'Sober second thought',Martin Van Buren,Shinplaster,Depression,Employment,1838

Title: 'Sober second thought' Dacre, Henry, b. ca. 1820.
Robinson, Henry R., d. 1850. N.Y. : Lith: & publish'd by H.R. Robinson, [1838 or 1839] HD's portrayals of the New York tradesman's 'sober second thoughts' about his support of Democratic hard-money fiscal policies. (See also 'Specie Claws,' no. 1838-14.) Panic of 1837, Van Buren's 'Sub Treasury' Seaman: 'Trade & Commerce' Carpenter: 'We are all out of employment, we cannot vote for a 'Sub Treasury' Bank, or union of the Purse & Sword.' Mason: 'Despots always first impoverish a people, before they destroy their Rights & Liberties.' Laborer: Shinplasters.' Artisan (metalsmith?): Carman or driver: 'Commerce supports us, and we will support commerce. We drive but will not be driven, to the support of wrong measures. 'Beware of any increase of 'Executive patronage.' Jefferson' Smith: 'Gold & Silver have their value, Industry & Integrity should have their value also.' 1838 or 1839. HD's 'Specie Claws' supports attribution to the same artist.
Drawn by HD (Henry Dacre?).
Lith: & publish'd by H.R. Robinson No. 52 Cortlandt St. & No. 2 Wall St. N.Y. Weitenkampf, American cartoon print filing series (Library of Congress)
Published in: American political prints, 1766-1876 / Bernard F. Reilly. Boston : G.K. Hall, 1991, entry 1838-15.
Subjects:
Van Buren, Martin,--1782-1862.
Depressions--United States--1830-1840.
Employment--1830-1840.
Shinplasters (Fractional currency)
Lithographs--1830-1840.
Political cartoons--1830-1840.
Bookmark /2008661326/
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