Thus, the citizens of New York, staggering under a panic common to the whole country, were compelled to suffer the additional hardships of an irredeemable, and, for the most part, worthless currency, known as "shin-plasters.
Alexander highlights the hardships faced by New Yorkers due to a worthless currency during a national panic.
Share
More from De Alexander
The absence of violent democratic innovations was the Constitution's remarkable feature.
Against these acts the Democrats vigorously protested, declaring them unconstitutional, revolutionary, and another step toward centralisation, while Republicans pointed out their necessity in the interest of a fair vote and an honest count.
Let us agree to put contentions aside and complete our task.
Gross and unfounded charges of fraud are made by them against those high in authority.
Other voices in this conversation
