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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1837
Page
2
The notice specifies a weekly paper price of one dollar per annum payable half yearly in advance or three dollars at year end. It states offices at the North Meet corner of Wash and Third Streets over John Orr's store and demands arrears to avoid discontinuation. Letters to editors must be postpaid to receive attention.
A Mount Pleasant correspondent previews a tribute praising Andrew Jackson as his presidency ends. The piece lauds his honesty, courage, and patriotism, noting his retirement to private life and the enduring legacy of his political and diplomatic achievements for the nation.
Caption used by Whig papers announcing troop departure from St. Louis to defend Florida. The line echoes earlier war usage when troops marched to the northern frontier. Manhattan ad.
The editor of the Vermont Patriot just married Miss Fanny H. Sidner while publicly opposing metallic currency. He favors power on the broad specie basis, deeming it sufficient without metalic issues.
The article reviews President Van Buren's plan for a national currency based on gold and silver and critiques Senator Rives's substitute. It argues eight hundred state banks issuing notes and precious metals could fail to form a stable national currency, noting legal currency must be used for public dues and highlighting potential conflicts with banks issuing small denomination notes.
Virginia speaker warns that federal effort to require notes under twenty dollars to pass for public dues risks a fragmented currency system across states. He argues such a national bank would threaten liberty, supplant state chartered banks, and empower a moneyed monopoly, urging Virginians to choose between Van Buren and Biddle.
A historic letter argues that bank influence weakened Democratic votes across New York State, while Suffolk and Delaware counties showed resilience. It claims opponents spread slanders to deter supporters, urges vigilance, and predicts renewed vigor and trust in true Democrats, promising ultimate triumph.
The Madisonian critiques a recent publication for heavy use of bank and Whig paper content. It accuses the author of printing largely about Banks and payments, labeling the piece as a Federal Whig Bank paper. It notes quotes from Whig sources such as the New York Express.
The Corporation of New York appropriates one thousand dollars for a suitable testimonial honoring Lieutenant Gedney for his services in designing the new channel out of the harbor.
A political pledge campaign frames Bennett as opposing a national bank and currency regulation by the federal government. The opposing Whig faction warns of a mammoth bank to create a moneyed aristocracy, while Democrats vow to defend liberty and resist aristocratic power both at home and from abroad.
The Boston Advocate cites weak Whig gains in New York as evidence of party decline in the citys commercial hub. It notes 13,000 voters still lagging near a 2700 lead, while Whig members of Congress Ogden Hoff man Edward Curtis and editor Weeb traveled from New York to attend a Whig caucus for state elections and were met by decorated cars.
The Baltimore Rep notes a softer New York season with careful country purchases of mainly mid to lower priced goods. Election celebrations boost ribbon trade with blue and pink colors in high demand. Hartford Convention tories buy blue ribbons while pinks run through elite wardrobes and pink silk undergarments rise in fashion.
The Whig Committee in New York boasted of lighting public buildings and ringing church bells while Insurance Companies warned of higher risks. To offset losses from the suppression of illumination and bell ringing they planned tar barrels and tinkling ship and steam-boat bells, a noted fall from sublime to ridiculous.
The Democratic Senatorial ticket appears to lead in all districts except Woodbridge's, leaving him isolated in opposition. House returns show 35 Democrats to 14 Whigs as the count so far.
The Richmond Whig comments on Col. Dick Johnson’s visits in New York with the Loco Focus and attendance at the theatre. It mocks his apparent amiability and bile filled by Billingsgate slang, noting the Whig decency and Johnson’s fatiguing dignity.
Webb of the Courier and Inquirer endorses the New York Conservatives, praising their devotion to whig principles and noting they came to the rescue in good time. The endorsement signals shifting support and political alignment in the era's party dynamics.
The writer notes that the United States Bank paid the Treasury for part of the government stock after seizing dividends and refusing to redeem notes. The letter mocks Nick Biddle yet concedes his honesty in a rare repayment, arguing federalists are justified to feel some relief at settling an honest debt.
A Philadelphia Gazette response endorses conservative Whig principles and New York successes, noting conservatives from the old Jackson party align with Whig aims. It argues for unity on shared goals like preserving the credit system and constitutional safeguards, while acknowledging the national bank objective.
The city banks aim to fix a date for resuming specie payments and convene on the 27th. But Mr. Biddle and his faction refuse to meet, blaming expected congressional measures on a National Bank or public revenue depository. The piece accuses Biddle of provoking panic to push his charter, urging Democrats to oppose his plans.
A New York News critique denounces Whig efforts to stage a mock celebration amid rampant unemployment, poverty, and distress. It accuses them of funding riotous displays to honor an aristocratic victory, urging propriety and redirecting funds to charitable ends.
The Wheeling Times quotes the Boston Morning Post reporting on March 20, 1834, that the Whigs, led by Binney and Webster, told crowds in Baltimore that the people who backed speculative interests must endure four more years of suffering or demand justice at the bayonet point.
The piece argues against comparing the U S system to France noting that France relies on many internal revenue sources and a large frontier guard while the United States collects largely at a few ports. It contends bank paper would not reduce officer needs and cites Paris as the central expense hub. It concludes the Senate bill avoided adding officers, disproving the analogy.
Mr. Guppy of Bristol presented data to the British Scientific Association on a Bristol steamer intended as an Atlantic packet. At 1300 tons burthen and 350 to 400 tons in boilers, it could carry coal for 30 days and average about 9 miles per hour, aiming for a 15 day Atlantic crossing with four boilers and space between for maintenance. A London built vessel of 1800 tons with 78 inch cylinders and split paddles by Mr. Galloway was also noted.
The Federal boat fitting out at Boston under Captain Wester will load a cargo listed under National Bank, Internal Improvement and Protective Tariff headings. Its flag will bear Apams AND Liberty in red on black, with blue signal lights hoisted. crew appear varied, marked by black cockades. Democrats with one foot in the boat will withdraw it when the signal is seen.
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