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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1843
Page
3
The American Union urges readers to trust the authentic General Banking Law amendment from the current legislative session. It condemns Whig papers for publishing altered copies and accuses Whig editors of deception to prejudice public opinion. The piece calls for transparency and warns of further misrepresentation in future campaigns.
A Columbus scene outlines the Legislature plans to adjourn around the 13th. The state finances move toward paying domestic creditors via bonds and pledged surplus revenue. Bills divide the state into districts, with Jefferson, Columbiana, and Carroll likely in one district. Bank charters gain ground, including Bartley amendments and a proposed Eaton charter. Public petitions push for more banking, amid concerns over past financial cycles and Whig hopes for revived credit. Private and local business bills occupy session time, with churches, towns, and academies among items.
Congress releases Ames Kendall from the Washington city prison. He had been confined for Brorkton and Stokes' costs related to their action against the Post Office Department. The release ends one year after the Supreme Court decision, expected to be favorable to Kendall.
A notice acknowledges reception of an Ohio map by W. C. Howetna of Hamilton showing each county with its seat, organization year, township counts, land area in acres, taxable value, and electoral results for President and Governor over the past fourteen years. The writer hopes the publisher is fairly compensated for the effort.
The Dayton Journal reports that capitalists and locofocos doubtfully pledge not to invest in the Dayton bank stock. The paper calls it likely a trick to monopolize shares and advises stock seekers to watch the books when opened. It notes Whigs and Democrats dispute who supports bank stock under the Latham plan.
Circleville Watchman distances itself from the handbills printed for Mr R P Spalding aimed as a jab at the Ohio Statesman. The piece questions Spalding’s loyalty to democratic principles and leaders like Tappan Allen and Benton. It warns him to heed Thomas L. Hamer’s apostasy exposure and pledges no compromise of party principles.
The speech by Sudge Tappan on the life term for the U S judiciary delivered in the Senate will be published at this office next week. It will come in pamphlet form on new type at a rate of one per hundred less number in proportion. Persons wishing copies for distribution should inform us in the early part of the week.
Polk the Democratic candidate for governor and Gov Jones the Whig incumbent will traverse the state. They will appear before the people to declare their principles frankly and campaign publicly in the upcoming period.
The Alabama Legislature approves a Congressional District bill basing representation on white population. Using the last Presidential election as a test, Whigs would hold a majority in four of the seven districts.
The last London Bankers' Circular estimates that before next May at least six and a quarter million dollars will be shipped to America.
A new weekly paper in Washington city named the Clarion supports Col. R. M. Johnson as the Democratic nominee for the Presidency.
The Vicksburgh Sentinel argues there is no need for bank notes in Mississippi noting the state has twice the required gold and silver. It claims the state once relied on bank notes, eroded credit, and rendered both state and individuals worthless but now possesses the best currency in gold and silver with ample supply.
A weekly Mt. Vernon paper will be started with D A Robinson Medarys reporter in the House as editor to support Martin Van Buren for the next presidency. The venture aims to promote both the cause and the paper.
A violent quake hit the West Indies on the 8th lasting about ten minutes. Estimated ten thousand lives lost and vast property damage across St. Thomas Antigua Point Peter Nevis and Windward islands. Almost every house in those areas collapsed or severely damaged.
The piece notes the arrival of spring after rainy weather with warmth and a likely general breakup. It asks if the whigs can provide legislative relief to ease the mud and improve conditions.
The text notes merging of The New York Morning Post into the Evening Post edited by Mr Bryant, describes Mr Goodwin launching a new paper named the Pathfinder to discuss and promulgate democratic principles, praises Mr G as a bold independent thinker and pure democrat, and suggests exchanging the Pathfinder for better observation.
Mr Mitchent of the Ohio Senate receives thanks for favors toward public documents. The note honors continued support of banking laws in Ohio and the chartering of several banks.
From February seventeenth to twentieth over 300000 of specie arrived in New Orleans. The Whigs should have passed a relief bill to curb the constant flow of specie into the country. critics call for currency stability. The paper money faction is accused of lacking legislative nerve in a trying time as specie abundance may replace paper trash.
A satirical note argues that Whigs claim bankers paper due bills function as money, equating their ragged money with time and money. It suggests judging the claim by the financiers’ own arguments and highlights the association of paper due bills with financial value.
In a sharply critical stance, the piece denounces the Whigs for promoting a state debt assumption scheme that would lump debts of counties towns and individuals onto the general government. It likens the plan to consolidation and warns of a loss of state independence under Henry Clay and the Whigs. The author predicts political deceit aimed at the 1844 election and ridicules the proposal as impractical.
County commissioners have authorized repairs and new covering for the courthouse, designed to accommodate a town clock. Citizens are urged to consider procuring the clock and supporting the project.
Rickner's Reporter notes stock gains amid plentiful money and cautious lenders. The piece argues banking institutions destroyed credit, ruined individuals, and exposed the paper money system as hostile to true credit. It foresees better times as gold and silver back currency and cash transactions replace credit.
The text notes Whigs sending petitions to Mr Tyler urging opposition to the will repealing the bankrupt act. It claims Whigs now back Captains use of the veto. It suggests extending debt-sponging provisions so the general government could benefit when it assumes state debts.
A friend argues for the Whig assumption project on economy grounds saying debts can only be canceled by the bankrupt law and it would be cheaper for the general government to pursue one suit rather than twenty six by individual states.
Gen. Samuel Stokely, the district representative, arrived Tuesday after aiding in the funeral obsequies of the famed coon congress of 1549, who died on the night of the 3d last.
Ohio State Stocks show signs of recovery in the eastern markets after recent selling signs at seven percent. Virginia district Democrats plan their nominating convention for Monday the 20th in Blacksville Marion county. Brooke county Democrats praise Hon. Lewis Steenrod for public service and name Lewis Brownine Jr. as a candidate in the forthcoming Virginia assembly. The Gen. Washington statute will move from the Capitol rotunda to the east square. William Emmons of Washington announces a biography prospectus of Col. Richard M. Johnson at 50 cents per volume.
A letter to the Union editors supports David B. Burchard as a suitable candidate for Justice of the Peace in the township. The writer lauds his knowledge of Ohio law, public service potential, and states he is a poor man with feeble health who would benefit the public and himself.
The resignation of Mr. Forward as Secretary of the Treasury took effect on Wednesday. McClintock Young, as chief clerk in the Department, performs the duties of secretary until a successor is appointed.
The Virginia House of Delegates voted 67 to 62 against receiving the state’s share of public land sales proceeds. The share, over 837,000, sits in the Washington Treasury. The state's legislature also refused to pass a stay law on sales or executions, with senate committee doubts on constitutionality and policy.
Massachusetts shows a fixed capital of 390 915 across two institutions Boston hospital 145 069 and Somerville asylum 245 845 with last year receipts surpassing expenses by 5 153 and 618 patients admitted. Post Office note from February 15 1843 declares the New World extra series Mary Queen of Scots reprint not a newspaper and should be treated as a pamphlet non periodical.
The Grand Inquest of the United States Court at Philadelphia returned a true bill against Hardy Hobson for wilful and deliberate perjury in an examination regarding his bankruptcy claim before Commissioner John Swift. A Pottsville monomaniac stripped to ascent and nearly froze to death atop Young's Hill, needing revival by a physician.
Dr. Hagan of the Vicksburg Sentinel argues there is no necessity now for any bank notes in Mississippi. He states the state has twice as much gold and silver as the business of the state requires.
The Florida legislative council approved a preamble and resolution by 22 to 4 stating the people of Florida are not legally or morally responsible for bonds issued under prior authority, commonly known as the faith bonds, and that they would not pay them.
The Massachusetts House of Representatives approved a repeal of the intermarriage act, prompting debate over racial unions. Separately, Capt Adams reports the French have seized the Society Group islands in the Pacific, per the New Bedford Mercury.
The passage argues that relief does not come from expedients or humbuggery of Federal Whiggery. It states debt cannot be reduced by further borrowing or debt form changes, trade balance cannot improve by new demands abroad, and currency cannot improve via new or expanded banks. Temporary relief from these devices often worsens the problem.
Two trains on the Norwich Mass Railroad crashed in a terrible collision last Thursday. An engineer broke both arms and a brakeman lost both legs. The writer argues railroad proprietors must make safer operations or the public will abandon the line for safer transport.
A joint resolve in the Maine Legislature asks the Governor to inform the U S Government that the Frith Colonial Government of New Brame is attempting to collect money on bonds tied to the disputed territory. The funds are claimed by Maine and Massachusetts, seeking federal action.
The Rosario arrived from Campeachy with news through April 4 describing ongoing nightly bombardments by Mexican forces and defensive confidence among Yucatan authorities to expel the invaders. Rumors claimed Gen. Anaya appeared inland with funds and, aligned with Canales and Lemus, was offering bribes to locals to support the Mexican cause.
Ohio Patriot notes a loss of over fifteen hundred dollars in Lorain county due to depreciated bank paper. The Globe laments Federalist policy, citing rising debt and taxes with limited income, while Maryland Senate committee reports a bill against secret societies among the colored population with severe penalties.
To the afflicted readers are urged to obtain Dr Harlichs Compound Strengthening and German Appmient Pills for dyspepsia liver troubles and stomach bowels pains. Free pamphlets with directions available at No 19 North 8th Street Phila and Frazer and Bell Steub. march Il
On Monday evening the 6th inst a marriage was conducted by Rev J H Chambers uniting Mr Joan Riveeny and Miss Nancy A Grisson both of this place in a solemn ceremony.
Electors of Steubenville township are notified that Daww B Beaenarp will be supported for Justice of the Peace by Many Workers in the upcoming election. March 11 1843.
James Keeley announces his candidacy for Supervisor of the Ath District to Steubenville electors. He pledges to perform duties faithfully if elected in a March 1843 notice, urging support from voters.
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