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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1844
Page
2
The document lists a party ticket labeled American Union with gubernatorial candidates and a slate of senatorial and congressional hopefuls. Names include George M. Dallas for governor and David Tod, plus numerous candidates from various counties and districts across Ohio.
The fragment presents a political sentiment praising democracy’s resilience, calling it a guiding light for the nation and humanity, but lacks concrete event, date, people, or organizational context for a complete card.
Notice calls Democrats of Brooke and Ohio counties in Virginia and nearby areas to a mass meeting in Steubenville on the Fourth of July. The appeal urges a united, enthusiastic turnout to show support for Polk and Dallas and to echo the spirit of Old Hickory in a staged Independence Day demonstration.
The piece accuses Federalists of attempting to corrupt the ballot and cites the Senate vote on Dr. Duncan's bill for holding a single national presidential election. It notes 24 ayes to 25 nays with only Tallmadge and Henderson voting yes, condemning federal leaders and urging Democrats to defend rights and the sanctity of the ballot against what it calls fraud and “Whigery.”
A 1844 Columbus area column prints letters from Franklin and Salem voters renouncing the Whig party. Joseph Estill of Franklin denounces Whig leaders for banking monopoly plans and pledges support for Polk and Dallas. David W Estill of Salem likewise renounces Whig ties, urging opposition to Clay and endorsing Polk and Dallas.
A partisan broadcast decries spoilers and calls Democrats to battle for the government. It mocks opponents and their supporters, urging timely action and integrity with no lies for pay. The polemic references Tod and various figures, emphasizing energizing the base.
The Democracy of New York City planned a June 19 gathering at Castle Garden at 6 PM. Democratic members of Congress from New York State were to attend, with Plebeian predicting the largest meeting since the campaign began. The piece lauds Andrew Jackson era themes and proclaims Polk, Dallas, and victory as the national war cry.
Opinion suggests the Federal party will drop the whig label for Native American as principles align. Riots intensify with Philadelphia Native American papers deemed scurrilous and abusive, eager for more blood. The piece warns of broader clashes and rebukes religious intolerance in a land of liberty.
A subscriber on 4th street reports his newspaper is taken from the counter within a minute of delivery. He says this deprives him of his own property until the neighbor returns it. He condemns the act as unfair and urges shame on the culprit. Gowa antan.-Young Hickory.
The piece decries urban mobs and “overgrown children” with cigars in a call to purge bribery and privilege. It accuses reformers of inciting sectarian fury and urges a bold defense of liberty, union, and citizen rights against entrenched elitism and tariffs.
The piece discusses wage concerns from Lynn journeymen cordwainers unhappy with low pay and the order system that forces goods on credit at high prices. It notes Democratic vigor nationwide,香 predicts Polk and Dallas momentum, and highlights party shifts including Geo. Snareswoop joining democracy. It cites editorials from Albany Newark and New Haven, and reports Buffalo Democrats’ enthusiastic response.
The Albany Daily Advertiser retracts a dueling charge against Mr. Polk after investigation showed the other man bore the same family name but was not James K. Polk. The note defends Mr. Bancroft’s integrity and addresses federalist and Democrat reactions to Van Buren and Polk amid Baltimore events.
The notice calls for a large turnout of supporters for Polk and Dallas against H. Clay and policies like the National Bank and British tariff. It urges marching to a meeting in resolute, soldierlike fashion and cites recent debates over nomination systems gaining favor in the state. Mentions Benton’s Texas annexation bill being tabled, and Major figures Howard and others as context.
The Tennesseeans celebrate Polk’s nomination with revived party zeal and a rush to campaign. Old Hickory nostalgia returns as squads mobilize for the political fray. The Albany Argos notes Gulian C. Verplanck, aligned with Harrison in 1840, will not back Clay.
A fractured OCR note reports a Tennessee gathering backing James K. Polk for president. It cites supporters Dallas Tod, Orr, McCook, Gray, and Sutherland with speakers addressing the crowd before adjournment, signed by William Roberts as chairman.
The Sun column edited by Lewis C. Levin denounces Irish immigrants arriving from Liverpool and Londonderry as filthy, monstrous beings threatening alms houses and courts. It attacks federalist figures and Native American candidates while linking Whig politics to hostility toward aliens.
The Liberty Convention at Smithfield nominated Thomas George for State Senator Joseph H. Cope for Representative Lemuel Jones for Auditor George Craig for Commissioner and Lewis Dunn for Director of the Poor House. Expected arrivals include Tappan and McCauslen. Reports from Matanzas describe insurrection fears, arrests and executions, while a July to November stump speaking tour in the state features Gen Barker and Ganesvoort Melville among locofoco orators.
Grain market prices and meat rates listed with figures per unit. Prices include honey per pound and veal per quarter, with dairy and meat values noted alongside. A dated record shows various yields and costs such as lard and wheel per bushel, reflecting a historical price sheet.
The list catalogs various gold and silver coins with quoted values and proportions. It includes sovereigns, Napoleons, guineas, Spanish doubloons, ducats, Spanish dollars, five franc pieces, English silver shillings, French crowns, and thalers, showing relative weights and prices.
The Ladies of the Methodist Protestant Church announce a sale of fancy articles on July 4 at Robert Hill’s store room on Market between 3d and High streets. An interesting variety will be shown and refreshments will be offered on accommodating terms. Proceeds benefit the church. June 20, St.
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