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Editorial
November 1, 1839
Morning Herald
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Editorial mocks 'currency tinkers' proposing financial reforms as worthless, promotes simple personal finance rules, notes merchants' anti-bank spite driving Locofoco votes, and boasts of the Herald's quadrupled circulation and $25,000 annual income since May 1.
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CURRENCY TINKERS.—These savans are springing up at every corner, with their plans to regulate our financial concerns and doctor the money market. All trash from Dan to Beersheba. The only rule is "never to spend more than you make," "never get in debt," "never carve more than you want," "kiss your own wife, and go to heaven."
Many of the merchants are so hostile to the banks, that they will vote the locofoco ticket in pure spite. We know a hundred in a few blocks that will do so.
The circulation of the Herald has been quadrupled since the 1st of May, and its advertising doubled. Our income now is $25,000 per annum clear of all expenses. I mean to be a John Jacob Astor, with a devilish sight bigger heart.
Many of the merchants are so hostile to the banks, that they will vote the locofoco ticket in pure spite. We know a hundred in a few blocks that will do so.
The circulation of the Herald has been quadrupled since the 1st of May, and its advertising doubled. Our income now is $25,000 per annum clear of all expenses. I mean to be a John Jacob Astor, with a devilish sight bigger heart.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic Policy
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Currency Tinkers
Money Market
Locofoco Ticket
Anti Bank Hostility
Herald Circulation
John Jacob Astor
What entities or persons were involved?
Savans
Merchants
Banks
Locofoco
Herald
John Jacob Astor
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Dismissal Of Currency Reform Plans
Stance / Tone
Dismissive And Boastful
Key Figures
Savans
Merchants
Banks
Locofoco
Herald
John Jacob Astor
Key Arguments
Financial Reform Plans Are Worthless Trash
Simple Rules Like Not Spending More Than Earned Suffice
Merchants Hostile To Banks Will Vote Locofoco Ticket In Spite
Herald's Circulation Quadrupled Since May 1
Herald's Advertising Doubled And Income $25,000 Per Annum