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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1841
Page
3
Dr Eldridge was discharged by the Court of General Sessions on the twelfth instant on a writ of habeas corpus. He is to appear at the next July term of the court in Philadelphia on his own recognizance of one thousand dollars.
The June 12 1841 Senate communication from the Treasury Secretary outlines a plan to establish a Fiscal Bank of the United States in DC with 30 million capital. It proposes state branches, government stock, and a five percent yield, aiming to serve as bank and fiscal agent while preserving government controls and deposits.
The treasury secretary presented a charter plan restricting bank operations including loan limits, debt durations, note denominations, and open books to Treasury and Congress. The bill also prohibits new banks during the charter, requires public revenue offices, and sets a twenty year corporate life with two years to settle affairs. The report was referred to the Select Committee, and copies were ordered. Septimus Titus was elected Senate Chaplain. The Senate adjourned.
From the Philadelphia Ledger a long pamphlet argues that trade thrives under natural laws and should be left largely to its own mechanisms. It compares water following gravity to markets, urging removal of unnecessary restraints to enable cheaper exports and better consumer terms, with Britain and France reexamining protectionist duties.
The report argues high protective duties tax consumers and invite smuggling, noting coffee and cloth examples. It claims duties raise foreign prices via evasion and hurt revenue, while labor suffers from a reduced market. It cites witnesses against protection and urges Congress to embrace free trade as nations move away from old restraints.
From the St Louis New Era four condemned murderers were brought to court on the 1st for sentencing. Madison Blanchard Brown Warrick stood mute while Sewell showed emotion as Judge Blanchard pronounced death for wilful deliberate and premeditated murder. They are scheduled to be hanged in July.
The London Mechanics Magazine highlights M. George's Church in Liverpool as a notable example for its taste and as one of the first iron frame churches in Great Britain. It describes the iron framework, windows, doors, pulpit, and general construction details, noting innovative features and the overall architectural interest.
The article notes extensive use of cast iron in English factories and villas, arguing iron construction is cheaper, more durable, and highly ornate. It cites Pottsville’s Miner’s Bank front and Philadelphia buildings replacing marble facades with iron, praising long-lasting, low-maintenance results.
The writer laments the current political drift toward aristocratic rule and the American system’s alleged fraud. He attacks the State Legislatures, foreign money, and protective tariffs while praising the people and Providence. He foresees better days as Congress acts and liberty advances for the downtrodden.
The Philadelphia Ledger reports the President Directors and Company of the Bank of the United States filed suit in the District Court against the late President Nicholas Bidde. Attorneys include William Rawle Thomas J Wharton and Ferdinand W Hubbell. John Cadwallader reportedly declined participation. Salesman,
The New York Express reports the House adjourned over two days to attend the Morse races. The Cincinnati Gazette counters that Congress shows a higher tone of feeling and that members' morals have greatly improved, per Statesman.
James Honotain, a retired representative from Holmes County, died recently at his residence in Millersburg. He was described as an upright and honest man by those who knew him.
Washington Globe notes the Treasury plan for a national bank and public debt strategy, attributing the outline to Mr. Clay and predicting Cabinet pushback. The Intelligencer concedes some features could improve but warns against risking the broader aim of passing a major financial measure.
The piece argues that a U S Bank is unconstitutional and unnecessary, criticizing whigs in Congress for backing it. It favors strengthening the Sub Treasury over a national bank, noting state banks handled public money without issue for years and urging constitutional adherence and alternative methods before establishing a bank.
Pennsylvanian argues against reliance on the Sub-Treasury and notes calls for safer schemes, including a bankruptcy law for corporations proposed by Mr. Van Buren. If money is not secure in government control, a reform must be sought before abandoning the Sub-Treasury, preserving constitutional boundaries whenever possible.
A Baltimore Republic quote ridicules Daniel Webster over gunpowder and noble deeds of the army and navy in the late war. It suggests Webster cannot bear the smell of gunpowder and dreads hearing mentions of military exploits, likening the demon to a devil.
Creek's Office announces that final accounts of executors and administrators were filed at the June Term A D 1841 for settlement in Jefferson County. List includes Adam J Les administrator of Hugh Westley dec d Robert Leslie administrator of Moses Hanlon dec d Benjamin Hammond executor of George Hammond dec d Ambrose Shaw and Rezin Permar executors of Brab son Gibbons dec d William Rankin guardian of James Smith's heirs Sarah Crouch administratrix of John Crouch dec d John K Sutherland administrator and Martha Auld administratrix of Samuel Auld dec d Nathan Winteringer and Jesse Winteringer executors of Thomas Winteringer dec d. Attest John S Patterson clerk June 19 1841.
Jefferson County Poor House directors report twenty three paupers presently in care with an average of six over the past year. There were two deaths and two children bound out along with eight paupers discharged. County expenditures for support totaled 125 dollars 75 cents with 36 50 receipts from articles sold. Summaries of costs include provisions 9408 68 clothing 308 05 expenses of paupering 40 out of house 30 00 coal 37 00 salaries 180 00 physician 100 00 directors 62 etc. Alexander Conn William Leslie and William Cunningham sign as Directors on June 10 1841.
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