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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1838
Page
3
A Steubenville Democratic meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening at 7 PM at the Hotel of William B. Kerlin. The gathering promises urgent business for the party's direction and activities.
Early Saturday, fire consumed the Dry House and its woolen contents owned by Orth & Wallace. loss around $500 with no insurance. Reported cold weather freezes parts of the Ohio and news notes include court clerk election, flour and wheat prices, and the Anti-Masonic nominations with U.S. political shifts. The Liverpool steam packet reached New York after an October voyage, carrying notable passengers.
The excerpt proclaims that democracy, though challenged and mocked, will prevail. It argues opponents overstep bounds, triggers awakening and a mighty social revival, and asserts the people’s flag and triumph as the enduring symbols of freedom and patriotism. The speaker urges firmness, unity, and loyalty to liberty.
The Herald editor claims reasons to believe A K Wells Whig candidate will win Congress, noting he lacks a majority of voters by several hundred. The article implies Wells leads without a popular majority.
An editorial condemns anonymous letters as vile and unlawful and compares them to slander and libel. It denounces the practice, notes recent local incidents, and scolds the anonymous writer while urging forgiveness for the victim and leaving punishment to ultimate judgment.
A Louisville race pitting the Gipsey against Pittsburgh’s Gands drew thousands and a $500 wager. The Iron City crew prevailed amid high bets and celebrated by planning more regattas, urging Steubenville barge building and spring time contests with festive garlands and cheers.
The Circuit Court of the United States for the western District of Pennsylvania heard the United States versus Captain Bristol. Prosecution names Gelbraith Walker Baird Patten Wilkins and defense lists Kelso Forward Shaler Biddle. The Pittsburgh Mercury notes the defense motion to squash the indictment due to lack of federal jurisdiction, which the court sustained, ruling the offense if any occurred within Pennsylvania jurisdiction.
A prisoner was discharged from custody by the Marshal after legal action concluded. The record notes the release without further detention or transfer to another facility.
A verbose provincial squabble erupts over Democratic and Federalist loyalties. The piece lambastes a newspaper editor as a Judas for accepting a “thirty pieces of silver,” cites Ramsey’s remarks about a German editor, and denounces Whig influence. It also critiques a Herald editor and outlines a long tirade of political falsehoods and humbugs, while noting related notices about Seminole treaties, iron ore in Kentucky, a Kentucky fire in Uniontown, and prison escapes in the county.
Rev. J. B. Manan, handed to Kentucky authorities by Gov. Vance, was tried on charges of enticing slaves from their masters and acquitted. The case drew attention over the issue of aiding enslaved people and governance involvement.
From the Boston Post report the Democrats claim sweeping gains across states. Morton’s towns show Democratic gain of 9,028 with Everett up 8,291, and anticipated near two hundred Democrats in the Massachusetts House with several Senate seats. Whig losses nationwide are noted, including Bristol Norfolk Franklin Hampden and Middlesex.
President Van Buren warns U S citizens against aiding or supporting incursions into Canada. The proclamation calls for law obedience, denounces violent acts, and threatens no government interference for those involved. Sealed with the President's hand on November twenty first, 1838, and signed by Secretary of State Joan Forsyth.
The author reflects on a political setback in New York State, arguing that despite defeat the Republican cause remains strong. He praises a steadfast minority within the party, claiming integrity and virtue withstand corruption and that truth will prevail, inspiring continued efforts.
A historical sketch details Daniel Webster's stance in 1814, noting votes against military funding and measures to detect traitors, recruit troops, raise revenue, and rebuild the Capitol. The Buffalo Star cites a gift cane made from Perry’s flagship as a pointed aside about Webster’s politics and loyalties.
Exeellos of Ma Gover announces J William Gouge a Van Buren Democrat elected to fill the Macon county vacancy in the House of Representatives. The election closes all vacancies, leaving the body with Democratic control under State Dorlas.
A meeting of Democratic citizens in western Pennsylvania discusses unwavering support for Martin Van Buren and the Independent Treasury plan. It frames a separation from banks as essential to Union welfare and notes Illinois fraud allegations and political fallout, plus references to Mormon conflict and local press disputes.
From New Orleans Bulletin, intelligence from Lieut. Cloust in Havana claims French fleet bombarded St Juan de Ulloa, landed 3000 troops en route to Vera Cruz. Counterfeiters get prison terms totaling 30 years in Lorain County. Steamer Culliicotne sinks after snag, cargo mostly salvageable. Mequittal reports Wim. Cunningham cleared of murder in Medina County after transfer for retrial.
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