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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1841
Page
3
A parliamentary style critique claims Whig Senators push a measure to mortgage public land revenues to English bankers. It argues the distribution plan serves British interests and would undermine U.S. trade, comparing Senators to foreign regents and citing Daniel Webster’s alleged ties and fees from Barings.
A lengthy political critique attacks Harrison's inaugural message as aristocratic in spirit, accusing the administration of servility to finance and foreign powers. It denounces stump rhetoric, calls for vigilance against monopolies, and cites Congressional actions on corporate liability. The piece laments shifting national resolve amid tensions with Britain over McLeod and disputed territories.
A fragment hints at a tale of a log cabin, a sale of royal furniture, and a privilege to travel to England. It laments dishonest motives, urging log cabin boys not to trust Democrat prompts and urging the spread of facts beyond hireling prints.
In one month Mr. Granger shifts from defender of New York la w and Union to a cringing supporter of the British crown. He now claims no fears unlike Mr. Davis and doubts any need for threats against Britain. Harrison and the abolition debate receive sharp Philanthropist commentary accusing federal deception.
A Boston meeting clip from the Cincinnati Gazette shows the Massachusetts Whig Convention declaring Daniel Webster a patriot worthy of leading the cabinet. It condemns Hartford Convention supporters and criticizes antiwar votes while praising his long public service and "steady habits."
The piece denounces Democratic Whigs as hypocrites by name calling them blue light federalists and anti war maneuvers. It claims Dems have been disenfranchised in postmaster selections, criticizes federal influence, warns of party factionalism, notes bank discount troubles, mocks White House accommodations, and attacks coon gentry removal talk and the Caldwin dissent in the Slavery case.
The piece mocks campaign pledges and social pretensions, noting Gow Shannon's replaced carpet and Mr. Tip’s crowd of office seekers demanding pay. It recalls heated post election tensions as workers and townsfolk debate taxation and political favors, with a Roman justifications echoing in public speech.
The paper warns it will strike off several indebted readers next week for four years of unpaid subscriptions. Those who do not receive the Union after this week will be considered no longer patronizing the paper. The notice calls readers’ attention to an agricultural item at the top of the advertisements and notes Hon. Benj. Tappan arrived in Steubenville from Washington City yesterday evening.
The Steubenville Democratic Band performed last evening at the Old Academy. The house was crowded and the audience was greatly pleased with the performance. The band is regarded as unmatched in the state and may schedule concerts in nearby towns with warm receptions expected.
The piece appeals to voters to elect men in April who will sustain the majesty of laws and protect the franchise. It notes federal orders aimed at influencing state politics, comments on Columbus poles and cider barrels, and mocks whig papers opposing Sunday mail, suggesting policy changes under a new administration.
The Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road has decided to issue small notes of one dollar denomination. This marks the start of a wider use of shinplasters in the region as described in Rendall's complete Expositor.
The Globe reports 140 towns heard from showing 6,046 more Democratic votes and a 1,370 net gain in the Presidential race. Remaining towns could push the Democratic lead to about 8,000, indicating a strong party position in the state.
Farmers and others who feed an industry of improved husbandry are requested to meet at the courthouse in Steubenville after court adjournment on the second day of the next term to make preliminary arrangements for organizing a County Agricultural Society. Also Clover Seed for sale by D. M. Owan. March 30, 1840s.
Fon E Braid English straw and nun bonnets of the latest style offered by J McMechian. Sale ends March 20 1841.
The Steubenville boarding school promotes English and classical education for more than thirty boarders. It outlines a two-session year, a curriculum covering reading to rhetoric, and boarder costs from 75 to 80 per session with separate charges for room, board, and extras. The Board of Visitors endorses L F Claflin as principal with Mrs Claflin overseeing the boarding department.
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