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 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1844
Page
2
The text argues the 1848 tariff raises eight cents a bushel on foreign salt and other essentials, hitting farmers hard. It contends duties on basic goods like salt iron sugar coal and rice push costs to consumers, while luxuries incur small charges benefiting city elites as Henry Clay is touted for the Presidency.
A detailed patriot lecture argues the increase in gold and silver coins stems from a 1894 gold bill, a 1834 silver measure, the demise of the Bank of the United States, bank failures, the Specie Circular, Independent Treasury, mint diffusion, and the decline of small notes. It cites counterfeits, reduced plate melting, and renewed bullion production as factors.
A Missouri newspaper letter argues that Democratic control in state and national elections drives gold and silver importation and coinage. It claims the money supply has risen from twenty million in 1832 to about one hundred twenty million, crediting Jackson and Van Buren for the expansion and urging continued Democrat power to sustain it.
A steamboat named Shepherdess struck a snag near Cahokia bend three miles from Mar ket street, disaster unfolding as water flooded the cabins within minutes. Passengers clung to yawls and the hurricane deck while rescuers from the Henry Bry and the Icelander worked to save survivors. The hull split and lodged above Carondelet as cries for help echoed along the river.
A Cincinnati area report recounts Robert Buttock of Maysville Kentucky rescuing women and children during a steamboat wreck on the Ohio River. He ferried youngsters to safety, then swam to Cahokia with two young ladies, while the catastrophe claimed the captain and several passengers. The scene of reunions at Cahokia, aided by Mayor Wier and philanthropists like Mr Yeatman, highlights communal relief efforts and uncertain casualty figures.
Beans unfit for eating should be washed and fed to sheep as a seasonal benefit, with vines and pods also valuable feed. Alum use is urged to fireproof cotton clothing including bed curtains and window drapes, by rinsing washed clothes in alum water and adding alum to starch water. The note mentions Thomas of Maryland arrested in 1800 to curb a supposed threat to President Tyler.
The document lists ticket proposals for president Martin Van Buren and vice president William R. King of Alabama, with governor David Tod of Trumbull. It acknowledges Col. McCannlen for public documents and suggests Auour should pay respects to H. R., implying support prospects.
The piece notes Henry Clay never earned one third of Van Buren's 1840 vote share, urging Whigs to reconsider expectations of Clay's likely election. It frames the historical comparison as a reality check for supporters.
The Whig lawyer convention is over and the aspirants from this quarter boast high titles. Wilson faces a plain insinuation he has no chance. A printer and other lawyers fail to win, as the Whigs demand a lawyer for Governor. We sympathise with Whig friends and promise to beat David Spangler next time.
The piece applauds Ohioans for opposing capital punishment and sending petitions to the legislature. It laments the Whig House for inaction and failing to accomplish meaningful reforms, warning that the statute remains a stain while public interest grows.
A critical letter mocks six weeks of session in Ohio with Whig claims of retrenchment. It ridicules delays over printing the Auditor's report, noting a spent sum of about 4000 dollars for little gain, and accuses Whigs of broken promises, debt, and higher taxes.
The article argues against rushing constitutional reform and urges electing judges by the people. It condemns frequent legislative sessions and favors a longer interval between meetings. It predicts a Democratic legislature next session and notes Gov Shannon has initiated the reform question.
A sharp critique condemns contemporary light literature as trash that degrades taste and morals. Editors are urged to guide public opinion toward higher literary standards, contrasting current tales with early century works and urging responsibility from presses and journals.
A brief editorial harshly condemns Whigs in the Ohio legislature for resisting printing the Auditor of State’s annual report. It accuses them of retrenchment fever and wasting money on rhetoric while denying a needed, people-supported document. The piece argues public pressure will force release and exposes factional cowardice.
The passage asserts that the delay in distributing extra copies and the auditor’s report faced opposition. It accuses unnamed officials of fearing public access to facts and urges people to remember who resists trust in information.
The British mock the United States for unpaid debts while the U S has promptly paid every dollar owed. The speaker notes this contrast and warns against confident forecasts of America's decline. The message emphasizes disciplined fiscal conduct and the resilience of democracy versus external criticism.
A fragmented 1844 overview notes Whig stance on the Tariff of 1824, Spanish debt folly, and Creeks expelling whites who gamble. It cites Ohio Senate and House actions on salaries, banking, abolishing capital punishment, and constitutional convention questions, with petitions from multiple counties and cities.
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.