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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1843
Page
3
The article praises Mr. Blythe for accurate portraits and urges citizens to visit his room over Mellor's Periodical Agency to view examples and discuss prices. It notes gilt frames by Gettis and argues locally that residents should support a skilled local portraitist rather than paying higher distant prices.
A political call urging Democrats to organize for a short congressional session and to preselect presidential and vice presidential candidates in advance. It cites Whig failures from 1840 to 1841, warns against Democratic delays, and urges state conventions by July with national convention planned for November. Tennessee Virginia New York Missouri referenced as urging regional action.
A brief exhortation urges Ohio to commit to decisive steps in the ongoing political question. Emphasizes civic duty and the impact of collective action on the state’s democratic future.
With this number, commences vol ume 7 of the American Union. The two years under present conductors saw Whig promises fail to bring happiness or prosperity. The paper notes distant bank failures, warns readers to pay debts, and celebrates a turn toward cash payments and specie. Bankrupts court begins soon, and those not paying are to be named. Hurrah for a settlement.
The text argues that in 1840 the Whigs pledged prosperity and happiness, and the people elected them. It contends the Whigs now blame others for hard times, claiming liars then and now, and questions why people should trust them again. It presents a party critique without specific events or dates beyond 1840.
A broad letter by Cox. R. M. Johnson returns from New Orleans to Kentucky. A New Jersey murder shocks as two men a woman and two children are killed over a sum of specie. A Democratic State Convention is set for September in Pennsylvania to nominate Canal Commission candidates. Prices current show weak wheat and banking instability as recharters lapse.
About a dozen banks disappeared last night after year end. Specie, despised by Whigs and Moley bankers, pours in as banks vanish. Wheat grows scarce in Socis while canal prices reach 75 cents. Cincinnati calls for a western states meeting on June 1 to discuss Oregon settlement. Columbus proposes July 4 to 5 meetings with Cincinnati as host. Miners Dubuque Express notes Iowa climate fits sheep and hemp farming. A woolen factory is under construction here.
The New Orleans Picayune notes yesterday's specie inflow totaling about 100000 dollars. The schooner Watchman from Mars MOTUS SBT delivered 27793 dollars, the steamer Monmouth from Mobile 300000 dollars, and the steamer Fashion from Mobile 2 Keys and 1 Pickage. The piece questions whig questions about origins of the funds.
The Virginia returns show distributions among districts with various candidates and the legislature leaning Democratic. The piece notes a Democratic Senate majority of eight and 12 to 15 in the House, urging Whigs to quit crowing and warning Democrats elsewhere to honor their cause. It also reports a shift in public sentiment, a local case of a Whig leader adopting hard money, and Treasury note figures for 1841 and 1842, suggesting government spending exceeded promises.
The Ohio press and much of the Union show favor for Martin Van Buren in the 1844 race. While recognizing Gen. Cass Col. Johnson Mr. Buchanan and Mr. Calhoun as capable, the general opinion supports Van Buren who has served the people well.
The report notes a limited sale of moderate part for sale with prices firm at 3.75 to 3874 dollars per barrel. Little stock in store marks an unusual season, as arrivals go to ward markets. Frazer and Bell bring in new books from the east, with the community well supplied and prices kept very cheap.
The New Orleans Branch mint coined gold and silver in the first quarter with figures: gold 916000 dollars and silver 149000 dollars. Deposits for coinage added 1172194 gold and 228716 silver. Dahlonega branch yielded 108910 dollars in gold from local mines. The note quotes O Statesman on Whig efforts to repeal branch mint law.
The report notes wheat has increased and is selling readily at 73 cents north of the area. Flour is also rising with prices in Cincinnati listed at 83.00 and 3 123 per barrel, as stated by the Statesman, indicating a general uptick in grain costs.
The note discusses exchange on the east and south dropping below par as produce moves forward. It cites the Iowa Territory secretary selling a government draft below par and brokers' rates showing a discount. The writer laments lack of a great regulator or exchequer and mocks the world turning to deception like 1840 with calls for fresh machinery to maintain currency.
In the Lords Lord Brougham praised Lord Ashburton for the American treaty and condemned Gen Cass for stirring Anglo American tensions. Buckingham Palace readies for a royal event. Canton indemnity is declined amid mob violence. Hyderabadi forces clash with Sir Charles Napier. Hyderabad falls and is occupied. Lord Ellenborough arrives at Delhi with a grand procession of elephants and chiefs.
The Sentinel reports rapid public adoption of Dr Harlichs Compound Strengthening tonic and German Appement Pills promising remarkable cures. Advertised as life extending and health restoring, the remedies are sold at No 19 North Eighth Street Philadelphia and Frazer and Bell Book Store in Steubenville with dates May 13 1843.
Market report from Steubenville dated May 13 lists prices for flour per barrel at 275 to 200 dollars, wheat per bushel 50, corn per bushel 18 to 20, corn meal 20 to 25 cents, potatoes 16 to 20, oats 12 to 15, apples 20 to 25, salt per barrel 1.25, beef grade price per pound 2 to 3, butcher beef 3, pork hog round price per pound omitted, lard per pound 5 to 6, butter prices notations, eggs 4 to 5 per dozen, honey 10 to 2 dollars per pound, and zalod eggs noted.
Fragmented OCR text mentions See Chr teens and New Onions Jedieemee with unclear context and no verifiable facts to summarize.
The readable text appears as a jumbled OCR fragment with multiple misspellings and garbled names. It mentions places, teams, and dates in an unreadable sequence, offering no coherent event or outcome to summarize.
Financial snippet shows May 1 1842 to May 1 1843 entries including on hand balance 60, received 5 115 OS, dividends 218 47, special deposits 8 791 14, discounts 2404 93, undivided surplus 1842 81 44. Contains liabilities and ledger items for the period.
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