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Newspaper

American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1838

Page

3

The True Issue in Banks vs People Government

Washington Coroner outlines a heated debate on banking power and constitutional funding. He contrasts a constitutional treasury with a national bank, arguing for currency backed by gold and silver over irredeemable paper money, warning against moneyed aristocracy and urging safeguards of a free constitution.

Nationa Bank Washington Coron Treasury Sesson Petersburg

Fourth at Bloomfield ends in lean turnout and laughs

In Bloomfield on the Fourth of July a young federalist gathering drew few attendees despite weeks of mobilization. A dinner for 300 left 227 missing and only 73 at the table, followed by a single sharp resolution praising James Wilson, editor of the Steubenville Herald, for banking falsehoods rather than principled service.

Bloomfield Solons Flere Brandreth James Wilson Steubenville Herald United States Bank Bayless John B. Bayless

Ridicule of Man Worship in Politics Sparks Debate

A long critique denounces public adulation of prominent figures as degrading to humanity. It cites Gen. Harrison’s Steubenville visit, noting banners and banners like The Hero of Tippecanoe, and mocks the crowd’s zeal while defending cautious respect for service. The Ohio Statesman extra project gains subscribers amid party spirit. The piece contrasts Democratic and Federal views on power, cites Hamilton’s era, and mentions the Army Bill passing Congress. It also notes Fore's New York Oration receiving praise.

Siam Gen Harrison Steubenville Ohio Statesman Democratic Party Alexander Hamilton Herald Hamilton Congress Treasury Jefferson Lords Commons

United States and Great Britain Northeastern Boundary Resolutions

From the Committee on Foreign Affairs the House reports the bill to survey the Northeastern boundary per the 1783 treaty without amendment and adopts resolutions urging prompt negotiation and final settlement. Also noted are arrests in Massillon linked to forged certificates, a Massillon Fourth of July celebration, Balloon ascent reports, and health notes from New Orleans with local editorials.

United States Great Britain Faimviniy Committee On Foreign Affairs House of Representatives

Harvest Joy and Political Battles Across Jefferson County

The era newspaper reports a bountiful Jefferson County harvest despite national money-market strains. It notes appointments of Robert Lucas as Governor of the Iowa Territory and Felix Grunpy as U S Attorney General, plus editorials on Van Buren andresumption of specie payments. It covers bank plans, the Wabash and Erie canal progress, and remarks on Baltimore and Philadelphia banking debates with a critique of factions and financial power.

Jefferson

Conscience Sold to the United States Bank Critique

The Hamilton Telegraph quotes a critique stating he bargained away his conscience to the U S Bank years ago and has never been able to redeem it. It mocks a Journal writer for lacking awareness of this supposed moral deficit and labels the trait as a vile thing.

Bono Hamilton Ohio Telegraph United States Bank Journal

Bank resumes specie payments and public confidence grows

An advertisement notes the Bank of Washington has resumed specie payments and will redeem on demand at its counter or via Bank of America in New York. The piece lauds banks nationwide for resuming, critiques non-resumptionists, and condemns the paper currency party after Congressional defeats, praising public awakening and Daniel’s lament.

Philadelphia Biddle United States Gazette United States Bank of Penn Bank of Pennsylvania, North America Scuylkill Bank of Washington Bank of America New York Paper Currency Congress Daniel Balt

July celebration toast to Andrew Jackson in Philadelphia

At the city and county of Philadelphia 4th of July celebration Democrats drank a toast praising Andrew Jackson. It recalls his retirement to the Hermitage and reflects on laurels from battle and the civic wreath gifted by a patriotic people.

Philadelphia Andrew Jackson

Great Salt Mine Near Liverpool

A salt mine near Liverpool has its floor 336 feet below the surface and a removed saline portion about 40 feet high spanning thirty acres. The mine maintains a constant 48 degree temperature year round with no visible water anywhere.

Liverpool

Flour inspections rise as Richmond year totals grow

The year ending June 30 reports 155 023 barrels of flour inspected at Richmond, up from 111 000 previously. The Whig predicts next year will exceed any year in the last seven. Rev McGuffy of Cincinnati College and Mr Lewis of Ohio will address Steubenville on Education at 4 pm Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church, with a follow up at 7 30 pm Monday at the same venue.

Richmond McGuffy Cincinnati College Lewis State of Ohio Steubenville First Presbyterian Church Court of Common Pleas Jefferson County Mordecai Moore Henry Crabbs Yellow Creek Thomas Carrel

Cousins and Drum Wed in Warrenton Ceremony

Married Thursday last by Rev. Benjamin Mitchell, William Cousins to Hannan Drum, both of Warrenton in the county.

Benjamin Mitchell William Cousins Hannan Drum Warrenton

Commodity Price Ledger Brief

A concise listing shows various goods with price or unit changes: Bacon at 8a, Tobacco 9a, Whiskey 35a for 40 gallons, Wheat 110, Oats 40a for 45, Potatoes 50, Tallow 10, Butter 12a for 14, Beef 38. The entries indicate market shifts and per unit notes.

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