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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1843
Page
2
The American Union acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Report of the Board of Public Works from Mr. Michell and extends thanks for the courtesy.
Text notes that CTPA Dill has been introduced in the Texan Congress to provide for electing two lawyers per county to handle all business. The piece also reports on Methodist population growth in Boston and a New York paper alleging Miller miscalculated with a thousand year error about the world’s end.
A clash in the Alaba ma Legislature pits Calhoun against Hubbard. A railroad corridor from Buffalo to Boston is in operation. The Old School Republican hints Captain Tyler may run in 1844. Extra sessions of Congress possible, though public fatigue grows. congressional news is stale.
The Millerites in Boston started constructing a vast tabernacle to welcome the holy, believing the world will end next spring. The mayor halted further work over safety fears as it could collapse onto passersby. Gen Cass was greeted in Columbus by the governor, legislature, and the public. Col McDowell welcomed him, and the general replied warmly. Cass travels to Michigan next.
A petition to the New York Legislature seeks a law to prevent disturbances at singing schools. The appeal likens it to aiding prosperity and urges the legislature to grant relief, proposing charters that would allow issuing due bills to quiet the boisterous.
The British are starting a ship canal that ends on the St Lawrence and reaches Lake Erie. It is described as a great undertaking with vast benefits for the western states. Ships could load Ohio products at Lake Erie and ship them globally without reloading, though the British poor would bear the cost.
The text laments harmful newspaper finance practices and asserts that the nation would improve without monopolies and paper money. It notes that some critics acknowledge the truth yet still back the same issues, highlighting persistent rhetorical ironies.
Epwanp A Hannan elected by the Lodiana Legislature as U S Senator from Lodiana for six years starting March next, replacing O H Smith Whig whose term ends. Vote 76 for Hannegan 60 for Smith 5 scattering. Hannegan is a Democrat and former Congressman from Ladians.
The passage proclaims a permanent fix to the court holding times in Ohio. The measure, praised by lawmakers, aims to save time and money for the people of Ohio during legislation.
The text lists court session dates for several counties including Guernsey Monroe Belmont Carroll and Colombiana with dates from March to October. It also discusses Dr Olds as a devout Democrat and advocate for equal rights, and remarks on party alignment and banking charter privileges. A Philadelphia petition seeks Amos Kendall’s restoration to office and repayment of a government debt, urging Senator Tappan to report a bill in this Congress.
The Herald argues currency value hinges on convertibility and loans. It notes a farmer with $1000 in specie or bank notes locked up yields $60 when loaned at 6 percent, while locked bank notes yield nothing. It mocks supporters of rag money and condemns exclusive bank charters as anti democratic, questioning constitutional authority and party alignments surrounding Tyler and bank Democrats and sick Whigs.
A recent Vermont convention rejected all proposed amendments including lengthening judges term. Vermont elects judges annually and aims for accountability, contrasting with the federal Senate’s life tenure view. The people prefer direct oversight of their judiciary.
Report lists assessed values within city limits for 1843 and 1842, taxes due on the 1842 levy, new houses erected, receipts for manure collection, and jail commitments by race and origin. Also notes debtors’ wares, and totals of foreign imports and exports.
The Pennsylvania Senate on the 26th bill directs the State Treasurer to cancel and deliver 100,000 depreciated relief notes to the Anchor General for destruction, and on the last day of each month to cancel and hand over 100,000 more to the Auditor General until all relief notes are destroyed. The measure is praised by Democrats as a needed step to reduce debt and curb depreciation.
Sunday assembly of preachers officials and citizens awaited Rev Miller to warn of an end times prophecy next spring. No Miller appeared. a reverend announced he was not in town. Report says the hoax was staged by a Harrisonian editor named Beverage in Columbus in 1840.
The author criticizes Pennsylvania relief notes and Pittsburgh scrip for shaving five to ten percent, urging rapid destruction. They warn such currency harms the economy, compare unfavorably to New Orleans experiments, and urge farmers to refuse it to end unemployment-backed depreciation.
The Statesman editor Mepary, praised as kind and steadfast, battles hostile rivals and rival editors. He faces attacks for backing Van Buren in 1844 and opposed vested rights and rag money. Supporters say he upholds truth even amid mockery and political shifting among former allies.
The steam ship Columbia returns from England amid reports of a large Liverpool fire insured at about 200000 dollars. The Great Western Steamship is to be converted into a steam frigate by Mehamet Ali. Baring & Co reportedly lent Spain 40 million reals for quicksilver mines with 600 million more from English capitalists expected. Parliament to meet February 4 as corn law repeal supporters push reforms. Five large Russian frigates are under construction in London for use in the Black Sea. La Portugal faces ongoing discussions as monarchies push policy fronts.
A fragment shows policymakers debating tariffs with strong language about curses and the need for change. The tone implies pressure for reform and serious consideration of economic impact. Names, dates, or places are not provided in the readable text.
A Wellsburg Transcript column condemns West Liberty Virginians for backing W C Johnson’s plan to issue two hundred million dollars of General Government stock to pay state debts. It accuses Whigs of panicking voters, argues there is a home and European market for Northern and Western products, and condemns consolidation plans as a move to destroy state independence.
The piece argues that the proper banking system is discount and deposit. It asserts currency should be government issued and contrasts it with state or private issuance. It cites the U S Constitution governing currency and laments private debt money as a recent unrighteous system to be abandoned.
The author argues that currency power rests with the general government while real banking should be a private enterprise. It envisions small, charterless banks formed by trusted locals to handle deposits, discounts, and bills of exchange, freeing money from rag currency and improving community finances.
The Senate discusses amending the general banking law and opposes special local legislation. A bill seeks to restore city council power to license groceries and grog shops, while critics warn such piecemeal changes nullify the general law. Debate covers monetary policy, state treasury notes, and depreciated currency in circulation.
The text argues that depreciated bank notes inflate state costs, calculates losses to counties and the state, and urges taxes be paid in constitutional currency. It notes bills restricting manlators voting, and a Whig push for federal stock issuance to replace rag money, claiming it would ease taxation and debt, with Ohio possibly gaining over 15 million.
A sweeping ledger of sessions from Monday through Friday recounts Senate and House actions. Key items include the Sevier rule amendment vote, passage of Petersburg Railroad relief, Oregon Territory occupation debates led by Morehead Woodbury and McDuffie, and fiscal battles over the Exchequer plan with Cushing and Atherton arguing against and for the treasury system as the House adjourns at various points.
A letter from Senator Tappan echoes Jeffersonian creed and warns against bankers ostracizing reform voices. The writer, Naida Venture, notes criticism of Col. Mepary and accuses Ohio bankers of suppressing honest discussion to shield speculative interests.
On the 2d, by Rev Chambers, William McCoy wed Rebecca Porter in Cross Creek. The brief notice records a marriage in a religious ceremony led by Reverend Chambers with both parties named from Cross Creek locality.
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