It also calls for a 200000 strong conscript army under presidential command, with harsh discipline for disrespect and a death sentence for striking a federal officer. The excerpt backs Mr. Van Buren’s administration principles.
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United States
General Lafayette Welcomed by Cincinnati Address
The 1825 Cincinnati address to General Lafayette by General Harrison extols the frontier rise from wilderness to a thriving republic. It highlights liberty built by freemen, compares prosperity to European capitals, and lauds Lafayette as a national guest while praising Washington and Bolivar.
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General Harrison
General Lafayette
Cincinnati
America
Union
Neva
Rome
Washington
Boli
Champion of Washington Honoring Lesser Civil Heroes
A speech extols civic duty as the true glory of a warrior and lauds the virtues of Washington Franklin Adams and Jefferson as champions of liberty and citizen character.
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Cesar
Washington
Franklin
Adams
Jefferson
Liberty
Necessity for Change in Election Opinion
A Baltimore Evening Gazette editorial notes a mechanic who plans to vote for Gen. Harrison, arguing Van Buren has abandoned his principles and pursued anti republican measures. The writer praises practical sense and hopes many others share the view that change is for the better due to worsening times under Van Buren.
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Gen. Harrison
van Buren
Direct Taxation Fears Over Van Buren Extravagance
The article warns that defeat of Martin Van Buren in the election would avert a direct tax, arguing his spending has emptied the treasury. It claims his costs for items like looking glasses and candlesticks total $13,405, per the Alexandria Gazette.
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Mr. van Buren
Martin van Buren
Alex. Gaz
Standing Army Debate Courts Chief Magistrate Humiliation
The Standard comments on Van Buren's recent letter supporting a standing army scheme. It argues he did not examine it and faces a dilemma if false or truth reveals him recommending a despotic and unconstitutional measure. The piece condemns the president's position as humiliating.
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van Buren
General Eaton and the President in a Washington rumor
A Washington rumor claims a clash between President Van Buren and Secretary Forsyth over veracity tied to a drawn salary check by General Eaton while minister at Madrid. Eaton reportedly refused to visit the President after Rothschild was warned his drafts would not be accepted after May 1840, and he and his wife criticized the administration.
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General Eaton
Washington
van Buren
Forsyth
Eaton
Madrid
Rothschild
Rothschilds
Mississippi letter foresees state voting with Virginia in November
The writer expresses newfound hope for Mississippi, predicting it will align with Virginia in November. Noting defections from the spoilers, the letter mentions ex governor Runnels among those leaving, comparing his influence in Mississippi to Mr. Rives in Virginia.
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Mississippi
Virginia
Runnels
Mr. Rives
Durham cattle sale linked to Harrison election outcome
The Durham cattle sale advertised for the 15th offered notes payable when General Harrison is elected president, with buyers not responsible if he is not. Twenty one head sold at very low prices, totaling about $3071, including $816 on four months, and $2155 payable on Harrison's election, per the St. Louis Bulletin.
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Durham
Harrison
St. Louis
Extra Passenorr on Cleopatra Angers the Storm
The Hartford Courier reports the steamboat Cleopatra on a New York to city voyage hit a fierce storm with heavy rain lightning and thunder. A passenger lady gave premature birth to a boy christened Boanerges son of Thunder with mother and child both thriving.
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Cleopatra
Dustan
New York
Boanerges
Son of
Thunder
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Walker
Benton
Missouri
Harrison and Lafayette
Willliam H. Harrison
Ohio
Lafayette
Broadway
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