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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1837
Page
3
Extract from the London Bankers Circular of January 27 argues that a bank’s influence should align with wealth aristocracy rather than democracy, stressing that great chartered banks wield immense power. It cites the late Bank of the United States as an example of prodigious political influence.
The Liverpool Mail quotes a provocative line about American policy and specie export. It cites Mr. Biddle dictating terms to the U S government, urging it to drain deposit banks of specie or perish. The item reflects tensions between British and American interests over currency and finance.
The editors celebrate a second paper enlargement in six months and a near doubling of subscribers since taking the American Union. They vow a political register and mirror of current events, aiming to elevate talent, assist good men, and uphold republic honor, while facing criticism with steadfast care and Lincolnian resolve.
The piece argues the struggle between popular control of finances and surrender to banks and speculators. It questions the federal party's support despite prior opposition and accuses them of aiming to embarrass and influence government power.
The Massillon Republican notes grain and flour prices have fallen in Massillon. Business on the Ohio Canal is reported brisk in the southern region, according to the Republican.
A National Convention of business men gathered in Philadelphia on Monday the 13th to discuss matters of commerce and industry with delegates from several firms and associations in attendance.
The author opposes a July convention and urges assembling on January 8 to nominate a Democratic candidate. They argue farmers cannot attend July meetings, recall New Orleans victory under Jackson, and insist devoted Democrats stay vigilant and active in January as in July.
The Cincinnati Gazette reports a Treasury draft of thirteen thousand dollars for the Surveyor General of Ohio Indiana and Wisconsin, paid and sent to a bureau where a million in specie has been bought since May and shipped to Philadelphia. The Herald questions the officer’s interests in Cincinnati banking and land speculation, tying him to Whig Bank Conservative politics.
The Herald reprints the New York Express piece denouncing Fanny Wright and Democratic efforts to abolish private property and favor banks. The writer accuses federalists of 1798 and 1800 of stirring religious feuds and sowing discord to bolster Whig decline, arguing the federalists’ motives reveal an enfeebled cause.
The column highlights the prospectus of the Ohio States max and urges readers to seek accurate government information from the session. It notes Birmingham shin plasters near Pittsburgh failing to circulate, valued far below par, likening them to counterfeit notes on Owl Creek’s bank.
Friday night the mail boat on the Ohio collided with the Massillon opposite Brown's Island. The mail boat sank in about twelve feet of water with few passengers aboard. The Massillon’s officers are blamed for being off course and the crew escaped by leaping onto the Massillon. If the river falls, machinery and furniture may be salvaged to lessen the owner Matthew Roberts, Esq.'s loss.
In the Pennsylvania Reform Convention the Dickey amendment from Beaver passed 59 to 48. It limits Supreme Court tenure to fifteen years, President Judges of the Court of Common Pleas to ten years, and Associate Judges to five years.
The Democratic press in Pennsylvania debates the gubernatorial race with papers once backing Geo. Wolf now split between Henry A. Muhlenburg and a fresh candidate. Avex W. Foster Jr. has bought the Pittsburgh Times and now runs it. William S. Pennington of Newark is named Governor of New Jersey for the coming year.
Judge Yet, the current Arkansas representative, has been re elected in a closely watched race. The outcome solidifies his seat and signals continued support for his policy stance among constituents.
Arthur F. Keen died in Mobile on the third of the current month from a brain fever described as madness or insanity.
The Millersburgh Holmes County Republican notes a fine seminary of learning in the village, highlighting its valued educational presence and local esteem.
The Cleveland Advertiser editor recounts a pursuit of a fugitive debtor to Detroit where he found him with a young wife, learns of a prior marriage, and returns him to Cleveland. The betrayed fiancée, once in Lewistown DC boarding school, faced ruin as the villain’s guilt and deceit are exposed. The piece attacks the Herald of Infamy and its editor, calling for reform and condemning slander.
In New Lisbon One De Lorana Brooks declares his candidacy to fill the vacancy caused by Loomis resignation. Reports from Wheeling note Lovejoy of the Alton Observer was lynched by metocrats. Benton arrives at Wheeling en route to Washington. Monmouth disaster death toll corrected to twenty five. Wilson Shannon named as possible Governor candidate by St. Clairsville Gazette.
The Federalists of Columbus burned candles after hearing news from New York. The crowd asked who pays the piper in response to the developing situation.
Canada reports daily riots with military parades in Montreal to keep order. No election results from Michigan yet and hopes mount for better outcomes than New York. A Vicksburg paper claims lynching days are over there, a hope echoed here.
A note warns that Steubenville pederalists plan to act soon, hoping they do not shrink as they did weeks ago and disturb peaceful residents. The message urges vigilance against potential disturbances in the area.
The New York Mercantile Advertiser Whig reports results from the late election with 28 Democrats and 22 Federalists for the House. In the Senate, 22 Democrats and 10 Federalists are listed as the party tallies.
The United States Magazine and Democratic Review issued its first number in Washington, a monthly periodical focusing on politics and literature. It marks the debut of a new publication aiming to blend public affairs with literary content.
The Mobile Register from the 6thInst notes no new yellow fever cases and holds that strangers may visit safely. It also reports counterfeiting of Shinplasters by York Borough, Pennsylvania.
A reader commends the Street Commissioner for removing salt storage but notes ongoing violations. Signs, posts, rocks and trees still block pavements from Market to Washington. The Observer urges enforcement and asks the Street Commissioner to pull down remaining sign posts.
Inquirer asks how a town well on the public square became a common filth receptacle. Rumor claims it is so and urges County Commissioners to remove the crude over it and fill the well. With town water works operating, the well offers no benefit and should be remedied at the next meeting.
Prices listed for commodities including Flour Coffee Feathers Mackerel Flaxseed Lead Linseed Oil Sugar Salt Bacon Tobacco Whiskey Wheat Oats Potatoes Tallow Butter Beef and more with varying per unit figures noted in a compact market record from Steubenville dated November 21 1837. The list shows multiple items with price marks such as per pound gallon and various fractions or shorthand codes typical of the era.
Market notes for Wheeling on November 17 show flour at 5 75 to 6 50 per barrel flaxseed 75 per bushel and grain quotes Wheat 100 Oats 37 to 40 cents. Bacon hog rounds 9 cents and hams 10 to 11 cents from stores.
Market report from Pittsburgh dated Nov 17 lists flour at 6.25 per barrel, wheat 1.10 per bushel, salt 2.62 to 2.74 per barrel, bog rounds bacon 9, hams 11.4 to 12 per unit, whiskey new 31 to 32 per gallon, coffee Havanna 12 4 to 13, Rio 13 4, Java 15 3 to 16. Prices show typical variability across grades and origins.
Marketplace listings show Coffee-Luguayra at 114 a 12, Cuba 10a 11, St Domingo 94a 12, Rio 10a 12. Feathers-Western 50c, Fish-Mackerel No 35 75, Herrings 2 874 3. Flour-Howard street 8 624.900. Bacon-Western hog round best quality 10 a 11 Whiskey 40c for birds and 42 a 43 for bbls.
New Orleans market updates show Sucar-Prime at 6 to 64 and inferior at 6 to 53, White Havana 84 and brown 74 at 84. Morassis on the Levy listed 24 to 26 and on plantation 20 to 21. Frour 9.00 to 11.00.
Philadelphia Market reports varied bids for coffee and sugar Porto Rico and Orleans. Prices listed include Rio 101 to 114, Laguayra 104 to 111, Cuba 94 to 114, St Domingo 94, Java 14, Porto Rico 54 to 84, Orleans 74. Mackerel Mo 1 and 2 priced at 10 75 to 8 75 per barrel. Flour 8 50 to 9 00 per barrel. Monongahela whiskey 43 to 45.
Market notes from Cincinnati list bacon and hams at 9 to 10, hog round at 7 to 8, coffee Havana 13 to 14 and Rio 12 to 13, St Domingo none, superfine flour per barrel 6 25 to 6 33, wheat 1 12, oats 33 to 37, sugar New Orleans 6 to 7, Havana 14 to 14 4, whiskey 32 cents per gallon.
The notice lists multiple daily departures and times for various towns including Pittsburgh Ashtabula Wheeling Cadiz Canton Philadelphia Cope's Mills and Larimore. Times range from 6 P M to 12 M with several Thursday and Saturday slots.
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