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Newspaper

American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1841

Page

2

Whig Coonery Resolves Bank Return and Coin Plan

A fragment from the Obie cere Log Gabin Reverie outlines Whig hopes for a United States Bank revival under Harrison. It praises figures like Thomas Ewing and Seymour G. Renick and discusses a proposed Board of Control for banks and a possible coinage authority, amid debate on gold and silver currency.

Capitol Ohio House of Rep Orier Witthes Wuerras Canton Polis West Union Eirenialon Dave United States Bank John Q.dams Harrison Ender Adams Maj Geo. Wm. H. Harrison United States Thomas Ewing U. S Gallipolis Bank Treasury Department Wn. H. Harrison Ewing Thomas MacCracken Fed S Vinton Urbana Gallipolis Whig Nash Seymour G. Renick Cole Stephen Nyrrows Representative Clarke Clermont County Nye Alfred Kelly Nicholas Biddle C. L. Cole Alfred Worendon Othington Tom Corwin Mechanics Shaving Institution Board of Control Ron Ile

Whig View Attacks Safety Fund Banking in New York

A Baltimore federal paper years ago claimed banks were soundest when weak. The piece criticizes the New York Safety Fund system, noting two Safety Fund banks recently failed and their notes fell 12 percent. It alleges banks exploit crises for global currency profits, and accuses Whiggery of shifting support to the system once condemned.

Ign New York Baltimore N. York Vas Buren

Ohio Legislature Debates Bank Bill and Tax Proposals

The report discusses opposition to Nye and Marsh backed measures including a bank bill extending its reach to four more years and a petition by 95 Ohio citizens for taxing state and county salaries. It critiques bankers’ designs, notes party divisions among federal presses, and compares taxation to broader levies on professionals and property.

Staten Faran Senate Sawrday Nye Feelig Seelie House Nic Marsh Nick Biddle Bank of Gallipolis Brough Ecratic

Abolition debate clashes and trade news ripple inland

Fragmented excerpts from the Vicksburg Sentinal describe inland travel contrasts and financial anxieties. It notes the Johnston banking firm’s decline, parallel fears for Belfast and American houses, and reports a Dayton abolition controversy ending in riot. An attack on abolition meetings and church threats are reported amid sparse details.

The Barings and their American financiers exposed

A historical critique traces the Barings firm, its reliance on credit from old partners, and the looming strain as Lord Ashburton withdraws funds. It names Thomas Baring, Francis Baring, Captain Mildmay, Joshua Bates, and others, warning of a system where issuers profit while users bear burdens. The piece previews further sketches of English paper lords and their agents.

Barings Long Ag Joshua Gu Percargs New It India Alexander Baring Lord Ashburton Lord A Nabo England Senate Liverpool 8. S. Gair Boston Billy Gray Ware L B. Young Youngs Gair Lords

Washington Signs Treasury Bill Sub Speaker Exclaims

In a fragmentary discussion dating to 1789, debate over an act to establish the Treasury Department is described with references to Washington Van Buren and Jefferson. The text notes duties to be held in gold and silver and the Treasury’s inspection powers, signaling early federal financial organization and concerns over a sub-treasury plan.

van Buren Treasury Department Congress Grerce Washington United States Secretary of the Treasury George Washington Thomas Jefferson Martin van Buren

Outskirts Race Riot Leaves McCreary Dead in Street

A mob confronted residents rumored to host a white woman with “negroes” on the city’s outskirts. After denial and inquiry about abolitionists, a violent clash ensued in which McCreary was killed and several others wounded. Inquests followed as unrest spread, with reports of a fire set at the murder house and warnings of further turmoil. The Baltimore Sun notes the killer’s capture and the quieting of streets later that day.

Poomas Morris Ohio Dayton Court House Econ Nathaniel McCreary Evinene Jewett Jewen McCreary Baltamore Sun

Banks and Federalism Rise Theme in Early American Politics

A fragmentary 19th century report discusses political shifts praising Tippecanoe and the rise of Federalism, noting economic instability and the fall of financial stocks. It references the Philadelphia Ledger on a bank crisis, mentions Biddle’s boiler incident, and the Bank of the United States facing potential suspension amid market panic.

Daniel Webster Girard Bank Bank of North America Schuylkill Navigation Wilmington Railroad Lehigh Navigation Bank of the United S Kabil States

Counterfeit notes described from Illinois and Indiana cases

A 1859 Illinois counterfeit on the State Bank of Illinois and Shawneetown shows poor execution of the title and signatures to J C Sloo. An 1839 Indiana counterfeit payable at Fort Wayne features a female merchant vignette with Washington and Lafayette likenesses. The Wabash Courier notes a Virginia Bank of Norfolk counterfeit dated 1830 with W Danbridge and J Brockenbrough engraved, described as poorly executed and a clumsy imitation.

Illinois St. Tourg Fort Wayne Washington Lafayette H. McCulloch Merril Wabash Bank of Virginia Norfolk W. B. Lamb Richmond W. Danbridge J Brockenbrough Franklins

Ohio Senate Debates Docket Reform Bill

Ohio Senate spent sessions yesterday and today on a bill to dispense with making up records and recording depositions in certain cases. The proposal to dispense with the docket, viewed by law, gained broad support from a large majority with Democratic lawyers advocating repeal against the losing party.

Senate

Me. Bis eel Sarpety Fund Bank Bill Report

A public notice presents a bill titled Me. Bis eel Sarpety Fund Bank Bill. It outlines core terms and dates in a formal legislative context, referencing Mecere Nye and periods ending in March. The text emphasizes publication of the bill and its sponsor, with no explicit outcomes.

Yagavon

Nye’s vs Journal on corporate paper fraud in politics

A Feb. 9 Statesman report contrasts Nye’s with a rival paper, arguing the latter’s claim to honesty is doubtful. The piece condemns corporate paper swindling and endorses a bank bill with strict restrictions, urging Whigs friendly to banks to defeat the opposing view and placing responsibility on them.

Nye Theople Times Bisse

Obituary on Bank of the United States collapse

A somber obituary notes the British Bank carcass and urges liquidation of the Bank of the United States. The piece questions the bank’s enormous capital and its viability as a state institution, doubting its ability to recover from current embarrassments.

Statesraun Bank of the U. S

A Voice From The Log Cabin Boys

The Milwaukie Advertiser notes the fulfillment of promises by hard ciderites to log cabin occupants. Benton has introduced a bill for perpetual pre emption on public lands, promising homes for hardworking families, opposed by Whigs who accused reversals after votes.

Harrison Milwaukie Statesman

Notice of Township Road Petition in Montpleasant Ohio

A petition will be presented to Trustees of Montpleasant township Jefferson County Ohio on March 10 for location and establishment of a township road starting at Thomas Mitchells houses and running north through the area near Henry Tipton boundary and David McKims Mill and terminating near the southwest corner of Montpleasant orchard. February 6, 1841.

Monntpleasant Jefferson County Ohio Thomas Mitchell Montpleasant Henry Tipton Mount Pleasant David McKim Npton Doll's Dd. C Names Steubenville Armstrong’s Heirs Ross Alexander James Ault Philp Ross Martha W & W's Dickinsons Abrahams Brown Wm King Wm Stokely 'S Lucas ‘Thomas Do Larimore David Lite James Dickinson Same Viers Same Litte James & Co Laiblin C. F Holdship ’S Larimore Margaret Holdship’s 10&Il Co Laiblin C F McDowell& Blackburn Steubenville McDowell A J McWilliam Peter Ross Murray Ann Steubenville Matber Luke K & C Mathews Levi Well Stwokely McGuire Isaiah Dickinson Mills McCray Robert Murray Same Grays McBrine Henry Potter Daniel Quimby TJ Wel Reany Isaac Grays Robinson & Orr Steub Ah Robinson G Orr's A Robinson Thos Stokely Samuel Steub Robert Viere Stevens John Loco Io BO Dickinson Steele Mathew Wells Stewart AM Thomas Alexander K Tod Sveuh Ao Welk IR Pari Tavian J. Gaddis Richmond Esquire Stewart Thomas Taylor G.easton Market Sts

Proposals sought for Jefferson County Poor House Overseer

Notice announces proposals due March 1 for a superintendent to run the Jefferson County Poor House and farm for one year from April, with terms per year and number of families. Directors Wm Cunningham and Alexander Conn oversee. Also Marshals sale of town lots in Steubenville for 1840 delinquent taxes.

Jefferson County Borough OF Steubenville

Administrators Sale Notices for John Irvin Estate

Administrators announce sale of the estate of John Irvin late of Steubenville Ohio. Personal property listed includes bench planes moulding tools jointers and many carpentry items. Sale set for February 13 at 10 oclock A M at the Steubenville Court House with terms to be announced. proceeds to satisfy debts and penalties.

John Irvin Steubenville Ohio

Perm Candles Candies ad in Pittsburgh sale notice

Fifty cases of New Bedford Candies Crocker's brand received on consignment for sale by Rickeson and Allen at the corner of Liberty and St Clair streets Pittsburgh January 16 to 31.

Crocker Rickeson & Allen New York Philadelphia Majnrain Fourth and Adams Streets Steudenvelle Tfboreer SON & Orr

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