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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1837
Page
3
A new political journal declares its stance on governance arguing against monarchy and monopolies, advocating strict constitutional construction, non sectionalism, and the public as the source of authority. It asserts that representatives are bound by instructions and warns against policies that create privilege or excess taxation.
Virginia governor proclaims the legislature to meet June 12 and assures the public banks’ specie redemption is reliable. The piece notes panic comments from a Whig paper and discusses currency issues, counterfeits, small notes, and plans for copper coins, plus a rail route survey from Harper's Ferry toward the Virginia side of the Potomac. It cites the Western Reserve Bank suspension and the United States Bank’s payment halt, and mentions Wilmington's city notes.
A reflective piece argues that bank note over issuance and speculation threaten the nation. It critiques the Bank of the United States and political actors for causing distrust, panic, and hard times as specie payments lag and deposits shift.
A large gathering in Philadelphia opposed bank monopolies and ex pressed support for gold and silver as currency. Resolutions condemned paper money, called for metallic currency, and urged protection for domestic manufacturers. Speakers backed no candidate unless aligned with hard money principles.
From Europe the Liverpool situation shows ongoing commercial anxiety with no official Bank of England decision yet on the Liverpool and Manchester deputation. Paris remains unsettled as police keep order while cabinet formation stalls. Spain reports no decisive battles, and Philadelphia notes a $200,000 Valparaiso arrival with expectations of more funds.
The announced death of Professor Caldwell of Dickinson College in Carlisle Pa. as reported by the North American Christian Advocate and Journal on the 12th inst. is false. He is alive and in good health.
A local gentleman, Mr. Daisy, delivers lectures on Geography and Astronomy at Rev. Beatty's Seminary. He is praised for education, memory, and subject mastery. The Herald notes plans for a more extended, propitious visit to give a longer series of talks.
An election at Steubenville Court House named Mathew Roberts John Andrews James Dillon Arundel Hill Dani Kilgore John S. Lacey Wm M Donald Ambrose Shaw James Turnbull as Directors of the Steubenville Cadiz and Cambridge Macadamized Road Company. On the 15th, Mathew Roberts was chosen President James Dillon Secretary and Arundel Hill Treasurer.
A large Jefferson county Democratic gathering at James Hitter’s hotel in Steubenka adopts a preamble and resolutions backing the General Government, urging support for its currency policy and the 1830s banking stance. Delegates are asked to meet on the fourth Saturday in June to nominate county candidates for the October election, with the proceedings to be published in the American Union.
The National Intelligencer warns of jeopardy to peace with Mexico and cautions that the United States risks being in the wrong. It cites the late capture of a Mexican warship by an American vessel and urges concern over currency consequences and national reputation if the trend continues.
New Orleans May 6 correspondent reports that the capture would trigger a general embargo on American ships in Mexico and a non-intercourse decree by the Mexican government. The writer says such action would rally sympathy for Mexico and notes an alleged understanding with Southwest Indians and a blank letter of Marque issued by Mexico for possible use in Europe.
A Charleston arrival reports United States Artillery Captain Monroe's company and friendly Creeks in good health at Tampa Bay on May 7, with United States Marines encamped at Little Hillsborough seven miles north. Indians with cattle and ponies still arriving. Philip’s fate linked to Fort Mellon battle. Oscola contemplates moving to Government designated site but stays for boat readiness.
The Norwalk Democrat notes people return to work and agriculture thrives with ground under cultivation greater than ever. Farming is the focus while labor and industry shift from speculation to sowing. Reports from Philadelphia and Raleigh describe droughts, wheat prospects, and bank debates echoing national concerns, with varied conditions across Virginia Pennsylvania and Maryland.
The notice states subscription terms at gs 00 per annum with half yearly advance payments and $300 due at year end.
Commercial record from Blenkenwilk dated May 30, 1897 lists prices for commodities including Flour 3 5d Wheat 100 Flaxseed 112 Butter 12 Beef 8.
On May 26 1837 Wheeling markets show flour at 6 25 to 7 5 per wagon and 6 60 from stores. Flaxseed 1 00 per bushel. Wheat 1 15 per bushel 10? Corn 62 cents. Oats 50 cents. Rye unspecified. Potatoes 40 to 50 cents per bushel.
From Louisville on May 20 1837 price list shows bacon hams nine to ten a hog round five to six. Cloverseed seven a seven fifty. Wheat sixty two to seventy five. Rye fifty to sixty two. Oats thirty seven. Corn sixty to sixty six per bush.
New Orleans on May 16 1237 reports sugar prices for Havana white brown and molasses on levee with rates 1 to 27 cents per gallon and 21 to 23 cents per gallon for plantation sales. Bacon hams middlings shoulders and flour superfine values given with sales notes.
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