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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1841
Page
1
A historical verse expressing a future meeting with a beloved unknown. The speaker contrasts deep affection for family with a singular longing for a soulmate, dreaming of eyes and words, while doubting the dream as reality fades into life’s truth. The poem ends with a hopeful farewell and a vow to love when fate allows.
In a vivid 1814 recollection, Scott and Ripley lead American brigades at Lundy’s Lane. British forces under Riall attack with drums and artillery as Colonel Jesup and Miller’s regiments drive a decisive assault up the hill to seize the battery amid fierce close combat and heavy casualties.
A war narrative recounts a brutal Civil War clash with British and American forces. It recalls Major Hindman, General Ripley, and a fierce five-thousand to thirty-five hundred soldier engagement lasting from four thirty to midnight. The piece laments the dead, describes a graveyard scene, and honors Captain Jared Brown with a somber memorial amid ruined monuments and flowering weeds.
Speaker argues that non specie paying banks depress currency and destabilize exchanges. He blames debt, bankers, and a bankrupt law for distress, advocates strict gold and silver standard, debt repayment through labor, and independent treasury to restore sound credit and national prosperity. He cites McCulloch on precious metals supply and urges patient, industrious recovery.
A recent blaze in Vicksburg Mississippi consumed two entire city blocks causing damage estimated at sixty thousand dollars. Fire crews fought the flames, with no immediate word on injuries or cause.
The piece reviews annual mine outputs totaling millions of dollars and estimates world precious metal stock at about 7.08 billion. It cites Gallatin Humbolt and Gallatin again, noting undercounts and possible hidden contributions from Siberia Europe Asia and the Americas, with arguments on currency supply and metal circulation.
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