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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1840
Page
2
A Richmond Whig polemic denounces Whig corruption allegations tied to the 1848 political tumult. It mocks the Roanoke Jr. letter and warns against arson to destroy departments, urging preservation of records and urging voters to distrust Whig tactics while praising Democratic resilience and investigation.
A Ledger writer argues that many dissatisfied supporters and failed party gentry have no offices and should emigrate. They claim salvation relied on vigilant sacrifices, but now face neglect in a country that will not need their services for four years, implying benefits from expatriation.
A Vermont Spirit of the Age critique denounces Federal papers for hypocrisy over temperance and religion. The author condemns Watchman and Chronicle for aiding debauchery, mocks religious leaders, and warns moral decay across the Mountain state amid a political campaign.
The Mohawk Courier extols Martin Van Buren as a distinguished statesman and patriot. It portrays him rising from humble origins through steady effort to national leadership, noting his fidelity to principles, integrity, and enduring worth despite recent presidential defeat.
In a sweeping defense of the Independent Treasury law and Van Buren’s presidency, the piece argues opponents failed to overthrow the administration. It credits merit, virtue, and public mood, while predicting future history will praise his steadfast leadership and the party’s loyalty.
The article assesses the Bank of the United States under its Pennsylvania charter, faulting Mr. Biddle’s expansive loans and weak director oversight. It notes the bank’s crippled condition, dwindling stock value, and the looming question of whether current directors can restore solvency and confidence as speculation grows about resuming specie payments.
A bill led by A Wil seeks abolition of capital punishment for white persons while preserving it for cases of reason. The measure remains under legislative consideration as debates continue.
The ambassador to the court of Vienna and his family have arrived in Philadelphia, marking the start of their visit amid ongoing diplomatic engagements. Their arrival is expected to foster further ties between the Austrian and American capitals.
News from Canton reports Admiral Elliot arriving with the Anglo Indian fleet at Macao and moving north toward Formosa and Chusan. The blockade of Canton was in force in name, but no concrete action occurred on June 28. Chinese authorities offer rewards for ships and Englishmen, while American vessels enter the port amid transport and steamship plans for a New York to England line.
News from York of the Federal party victory sparks joyous reactions in St Stephen and New Brunswick. Cannons roar in both places as the outcome is hailed with patriotic fervor, reflecting heightened interest in the American election across the border.
A Lowaville paper hails a newly completed iron steamboat for Mobile owners. It claims the vessel will be the noblest in America, entirely iron, four waterway compartments, nine inch iron screens, and heavy outer covering. The boat is said to be on the basehor with watertight mattresses of carted hat.
Hampden Mass Post reports operatives in Cabotville mills received notice to breakfast before starting work at daylight, shifting from prior dawn start. The change sparks unrest as workers argue ten hours daily is excessive and urge laborers to defend rights against rising economic pressures.
The National Intelligencer reports a furious scramble for federal offices in the capital as Whigs debate a new administration. It condemns forged signatures and name signatures as tactics and argues that officers are less important than a shift in governing principles away from locofocoism toward a disciplined Whig agenda.
The piece argues the Federal party held a majority on Congressional committees last session and faced no waste or abuses to report while Whig chairman Briggs requested the committee be dissolved with no report. It questions whether honest men should credit unfounded charges and criticizes the partisan stance in Old Dominion.
The passage urges workingmen to engage in politics with education and study. It argues that understanding the constitution laws and history empowers people to resist manipulation by politicians. Improved knowledge leads to real influence on government and personal growth in truth and virtue.
From an English publication, a 18 year period shows foreign ships entering British ports rising from 3,216 ships and 396,256 tons with 26,043 men to 10,286 ships 1,331,765 tons and 79,550 men. Baltic Prussia Denmark Hamburg and Hanseatic towns show fastest gains. American Russian Dutch Belgian shipping also expands. Cross comparison highlights colonial trade as seamen nursery. Boston Journal.
An 1840 advertisement promotes Dr Benjamin Brandreth's Vegetable Universal Pills as a trusted remedy to purge diseased humors and restore health. It warns against counterfeit pills, cites agent certificates, lists authorized Jefferson County agents, and notes a 25 cent price with directions.
Mr Solomon Wilson of Chester county Pennsylvania, afflicted for two years with rheumatism, reports excruciating joint pain eased after using Dr O P Harlich's Compound Strength inang and German Apertent Pills. He says pain disappeared by the third day, strength returned in three weeks, and he could resume work. Office details and sale points listed. dan 1840
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