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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1841
Page
3
A critique of Whig promises after Harrison’s inauguration, arguing false hopes fueled by stump speeches led to widespread distrust, crime, and insolvency. It contends only natural economic correction and permanent legal reforms can restore balance, warning against risky federal interventions.
The piece argues Tyler remains noncommittal on fiscal policy and banking. It suggests Congress may create a United States Bank charter despite Tyler’s objections and notes his stance on assuming state debts versus public lands to pay them, leaving this to the people to decide.
Gen Beeson, a steadfast Democrat, secured victory in the 20th Congressional district over Andrew Stewart by about a thousand votes in the special election held Tuesday the 25th ult. The result marks a notable gain over Van Buren's district majority, amid Federalist opposition. Beeson’s record includes service in 1812 and a reputation for unwavering party loyalty and opposition to banking.
The trial in Pittsburgh against Dr Braddee on multiple mail robbery charges has run for several days. The Mercury and Democrat notes that both sides have closed their testimony and only about five more speeches are expected from the lawyers.
James B. Glentworth faces a misdemeanor indictment alleging he corruptedly transported people to New York to vote illegally in elections of November 1838 and April 1839. The case proceeds in New York City with a public warning that wrongdoing will receive punishment.
A theft at the Frederick County Bank is cited as having occurred about ten days ago with losses totaling 185976 dollars, exceeding the bank’s 176000 dollar capital. A reward of 10000 dollars is offered for the robber and recovered funds.
In pursuance of a presidential proclamation the extra session convened in Washington on May 31. There were 43 Senators and 221 Representatives present. John White of Kentucky was elected Speaker and M St Clair Clarke clerk of the House. Aiming to publish early for the President's Message, the issue comes a day sooner than usual. The hot dry spell threatens crop prospects if rain does not come soon.
The Ohio Statesman notes whigs growing restive over currency frauds by debasement of coin and bank notes. It argues it should be a penitentiary offense to debase currency and questions why gold and silver are protected while worthless paper currency from the banks is pushed on the public amid suspensions. It mentions Chillicothe Bank and other banks and references an article from a Retie newspaper (source unclear) about alleged depositories and misconduct.
A harsh critique accuses the Corwin administration of bank favoritism, costly loans, and widespread currency frauds. It details one million in loans costing 260000 in losses, calls for investigations into legality and constitutional issues, and condemns shinplaster notes and bank imperialism sweeping through Whig cities and rail lines. The piece warns of further bank power and demands accountability from legislators and press alike.
The New York Herald reports the United States Bank stockholders meeting yielded no decisive action. A committee was tasked to assess the bank’s present condition amid accusations of swindle and mismanagement by officers and directors, with widespread losses cited and public concern rising.
The article denounces a committee report on a massive bank failure. It condemns the inquiry as a farce, noting no missing balance of 400,000 could be found while £35,000,000 in capital remains unaccounted. Stockholders, merchants, widows, orphans face ruin as the press blames Nicholas Biddle.
A New Hampshire Patriot piece denounces the Federal party for corruption and moral decline. It condemns the Bank war, defalcations, and widespread vice, contrasting English and American leadership while attacking Tyler's cabinet as profligate and corrupt.
The passage accuses prominent figures including Roberts Ritner Badger Davis and Biddle of profitable appointments at Philadelphia and New York. It claims Ritner as Mint Superintendent and Badger as Naval Officer, with Davis as Deputy Collector, questioning how such appointments arose and blaming Biddle and associates for controlling the administration.
The piece argues that lies perish and cites Nicholas Biddle and his 1835 Princeton address predicting retribution. It accuses Biddle of corrupt use of the U S Bank to manipulate commerce, subsidize editors, and coerce the public, claiming the avenging hour has come and the air bubble burst.
The Susquehanna, a Philadelphia packet ship, narrowly escaped disaster after a collision off Newfoundland on the 6th instant at 4 am. The bow crested and rigging damaged, the ship was driven back toward Walnut Street wharf as the sea roared and the night cleared.
A narrative recounts the perilous voyage and suggests the man at the wheel may have died instantly. The article views the disaster as a stark reminder of navigational hazards with the ship possibly sinking in one swift blow, leaving the fate of those aboard shrouded in mystery.
Two strangers climbed Bun ker Fill monument and objected to a fee. The superintendent, polite, said free ascent is reserved for Englishmen, noting they already paid dearly in 1776, implying current visitors from England are admitted free while others must pay.
A late distressing event at Quebec involves a rockfall from Cape Diamond. Twenty six people are reported dead, twenty two rescued, and six bodies remain missing. The accident site and exact causes are under investigation by local authorities. The department of emergencies issued warnings for downstream areas.
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