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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1839
Page
2
A mid-1800s political piece trails a heated clash between Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay. It criticizes Clay for denouncing Jackson and defends Jackson against attacks on the land sale policy and the United States Bank. The article questions Clay’s political motives and highlights debates over currency and federal banking power.
A 19th century political clash centers on the Bank of the United States. The piece argues Mr. Clay criticizes President Van Buren’s denouncement of a national bank while records show multiple Senate defeats for a national bank plan and hints at electoral strategy between the two candidates.
The speech by Mr Cl ay drew sharp critique for attacking General Jackson and President Van Buren, leaving listeners with a sense of his political self interest. It urged farmers and the public to back an Independent Treasury to curb inflated credit and protect property from ruin. Southern Paper notes the call to unite Whigs and conservatives against the moneyed agenda.
A distressed excerpt discusses the present Whig party aligning with early era Federalist principles. It notes support for a National Bank and echoes extravagance criticisms, referencing a 19th century source and citing voices within the party.
A selection of quoted opinions from federalist and Whig sources, criticizing democracy, suffrage, and economic policy. The piece includes remarks attributed to Jeffersonians, John Adams, Fisher Ames, Hamilton, and Daniel Webster, discussing elections, virtue, and the role of government with strong partisan tone.
A longtime active Whig, angered by the Common Council proceedings, visited the President and cried out upon leaving that he would never vote against him again, even cursing that his right hand might drop off.
Wheeling August 17 Flour 4 25 to 4 50 per barrel. Comm meal 7. Corn 62 to 65 cents. Oats 50 cents. Wheat 52 to 65 cents. Butter 15 to 20 cents. Coffee 14 to 15 cents. Clover seed 10 to 12 dollars per bushel. Bacon no ground. Oal. Placeholder notes indicate miscellaneous grain and commodity prices in the Steubenville market region.
Last day urgent call to treat coughs with Bartholomew's Expectorant Syrup. Dr. Bartholomew claims universal relief and warns of pulmonary consumption without timely use. Sold at Comstock & Co. 2 Fletcher Street near Pearl. agents T and G Johnson. August 13, 1839.
Public notice states the partnership between Battzell A Hicks was dissolved by mutual consent on July 20. The books will be settled by L. W. Battzell, with I. W. Baltzell and O. J. Hicks as signatories dated July 30, 1889. The second notice advertises W. Owesney’s Groceries and Provisions at 4th Street opposite the Black Bear House, listing a wide range of goods and low cash prices in Steubenville.
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