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Newspaper

American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1844

Page

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Local Steubenville Paper Published Thursdays by John Brand

A brief note states the Steubenville publication runs on Thursdays and is published by John Brand located on Fourth Street near Market in Steubenville Ohio.

L. A. Walker Third Street Washingtonian Temperance House John Boyer South Fourth Street Sam.l. Stokely I. K. Sutherland Stokely & Sutherland Jefferson Ohio 4Th St Black Bear Tavern Teubenville Sidebotton & Mandel Market Street Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank James Sinclair Thomas Wood M. D. Steubenville N. B Third St Dr. Sinclair John Brand Fourth Street Near Market Steubenville

Democratic Principles in the American Union Pledge

The document outlines simple frugal governance within constitutional limits. It rejects federal assumption of state debts, disallows expansive internal improvements, opposes a national bank, forbids exclusive bank privileges, and rejects church state union and monopolies. It champions union and progress.

Church Union and Progress

Progression in Medical Science Anew Discovery

A partisan broadside denounces federal press alleged falsehoods and defends a Steubenville Herald editor, mocking “Because he says so” rhetoric. The piece quotes and critiques Henry Clay, PoIk era claims, and attacks political opponents with satirical invective and affidavits.

Federal D&c Columbiana County Steubenville Nebuchadnezzar

Deposition and bank affidavit from Pittsburgh printers

The document records a bank affidavit for Jas Wilson printer and publisher of the Pennsylvania Advocate and Western Herald. It includes a deposition denying US Bank influence or funding, listing subscriptions and a sworn statement dated Sept 29 1882. A concluding editorial attack targets the Steubenville Herald editor as a foolish and contemptible figure.

The Herald Jim Collier Credit Office Pittsburgh Jas. Wilson Pr. N. Biddle J. W Charles H. Israel James Wilson Pennsylvania Advocate Western Herald and Steubenville Gazette Ohio United States Bank Wilson City of Pittsburgh Chas. H. Israel Steubenville Herald Ile

Polk nomination spurs satirical anti Van Buren campaign

A commentary notes Polk nomination cripples anti Van Buren materials. Washington Spectator cites mass fabrication and garbled anti Van Buren songs and caricatures losing impact. Penny Postace reports penny system postage rise and argues for a uniform two cent rate to boost revenue and public social benefit.

Polk van Buren Washington Spectator Penn Coon Hunter London The Journal of Commerce

Voters who back Henry Clay may empower a vast bank

The report warns that supporting Clay means endorsing a United States Bank capitalized at 50 million, owned by London bankers, with a fifty year charter not amendable by Congress. The speaker calls this a monster with unprecedented power.

Henry Clay United States Bank Congress

Democratic Areas and 1844 nominating news

The Baltimore Convention nominations are warmly received by the press. Democratic papers such as the Tren ton Emporium back Polk and Dallas and pledge ongoing coverage. Louisiana voters go to the polls July 1 with strong Democratic support, Kentucky shows a bold front, Indiana is lively with Democrats, and August elections are expected to expose Clayism.

Baltimore Trenton Emporium John Tyler Polk Dallas Louisiana Kentucky Indiana Blacklegs Am. UN

The Tariff Its Effect Upon Prices

The Nashville Union argues against tariff opponents, asserting that high duties raise prices. It cites invoices from the past eighteen months after the 1842 tariff, claiming increased costs, especially in protected goods. It quotes Henry Clay’s 1833 Senate speech asserting duties raise an article’s price and curb consumption.

Henry Clay Senate of the United States Gaves ‘& Seaton

The Vice Presidency George M Dallas

A Philadelphia Pennsylvanian paper proclaims Grover M Dallas the Democratic candidate for Vice President. It lauds his U S Senate record, loyalty to democracy and personal accomplishments. The editorial predicts a strong nationwide reception and confident victory with Polk and Dallas for the ticket.

Grover M. Dallas Pennsylvania Union Dallas United States James K. Polk Grorce M. Damas Philadelphia Pennsylvanian

Albany Atlas Hails James K. Poux for Democratic Nomination

The Albany Atlas argues James K. Poux represents core Democratic principles and aligns with Jackson and Van Buren. It predicts his election and states New York must lead the Democratic Party, with the West and South rallying to him and Clay losing his own state.

James K. Poux Albany Atlas Jackson van Buren Clay South New York

Astonismina Conpescensio N Henry Clay Election Quips

The Democratic Union cites Whig talk of kinship humor to mock Henry Clay and his allies. It references a supposed brother who is a cabinet maker and a claim of German flute skill, noting Clay’s own turning work on Adams’s cabinet as imperfect. Pennsylvanian commentary highlights political jests about lineage and craft.

Herald Federal New York Philadelphia United States Annanias The Great Britain British Empire England Scotland Ireland Wales Clay New York Journal of Commerce Virginia Richmond Enquirer Feds Henry Clay Emerald Isle Democratic Union

Enthusiasm for Mr Clay Seen Only in Whig Press

The speaker notes that public enthusiasm for Mr Clay is confined to Whig prints, arguing the general populace shows none. They claim the support is manufactured by newspapers, described as mere rags and lamp black.

Clay

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