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Newspaper

American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1842

Page

3

Six Reasons for Governor Wilson Shannon Bank Petition

The piece argues against extending the Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank of Steubenville charter. It cites six reasons favoring the public over bank expansion, condemning discount banks for theft and fraud, noting contracts could be altered by bank action, and expressing distrust of stockholder liability and state credit. It critiques several regional banks by name.

Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank of Steubenville Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank

Bank liability and stockholder accountability debate

The discussion questions the basis of bank lending and enforcement, asking whether loans rest on borrower liability or charter protection. It argues stockholders would lend only if personally liable, notes sheriff seizures target personal rather than corporate property, and suggests responsible individuals will back banks with personal liability. The piece promises further examination next week.

Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank

Petition for Mt Pleasant Bank re char ter sparks debate

A column previews a petition sent to the Legislature by Mt Pleasant Bank stockholders and others seeking a re charter on the individual liability principle. The piece questions the doctrine and praises the move as a move toward honest banking and moral reform in the nation.

Mt. Pleasant Bank

The New Genesee Farmer Monthly for Better Farming

The piece promotes The New Genesee Farmer a monthly in Rochester New York at fifty cents yearly. It urges farmers to abandon old methods embrace improvements and treat farming as an art and science with dedicated work and study. The notice names Bateham and Colman as publishers.

Rochester New York Bateham and Colman

Tornado Strikes Cuyahoga and Lake Counties

A severe tornado swept parts of Cuyahoga and Lake counties causing extensive property damage and leaving several families homeless as winter approaches. No lives were reported lost.

Dismaessino Cuyahogs Lake Counties

Ohio Senate Passes Latham Banking Regulation Bill

Mr. Latham's bill to regulate banking in Ohio advanced in the Senate by a party-line vote on Wednesday, reflecting contentious legislative action on financial oversight.

Latham Ohio Senate

Early Western History Push Follows Logan Society Move

A desire for an accurate early settlement history of the west drives the Logan Historical Society and the American Pioneer along with the Ohio Historical and Philosophical Society. The first issue arriving, two and a half octavo sheets, lists contents on Fort Harmar history and steam navigation among others. published by J. S. Williams Chillicothe at $2 annually in advance.

West Ohio Historical and Philosophical Society Logan Historical Society American Pioneer Kurt Harmar Logan Fort Harmar S. P. Hildreth

Hard Times The Remedy Is To End Spiritous Drink

The piece argues that prosperity comes from production and reduced spending rather than legislation. It highlights an annual one hundred million dollars spent on alcoholic beverages, nearly half the states' debts, and claims eliminating such costs could in three years pay all debts. It urges citizens to work and curb waste.

Delinquent Subscribers and Local Court Dates

The column lists unpaid subscribers urging them to pay their back dues. It notes Governor Corwin declined renomination and mentions Whig papers backing Mr King the abolitionist. The Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas will sit May 16, August 16, and November 16 this year.

Wyott Oerrt Corwin King Covet of Common Pleas Court of Common Pleas Jefferson County Jonas Rex Island Creek Township Oho William Rex Cincinnati Auburn D. Wgowan Steubenville

English press China notching more Chinese towns compelled to yield

Late dispatches from China report the English forces pressing forward with two more towns capitulating to British pressure. The English aim to force the Chinese to bow to terms, threatening suppression unless opium and military leverage are conceded.

Tue Ewouren Corsa China

Naval secretary and Va. figure in word battle over Union

Judge Upsher, the Secretary of the Navy, and Mr. Botts M. C. of Virginia are in a personal quarrel. The dispute centers on alleged remarks favoring dissolution of the Union. No violence is anticipated as only written words are involved. A separate note reports the bill forcing banks to resume specie payments after March 4 has passed both houses and become law.

Re-election of John Brough as Auditor of State

The 9% institution notes John Brough Esq was re elected Auditor of State on the 9th inst. This confirms continued tenure in the financial oversight role with a formal electoral confirmation.

John Brough Esq State

Abolition convention adopts pledge againstarming slaves

At a New York abolition convention a resolution proclaims that no power will compel arms against slaves when they assert freedom. In Pennsylvania a bill requiring banks to resume specie payments passes the lower House by 63 to 26 and is expected to pass the Senate without material amendments.

Tom New York City Pennsylvania Pennsyyvania State Capital Gazette Senate

Senate of Maryland backs delay in specie payments

A Maryland Senate resolution on the 8th inst declares it inexpedient for banks to resume specie payments before August. The county Supreme Court will hold its next term on March 3. In New York City, the Recorder advises the Grand Jury to urge the Legislature to clear brokers from the city’s share market.

Senate of Maryland Supreme Court Recorder of the City of New York Grand Jury

Memorial for Mount Pleasant Bank recharter and stockholder bond plan

A memorial to Ohio lawmakers from stockholders of the Bank of Mount Pleasant urges a new charter with capital up to two hundred thousand dollars, bond security for stockholders, note issuance backed by bonds, and director accountability, with quarterly reports and a twenty five year term, seeking coin redemption under certain conditions. Names of numerous stockholders are listed as signatories.

Bank of Mount Pleasant Senate House of Representatives State of Ohio New York Pennsylvania Virginia

Resolutions in Boston on Adams and Union Threats

At a meeting in Boston supporters of John Q. Adams adopted resolutions denouncing the South for defending slavery and endangering freedom of speech and press. They warned the Union could dissolve as it stands.

Boz Fever Grips East As Dinner Tickets Sell Fast

The East buzzes with Boz fever as residents donate five to twenty dollars for a dinner ticket honoring the famed author in New York City. Demand far outstrips supply, reflecting wide acclaim and eager public support.

New York City

Settlements Made with Creditors Amid Poverty

The New York Express notes many daily settlements by distressed debtors who lack assets. Creditors, recognizing honesty and poverty, discharge the debts, preferring settlements to bankruptcy. Friends also advance funds to help, highlighting creditor cooperation over court action.

N. Y. Express

The Resumption to Indiana

The report says Indiana resumption amounts to nothing. Banks may refrain from paying specie to brokers or outsiders and can compel oathful examination of any person demanding specie.

Indiana

Senate confirms Irving to Spain and Thompson to Mexico

The Globe reports the Senate has confirmed Washington Irving as Minister to Spain and General Waddy Thompson as Minister to Mexico.

Globe Senate Washington Irving Spain Waddy Thompson Mexico

Rhode Island Senator Elected to Congress

The Hon. Wm. Sprague a Whig has been chosen as Senator from Rhode Island to succeed the late Hon. Nathan F. Dixon. In Massachusetts the Senate passed a bill repealing the law forbidding interracial marriage by a 24 to 9 vote.

Roppe Island Wm. Sprague Congress Rhode Island Nathan F. Dixon Senate of Mass

Congressional Proceedings in Early February 1842 Senate and House

The Senate considered a Chaya resolution directing inquiry into distributing to consenting states part of public land proceeds Alabama refused. The House adjourned Adams’ censure votes and rejected a Haverhill petition, while Adams pledged to preserve Abolition petitions and two anti‑Union measures for a future session. Benton pressed for bankruptcy repeal amid heated exchanges with Tallmadge and Clay.

Senate Chay Alabama HOUSE Botts Adams Haverhill Mass Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania Browne Apama Benton City of Tallmadge

Boyle Temperance Herald seeks weekly temperance reform paper

A call by I B Boyle for philanthropists and supporters to fund a new weekly Temperance paper. The project aims to advance temperance and social reform, detailing evils of alcohol, appealing to women to aid distressed families, and promising varied content including original literary pieces and weekly news synopses.

Friends of Religion and Good Order

Massillon Herald to Expand Circulation for Charity

A Massillon notice urges ministers to enlist congregants as Herald subscribers. The pledge seeks 8500 in donations to print extra copies for gratuitous circulation. Offer: the Herald priced at one dollar per year payable on receipt, with contact to I B Boyle or A Underhill.

Ohio Herald Christ the Herald

Also Mentioned on This Page

the American Union Wilson Shannon Bank of Gallipolis Bank of West Union Miami Exporting Company Bank of Steubenville Bank of Canton Bank of Granville Bank of Urbana Mt. Pleasant Bank Petition Genessee The Joseph Gill William Smith Joan W. Gill Robert Patterson William Robinson Joan W. Watkins Isaac Parker Joan Parker Tandrew M'Machon Benjamin Scott David Updegrafp Williams. Gill Congressional Prospectus OF Boyle Temperance Herald Ann Lapies I. B. Boyle B. Boyle A. Underhill Massillon F. & M. Bank Bank of Cleveland Cleveland Bank of Circlevile Circleville H. Lawrence Bank of Circleville H. H. Warren Bank of Chillicothe Chillicothe Bank of Geauga Painsville Gallipolis Bank of Hamilton Hamilton Bank of Massillon Massillon Bank of Mansfield Mansfield Bank of Marietta Marietta Mt. Pleasant Bank of Norwalk Norwalk Bank of Sandusky Sandusky Bank of Sandusky Bay L. Sandusky Bank of Wooster Wooster Bank of West Union West Union Bank of Xenia Xenia Bank of Zanesville Belmont B St. Clairsville Whitewater Canal Co Clinton Bank Columbus Columbiana B’k N.lisbon New Lisbon Commercial Bank Cincinnati Commercial B’k of L. Eric Cleveland Commercial B’k of Scioto Portsmouth Dayton Bank Dayton Exchange Bank Cincinnati _ Farrmers & Mechanics Farmers & Mechanics Farmers’ Bank of Canton Canton Farmers’ Bank of N. Salam New Salem Franklin Bank of Columbus Franklin B’k of Granville Alexandrian Lee Granville German Bank of Wooster Wooster Geauga Insurance Co Hamilton & Rossy Man’g Co Jefferson Bank New Salem Kirtland Safety Society Kirtland Lafayette Bank Cincinnatii Lebanon & Miami Expg. Co Lebanon & Miami Brig Co Lancaster Ohio Bank Lancaster Muskingum Bank Putnam Manhattan Bank Manhattan _ Miami Exporting Co Mechanics’ Saving Institute Ohio Life Ins. & Trust Co Creek Bank Mt Vernon Orphans’ Institute Bank Fulton o= Stark Co Orphans’ Institute Fulton - Urbana Banking Co Urbana Washington Bank Miamisburg Western Banking Co Western Reserve Bank Warren Westn. Res Brig Co Brighton Zanesville Canal & Mans State Bank State Memio Seiv Illinois State Bank and Branches Hanks Generally Wenrocny Aileelteet Banks Henry Van'ted Farmers’ Bank of Canton, Khana Banking Com Philadelphia Dixe & Dovererty Upper End Mar Dike & Doveuerry W. C. Wilson Jean Jacobshouse Court House Third Street Market House Third Streets H. Murray Jas. McKinney John Orr Hugh Brown Henry Davidson William Elliott & Co Geo. Hogg John Hogg William Elliott Odbert John Odbert Steub 4Th Street 1St Presbyterian Ch Syr Amuel McMillan David Kennedy Adams Street James Amuel Wilson
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