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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1838
Page
3
The bill to incorporate the Wintersville and Massillon McAdamized Road passed the Legislature after a third reading. The same issue notes a fire in London and various political opinions, stock specie from Tampico, a Pennsylvania gubernatorial nomination, and reactions to the Maine murder case.
The Louisville Advertiser excerpt argues Biddles monopoly policy favors the South, shifting exchange gains to Europe. It notes Mississippi banks could ship 250k to 275k bales of cotton to Europe this year, valuing 12.5 million dollars, with exchange profits around 1.25 million. It claims North exchange rates rise to 10-12 percent, harming holders and circulating funds.
The Federalists announce a delegate system meeting on April 22 at Jefferson Hall, prompting a rebuttal from the Herald. The piece argues the move mirrors Democratic practice, condemns Federalist aims, and accuses them of pursuing unequal laws and anti democratic aims while promising to resist a system seen as anarchy.
The piece argues against a local bank deposit system, claiming it would place public funds under presidential control, broaden executive influence, undermine Congress oversight, and corrupt government patronage, arguing independence of Treasury under Constitution safeguards. It warns the system differs from constitutional intent and risks centralized power.
In a quaint exchange from The Chillicothe Advertiser the farmer demands specie while the banker jeers at gratitude. The farmer insists that change for the bill is needed and quips that an ounce of silver is worth more than shin plaster gratitude.
Gen Harrison writes to the editor of the Missourian declaring he would not under any circumstances become a candidate for a second term if elected President. The remark signals a firm stance despite political strategy implications.
From the Globe of the Time, dated St Louis February 27 1898 Gen William Clark reports authentic information on a severe smallpox outbreak among Upper Missouri tribes. Mandans Gros Ventres Ricaras Assinneboins Creeks Blackfeet and others suffer drastic depopulation with most deaths by despair or action. He predicts broader impact along the Columbia River toward the Pacific Ocean.
An editor accuses a public figure of misconduct, sparking a debate on whether Congress should investigate based on newspaper statements. Cilrey urges clear, sworn proof, warning that mere media claims risk undermining the House and individual reputations.
The Harrisburg report notes the bill makes bank stockholders personally liable to their stock and requires banks to resume specie payments by May 16, while prohibiting small notes under ten dollars after 1841 and permitting charter forfeiture for illegal currency. Senate test votes show strong opinions on resumption and bank charter terms.
The Philadelphia Pennsylvanian reprints an article from the New York American urging public reflection on a plan to kill Mr ill ey. It questions the proposed method and warns that sanctioned violence has no place in a civilized community urging a spontaneous public response to end such scenes.
In the Senate today Tallmadge led a debate on the Independent Treasury scheme with Webster and Wright. After minor business, a motion by Buchanan to postpone the bill was defeated 23 to 29 with a broad cross section voting y es and nays. An amendment to Rives's substitute followed before executive business.
The House of Parliament narrowly approved a resolution to take a portrait of Allen N. McNab, with his casting vote deciding 17 to 17. Critics accuse the act of awarding honors and money for a figure they call a coward and murderer, arguing funds could aid provincial sufferers. An official report also notes Doctor Nelson and Coats surrendering with about six hundred men near Albury Springs, Vermont, along with cannons and ammunition.
From Sanpusxy Crry March 4 1838 the Patriots faced a British force near the island quarries with wounded and missing approx 30 reported. The correspondent notes lack of coordination among Patriot leaders and urges abandonment of premature disturbances for peace and credit.
A letter appeals for peaceful conduct and restitution as concerned parties recover property. It notes social feebleness and limited citizen encouragement, praising generally peaceful behavior with few exceptions. An endorsement on the back claims, The younger Van Rensselaer was killed, and a Major, whose name I have forgotten.
From the Penitentiary of Virginia earnings for the year ending September 80th, 1837 total 19,313 37 cents with 193 prisoners averaging 100 dollars each. No incidental profits. Also notes about Indian prisoners at Fort Moultrie bound for New Orleans, and market activity in New Orleans cotton and London bank purchases. Reports on drownings of five Indians after canoe trouble, and Texas Mexican fleet sailing from Vera Cruz to blockade Texas ports. Also political jab at Democrats calling them Vanocrats.
Readable fragments show prices for flour coffee feathers mackerel flaxseed lead linseed oil sugar salt bacon tobacco whiskey wheat oats potatoes and butter volumes. Mentions locations including Wheeling Cadiz Canton N Philadelphia Cope's Mills and Larimore with uncertain time references and a Thursday entry.
In Philadelphia market report dated February 27, Coffee Rio ranged ten to twelve, Laguayra ten to eleven, Cuba one hundred eleven, St Domingo eighty three, Java fourteen, Sugar Porto Rico fifty four and nine. Mackerel No land two eleven two six four nine twenty five per barrel. Flour seven five zero two eight zero zero per barrel. Whiskey Monongahela forty one to forty two.
Market report from Cincinnati on March eight lists bacon prices at eight dollars per hundred, hog round six to seven. Coffee and Havana futures show thirteen and sixteen? Rio and My St Dowmingo home feature. flour price six to five seventy five. Rye pone oats and Neshiann values noted. Havana Ida price is fourteen yards, cents per gallon.
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