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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1841
Page
2
A Virginia Senator and allies urge Congress to repeal a national bank charter, invoking 1816 precedent and New Hampshire South Carolina resolutions. Democratic spokesmen insist Congress lacks authority to create such a bank and demand repeal, warning of constitutional breach and public harm.
The speaker argues for a broad repeal power as constitutional when laws harm the public, insisting it is a duty of Congress to repeal unconstitutional or injurious statutes. He defends the principle against claims it is monstrous, urging informed voters to judge the logic and the bill’s legitimacy. He warns that a major faction may demand repeal in the public interest and warns stock gamblers about possible shifts in this monopoly.
A historical critique of a distribution bill shows ten percent of public land sale proceeds go to nine states while the rest is shared among all twenty six by population. The text cites a September 1840 report listing unsold land quantities by state to illustrate biased allocations.
The author contrasts federal allocations to Arkansas and Ohio, noting Arkansas receives far more per capita than Ohio, with Arkansas at forty six dollars per federal population and Ohio at fifteen cents. The piece argues the proportional disparity stems from unsettled lands and questions the fairness of the common fund distribution.
A discussion compares state shares of a $3,000,000 land sale across nine states. Arkansas would receive about $60,000 of the ten percent and roughly $17,059 of the remaining ninety percent, totaling around $77,039, while Rhode Island would gain about $18,432. The argument claims Arkansas nets far more per capita and criticizes tariff plans as unfair, accusing Rhode Island leaders of backing the measure.
A passage contrasts despairing resignation with persevering effort. It depicts the self-wretched and dependent wife, social and national ills, and the call to press forward toward hope as a traveler in a desert finds an oasis. The tone mirrors a didactic admonition for perseverance.
A garbled passage mixes phrases about opinions on a Necro and a Potato with misspelled terms. It references exterior appearing exemplary while interior is negative, and mentions reading the article by personal recommendation. Names and coherent facts are unclear or missing.
A fragmented recollection notes the West’s business condition as dull with minimal activity. It mentions a weary tone in affairs at the town and hints at ongoing struggles and a sense of stagnation among locals.
Amid calls to repeal the proposed national bank charter, this piece argues it violates the constitution and harms democracy. It condemns Henry Clay and John Quincy Adams for backing the bank and urges Democrats to unite under REPEAL to resist what is described as a moneyed power undermining republican institutions.
Albany Amphitheatre stages a 4A event combining equestrian and gymnastic performances. The program highlights skilled riders and gymnasts, with audiences enjoying a rare joint exhibition blending discipline and sport.
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