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Newspaper

American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1839

Page

3

Bank Deposite Scheme and Monarchic Tendencies in Government

A tirade against Hamiltons financial plan and a defense of Jeffersons view that a national bank and bank depositories threaten republican government. The speech alleges the 1789 treasury framework, bank control by private interests, and the danger of aristocratic wealth shaping policy, with calls to strengthen the legislative branch to prevent monarchical drift. The piece quotes Hamilton and traces Federalist aims to concentrate power in the executive and financial interests, contrasting them with Jeffersonian republicanism.

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End the democracy or risk a Hamiltonian bank rise

The piece argues that democracy seeks to restore Treasury control to Congress and the Representative branch, while Hamiltonian supporters push for a centralized monetary system under the executive with vast bank capital. It warns that electing Henry Clay and a fifty million bank would complete a monied oligarchy, urging the people to respond.

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The Late Republican Legislature Banking Law Foe to Bankers

The Whig majority defends the late Banking law despite fierce opposition from federal members and state bank leaders. The piece argues the measure serves the state’s best interests and contrasts its condition with other states that differ in policy. It predicts bankers will acknowledge the policy’s benefits.

Bank Reform in Ohio Stands Against Bank Charters

A critique of bank charter expansion and speculative pressure in other states contrasts with Ohio's stability. It defends the late Republican legislature for enforcing specie payments, limiting bank issues, and appointing watchdogs to protect note holders. The piece condemns a wandering Bank scribbler who blames reforms for economic woes and asserts a sound currency protects property.

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Colonization and the slave question discussed

The column previews a forthcoming discussion on colonization and slavery, noting renewed public interest after years of dormancy. It cautions that philanthropists and statesmen may disagree on remedies, urging forbearance and rejection of demagogic motives while stressing moral stakes for the enslaved.

Whig Tory Debate and Ohio State Journal Critique

A Steubenville Herald critique condemns misuses of Whig and Tory labels in Ohio politics. It decries a partisan urging to brand Whigs as Torys, cites John Taylor and Jefferson era principles, and urges accurate term use by the Ohio State Journal and allied papers.

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Texans Brace for Frontier Civil War Showdown

News from Texas through July 12 reports Houston sickness milder. 4000 Mexican advance toward Metamoras feared. Texans, including regulars volunteers and smelitia, march to northern frontier to meet twenty tribal parties. Indians likely to resist and meet at border. outcome awaited weeks. Over 1000 squatters occupy the planned Texas capital site on the Colorado River as campers prepare.

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Texas Faces Short Cotton Crop and Frontier Banditry

Texas this year will fall short of twenty thousand bales. Along the Western frontier marauding Comanches threaten trade with the country beyond the Rio Grande del Norte as land pirates, armed white bands, plunder both Mexicans and Texans whenever they can.

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Arrival of the Great Western from Bristol and war news

The Great Western under Captain Hosken arrives from Bristol bringing London and Bristol papers. Dispatches from Paris and Vienna report Mehemet Ali and Ibrahim Pacha amid escalating tensions in Syria with Turkish fleet movements, possible conflicts, and European powers weighing their response.

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Market Price Listings From Various Cities

Readable fragments from Wheeling New Orleans Cincinnati Baltimore and Philadelphia market notes show daily prices for Flour Wheat Corn Oats Butter Bacon Sugar Molasses Cheese and Wool. The text lists per city and date with varying figures and ranges indicating typical late 19th or early 20th century market reportage.

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Brigade Muster for First Brigade Fourteenth Ohio Militia

The APOUE commissioners and Staff Officers of the first Brigade Fourteenth Division of Ohio Militia will muster at John Klein's house in LaGrange on Friday August 26 at 10 AM. They are to remain under orders until dismissal on the 28th and be prepared for camp duty at night. Staff must be filled, ranks listed, and arms and uniforms to law. Uniform companies urged to attend and train with officers. A voluntary encampment and parade at Wellsburg is planned. Hugh Downing named Quartermaster. John Dubois becomes Brigade Major and Inspector. July 30, 1690.

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