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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1838
Page
3
Extract from the London Bankers Circular of January 27 argues banks inherit aristocratic influence due to wealth, not democratic numbers. It cites Tarrare Bank of the United States as an example of powerful status and beneficial political clout.
The Liverpool Mail quotes sharp language about England's stance on exporting specie from America. It accuses Biddle of dictating terms to the U.S. Government and threatening to drain deposit banks of specie or perish. The piece frames a hostile financial policy dispute with dramatic rhetoric.
A long correspondence reveals tensions over the handling of the President's Message in Wheeling. Letters from J McClure and R McClure discuss a disputed Express Mail package, delivery promises, and alleged miscommunication affecting the Herald and other papers.
A letter discusses a disputed packet and timing of an express mail plus witness Sam McCauslen's testimony. It argues no injury or delay to Judge Wilson, questions postmaster duties, and accuses attempts to sway public opinion for political ends while asserting the public knows the facts.
Ex-President clarifies Nashville visit remarks denied by the Nashville Banner as fabrications. He states he never uttered hostile language toward Mr. Van Buren or his administration, affirming support for constitutional principles and the public good.
The Detroit Post editor abandons the Federal party for democracy arguing democracy serves the many and equal rights while federalism benefits the few. He cites issues like suffrage naturalization residence and merit versus wealth as core contrasts and asserts democracy elevates the people over monopolies and special privileges.
The text argues that federalism would establish universal toleration of religious opinion, contrasting it with a rigid system. It mentions Pederaliem and See Tananiem as points of reference, suggesting a framework where diverse beliefs are allowed within a constitutional structure.
A wartime editorial critiques the Federal party, lampoons Wise as an infernal foil, and considers reprinting Wilson's affidavit. It questions the Herald editor's shift on Texas annexation and mocks Judge Tappan as a clever rival, while cautioning against calling rivals infernal or brainless.
The speaker argues Jader Wilson aims to ally with Conservatives by claiming Whigs oppose a United States Bank. He asserts that claim is false and accuses Wilson of hollow patriotism and flattery designed to deceive.
The Worald entry surveys the political friction over the Sub-Treasury and specie payments, cites Chief figures like Governor Ritner and Governor Clark, notes Robb's sale of the Zanesville Aurora to Jacob Glessner, and mentions the Pennsylvania Reform Convention’s adjournment and a new French language paper in New York. It also reports fires in Cincinnati and Baltimore, the Louisville livery stable loss, sale of the Baltimore Gazette, Connecticut’s Farmers' and Mechanics Bank resuming payments, a Missouri bond sale, rail line progress, and the Virginia legislature meeting in Richmond.
Reports from the Rochester Daily Advertiser and Buffalo papers describe Gen. Van Rensselaer marching toward Canada with about 800 patriots, spurred by recruits from across the region. Spies captured on Navy Island, and ordnance moved from Rochester to Navy Island. Intelligence notes growing volunteer forces on the island and mentions Mrs. Mackenzie and Jesse Lloyd joining the camp. Sir Francis Head’s Upper Canada proclamation warns of an American invasion and calls allied action. The Buffalo Caroline steamer attack by loyalists leaves 22 dead. Buffalo’s mayor proclaims a city patrol and militia mobilization under 47th Brigade orders from Brig. Gen. Burt.
The Creole reports from Tampico that $104,000 in specie was sent to merchants in New Orleans and that a large body of Indians observed south of Tampico caused several troops to assemble and pursue them. These may be the forces Capt. Mervine mentioned crossing the Rio Grande.
A Maryland message critiques a document with only one favorable name Joseph Vance and mocks an ex President Jackson era tone. The paper notes a large Democratic meeting in Hartford on December 20 with unresolved resolutions about equal rights versus agrarianism, and Alabama Senate debates echoing South Carolina lines. It mentions The Ohio Cultivator and Belmont Gardener debut, Reuben Whitney’s Madisonian ownership, Judge Bairp resigning, and a verdict against EB H Merrill for bad pennies. A Bremen schooner report narrates a chase near latitude 14.48 S. and longitude 34.40 W. Travellers see strange sights.
Commercial prices and commodity notes from Wheeling Pittsburgh Baltimore New Orleans and Havana markets dated Jan 6 and Dec 22 reveal flour flaxseed wheat oats and hog prices, with pork and bacon rates and refined notes on various regional staples. Grain values show flaxseed at 79 per bushel in Wheeling and wheat around 100, oats 37 to 40, while bacon and hams trade in the 10 to 12 range and cheese and sugar are mentioned in passing. Local market listings include mackerel, cod and fish varieties, coffee, and rum, with prices varying by port and quarter.
Market notes list coffee and sugar prices with varied cents per pound. Records show Laguayra and Java values, with Orleans and St. Domingo references. minor entries hint at whiskey and other commodities. Data appears fragmented but indicates prices and trading terms in the Philadelphia market.
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