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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1837
Page
3
Democratic ticket listings for Jefferson County include Senate candidate Benjamin Tappan, Representative Samuel M'Nary, Commissioner George Mitchell of Mr. Pleasant Township, Prosecuting Attorney John K. Sutherland, and Treasurer John S. Patterson.
Having engaged a new carrier to distribute the Union in town, persons who do not receive their paper, will please give notice at the office, and we will have them served regularly.
Extract from the London Bankers Circular argues that banks wield aristocratic power and politics, contrasting with democracy of numbers. It claims U S private banks and foreign influence reveal a troubling spread of wealth rule, seen as patriotic overseas but poisonous at home amid freedom. The piece condemns advocates aligning with foreign aristocracy.
The Erie Observer extract accuses the Whig party of seeking a United States Bank to reestablish an aristocracy of wealth opposite democracy. It cites a Board of Trade network directing subscriptions, presses Congress, and plans to mobilize wealthists to oppose democracy of numbers. It notes petitions for a National Bank and a push from New York Board of Trade to gather signatures.
The Michigan convention named Stevens T. Mason for Governor Edward Mundy for Lieutenant Governor and P Crary for Congress representative.
An Ohio State man argues that Gouge on Banking acts as an offset and that Banks should be on Gouging, presenting a controversial stance on financial policy.
A 19th century editorial argues that current economic pressure in the United States is caused by Whig politics and bank actions. It criticizes the Bank’s policy, cites Webster and Hamilton, and forecasts a looming crisis tied to pursuit of a National Bank and political maneuvering by Whigs and Van Buren allies. It contrasts Adams and Hamilton with the Whigs and notes impending political maneuvers.
The American Union a Steubenville democratic paper appeared last week in a new dress enlarged and improved. The Warren News Letter notes the change and urges McCauslen and Harper to fund the paper and keep the cause strong. It calls on McLain to improve the appearance of his sheet and deliver reader variety while supporting democracy in Trumbull.
The article recalls the 1837 bank suspension and partisan views on exporting gold to England. It notes Monongahela sailed May 20 from Philadelphia to Liverpool carrying gold and silver. It cites Democratic and English press arguing produce could substitute for specie in settling debts.
The Wellsville Commercial Advertiser describes a night time robbery at the home of Mr. A. Ingram on the 25th around 10 o'clock. Two masked men threatened Mrs. Ingram with a pistol and demanded the money she held, which had been kept by Mr. Ingram. The robbers escaped and were not yet captured.
The Herald editor labels Gouge a Treasury Department clerk and an interested politician, dismissing his productions as frash. He criticizes opponents of wealth and mocks an obscure government employee publishing views on national monetary affairs versus monied autocrats in Europe and America.
Distressing casualty report from St Clairsville Gazette details Isaac Hollingshead's fatal dog attack while returning from town, torn head and face under a horse, immediate death. Also notes a Petersburg railroad accident where a full head of steam engine derailed, killing the engineer, with no other deaths. The New Orleans Bee comments on Florida joining the Confederacy, praising unity and friendship.
The Pittsburgh Advocate reports a Bedford Pennsylvania convention soon to devise means to complete an all Pennsylvania south side railroad from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh by extending existing lines.
The celebrated tragedian Edwin Forrest married Miss Catharine Sinclair in London on June 23. Catharine is the daughter of John Sinclair Esq, manager of Theatres Royal Drury Lane and Covent Garden.
The issue centers on Adama and Foster and the banks stoppage of specie payments. Governor Hil of New Hampshire writes to Worcester committee, praising Robert Rantoul Jr and urging support for anti Ten Million Bank policies. The piece notes New York imports and exports, a Chicago docket, a revived World newspaper, and 162 New York deaths in the week ending July 22.
The Democrats claim a continued win in Maryland with McKim Howard Worthington and Thomas elected, while Whigs, despite strong efforts including Biddle on the ground, suffer defeat. The piece weaves political commentary and classical allusions within a brisk, opinionated Baltimore or Washington paper tone.
New Orleans reports the capture and execution of the notorious brigand Squier, known as bras coupe for losing an arm in a patrol clash. His ferocious acts included abducting a white woman and killing her, with details of his pursuit and a deadly confrontation nearby. Francisco Garcia killed him after a pretexted caps detonation. the corpse was displayed publicly before a $3,000 reward was awarded for the brave capture.
A dramatic obituary details the sudden death of James W. Buxtor, Post Master at Elliotsville, after he mistook arsenic for magnesia while preparing medicine. He died in Knox Township between four and five o’clock the next morning. The account extols his Christian character, integrity, and family bonds, urging readiness for death and faith in the Redeemer.
Market notes from Gonmierdal Steubenville Philadelphia Baltimore Pittsburgh and Wheeling report prices for flour wheat flaxseed butter beet bacon coffee and whiskey. Entries show varied rates by region with flour around 6 75 per barrel in Pittsburgh and 7 50 in Steubenville, coffee rising to 10 12 to 11 ets per pound, and bacon commanding 10 1 2 cents to 12 cents per pound with regional bids and store prices noted.
New Orleans reports sugar and flour prices with demand moderate. Sugar Prime gets inferior 4 to 5 1 2 and butter Western of good quality commands about 20 cents.
Pittsburgh June 17 1837 obituary notes the death at Allegheny of Mrs Martha Bidwell wife of merchant Anson Bidwell at 24 years old after a brief illness She is praised for devotion to family church and faith and for her Christian resolve in illness and prayerful hope for loved ones led by minister Cooxg.
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