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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1838
Page
3
Fragmentary London circular argues that a bank’s influence should align with national wealth and not with numerical diversity. It cites the United States as an example of a cash rich, chartered bank with immense power and political influence.
An excerpt from The Liverpool Mail quotes a stern stance on U S export of specie. It highlights pressure from Mr Biddle to dominate terms with the American government, asserting a demand to drain deposit banks of specie or face demise.
The Steubens Herald explains that specie payments will resume only after the Sub Treasury project is rejected and the Treasury order is rescinded. This clarifies a key financial policy stance amid ongoing debate and uncertainty.
The Herald editor, defending a partisan line, claims Mr Wilson Shannon voted with Harrison. the letter calls this false, noting Shannon was a minor at the time and working to support his family, condemning the editor’s tactic as unprincipled and corrupt.
An act to regulate when judicial courts will be held. The Supreme Court for Jefferson county will be held October 11, and Harri son October 15. The Court of Common Pleas in the 5th circuit will meet in Columbiana April 2 and June 11 and September 10, Stark April 16 June 1 September 17, Carrol April 13 August 6 October 22, Tuscarawas May 7 August 13 October 29, Harrison May 21 August 20 November 12, Jefferson May 28 August 27 November 19.
Federalist accusations dominate the discourse as Ohio Statesman and Dayton Herald condemn opponents, praising consistency while noting former Whigs and Democrats may rally under Federalism. A major fire in New Orleans destroyed multiple five story buildings, injuring few but claiming several lives and wiping out offices and stock.
A partisan defense condemns British Tory violence while denouncing Steubenville editors for publishing a pro British line. It rebukes claims the US government violated neutrality and argues reparation was sought and arms were prevented from aiding insurgents. It asserts American Tories justify murder and cautions against justifying such acts.
A Herald quotation critiques loco foccism as a humbug, arguing Whigs have long used it and noting that, unusually, they may be telling the truth this time. The remark frames the political scene with biting irony and partisan skepticism.
The Tory Herald mocks American institutions while suggesting negotiation with Carey and Hart for new Sub-Treasury notes. The paper condemns those who defend murderers and caricatures laws, asking where is thy blush as it rails at uprooting American institutions.
The Jeffersonville Courier reports Louisville is infested with a gang of blacklegs and thieves. The Steamboat Vicksburg, loaded with cotton, travelling from Vicksburg to New Orleans, caught fire and was entirely consumed.
The Commonwealth Bank of Boston closed its doors on Friday the 12th inst. The Fulton Bank near collapse. Mechanics Bank under suspicion. The Evening News warns the banks are tottering and urges action to protect the public. Reports of widows losing deposits, a young worker losing a year’s wages, and directors draining assets raise fears of a wider financial crisis. The piece also cites flour imports and prices in several cities, then shifts to political squabbling over state resolutions and cartoons of Loco Foco rhetoric, with references to Daniel Webster and various editorials. A mass meeting in Massillon for Canadian Patriots and counterfeit three dollar bills are noted, ending with a call to Congress on a financial bill.
Citizens of Amsterdam and vicinity met at David Johnston's house on January 18 to form a five member committee to draft a preamble and resolutions urging a charter for a McAdamised road from Wintersville to Massillon. The group called a seven member committee to pursue charters, correspondence, and a Feb 2 convention at Carrollton, with signatory and publication plans in regional papers.
A Louisville Advertiser excerpt criticizes Lexington for issuing shin-plasters payable five years after date amid debates on currency policy. It attacks Whig leadership including Mr. Clay, claims the town supports continued suspension of specie payments, and frames Lexington as favoring an irredeemable paper currency system.
The Providence Herald argues the currency should be government-controlled rather than by profit-driven banks. It contends banks seek irredeemable paper for profit, while a sound standard benefits farmers, mechanics, and laborers, uniting government and people in one interest.
The letter argues a national bank will hinder currency restoration and be dangerously run. Cheves suggests wise management could help but doubts it and questions Congress constitutional power. He notes Jeffersonian opponents governed for decades and calls the late Bank a departure from core principles.
A quoted passage discusses a school and their mixed feelings about a past wrongdoing, describing initial misgivings and eventual self-atonement through their best efforts, including a gesture of soft punishment and remorse. The wording implies a historical critique of rationalizations and self-justifications.
In a fiery critique the writer parallels English Tory attacks on reformers with modern Whig denigrations of opponents in American politics. Referencing Clarendon and Hampden, the piece argues both sides smear rivals as blockheads and traitors, urging readers to see the pattern in today’s Democratic and Whig rhetoric and warning of public libel. The Portland Standard cites ongoing bank payments and calls for institutions to remain under law.
A fragmented OCR list shows various commodity names with old price values such as Flour, Coffee, Mackerel, Salt, Bacon, Tobacco, Whiskey, Wheat, Oats, Potatoes, Butter and Beef. The data appears as irregular spellings and units, typical of 19th or early 20th century market pages.
Wheeling market notes on January 19 list flour at 5 50, flaxseed 75 per bushel, grass-wheat 100, oats 37 to 40, bacon hog round 9 cents, hams 10 to 12 from stores. Pittsburgh market on January 20 shows flour 6 50 to 6 75 per barrel, wheat 1 00 to 1 12 per bushel, salt 2 75 to 2 87 per barrel, bacon hog round 7 4 to 8 ?, hams 11 44 to 12, whiskey 32 to 35 cents per gallon, coffee Havana 12 4 to 13, Rio 13 4 to 13 6, Java 15 4 to 16.
Baltimore Market dated January 15 lists coffee at 114 to 12, Cuba at 9 to 10, St. Domingo 94 to 12, Rio 10 to 12. Feathers Western 50 cents, mackerel No. 3.4 at 25, herrings 2 87 to 3, Howard Street flour 8 76 to 9 00, Western hog bacon best quality 10 to 11, whiskey 40 cents for twos and 40 to 42 for barrels.
New Orleans market report lists Sucar-Prime at 54 to 64, inferior 5 to 6, White Havana 13, brown Sa 9. Moxasses on the Levy 30a 35, on plantation 23 to 25, Firour 7 00 to 7 25.
Philadelphia market notes from January 13 show prices for Coffee Rio Laguayra Cuba St Domingo Java and Porto Rico Sugar Orleans Mackerel Flours and Monongahela whiskey with ranges and units listed for each item, indicating current wholesale values and price fluctuations. The brief snapshot captures grain and timber substitutes alongside staple commodities in a compact trade ledger style.
In Cincinnati market notes on January 11 hog prices for bacon Hames 9 to 12 per hundredweight. Coffee Havana 13 to 14 and Rio 13. Daily Dominican none. Flour superfine per barrel 6.00 to 6.25. Wheat 1.12, oats 0.37. Sugar New Orleans 8 to 9 and Havana 14. Whiskey 36 cents per gallon.
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