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Newspaper

American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1844

Page

2

Democracy Addresses Van Buren Strength and Availability

A sweeping address argues for Mr. Van Buren as the strongest and most available Democrat, citing his proven leadership, party loyalty, and ability to unite diverse factions. It denounces Whig tactics of 1840 and urges voters to back a candidate who embodies the party’s principles and public justice.

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Native Americanism and Wil l igger y Identified

Fragmentary 19th century political pamphlet text exposes the Native American party, called Nativeists, urging Whigs of New York to oppose naturalization, foreigners, and Catholic influence. It cites intimidation and calls for exclusionary policies as a rebuke to a ward‑level campaign in Philadelphia and New York.

New York New York City Western Review Erin Bergen American Anti-Slavery Society Cassius M. Clay Cassius

Senate and House Proceedings May 23 25 1820s Session

The Senate and House met in daily sessions with naval pension and treasury note legislation advancing. The Senate passed bills to amend pension laws and redeem stolen notes, while the House moved naval appropriation and post office bills through committees. May 24 brought no major actions. May 25 saw adjournment timing debates on tariffs, with finance committee actions, private bills advanced in the House.

Senate Treasury House Post Ofice Louisiana Arkansas Mississippi Missouri C. Johnson Congress Sevier Committee On Finance McDuffie Atherton Rives

Insurrection Plot Revealed From Havana Letter

A Havana letter to this city discloses a mulatto named Coqui exposing a planned insurrection involving both whites and blacks. It names leaders in Matanzas Havana Trinidad and others, with plans to seize arms, burn villages, poison whites, and march on Matanzas and Havana.

Havana Coqui Turnbull Ena Lane Jamaica Placide Matanzas Loyer Greys Cebollos Ceballos Negro Pomaraya la Roque Artemiz2 Caninge Soledad Corral Falso Cardinal San Guarnia New Providence

Democratic Ticket for 1844 American Union Convention

May 30 1844 the Democratic party announces its national and state ticket. Presidential candidate Martin Van Buren governs from the national convention while David Tod is named Governor. A broad slate lists joseph larwill dowty utter Clayton Webb james m dorsey r d forcsman and many others across Wayne Clermont Hamilton Darke Green and more with numerous counties represented. The document outlines senatorial and congressional selections with a lengthy roster of names and districts.

Joseph Larwill Wayne Dowty Utter Clermont Clayton Webb Hamilton James M. Dorsey Darke R. D. Forsman Green John Prylor Cham?mae Derid Hitwins Down3 Gidert Beach Wood John D. White Brown Piomas Megrady Ross Valentine Or Pickaway James Parker Licking Greenville P. Cherry Marion George Coraiine Seioa Seutious C. Coce Y Morgan Cm. Lanning Guernsey Ter Jamieson Harrison Sebastian Brainard Tuscarancas Anes Forbes Cerro Neal McCoy Wiryne Milo Stone Summit Benjamin Adams Lake Stephen N. Sargent Medina

Federalists pushed British policy through Bank and Tariff

A partisan editorial denounces the Federal party as upholding British policy and advancing a National Bank and protective tariff. It links these measures to English aristocracy and partial legislation, arguing they would concentrate wealth and oppress labor. The piece warns of feudal returns and cites Bank of England wealth and hunger in Britain as evidence.

Federal United States Bank of England Great Britain British Empire Europe National Bank England America Alexander Hamilton

Grand Vocal Entertainment in Steubenville Tonight

A notice announces Mr. R. Loomis the vocalist will perform with piano accompaniment in Steubenville this Thursday evening. Loyal readers are assured of a musical treat and Loomis is praised as an exceptional pianist with few equals. The piece notes Loomis’s appeal to those familiar with his work and invites new listeners.

R. Loomis Steubenville

Native American Bishop denounces New York nativity letter

Bishop Hughes of New York publishes a long letter to Mayor James Harper criticizing a Native American letter and urging reevaluation of racial and religious tensions. The missive occupies several columns and condemns the rise of nativist rhetoric while defending inclusive civic values.

Bishop Hughes New York James Harper City of Emequerer Fran & Young H.ehep

Impeachment talk over Jack Tyler and Texas actions

An editorial fragment discusses impeachment of Jack Tyler for sending troops to Texas and guiding a West India squadron in the Gulf to deter Mexican moves. It labels his acts as warlike and un warranted and criticizes federal papers, mentioning Senator Tappan and the Texas treaty debate. The piece, from the Medina Watch Tower and others, reflects partisan tensions and Whig dissatisfaction.

Jack Tyler Congress Bose Texas West India Squadron Gulf Mexico Jack

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