This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1838
Page
3
A London Bankers Circular from January 27 argues that a bank's influence should align with aristocracy rather than democracy of numbers. It asserts that great chartered banks wield immense power and cites the late Bank of the United States as an example of prodigious political influence.
In Belmont County Robert George, of this county, has been appointed Post Master at Moore's Salt Works, succeeding Thomas George who has resigned. The notice marks the gubernatorial nomination period toward October 1838 with Wilson Shannon identified from Belmont County as a gubernatorial candidate.
The piece laments typographical errors in reader submissions and outlines specific corrections to the Simile by Gilbert Gay. It urges writers to provide clear, legible copy and promises more careful future publication practices.
The Farmers' Bank of Canton faces scrutiny as rumors about solvency spread. Some say deposits at F and M Bank of Steubenville will not be honored, while Canton papers claim the bank is solvent and will redeem all its notes. The Democrat and Repository reprint to calm concerned holders.
In the past two weeks farmers delivered large quantities of wheat to the market while buyers continue to pay 1.00 per bushel. Other notes report health updates for former President, political moves in Louisiana, bank robberies, shipboard dispatches, and a steamboat accident on the Yazoo river with cargo loss and passenger safety.
The piece urges Pennsylvania loyalty against Hessian interference and criticizes Henry Muhlenberg’s Vienna ambassadorship. It recalls 1836 Democrat split with Wolf and Muhlenberg, noting Ritner’s victory, and predicts a rejuvenated party nominating a new, people’s candidate to win in a rising political climate.
The New York Journal of Commerce challenges Mr. Biddle and the Bank of the United States over the failed Bank Convention and the push to resume specie payments. It argues the Pennsylvania Bank and Mr Eyre blocked a fixed day, labeling the Bank of the United States as the chief impediment and criticizes its alleged double dealing and motive.
An extra of the Toledo Herald and Gazette dated the 12th claims about 500 troops are gathering seven miles above Detroit near the river, with frontiers regulars to be supplied as militia are deemed unreliable. Rumors place 600 men on the Sandusky peninsula and others en route from Kentucky. A British Indian party may cross near Fort Gratiot.
The Grand Jury of Boston indicts Joseph Dunham of Franklin Bank Ebenezer Stevens Samuel Ridgway and Thomas Hore on official misconduct charges. They were arrested and brought into custody under an 010,000 bond.
The town marked Washington’s birthday with parade by the Guards and Grays, cannon salutes, and a grand illumination from 7 to 8. A ball at the Washington Hotel crowned the celebrations with dancing, fine fare, and lively company, ending early for all.
In Mount Pleasant a Democratic meeting was held at the Hotel of Robert A. Kerlin with over fifty in attendance. A Vigilance Committee was appointed by the gathering comprising Dr. William Hamilton, Joseph Kithcart, Esq., David Chambers Jr., Geo. Mitchell, and Robert Hull to oversee the township’s political efforts.
David McKisson is executed at Ravenna Portage county for his brother's wife murder. A large crowd witnessed the spectacle as he proclaimed innocence and read a self composed poem before execution. In Columbus the Senate read a bill to abolish public executions for a third time and passed it. The Cleveland Advertiser lists Federalists opposing bank investigations. The Ohio Statesman notes new names tied to the Ohio Life Insurance and Trust Company and the Western Reserve Bank directs.
The Merchants Advertiser reports a fire at Bowery Theatre in New York Sunday at about 2 am that consumed the interior and machinery, with only portions of walls left. The neighboring old Bull's Head Tavern also burned, the theatre insured for 35000 dollars and total loss around 70000 dollars. A stable at Christie and Walker streets burned and a colored man died in the blaze.
Maj Suetpon McNicurt of Detroit carried despatches from the Governor to the War Department in Washington. The mission’s nature is unknown but linked to the Canadian rebellion. About 2000 Canadian Patriots are said to gather in Michigan near the lakeshore, with numbers rising daily.
A letter from the Athens District criticizes Congressman Morris for using postal frankness to push wheat shipments and rail his political allies. The Marietta Gazette's complaints about irregular mails back Morris show a partisan clash over federal documents and transport routes. The piece ends with unresolved chatter about promises and local grievances.
The Ohio River lies frozen while a critic suggests better use of time at Holliday's Cove. Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal Company stockholders present a memorial to Pennsylvania's Legislature seeking a $100,000 capital subscription. The ship Sarah Ann, arriving from Tampico to New Orleans on the 7th, reports tranquil Mexico and brings $102,000 in specie to various houses.
The House passed a provision making township clerks and treasurers key School Officers. The change shifts duties from district officers and stresses selecting friendly, capable leaders. The measure to be shared with county Auditors aims for wide distribution before March to ensure township awareness before the April election in Ohio.
The Globe reports that Mr Arren of Ohio captivated the Senate with a lengthened argument marked by a powerful mind and refined oratory. The speech is hailed as a first major address by Arren and signals promise of future high achievement in the Democracy.
The Senate yesterday passed a banking bill to forfeit charters of corporations or associations not expressly authorized to transact banking business. It defines bank in line with the 1815 act, debates amendments exempting Miami Exporting Company and others, and notes a print-1000 copies of the auditor’s report. Local opposition accuses the legislature of expunging records while federal authorities loom in Washington.
The Democratic papers of New York nominate their federal opponents Loco Focos, asserting they are the only legitimate foco focuses. It notes the federal opposition that elected the first man in New York to office under this cognomen and ponders a new home or a striking silence in the face of the State removal.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions scattered terms and names. no coherent event or entities to summarize into a proper news item. Unable to extract a definite person, place, date, or organization.
The Baltimore Republic echoes Whig calls for investigations except into banks. It cites diplomacy and Congress intrigue, notes a Foreign Minister sending Gorostiza's pamphlet to the Secretary of State, and questions a congressman alleged to seek a bribe. It argues for a full inquiry yet shields bank directors from exposure amid seven million in accommodations.
A letter to Dr Linn from the Senate recounts a Seminole engagement on Turtle river. Lieutenant Powell and a small U.S. force faced unseen attackers in hammocks and thickets, with four killed and thirty wounded on the American side. The writer notes injuries including a rifle ball in the leg and a severe buckshot hit at close range, along with multiple other wounded officers. The report ends with optimism about their condition.
On the 10th instant James Irwin officiates the marriage of Davin Humphney to Nise Betrnpa daughter of Rev David Nugent in Warren township. On the 13th instant Rev Benj Mitchell joins Josrint WCLEARY to Miss Mancaver daughter of Joseph Smit Esq. in Warren township. At Roscowen New Hampshire Sumner Jawert of this county wed Miss LA Sweatt of the former place.
Market notes from Wheeling dated February 21 show flour at 3.50 per barrel and flaxseed at 75 per bushel with other commodities like heat 90 oats 37 and bacon hog rounds around 7 to 9. Pittsburgh market dated February 24 lists flour 4.74 to 5.00 per barrel wheat 1.00 to 1.12 per bushel salt 2.75 to 2.47 per barrel bacon hog rounds 8 to 9 and whiskey 20 to 32 cents per gallon with coffee prices Havana 12.4 to 13 and Rio 13.4 to 13.5.
The Baltimore market reports quick price quotes for several staples including Coffee Luguayra at 114 a 12, Cuba 9a 10, St. Domingo 9a 12, Rio 10a 12. Feathers Western 50c. Fish Mackerel No 35 25, Herrings 27a 3. Flour Howard Street 7 73a 7 S80. Bacon Western hog round best quality 10a 71. Whiskey 38c for birds and 34a 344 for birds.
Coffee Rio 10a 12 Laguayra 10a 113 Cuba 10a 114 St Domingo 84 Java 14 Sugar Porto Rico Shaw Orleans 7la Bh Mickerel No 2 band 2 11 25a 9 25 per barrel Flour 7 50 8 00 per barrel Whiskey Monongahela 41a 42.
Cincinnati market summary listing prices on Baccon Hams hog round with 6 to 7, Coilce Havana 13 to 14, Rio 13 to 14, St Domingo none. Flour superfine 5 50 to 6 75 per barrel. Wheat 1 12, Rye none, Oats 37. Sugar New Orleans 9 to Havana 14 14. Whiskey 23 cents per gallon.
A garbled OCR snippet lists multiple city names including Pittsburgh Ashtabula Wheeling Cadiz and Philadelphia with reference times such as 6 P.M. and 12 M. at Cope's Mills. The text is incomplete and contains odd characters and stray punctuation.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.