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Newspaper

American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1839

Page

3

Americas Uxton paper offers annual and half-year payment terms

The Americas Uxton is published every Tuesday afternoon on Market Street below the F. and M. Bank at two dollars per year, payable half yearly in advance or free within a year. No paper will be discontinued until arrearages are paid. Letters to editors must be postpaid, or they will not be answered.

Americas Uxton Market Street South Sde F. & M. Bank Rdscors Ohio Columbus W. C. M’causlen J.G M. L. Morris the American Union Wilson & Worstell Herald & Gazette Steubenville Spohn Klixer Manele E.spom T. & G Johnston Ebenezer S. Graham Sarah Elizabeth Johnson Samuel Johnson George Johnson John Johnson Court of Common Pleas County of Jefferson State of E.S. Graham John K. Sutherland

Choice of Leaders Sparks Debate Over Banks and Liberty

In a heated appeal, citizens are urged to choose between Martin Van Buren, the candidate of the people, who promises government independence from financial oligarchies, and Henry Clay, described as allied with banks and a plan for a fifty million Bank. The message frames Van Buren as upholding Washington, Jefferson, and Jacksons' principles.

Martin van Buren Times Henry Clay Washington Jefferson Jackson Henry Cley

Banks and People Clash Over Bank Politics

The piece argues the Federal party fronts a contest between Henry Clay backed Banks and Van Buren’s Independent Treasury. It contends the Whigs will weaponize banks to push a U S Bank, labels suspensions as federal schemes, and accuses opponents of fearmongering while defending the Democratic path of prosperity.

Federal Party Henry Clay Martin van Buren Independent Treasury Herald Friends of Banks Treasury Globe Col. Benton Benton The Whig Party U. S Democratic Party Mr. Benton Republican Party

Whig and Tory in Jefferson Letter Discussion

From the Western Weekly Review the piece cites Thomas Jefferson contrasting Whigs and Tories in a Republican government. It notes a Whig interpretation claiming whiggery as pure democracy and questions how Tories seek to strengthen the general executive branch, prompting inquiry into their policy.

Thomas Jefferson Jefferson Herald

Political party clash over bank power and government control

The piece argues that Hamilton backed financial measures to centralize debt management and state funds through the Executive, enabling bankers to profit from public money, while the Whigs or Republicans resisted consolidating powers. It notes Jefferson labeling policy supporters as Tories and promises further discussion with the Federalists.

Hamilton Hawke Jefferson

Executive Influence and Bank Bribery Charges

A defense against claims of executive bribery influence accuses the opposing party of hypocrisy while pointing to large sums distributed by the United States Bank to Congress members and editorial staff. The piece argues the charges lack direct evidence of executive bribery.

Congress Federal Bank Whig Party U. States Bank

Clay to Visit Lakes Niagara and Saratoga Springs

The report notes Mr Clay plans a pleasure trip to the Lakes, Niagara, and Saratoga Springs he has never visited but has long desired. His Western New York interest grows after his anti abolition speech and he fears abolitionist misperceptions. The piece suggests inviting Gen Harrison to join, praising both men's curiosity.

Mr Clay Lakes Niagara Saratoga Springs Mr. Clay New York North Gen. Harrison

Definition of a Whig sketched by a English writer

A graphic sketch of a Whig portrays him as a trimmer who vacillates between opinions, blocks actions, and harms both government and public. The piece links English and American Whigs in opposing democracy, seeking power while clinging to form, principles, and coalition tactics. Troy Buget.

Herald Troy Buget

Banks in Ohio praised by New Orleans Louisianian

The article cites a New Orleans Louisianian excerpt praising Ohio banking policy as a model, noting the law's aim to regulate banks and appoint bank commissioners. It describes initial resistance to the law, the Lafayette Bank challenging its constitutionality, and the effort to shield examinations into bank conditions from scrutiny.

New Orleans Ohio BANKS Lafayette Bank

Ohio Bank Law Battle Shapes Democratic Victory

The article reviews court refusals to grant an injunction against bank stockholders and lauds Ohio's banking reform. It credits a Democratic majority with passing a law asserting legislative supremacy over monetary institutions, framing it as a safeguard against bank influence on elections and a setback for the shinplaster faction.

Lafaytte Bank Wever Ohio Louisiana House of Representatives Roman

The Federalists and the Banks.

A historical political note discusses the federal party seeking alliances with factions from the democracy over the Bank question. It warns banks to avoid political entanglements and cites October election returns in Pennsylvania showing Governor Porter's 7,500 majority and 3,152 for the amended constitution. It mentions editor disputes and reports the Bremen brig Amelia, last heard from November 18, with 95 passengers, missing since.

Pennsylvania Senate Porter Missine Vesser Bremen Amelia New Orleans

Fourth of July Anniversary in Mt Pleasant

Mt Pleasant celebrates the sixty third anniversary of American independence with sunrise salutes and a 10 am parade led by Capt Joseph Harper. A 11 am procession included Col Thomas McCune and Rev Benjamin Mitchell. services at the Presbyterian Meeting House. Declaration read by Dr William Bates. a dinner at Globe Hotel followed by toasts from regular and volunteer speakers praising Washington, the Constitution, the President, Col McCune, and the press while Horatio McCune delivers the volunteer toast upholding the Constitution.

Mt. Pleasant Jos. Harper Thos. McCune Benjamin Mitchell Joseph Kithceart Hen P. Guthrie Marshall Geo. Mitchel Citizens Presbyterian Meeting House Wm. J. Bates Globe Hotel Robert Graham Columbia Rome Republic George Washington Washington The United States Thomas Jefferson Col Thomas McCune Horatio McCune

Poetic Reflections on Liberty and National Pride

A collection of 19th century verses and dedications by James McConaha Captain eo R A Kerlin and others. It celebrates American ideals honesty unity and democracy while honoring Revolutionary War heroes and the Mt Pleasant Guards with references to July 4 1776 and future national days.

James McConaha United States Europe R A Kerlin Adam Dunlap Washington Jefferson Jackson van Buren U. States Wem. Hogg Robert Kirk Joshua Bennett New Orleans Picayune William Neel Mt. Pleasant

Prices Current Of the Steubenville Market July 23 1839

Market price notice from Wheeling dated July 19 lists commodities with quoted ranges for flour corn meal corn oats and wheat plus butter coffee clover seed and bacon hog round values. Early 19th century exchange style shows price bands in shillings and pence per unit.

Steubenville Wheeling New Orleans Cincinnati Baltimore

Commodity price report from Philadelphia market

A brief market note from Philadelphia dated July 18 lists flour at 575 cents per unit, wheat at 1291, corn at 85, oats at 57, and wool prices referenced in a compact wholesale snapshot reflecting grain and fiber costs.

Philadelphia

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