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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1843
Page
1
The letter asserts that exchanges on the East can be had at par in Cincinnati, noting a year ago banks boasted a 10 percent premium. It criticizes the specie standard as harming monetary policy, denouncing the idea of a National Bank and praising easier exchange for merchants, while condemning paper money bankers.
The Spoils writes that twelve applicants and others in the Whig ranks seek the post, with James Wilson among them. The judge hints at favoring the nomination, noting eight dollars per day and a general scou role, urging Whigs to elect him as a summer member.
The piece laments potential closure of public schools and urges sustained funding. It argues education is essential to democracy, critiques burdensome postage reforms, and urges political action to reform the postal tax, citing English practices and calls for accountability from candidates. Named sources include the Chillicothe Advertiser and St Clairsville Gazette.
The speaker longs for a future when schools become colleges for teaching refined subjects, with teachers highly honored and district schools equipped with public libraries for scholars. Acknowledging progress in the last decade or so, the aim is to push public education toward perfection.
A New York House of Delegates member named M M Murray struck Mr Lea in the face after heated debate. A committee investigated and recommended expulsion, which was modified to a reprimand, marking a striking incident for legislators.
Francis B Ogden U S Consul at Bristol reports from Rome observatory that combining telescope and daguerreotype yields a perfect sky map. Clouds become paper images of all celestial bodies. each satellite position of Jupiter can be given at any moment.
The Nenmeytvenia legislature of woenon of one hundred and sun depe meets to discuss reforms. Officials outline budget gaps and public works proposals amid tight deadlines and political divisions.
The poem addresses nature with awe, praising rivers, seas and mountains as signs of the Creator. It marvels at cosmic light and celestial bodies, declaring their power mere reflections of the divine blaze. The speaker asserts humanity’s duty to heed universal laws and to recognize the Creator as eternal source of all existence.
A lyrical reminiscence tracing enduring affection from youth to marriage and parenthood. The speaker recalls loving a woman from lighted eyes and hopeful days to shared vows, years apart, and the birth of their child, with steady deepening devotion.
The piece argues for United States ownership of the Oregon Territory, detailing treaties from 1819 to 1828 and 1824 establishing southern and northern boundaries. It compares territorial breadth and population potential, cites Henry Clay's 1826 suggestion, and asserts England has no rightful claims to the Pacific coast.
The article argues the United States has a strong claim to Oregon country north of 49 degrees and south of 64 40 minutes, urging strict justice against British concessions. It details Oregon’s climate and Willamette Valley’s fertility, criticizes British Hudson Bay and Russian ventures, and warns England aims to monopolize Northwest trade, urging protective measures and a stronger American presence.
A Kalida Venture excerpt critiques arguments against West Point, citing a Washington Globe defense of the academy. The piece argues misrepresentation comes from private disappointments and selfish motives but honors Washington and Jefferson while warning error cannot be sanctified.
The act limits compensation for bank receivers and special commissioners to a reasonable amount, with audits by the Court of Common Pleas and final Supreme Court review. It caps total compensation at four thousand dollars for closing costs, with a two thousand dollar annual limit, allowing higher sums only if deemed necessary by the court. It authorizes sale of bank assets after sixty days notice to settle liabilities and requires reporting and court confirmation. It also permits dismissal of proceedings against a banking institution on written application by the Bank Commissioners.
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