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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1844
Page
3
Ohio legislature debates postal rates and free newspaper distribution within districts and at government seats. Editors urge equal treatment for distant papers, while urging Congress to adjust rates. resolutions call for free postage in districts and for government papers. A Benton letter supports Van Buren for president and rejects defining his position.
In Priduy Dec 645 1449 the town notes little congress activity as readers eye the Ladies Sale this Friday. A first rate supper is offered for fifty cents with proceeds to charitable purposes. Local citizens mostly stay home.
A Junior Editor recounts arriving in Columbus for Gov. Shannon’s inauguration and to meet friends. The Ohio General Assembly reelected Allen to the U.S. Senate and Medary as governor. Shannon’s address criticized tariffs, discussed currency and banking, and warned about direct taxes and paper money schemes.
The Governor of Maryland has appointed Monday January 2 for the election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of James W. Williams. The seat will be filled by a new Congressman elected under state law and announced by the governor.
The Wheeling Gazette reports the council ordered city issued five dollar scrip to those willing to take it for bonds due. The writer expresses hope no one will accept the scrip.
The Illinois Legislature resolves it is their duty to recognize only gold and silver as constitutional currency and to withhold favors from suspended banks.
A memorial from the Cincinnati Democratic Association was presented to the Senate and then indefinitely postponed.
The National Intelligencer argues repeal of the bankrupt act is certain. A Senate resolution instructs Texas Senators and Congressmen to vote for repeal. The Texas seat of government moved from Houston to Washington on the Brazos, where independence was declared. Washington lies within a day's ride of the state’s most populous areas.
The Herald notes that a small portion of Gov Shannon’s inaugural was withheld. It asks if editors fear Whig friends would see it and suggests the omission leads to an inference of suppressed content.
A neighboring town sent notices of two marriages but the publication was denied due to unpaid postage. The editor notes pleasure in printing such notices but will not forfeit the privilege by paring it. The item reflects a local paper policy on postage affecting wedding notices.
The distinguished statesman T. H. Benton clarifies his position in a note to editors of the Washington Globe. He counters Whig chatter that he is Van Buren’s rival for the presidency, asserting that such predictions are unfounded and will likely fade.
The Philadelphia Pennsylvanian reports the fatal stabbing of Lougee after a move to Philadelphia. Alexander of Kentucky, once his fiancée, is judged not in sound mind. Jury returns guilty of manslaughter with possible mercy petition to the Governor. Public sorrow fills the courtroom as the condemned faces his fate. a preacher consoles him amid family grief.
The Cincinnati Gazette notes improved hog market values with sales on Friday and Saturday at 1 75 each for small hogs and around 170 pounds averaging 1 75. Outsize quotes range from 175 to 200. Fewer buyers on Saturday but weather favors slaughter and packing. About 70,000 sheep already packed locally this season, with many converted to bacon and lard.
A Boston Courier writer argues Davis lost in Massachusetts solely because his name tied to Mr Clay on the presidential ticket, and similarly notes Whig congressional defeats in districts that did not vote.
The article discusses state banking, noting past suffering from broken banks and depreciated notes. It argues the money pressure eased by suspensions and fraud, questions whether banks should be resuscitated to cause new destruction, and ponders legislative direction ahead.
The Laton Democrat quotes demands for wiser regulation and individual liability to end bank rascality. It calls for strong protections for depositors and for banks to be responsible to bill-holders, ensuring safe, reliable financial institutions.
A resolution urged the Treasurer of State to report depreciated funds in the office. The Treasurer’s recapitulation lists amounts from H Brown late Treasurer, deposits and notes across Urbana Cleveland Lancaster Granville and other banks, totaling 27,928 50 with various bank notes and deposits. A London paper notes 1801 steam experiment on Phame to move barges. steam power spreading globally.
The U S brig Somers under Commander Alexander Slidell Mackenzie reached port after a mutiny plot led by Midshipman Spencer alleged to have planned mass murder and piracy. Spencer, a War Secretary’s son, offered conspirators access to the ship, was discovered, and hanged at the yardarm with two sailors. Others were confined or sent to the North Carolina as the vessel neared port. Descriptions note Spencer as a daredevil youth with contemporary gossip surrounding his Geneva College years.
Report notes a remarkable mutiny attempt aboard the Somers, kept secret by Navy Yard officers. Somers sailed from Liberia, reached St Thomas in 23 days, then arrived in eight more days to the city for a total voyage of 31 days. The ship paused at Madeira Teneriffe Port Baya Cape Meserado and St Thomas during about three months at sea. Conspirators chose a strong commander in Mackensie, whose energy is well known, and the author expresses deep sympathy for the War Secretary over his son’s fate.
Reports from the mutiny on the U S brig Somers led by Midshipman Spencer and its suppression. Court martial hung Spencer and two conspirators. conflicting accounts circulate. Somers first voyage, fast sailer, at Navy Yard with restricted access.
The young Spencer, around one year old in age, led most men of the crew and many boys to join the conspiracy. He had them sworn and forced to sign arte ces. The mutiny was uncovered after the Somers left St Thomas.
A London report notes plans to obtain a large American flour shipment through Canada attracting working class support. Gen Casa’s Paris dinner reflects on native country ties and Canada’s usefulness to England with yearly four million dollar expenditures. A New York letter says Chinese may be cooperative to American commerce.
The piece highlights Herschel as a poor boy who rose to fame as an astronomer and fifer in the army. It urges the nation’s youth to reflect on how many have achieved greatness through their own effort and perseverance.
A quip about friendship and enmity notes that jokes rarely win real foes and jokes often forfeit friends. It reflects on a moral chain where a single falsehood breeds more deception across generations, shaping social ties and trust.
The Ohio Statesman notes a bill filed by Mr. Parker for the rejection of real estate in the Senate. A Washington letter to the Charleston Mercury mentions a quarrel involving Mr. Spencer with Gen. Leow. Reports suggest Spencer issued a circular directing that all commanding officers’ reports go to the Department directly, bypassing the Major General, with talk of abolishing the office.
On Thursday evening the Reverend H. G. Domingo united David Rogers of Island Creek with Martha Auld of this place in a formal marriage ceremony.
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A retrospective notice lists banks in Ohio and Pennsylvania that pass current in business and are received by the Treasurer for taxes. It names institutions from Xenia, Wooster, Dayton, Sandusky, and others, including western reserve, Norwalk, Zanesville, Marietta, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and more. It notes relief notes and shinplasters from Pennsylvania are not taken.
Dr J S Scott & Co of PAVE relocate their drug and apothecary shop to the north side of Market Street opposite their former stand near Mr Tarp bulls Bool. They offer a large stock of drugs medicines paints oils dyes and related items at very low cash prices along with produce and trading propositions for corn oats hay and more.
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