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 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1838
Page
3
Extract from London Bankers Circular of January 27 stresses that a bank's influence should align with aristocracy and not democracy of numbers. It cites the Bank of the United States as an example of a chartered institution wielding political clout. The tone condemns populist finance and praises entrenched power among elite banks.
A Steubenville Herald excerpt notes an election in October 1538 involving Wilson Shannon of Belmont County. The question about when specie payments will resume is answered: as soon as the Sub-Treasury project is rejected and the Treasury order rescinded.
A letter to the editors dated January 9 1838 reports that the State Convention nominated Wilson Shannon of Belmont for Governor. It notes the convention decided to vote by districts with seventy two votes and that only fifty nine were cast due to unrepresented districts, thirty one for Shannon while Spangler and Bryan shared the rest. all parties pledged to support Shannon.
The Democratic State Convention closed about 1 PM endorsing Belmont native Wilson Shannon for governor on first ballot with rapturous applause. It lauds Shannon as scholar and orator and pledges unity, while resolutions condemn Federal policies and praise Van Buren, Johnson, and the party’s Jeffersonian and equal rights principles.
A historical political faction endorses firm loyalty to Federal Constitution and Republican freedom while condemning banks for violating engagements. It calls for radical reform, rejects suspicions of aiming to destroy state institutions, and denounces suspension of specie payments as unlawful and damaging to national interests.
Editor refutes claims that keeping government separate from banks preserves republic. Warns that allowing local pet banks to control money weakens the people’s confidence, dangers of connecting money power with government, and risks a monarchy. Explains Treasury safeguards and warned schemes against federalized finance.
Reports reveal Dr Jonas R. M'Clinnek has been re elected mayor by a 66 vote majority. A burst of Democratic paper launches from New Philadelphia and Cleveland features Henry Clay advocacy. The piece critiques media bias and political scorn, touching on shinplaster bans and property division debates.
An extraction from Black Creek dated January 2, 1838, recounts a Seminole battle near Lake Kissimmee with heavy losses to U S forces including Col Thompson and several lieutenants, while Col Gentry dies of wounds. It also notes 139 or 111 wounded and large Indian losses, plus a later report of 27 Indians captured near Fort Lane. The piece then shifts to New Jersey politics condemning deposit removals and advocating state banks, criticizing Federalists and Whigs, with a closing notice of a Burns dinner at Cameron's on the 25th.
A Buffalo Star item mentions a New York rumor that Patriot forces left Navy Island for Fort Malden on the Detroit River. It also reports United States Marshal arrested W. L. Mackenzie on federal breach charges, bail set at 5000 dollars, sparking brief public excitement about possible delivery to Canada before bail was posted.
The legislature began on the first Monday in January with the Senate Democrats 17 and Opposition 13, House Democrats 53 and Opposition 37, and a Democratic majority on joint ballot of 20. A Copiah county Representatives meeting urged backing a United States Bank, but failed. A small sign for Mississippi. Balt. Rep.
The passage aligns with the President on curbing surplus revenue and bank use of public money. It urges Congress to end or modify banks as fiscal agents, keeping funds safe and disposable as needed, while preserving commerce and banking stability. The goal is a safer government treasury and broader public welfare.
The American Union, now under new ownership, asks for patronage to cover high publication costs. It boasts the largest Ohio journal and urges Democratic supporters to aid its growth, noting currency concerns and legislative sessions. Rates are two dollars yearly with half due at six months, three dollars after a year. four new subscribers grant a free year.
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.