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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1841
Page
3
The Democratic Central Committee of Jefferson County votes to convene township meetings on the third Saturday in August to select five delegates from each township. These delegates will assemble in Belcomfield on August 24 to nominate candidates for county offices. Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary Dem Central Committee.
By arrangement with the Central Committee of Carroll County the Convention will be held at Springfield Jefferson County on Tuesday the 24th day of August inst to nominate a Senator and two Representatives for this district Two respective townships in Jefferson County are Wereby registered to elect three delegates at their township meeting on Saturday the 1st to meet in contention at Springfield on Tuesday the 24th to make the nominations of the said By order of the Central Committee of Somersom County MOSTANTON Secy August 7 184
A political tract argues that revolutions stem from power seized without consent and questions Congress's constitutional right to create a national bank. It critiques Whig tactics during the presidential campaign and cites letters and debates on the bank bill, stressing delegated powers and constitutional limits.
A historical letter argues Congress cannot charter a bank by express power and must rely on implied powers. It critiques Justice Story and questions revenue collection roles, advocating simple government finances and opposing a bank’s necessity or safety for federal funds.
A clipped historical note hints at debate over reform. Mentions Experience and the American Promy opposing a change, with a rhetorical question about renewed sadness and a vague reference to the political climate. The text is partial and lacks clear names or events.
A local bank named the Bank of Steppenvine has placed all its funds with trustees to wind up the institution. Delays by Buffalo debtors are cited as the cause, with trustees hoping indulgence will help recover dues to cover liabilities. The article notes prior bank failures and questions the value of incorporation. It also mentions the robbery recovery efforts by Mr. Dougherty tracing stolen goods to St Louis and Quincy, Illinois, with Sheriff custody awaiting legal proceedings.
A letter from Brownsville Pennsylvania dated July 27 1841 condemns the Niles era postmaster selections under Harrison era politics. It accuses Cabinet members including Secretary Thomas Ewing of improper interference to install Sloan and remove incumbents, arguing a broader pattern of corruption and factionalism in the administration.
The text condemns crimes of large financial scale and notes pride in courts pursuing justice against wealthy offenders tied to banks, while the poor suffer. It laments degeneration yet praises the decisive prosecution and imprisonment of major fraudsters, regardless of wealth or status.
The piece commends Columbus for rejecting shinplaster currency and urges other towns to adopt specie payments. It advocates receiving and paying bank notes at real specie value or covering the difference with specie, to circulate hoarded money and ease change in commerce.
Swartwout arrived on the Steam Ship Acadia and appeared before the Custom House investigating committee. The New York Herald notes Washington directed the District Attorney to quash prior actions, claiming his alleged offense is exaggerated and his Maryland and city properties may cover government losses. The investigation is expected to seek capital from him unless mild treatment is secured.
A corrected call urges all county Democrats to attend the convention. It stresses choosing men of pure principle, urges township delegates to nominate right-minded candidates, and asks general attendance so voters are prepared to cast informed ballots on the second Tuesday of October.
In Senate on Thursday August 5 Mr Benton stated a Fauquier county Va memorial urged strong opposition to any National Bank and vowed ongoing protests if one passed. Debate followed printing the memorial as Mr Clay pressed for action amid party tensions and questions of order.
The House approved the repeal of the Independent Treasury by 134 to 87. The move aimed to pressure President Tyler to sign the Pisca Bank bill, jeopardizing Whig hopes and prompting strong partisan reactions, with Samuel Stokely among affirmative voters.
The passage urges readers not to miss Judge Tapps speech starting on the first page, promising a rich treat and a clear exposition of the doctrine of repran. The note emphasizes the educational value and topical relevance of the judge's remarks for readers.
Glorious news from Indiana shows a Democratic gain in the Legislature with a nineteen majority on joint ballot. The Senate records a six seat Democratic gain and a federal gain of one, while the House reports a sixteen to eighteen seat gain, signaling reform sentiment ahead of neighboring Ohio.
A playful speaker argues his intense gaze has colored a maiden’s cheeks. He quips that the law allows sowing to reap a harvest, prompting the ladies to weigh the logic of such garden rhetoric and courtship.
An article from the New Hampshire Democrat is cited criticizing a federal Distribution Bill as unjust to farmers laborers and the poor. It argues the plan would devastate the economy, enrich banks, and impose hardship, warning of oppressive effects nationwide and promising further discussion later.
The passage condemns a state tax system that recycles public land proceeds through states and back to taxpayers, arguing the rich dodge burdens while the poor pay twice. It likens indirect taxation to robbery and equates it with aristocratic plunder, detailing how merchants and officials profit at the poor man’s expense.
Bank leaders announce the closure of the Bank of Steubenville with all funds and effects assigned to the undersigned for collection and settlement. James Thaff J. M. Mason Henry Stephens signatories. August 1, 1841.
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