Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-04-15
eT From the Steubsnyi.le Union.
What the FederaliSts have done.

A ~
g'lnithe subioinod list Of charges, ap-
pended to the resolutions of the late
meeting Of the democracy Of Morgan
county, one may form a pretty correct
idea, OF tie .character Of the enemy Of
Dsmocracy--behold his infamy-cor.
ruption--and unlathomable propensity
fofiaoing acts Of injustice, the equal Of
which, in legislation is scarcely to be
found, But q day is at hand, when the
rains of power will fall from the hands
efEederalism and Bankism--w when De-
anosracy and Equal and exact justice
toall men" will have enthroned them
,selves id the good wishes Of the -;peo-
PIE. Al, every hand we meet cheer
lag ievidencesi,of success; and ere
'thsy are aware oft our enemies will
bs found PROSTATE in defeat; + .. g.,..a \ ia
-. The Banks have refused their assent
soisws the most wholesome and nee
ssssfy 10 pFoteet The people against
their frauds. ega0a EtsS .tgsz,i s'tbTg7
They haveeat all times used their
vinHuence in the legislature, to prevent
the passage Of laws Of immediate and
pressing importance, uniess suspended
in their operation till their assent should
sfirst be obtained, and when so suspend
.ed,they have utterly refused to acqui.
'esre in, and be bound by the same.
le They have used their influence to
prevent the passage Of other laws for
the safety and accommodation of the
people, unless the people would re-
inquish the right to regulate and gov
,ern themselves, a right inestimable7 10
them, and formidable to bankers only
They have put their bank promises
differentiation at places unusual, uncom.
Portable and distant from the Banks; for
the purpose Of preventing the note
holders from, presenting their rags for
redemption, and for the other purpose
'ofiaiiguing them into compliance with
their measures. ,. - asp
They have on one occasion, through
the advice Of a Bank Governor. a score
OF Bank Attorneys and dependents, dis.
solved, and broke up the legislative
body Of this State, and the Bank men,
lbors thereof. did d,ingloriously absquat.
nlate from the seat Of governments; be.
cause the majority opposed with man
" 6rmness their inyasions on the rights
OF the people. ma3s- q.s saea4"es
81 They have studiously endeavorcd 10
prevent the increase Of wealth among
tho mass Of the people, for the purpose
Of obstructing the natural laws Of trade,
by an unholy system Of t'expansion 10
day, and contraction Tomorrow" .r,
They have obst:ucted the admins
,ration otjustice, by refusing their as.
sent to laws passed for the protection
OF the people against their unhoy ex-
actionsin the shape Of usurious interest
and damages on protested bills Of cx.
change. ,,. ..,y .,.3..
They have frequently suspended spe-
Gle payments; utterly and positively
refusing to redeem with gold and silver
their promises; frequently visiting the
unfortunate note holder with all kinds
of opprobrious ep:thets, curses and inn
preca,ions. 12 49, ~. .l.- = ,,...,. .;,..
They have kept among us without
our consent, Bank brokers, Bank merce.
uaries, g. Bank Attorneys who have eal
our substance and left Us poor indeed
They have caused a multitude o.
new officers 10 be created; and have
sent among the people swarms of a.
gents to harrass them by purchasing
their bank rags at twenty FIVE cents on
the dollar. . - ~... ID.
They have affected to make them.
selves independent Of and superior tc
thcicivil power.
They have combined with the Red
Dorg and Wild Cat Banks of other
States to subject lis 10 a control foreign
to eurs wishes, and unacknowledged BY
ourslaws. E,AAH2, fsT4A sa k.A
!, For quarteriag among US slarge num-
bers Of bank brokers, shavers and stock
ganbleis. 20 ~ - y,.J sas.g.g
@For protecting them from punish
nienys for any and every rascality they
.ssfFould commit on the honest and un-
suspec,ing. .lu
For gripping and making uncertain
eur trade with all parts Of !he country,
Fors.imposing taxes upon US without
our consent. S}5s g sssa's,'al
For refusing 70 have their capita
taxed Instead of their profits, whilst the
people are taxed on all they are worth
For causing at various times, the
country, to, be flooded with worthless
irredeamable shin -plasters. from the de,
nomination sofa one dollar down to five
csnts.A ! Aa Y ~ .,.p
For depriving the people aof The ben,
eft and usefulness Of specie as change
andias d circulating medium - ..q
For Transporting out Of the state and
beyond the mountains, large amount:
~ wold md silver coin, there 10 be sold