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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1842
Page
2
A minister unites Clarence and Lacy in a blessed ceremony while Lucy Hamilton, smiling through tears, answers the bridal joy with death moments later. Clarence, now bereaved, continues his sacred work, awaiting reunion in Heaven.
Weekly Legislative Summary notes heated debate over banking charters in Ohio with McNulty and Olds clashing on bank legitimacy. The House and Senate consider extending bank windups to 1843 and a resolution to urge Congress to refund Andrew Jackson's 1815 New Orleans fine with interest. The sessions record votes, amendments, and committee actions, including public notices on delinquent lands and tax measures.
In a village scene Lucy May lies dying from consumption aided by her betrothed Clarence Hamilton. He prays for grace to bear the hour with Christian faith, and requests to marry in death. Lucy pleads to be dressed in a bridal robe for the tomb as her mother and Ellen weep nearby, awaiting the inevitable surrender to death.
Washington Spectator reports December 20 to 22 proceedings on treasury hemp growth, tariff memos, Oregon settlement bills, Mexico claims, and Habersham death. Debates on Bankrupt law repeal, open-doors rule, and naval affairs frame lengthy sessions with adjournments and committee actions.
The Macon Georgia based Ocmulgee Bank has failed and closed its doors to bid-holders and depositors. Reports vary on circulation from sixty to one hundred thousand dollars, with about twelve thousand dollars in deposits. Officers issue no clear response to depositor demands amid a volatile situation.
The Baltimore American reports state debts allocated per white resident. It states Louw anus at 190 dollars per white person, Alatemate 45.06, Mississippi 40.05, Maryland 40, Pennsyl vania 99.40, New York 8.06, Georgia 8.10, and Ohio 18, with figures tied to each white inhabitant.
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