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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1837
Page
2
Joseph Vance argues for bank specie resumption and abolishing usury to restore confidence, stabilize currency, and revive trade. He warns against continued bank suspension, calls for coordinated public works funding, and outlines canal, rail, and institutional improvements shaping Ohio's economy and justice system.
The message, received at 2 am and released soon after, is praised for tone and dignity. Whig presses aim to sway public opinion against the author and allies, but public sentiment supports the President's stance on public money and resumption. The Bank Convention is criticized and stock prices mostly rose.
The piece argues the Federal party pushes a national bank while conservatives split from administration over depositories and bank policy. It warns Whig efforts to fracture Democrats will fail and stresses unity among conservatives and Democrats against the U S Bank. It also voices concerns about bank directors and calls for specie resumption.
Correspondents describe dwindling mail from Montreal and Swanton headlines. Patriots march to Canada with muskets and artillery, clash with Royalists near Missisque Bay, one killed and a cannon lost. Royalists fortify the Canada line as families flee to the United States and banks tighten amid fear and money scarcity.
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