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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1841
Page
3
The Steubenville issue dated Saturday January 30 1841 highlights a local update in the American Minion edition. It records events and notices pertinent to residents, reflecting the city’s civic and social affairs of the period.
A historical note references Martin Van Buren of New York in the year 1844. It notes his role and status as resident in that period, highlighting his political position and regional ties.
The Herald ridicules the Federal House of Representatives for empty promises and inaction. It condemns the Harrison Marsh ticket and notes the session’s two months with no major reforms, while deriding the opposition to foreign settlers and the preemption bill as election season posturing.
The piece catalogs a heated exchange between King of the New York American and Major Noah. It portrays Noah as a target of political attack while defending his past actions and integrity amid Whig reconstruction and party rivalries.
A Maine election report notes that the Governor was chosen not by direct popular vote but by the state Legislature. Neither candidate secured a clear majority, and scattered votes influenced the result. The outcome relies on legislative selection rather than a statewide tally.
Pennsylvania Democrats convene to appoint delegates for March 4. Gen Henry W Beeson of Fayette County is highlighted as a strong nominee who could unite the party. He is praised as fearless against banks and resistant to flattery, likened to Andrew Jackson.
The Se Journal condemns withholding the bill and reprints Nye’s bank legislation after a copied copy circulates. It accuses the Journal of suppression and promises broader Federal prints, inviting public judgment. Includes correspondence between British Forsyta and Minister Fox on the first page.
A bill before Congress proposes measures for occupying the Oregon Territory. The measure is described as of vast importance and requires prompt attention to counter British expansion along the southern borders, with potential savings on future trouble.
In the Senate, Mr. Clay of Alabama argued for the permanent preemption bill, opposing critics who mocked Western soil and poor laborers. He linked opponents to illiberal insinuations about the administration and warned against political demagoguery using log cabin rhetoric and Tyler era references.
The narrative recalls Missouri figures and West patriotism as Linn defends the Mississippi valley while Clay of Kentucky denounces the administration. Treasury notes dominate the rhetoric, with a lengthy House debate and a Senate bill engrossment vote pending. Bell of Tennessee intensifies attacks on the administration as partisan tempers flare.
The letter excerpts describe Nottingham lace mills employing children aged nine to fifteen for twenty four hours a day. It claims workers endure endless night shifts with little meat and wages under four pence daily. The piece condemns such conditions as slavery under a supposedly free land.
The January sessions discuss a District of Columbia relief bill amid jail conditions for inmates and a push for immediate action. Senate delays noted while House debates Treasury notes and the preemption bill, including amendments on two year limits and Western settlement concerns.
Senators oppose the Pre-emption bill and debate its final passage as Webster argues against haste and reveals constitutional views. Calhoun outlines his position while Benton, Clay, and Allen respond. the session adjourns after intense exchange and a remark from Calhoun.
Repute adjourned accordingly, Mr. Allen having signified his assent to the motion of his friend.
The Galveston Gazette warns young men and others not to travel to Texas without funds to return or support crops. It notes hundreds now suffer for basic necessities on new ground with poor yields. It claims many professionals are idle and lists goods exported there at low prices, urging locals to help applicants.
Public sale set for February 6 to offer SB i.os town lots in New Alexandria. Alexander Smith promotes a thriving town near the Ohio river with coal, good water, a planned flouring and saw mill, and easy terms: one third down April, balance in one year. Sale at ten o'clock. Also notes on fund reports and a new store opening with wholesale groceries and an assortment of foreign wines and liquors.
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