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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1839
Page
3
The piece hails the anniversary of Independence as a day of national pride and joy. It urges reverence for the Revolution’s founders and notes that on that date the Democracy of Jefferson County will meet to nominate candidates for the State Legislature and county offices, with arrangements detailed in another column.
A leading Herald piece criticizes a recent editorial as demagogic and tied to Federalist roots. It rebuts claims of a national bank and consolidation of powers, argues party lines persist despite name changes, and labels such shifts as hollow tactics by political banditti.
The democracy of the Union stands under a bright sky as 1840 elections inspire a nationwide wave. Federalists fade into the background with little hope of next presidential success while Whig doctrines mimic old consolidating ideas. The Democratic party claims a path rooted in equal laws and universal liberty against the Whig opposition.
A march of universal rights is urged through a seventeen line pledge. The speaker extols truth founded on immutable principles and argues that once people know their rights monopolists and monarchists cannot bind them. The piece envisions Europe yielding to heavenly principles and times of freedom.
The Canadian Patriot was arraigned found guilty and sentenced to eighteen months imprisonment and a ten dollar fine at Canandaigua New York for violating the neutrality law of 1818. He had no counsel and offered testimony was deemed inadmissible. He spoke about eight hours on the Patriot cause and politics while the district attorney presented about an hour of argument. The judge charged the jury at length and the verdict was decidedly against the defense. The jury deliberated about three hours and the sentence was received calmly by the defendant who expected acquittal.
Keoruck Marversp Keobuck chief of the Sacs was slain by Young Black Hawk for drunken acts with the latter’s nephew’s wife. Black Hawk now leads about two thousand warriors toward Sioux settlements, claiming massacre of a village chief and vowing invincibility. The Sioux answer with bands as numerous as leaves. Black Hawk remains hostile to whites yet deterred by travels with his father and the prophet. Also noted: pardon for forgery convict Mrs Pamelia Mann. price scale for transporting goods between Philadelphia and Pittsburg. Calvin Blythe resigns as President Judge. Seth Salisbury promoted to Aid-de-camp with rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Columbus Capitol cornerstone set for the 4th.
The Charleston mayor reports on the 18th that several Yellow Fever cases have occurred among crews of eastern vessels docked in the port. The passage also notes a political remark about Federal party stance on monarchy, and references Jemmy, Mr. Hammond, and a new acquaintance not appreciating the admission.
Wilson criticizes a memoir for clumsy structure and nonsensical praise of Gen Harrison. The writer suspects the General may be dropped from the Herald masthead, then ponders what caption the paper will craft for its perceived nonsense.
The returns show a nett opposition gain in the aggregate popular vote in Virginia of over four thousand since the Presidential election of 1836. Think of that. Herald notes the Whigs in Virginia have just lost thirty two members with their majority in the Legislature. Just think of that.
Wilson concedes the Whigs lack a majority as anti-Rives and Subtreasury members plus Conservatives hold balance of power. He notes Democrats and impracticables are a majority and calls it a Whig victory with a vengeance.
The article cites a phrenologist claiming deep science knowledge and public speaking skills as keys to success while another quips about an editor's head, comparing it to Daniel Webster's in a Steubenville Herald episode, illustrating a sharp public mockery.
The Democratic committee of Sterbenville outlines Fourth of July activities. Sunrise national salutes, 10 am meeting at Rev. Buchanan's church with prayers, and an oration by E M Stanton. A dinner follows at Mr T M'Kims garden at Third Street, served by Mr J Myers. Citizens are urged to sign up.
From the New York Era a scathing critique denounces federal hostility to Irish adopted citizens. The piece contrasts Irish devotion to freedom with anti Irish prejudice, cites European and American oppression, and highlights a Louisiana Advertiser tirade by Babe Peyton, a Tennessee Whig, as an example of partisan bigotry.
In a fiery rebuttal to attacks by Mr Whiggington and others, the piece defends Irish Americans as brave and loyal to the republic. It recalls Revolutionary era sacrifices and asserts Irish citizens deserve admiration and cherished republicanism for their acts in industry and voting rights.
Prices current of the Steubenville market dated July 2 1839 list banking figures and commodities while a Democratic County Convention announcement sets a July 4 meeting at John Kell's Long Room corner 30 and Washington Streets Jefferson County notices include road layout petition and various shipping and trade items involving Grocers and ships. The document also contains a bank statement signed by W Spencer cashier dated July 2 1839 and a list of imports from Valier Philadelphia and other sources with names of traders and commodities.
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