14 May 1839
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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1839
Page
1
The text presents a fragment from a poem urging resilience and action. It contrasts life’s battles with passive slumber and calls readers to be heroes, act in the present, and endure with heart and faith. The work emphasizes perseverance, labor, and waiting with purpose.
A sketch from the Augusta Mirror recounts John Rodgers resisting a rail fate. He buys powder and cigars, threatens to blow up property, and tries to defy the crowd as the crowd closes in to carry out the judge's sentence.
A posse converges on Rodgers as a captured fugitive avoiding a powder trap. John fights temptation to ignite powder, while others retreat. Judge Lynch witnesses open defiance as Rodgers slips away, shaming authority. by morning Rodgers remains outside Lynch’s jurisdiction in Florida.
An ailing veteran reflects on his sacrifices for liberty and the revolution, then envisions a restored reward from justice. Years pass and compensation comes, as he recalls Lafayettes virtues and graces his grandchildren with pride. A Franklin story follows where Deacon Allworthy instructs his son Charles in Thanksgiving customs with a humorous turkey gift to Minister Moody.
A reflection on sisterly love as a lifelong, pure affection guiding a brother through life. The piece contrasts shared childhood, moral guidance, and cherished memories with the passage of time, describing how a sister’s care endures beyond changing scenes and misfortune, blessing the brother’s heart.
A noisy excerpt profiles Exckiel Powers of Corydon as a Democratic figure with a vast family. It lists his marriages and children, totaling twenty seven offspring, plus thirty three grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, asserting many descendants remain living. It references party loyalty and a satirical view of political culture in the era.
A veteran American judge recalls Yorktown’s aftermath where a wounded musician faced leg amputation. Bound to the table, he refused confinement, asked for a fiddle, and played the violin while the surgeon operated for forty minutes without flinching. The anecdote highlights steadiness and music amid wartime peril.
An elderly woman overhears a boastful scholar and punctures vanity with simple truth. She remarks that if he were as learned as he claims he would instead run a small grocery. The moment reveals occupation shaping respect and pride in humble work.
A reflective 19th century meditation on the word tomorrow. It warns that joy can turn to sorrow and prosperity to adversity, urging readers to cast aside anxiety and trust Providence as life’s events pivot on unseen moments tomorrow holds.
Mirabeau notes a small water leak issue with a pebble sized opening. The report records a minor moisture escape and suggests monitoring until a repair is made. Affected area details and responsible party not provided.
The Richmond Enquirer defends the government’s spending record by arguing that opposition accusations of extravagance stem from ignorance and political bias. It debunks claims by contrasting Adams era costs with Jackson and Van Buren and explains increases due to national growth, post offices, transportation, and pensions, urging restraint and misapplied blame.
The article analyzes federal and state policy on land acquisitions and Indian removal under Andrew Jackson era, detailing purchases, payments, and territorial changes. It argues the removals saved tribes, expanded westward settlement, and asserts the administration faced war costs with Black Hawk, Creeks, and Seminoles, defending policy as a prudent national bargain.
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