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Newspaper

American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1838

Page

3

Public Meeting of Democratic Young Men of Jefferson

The Democratic Young Men of Jefferson invite members to meet Friday next the 10th at William B. Kerlin’s house to appoint delegates for the Democratic Convention of Young Men in Newark on August 17. This is an important crisis and Ohio’s young men should be vigilant. By order of the Central Committee.

Jefferson Wm. B. Kerlin Newark Ohio Central Committee John Hancock Thomas Jefferson Benjamin Franklin John Adame Robert R. Livingston Er Sherman Washington Hotes Market Street Steubenville APDHE Himes J. Hawkins Thomas Johnson Annapolis Sar Thomas Carrel Lale Hugh Johnston Court of Common Pleas County of Jefferson Court House Joseph Hurford Robert Smith Kinsey Talbort Henry II John Hammond James Dillon Joseph Horford

Appointment of William Casie Postmaster at Steubenville

The P. M. General appoints William Casie Esq as Postmaster at Steubenville replacing David Larimore. Casie is described as a young man of business habits and an unwavering democrat, with the belief his appointment will satisfy the citizens.

P. M William Casie Steubenville David Larimore Cable

Dr Duncan's Speech in Reply to Bond Published

The paper begins publishing Doctor Duncan's speech in reply to Bond, promising the remainder in the next issues. It notes the lengthy piece and decides to include the shortest paragraph to avoid injustice to readers while criticizing Bond's arguments as harmful.

Doctor Duncan Bond

Dr Duncan Speech Widely Published Across Democratic Papers

The speech refuting Bond is appearing in nearly every democratic journal in the Union. The German paper at Canton is preparing a large edition and will supply clubs with substantial copies on application. Bond may undermine himself through this confrontation.

Abolition Debate and Market News in Local Paper

A communication signed M H U is rejected for not subscribing to the Union and for content about abolitionism. The page also notes a forgery claim about Jefferson and Clay, mentions Cincinnati literary dinner for Capt. Marryatt, Steubenville flour and wheat prices, and George B Holt’s views on federal parties. Holt urges working men to unite against a moneyed aristocracy and corrupt monopolies.

Federal Calculations and the Plain Chapter Portrayed

A satirical critique denounces federal publications as falsehoods and contrasts corrupt moneyed interests with honest labor. The piece mocks the Herald editor, attacks Biddle’s gambling influence, and argues democracy thrives where industry and liberty prevail, urging vigilance against bank speculation.

Carey's 1814 reminder on liberty and federal power

A historical denunciation fragment cites Carey in Olive Branch 1814, arguing against elected officials bought for self gain and warning that party rise mirrors national decline. It contrasts truth with federal hirelings and urges public virtue while invoking Washington and peace.

Carey Olive Branch God Washington 1814

Royal William brings European news to New York

Late European dispatches recount Mrs Trollope ill at Fulham, Lytton Bulwer made a baronet, numerous army promotions after the coronation, Miss Landon sailing for South Africa, and notable political shifts in Britain and Spain including duels, blockades, and royal successions.

Europe Royal William N. York Times Trollope Fulham Edward Lytton Bulwer Landon Mr. McLean South Africa John van Buren Cass Col.Thorne John Russell House of Lords Robert Peel House of Commons Chapman John Russel Vixen Stratford Canning Lord Palmerston Lord Castlereagh Liverpool Mexico Lord Melborne Woulfe Ireland Baron Joy O'Connell Spain Madrid London Penacerrada Espartero Vissarra Christiae Don Carlos Col. Wylde Managorri Cabrera Arragon Guergue Bayonne Paris Geneneral Marotto Marotto Elorio Portucat Lisbon House of Braganza

Forrest’s July Fourth Oration Noted for Future Extracts

In Wheeling the Gazette reports a spat with a neighbor over the fourth that will be settled by a future oyster dinner in Wheeling. The paper credits Jared W. Bell for a copy of Edwin Forrest’s New York Fourth of July oration and promises extracts later.

Treasury notes and resignations in 1838

Treasury notes issued under the 1837 act totalled the authorized amount with about 7.1 million redeemed. New emissions under 1828 act reached 10 million. current outstanding balance stands at 7,986,582.8. Also notes on Elisha Whittlesey’s decline, Ohio politics, and Henderson/John B. Henderson fugitive case in Washington.

Treasury Department Treasury

Descriptions From New York and Paris News

Advices to June 3 reach New York aboard the Nile where General Alvear, Buenos Ayrean Minister, was a passenger. Governor Rosas calls Congress to address France’s blockade. war likely. A destructive fire in New York destroys about forty buildings, Kilpatrick killed, an old lady and two children missing. The Columbus Journal assails Thomas Jefferson as a demagogue and Democ racy. Senator Witt Atcxen visits Zanesville on his return trip.

Buenos Eastern Mail Globe of the 2d New York Hammond, Perry, Washington West Streets Kilpatrick Thomas Jefferson Columbus

Death of Judge Bruyn and politics over 38 million spend

The Albany Argus notes the death of Judge Andrew D. W. Bruyn from consumption, a congressman from Tioga and Tompkins counties. He is praised for public service and integrity. The piece also critiques Van Buren era appropriations of 38 million dollars and accuses lawmakers like Ridgways and Masons of backing the spend, urging a move toward economical representatives.

Register Ridgways Masons Corwins, &c. &c. &c Judge Bruyn Albany Argus Andrew D. W. Bruyn Congress Tioga Tompkins The Argus Journal of Commerce

Callao Blockade News and Early 19th Century War Notes

Correspondence from May 10 1838 reports Callao under blockade and a new expedition of about five thousand men ready to sail for Peru in six weeks. It notes expected northern landings, likely Santa Cruz opposition, and negative trade effects for Chile and Peru. Also mentions US frigate preparations at Trieste and political comment on Louisiana, Bond, and upcoming ballot issues across parties. Wisconsin Territory names Madison as future seat of government in Dane County.

Sam Slick Stickville Samuel Weller Federal Herald Biddle The Daddy Rice New York Jackson Congress America Nero Rome Neros Nero Biddle Casar Legion Mark Anthony Senate Chamber United States of America N. Y. Journal of Commerce Vatraratso Callao Peru Santa Cruz Chile Boston Atlas United States Trieste Austria Corfu Smyrna Madison Dane County Wisconsin Territory Sheri S Hale Steubenville Jefered Forth Verdecai Moore Henry Crabbe Tie Heir Ood Township Yellow Creek Thomas Carrel Ladies Paris P. S Daniel Black

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