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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1839
Page
2
An old advertising notice lists subscription terms for a periodical published every Tuesday and Friday at Market Street near F. and M. Bank, with annual rate of one dollar due in advance and later installments. It notes arrears must be paid before discontinuation and invites letters to the editors.
The Senate on Wednesday December 26 ordered the printing of documents on salt duty. December 27 saw a Treasury report on deposits in the Bank of Pennsylvania, clarifying its status as depository and disbursing agent. December 28 C bill to sell Illinois lead mines and Wisconsin Iowa lands passed on third reading after a proviso debate. December 31 Mr. Allien offered resolutions urging fiscal restraint and constitutional tender limits, with Mr. Young proposing a separate resolution for Treasury account defaulters and credit suspensions.
In the House on Friday December 28 Mr Wise moved that 20000 extra copies of documents from recent Congress sessions on public defaulters be printed. A debate lasted until adjournment Saturday without resolution. The fourth instalment payment was postponed to the following Tuesday. A Treasury brief on public funds downtons and sale plans was referred to a mixed-state committee, with 6000 extra copies ordered. A First Comptroller Treasury communication on accounts not rendered was presented.
Record of Senate and House proceedings discussing matters from finances and audits to a proposed constitutional amendment banning duels. Includes resolutions on British relations, Canada disturbances, prisoner treatment, and cross-border diplomacy. The session also considers a Maine boundary survey and navigation rights amid wider North American issues.
This piece laments unpaid subscribers to the Union and criticizes the mockery of editors who toil for readers. It boosts circulation from Pittsburgh to the Mississippi, defends Judge Tappan against Hibernian and Jeffersonian attacks, and urges timely payment while condemning flippant federalist charges. It cites Hammond’s Cincinnati Gazette supporting Tappan’s long standing Democratic and Jeffersonian stance.
The document discusses conflicts between the United States and European powers over colonial interference. It requests the President inform Congress about French actions toward Mexico, the blockade, treatment of U S vessels, and communications between the United States and France. It notes a repeal act and the forfeit provisions related to county funds and the Bank of the United States.
Ohio legislature acts to prohibit establishment of any branch or agency of the Bank of the United States or any nonstate chartered bank within Ohio. It forbids ou tside banks from opening branches without General Assembly consent and penalizes officers and agents assisting such establishments. The measure outlines penalties and charter forfeiture for violations. It also warns of enforcement through local courts and outlines related financial restrictions. Additionally, excerpts discuss Mr Biddle's operations against the mint in New Orleans and Southern and Western banks, alleging monopolistic manipulation of coinage and notes to weaken regional banks, with proposed remedies including reversing the 1797 act and restricting British bank influence.
A historical article discusses Martin Van Buren and the development of the constitutional treasury concept. The piece situates his role in early financial policy, contrasting it with contemporary views and outlining the political debates of January 1839 in Sclsuolehville.
An Ohio Statesman item notes wheat price rising to 1.10 per bushel and flour at 6.50 per barrel with farmers urged to find a ready grain market. Gratitude expressed to Allen Buchanan and Johnson for sending documents. a request is made for Swearingen to mail a document occasionally amid a fragmentary, puzzling aside.
The Baltimore Federal print notes Benjamin Tappan of Ohio as brother to Arthur Tappan of New York. They are described as perfect antipodes, with Benjamin a radical Republican fringe figure and Arthur a leading abolitionist, reflecting starkly opposing political ideologies.
A resolution asking about the standing of banking institutions moves through the Legislature after passage in the lower house. A bill to repeal the Small Note law of last session is under review. Hendricks, a Whig, proposes repealing the Canton Bank charter, likely by party vote. Expect affidavit Jammy to cast him from the Whigs as a Slam, Bang & Co follower.
The editor claims ten million dollars in five years, challenged as a falsehood. The piece says federalists blocked the Treasury Bill, forcing reliance on bank deposits and attributing many government losses to that shift. It defies the editor to cite a case of loss after funds passed to the Treasury by the Collector.
The Louisville Public Advertiser reprints a Baltimore Chronicle take on Swartwout, New York Port Collector. It argues no defalcation occurred before 1892, notes legal allowances to retain funds for debentures and expenses, and claims Swartwout later joined the Whigs then the Federals. Also mentions Pro Obie River feed freezing over.
Cononnss introduces a resolution of inquiry into impeaching Secretary Woodbury over defilcations by Swartwout and others to shield the administration from blame for defeating the Independent Treasury bill and bank ties. On motion, committee to inquire into increasing the salary of the Ohio district judge.
The piece traces how Democrats were once pejoratively called Republicans by monarchists and Federalists. It notes thechanging usage as the nam e gains popularity and editors refuse Morris’s communication while dismissing readers’ interest. It accuses local Herald editors of bias and personal attacks.
The Louisville Advertiser cites a Alabama state government letter showing Republicans 62 in the House, Federalists 31, doubtful 5, with a Democratic Senate majority. It notes Mr. McClang, once a Whig and Speaker, has joined the Democrats.
The excerpt portrays "King Biddle" refusing Governor Ritner’s check for the Harrisburg army payment and suggests Ritner’s unawareness of Biddle’s withdrawal from political life. It hints that Biddle and his Harrisburg allies, if successful in defying the people, faced desertion when needed.
A thought on exposing falsehoods in the last three numbers shifts to a plan for better use of three columns. The author claims no one believes the paper’s fellows anymore and signals a change in editorial direction.
The governor’s message to the Pennsylvania Legislature is described as lengthy and learned, praising himself and allies while labeling opponents as disorganisers. The note mentions limited time to read the document and references Dr. King and Judge Thompson of Missouri preparing a Mecoms history detailing their rise, progress, and overthrow.
The Navy secretary issued an order prohibiting transport of mules asses and other long eared animals across the Atlantic into the United States. The Herald editor’s homeland Ireland is mentioned as sweet Erin with editors now afforded a chance to visit Us land of his nativity.
The summary notes four items of interest will be highlighted in today’s congressional coverage. It signals notable developments, inviting readers to watch for detailed reports in the edition.
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