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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1839
Page
2
The Ohio Democratic party frames bank reform as a national duty and warns against Whig opposition. It lauds past gains against corporate franchises, urges vigorous action to finish the reform, and declares overtrading from over-banking as the core disease needing restraint.
The piece discusses a Boston Quarterly view on banking and currency, arguing against the alliance of government with moneyed interests. It cites Professor McCullough and the London Courier, outlining how bank note fluctuations destabilize value, trigger speculation, and cause financial panics and contractions.
The piece critiques Whig support for internal improvements and a national bank, contrasting it with democratic principles. It notes Clay and Adams shifting positions on a United States Bank and abolition, predicting Whig decline as anti-monopoly currents grew and the Democratic principle endured amid political realignment.
Fragmentary remarks condemn a faction as devoid of creed and dignity. The speaker dismisses their claims to party status and denounces their behavior amid internal political contention.
The Vermont Patriot argues that factions within the Democratic Party fragment, fight for spoils, and seek to overthrow Democratic supremacy. It labels members as aspirants, disappointed, selfish, proud, and unthinking, questioning any creed beyond self-interest.
From the Ohio Statesman critique of bank croakers, the Auditor's quarterly shows Ohio banks increased capital since last winter. A Bank Convention resolution praises stability, with capital rises across many institutions, proving public confidence and prosperity rather than alarm.
The Statesman excerpt urges Ohio Democrats to stay united and victorious after last fall's win, citing Benton and a pledge to sacrifice rivalries for the country. It contrasts with the Vermont Patriot’s praise of Ohio and calls for continued energy and loyalty to the party. The piece also notes Columbus birth debates and cites Piedmontese antiquarian Isnard claiming Columbus born at Colognetto in Genoa with archival proof.
Report quotes Whig papers on Mr Clay and Geo Porter crossing Niagara Falls to view a parade of the 43d regiment. It notes militia reception by the Colonel and remarks on themes of patriotic service and national glory as printed in contemporary articles.
A fragment notes Queen and family attending palace events and Mrs Webster described in a court dress. Costume details include a white satin slip, tulle trims, a striped blue watered silk train, and a diamond ostrich feather headpiece. The piece quips about a $65 print and “lovely whiggery.”
A fourteen year old mischief maker on the ship Alexander from New Orleans to New York was imprisoned in a water cask after threats of confinement. During a storm the cask rolled into the sea but floated for about thirty hours, washing ashore at Cape St. Blas. A cow kicked the bung, freeing him as the cow dragged the cask two hundred yards and struck it against a log, releasing the boy. He was found by fishermen at the Point and taken to Apalachicola, then onward to Columbus with charitable aid.
A Steubenville retailer announces a broad stock for sale including coffees Teas sugar cigars soaps oils and fruits with a general assortment of Queensware crockery and glassware. The dealer Wm Ow esney states goods will be sold at the lowest cash prices from the Black Bear House area on 4th Street dated June 11 1839.
J 2 Cooseromn wholesale and retail dealer announces broad stock backing Samuel Page purchase. Inventory includes Juniata iron and nails cast shear German English blister American and spring steels anvil vices shovels and more. Also Pittsburgh Crane and true American ploughs sold at small cash or approved acceptances. July 30, 1839.
The administrator announces a sale at the Court House door in Steubenville on Saturday August 17 at 10 am. 72 shares of Bank of Pittsburgh stock and a one sixteenth interest in the steam boat Reporter will be sold. MO K Sutherland admr of Samuel A Patterson deceased dated July 30 1839. The Manufacturer and Advocate Pittsburgh will publish and forward the bill.
A letter from Philadelphia dated December 21 1838 thanks Dr Evans for Camomile Pills relieving severe dyspepsia after two years of weakness fainting and night restlessness. The writer claims two weeks of use restored health and urges publication to warn others, naming address details and sales notes for authentic药. A second note describes asthma lasting ten years and credits Dr Evans medicine for symptom relief after purchase of Ville medicine.
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