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Newspaper

American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1838

Page

3

Banking influence and society in the London circular

Extract from the London Bankers Circular dated January twenty seven discusses that banks' influence aligns with wealth aristocracy rather than democratic numbers, calling great chartered banks with limited power influential and noting the United States Bank as an example of favorable political sway. A closing note invites friends to visit the Market street office today.

London Market Street

Mr Benton’s Speech On The Independent Treasury Bill

The paper begins publishing Mr Benton’s speech favoring the Independent Treasury Bill. It touts his high debater reputation and declares the speech contains powerful, argument unanswerable content. Readers are urged to study it carefully as portions will appear in successive issues until completion.

Benton

Test vote on Independent Treasury bill in House

The House voted to lay the Senate bill establishing an Independent Treasury on the table by 106 to 98 with 82 absent. The vote details show complexities from multiple absences and a potential reconsideration by Mr Gray. Globe report notes opposition among the Opposition and the broader implications for currency vigor and governance.

House of Representatives Treasury Patton Virginia Senate Gray Mississippi Maine Louisiana Globe Hunter Ohio

Three Steamboat Accidents Reported in Nashville Union

The Nashville Union reports three steamship disasters this period. Liverpool burst its stand-pipe on the 10th en route from Little Rock to Memphis, killing five and scalding eleven. Harp sank after snagging near Frog Bayou. Daniel O Connell struck a snag and sank in seven feet of water ten to twelve miles below Princeton.

Nashville Union Liverpool Little Rock Memphis Harp Frog Bayou Daniel O. Connell New Orleans Princeton

Federalists opposed will and attacked the public voice

An analysis alleging Federalists repeatedly thwarted the popular will from Burr versus Jefferson to bank charters and Indian wars. It accuses them of manipulating elections, supporting a second bank, opposing war funding, and undermining specie payments to force compliance, while labeling Democrats as the true champions of liberty.

Pedoraliste Burr Jefferson John Quincy Adams United States Bank Democratic Party

Webb Bank Purchase Allegations Cited by Bennett

The piece cites James Gordon Bennett asserting that James Watson Webb and M M Noah were bribed to support the United States Bank. He testifies under oath that the men were purchased through Silas E Burrows to influence policy, tied to a Cincinnati fire and related business losses. It notes related canal and boat activity at Harrisburg in late month.

Webb James Gordon Bennett Noah Courier and Enquirer New York Herald Keystone Cilley James Watson Webb M. M. Noah Silas E. Burrows United States Bank J. R. Morrison Morrison & Winters, N. B Winters Philadelphia John R. Morrison Knoxville

Ship from Havre Brings 288000 Francs In Specie

The Sully reached New York from Havre with 288000 francs in specie. The article notes Webb of the Courier Enquirer is unpopular here, citing a loss of fifteen hundred subscribers after the Washington outrage.

Sully New York Havre James Watson Webb Courier & Enquirer Washington

Trial of General Sutherland in Toronto

The Ohio State man reports General Sutherland is on trial in Toronto. He attempted suicide by cutting his veins near the elbow and ankle joints. A guard was awakened by the blood on the floor and the bleeding was stopped.

Gen. Sutherland Toronto Rhesa Crown Court of Common Pleas County of Jefferson State of Ohio Richard Hooker James Teaff John K. Sutherland

Letter: Navigation Open From Cleveland to Toronto and Detroit

A Huron letter to the editor of the Ohio Statesman reports the navigation route is now open from Cleveland through Toronto to Detroit, signaling improved water transportation access and regional connectivity. The note emphasizes the significance for trade and travel in the Great Lakes corridor.

Huron The Ohio Statesman Cleveland Toronto Detroit

Steubenville’s Rise Through Education and Industry

The article recalls Steubenville’s vantage points and growth from a wilderness to a city with two academies. It notes the absence of grand towers and canals but credits generous nature and civic effort for the town’s reputation. It begins by highlighting the oldest academy led by Rev. C. C. Beatty.

Steubenville Rip van Winkles United States Rev C. C. Beatty

Winter session ends at Grove Academy with strong reviews

The winter session concluded on Thursday last with exams spanning two days. Teachers and students received high praise for Algebra Astronomy and Geography. A crowded audience including distant visitors witnessed eloquent essays orations and a debate on immigration. The Grove Academy anticipates a brighter May term as Mr Scott's efforts are acknowledged. Mississippi news notes Gholson declining re election to Congress.

Beatty John W. Scott Free Presbyterian Church C. C. Beatty Henry P. Wolcott Eli P. Tappan Steubenville Sheldon W. McDowell Christopher P. Wolcott John M. Briceland P. B. Jones Pittsburgh United States Oliver C. Gray Joseph Means Ciceros John Arnott Grove Academy Scott

Public notices and political snips from 19th century press

Senator Morris receives public documents reminder. Governor George Arthur arrives in New York aboard the Sampson. Cleveland Herald notes fourteen new steamboats to open Lake navigation. Louisiana Whig Governor vetoes bank abuses bill. Senate passes it but House fails to secure a constitutional majority. Mercury comments on Whig obstructive power and alleged bank corruption.

Cleaveland Ohio Louisiana Senate House

Intelligencer Editor Flays Executive Discretion on Finance

The Globe reports the editor denounces the Executive's discretion to determine which paper is treated as specie under the bill. He argues this power causes currency derangement, revenue collapse, and government bankruptcy, criticizing the radical vice of centralized discretionary authority. He condemns the vote against Calhoun's amendment.

the Globe The Intelligencer Senate Cleveland Intelligencer Ohio Statesman

Public Lands Price Bill and Monarchy Fear Debate

Editorial remarks on opposition unity and criticism of executive power in the money system. The Senate discussed land price graduation after Mr. Clay’s speech and then debated dueling limits, adjourning without major action. Globe, 29th.

Clay Alabama Senate Globe

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