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American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1842

Page

3

Democratic meeting endorses bank reform and Shannon bid

Jefferson County Democrats applaud the last legislature for banking and currency actions. The report praises James Mitchell and representatives Atkinson and Rickey, condemns Bank party opposition, and pledges support for Wilson Shannon’s gubernatorial return. Delegates sign resolutions and note Democratic gains in the Senate and House on joint ballot.

John 8. Cock Ross Stev't McClave Springfield Wm. Duffield Salem James Shane Island Creek James M.blackburn Wayne John Irvine Smithfield Jos. Keuphcart Mt Pleasant David Humphrey Warren John Rickey Weils Wm. B. Kerlin Steubenville David England Cross Creek Jos. C. McCleary Joseph Rickey Cross Cr General Assembly Ohio Federal James Mitchell Matthew Atkinson Joseph Kithcart Democratic Jefferson County Federal Party Jefferson Brown Virginia New York Connecticut Union Democratic Party Jefferson Counties Wilson Shannon E. M. Stanton Gov. Shannon American Union Cadiz Ohio Stresman Carrollton Jeersonian William Hamilton House Senate

Texas War Preparations Note From Matamoras

From Texas reports say Gen Arista remains at Monterey with no hostile planning. Canales moves with 750 to Corpus Christi to destroy Aubrey and Kinney ranch. 800 men at the ranch as families flee. Col Owen advances on Corpus Christi with 250, 300 more from Victoria en route. Western forces concentrate at Corpus Christi. 2-3 thousand Mexican soldiers at Matamoros but invasion of Texas unlikely. Houston reviews troops at Galveston and vows punitive action when ready. President issues a proclamation against unapproved commissions. FrontPage Nat Intelligencer notes Tyler proposes cease hostilities against remaining Todiene in Florida and offers land to heads of families who settle there.

New Orleans Rio Grande Arista Monterey Canales Santa Anna Corpus Christi Aubrey and Kinney Matamoras Col. Owen Texana Victoria Matamoros Texas San Jacinto Galveston Houston United States Nat Intelligencer

Nathaniel Macon Echoes on Democratic Church Ties

Nathaniel Macon, a revered figure in the Democratic Church, asserts that he has bound the people in all respects and never falters in his commitments, reflecting on his steadfast leadership and influence.

Nathaniel Macon Democratic Church

Political critique on government overreach and elections

A St Clairsville Gaz item voices distrust of federal power and Supreme Court authority. It argues for annual elections, elected magistrates and officials, and immediate accountability to the people to curb Congress and judiciary usurpations. The piece condemns a permanent bureaucracy and party elites in a sharp early call for reform.

Supreme Court Congress Senate

Question on Bank Resumption Laws and Virginia Protests

The Cadiz Sentinel asks what caused Virginia’s unrest, where crowds vow to tar and feather bidders at sheriff’s sale, contrasting Ohio’s money scarcity tied to bank resumption law with Virginia’s political and banking turmoil. The piece notes suspension of Virginia banks and long Whig control, challenging the bank presidents to answer.

Ohio Virginia Cadiz

Sound Currency Demand Amid Bank Swindles

A reader voices outrage over massive losses from bank failures and foreign loans, blaming a ruling clique and high taxes. The column urges banks to stay out of politics, defend a sound currency, and warns of national ruin if reforms stall.

Clairsville Gate

American Pioneer periodical details and subscription offer

The American Pioneer needs note as a Whig and Constitutionalist periodical from Chillicothe edited by J. S. Williams with early settlement incidents. Subscription two dollars yearly, payable in advance, and arrangements to accept Bank of Chillicothe at par, Franklin Bank of Columbus, and Lancaster payments.

Tris Chillicothe J. S. Willams Logan Historical Society H. N. Strong Guilford Str. Williams Ohio The American Pioneer Bank of Chillicothe Franklin Bank of Columbus Lancaster Shiv Bank Cinetanali

May Day celebration at Mount Pleasant marked by addresses

Citizens and children gathered on Mount Atry at Professor Smith's residence to hear addresses by Doctor Robert Kirk and Joseph A Smith. The event featured a procession to a grove, floral decorations, and reflections on May Day's history from Bacons to Newtons, with superstitions and floral symbolism guiding the day.

Mount Atry Professor Smith Robert Kirk Joseph A. Smith Joseph Kitheart de. Hamilton Dr. Poumphrey David M. Milner Kirk Europe England Henry the Eighth Greenwich Shooter's Hall Queen Catharine

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