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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1843
Page
1
The shoemaker sits in his warm shop with wax leather and a lapstone, measuring feet with care and pleasure. His skilled touch aids weary walkers, saving many from fever cold or cough as his shoes keep feet dry in rain snow and slush.
A stirring call by J M Butler to mechanics and artisans to claim their rightful place in society. It urges the workforce to reject oppression, emphasize intellect and labor, and honor ancestors who forged the land's freedom and strength. The poem promises monuments of praise and a roll back of oppression.
The Nashville Union defends General Andrew Jackson and the martial law imposed during the New Orleans defense as essential to saving the city. It argues supporters of Jackson should not question the measure, recounts the arrival of Carroll and Coffee, the calm of Kentucky and Tennessee troops, and claims public sentiment would have suffered if peace news prompted premature rescission.
Postmaster General Wickliffe reports to Senate inquiry into reducing distance and rates to introduce federal coinage while preserving revenue. He outlines current 1825 rates, proposes new scale up to 25 cents, estimates revenue under changes, and urges legislation to cap railroad costs and restrict franking to protect revenue. He notes potential drop in revenue and suggests drop-letter postage as a source of new income.
The document estimates postage revenue under a reduced rate and anticipated rise in mail volume. It calculates 7,021,900 letters under 30 miles at 5 cents, 25,274,072 letters at 10 cents, and 10 cent letter increases, plus 20 percent for higher rates. Newspapers and fines contribute additional amounts.
The article argues bank reform is blocked by factional politics and flawed methods. It cites Democratic and Whig divisions, calls for adherence to economic science, and warns that gambling instincts and paper money pose ongoing risks amid a fragile economy. It notes Pennsylvania’s legislature composition and near-term political stakes.
A Ohio legislator denounces banks and their influence over a currency bill. He cites Bank Commissioners data showing officers owe large sums, questions circulation versus specie, and condemns the Franklin Bank of Cincinnati for evading restrictions. He warns the measure would harm public interest and mechanics.
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