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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1838
Page
2
William McMaken writes from Waeenee Virginia dated September 8 1099 to A Leslie and others inviting them to a feast in honor of political reform. He denounces monopolies and the federal banks influence, praises Democratic efforts in Ohio and calls for a divorce of the federal government from banks. He extols Ohio as land of freemen and urges opposition to a national bank.
A Lancaster dated 1828 letter declines a Jefferson County dinner invitation while urging unity amid threats to rights. Kreider praises Allen and Shannon, vows to defend freedoms, and commends Jefferson County volunteers. He quotes Thomas Jefferson and expresses readiness to sacrifice for liberty. Sentiment endorses democratic resolve and patriotism.
Two letters from John Wishart of Canton and another signer decline attending a September 24 Steubenville dinner for Democratic candidates Wilson Shannon and William Allen. Wishes express support for Democratic principles and unity of Ohio and Pennsylvania, noting official duties prevent attendance and sending best regards to the Jefferson county event promoters.
A collection of 1838 correspondences and sentiments from figures like G W Belden WM Leiper and WM Dunbar. Messages express Democratic principles and civic respect for leaders Wilson Shannon and William Allen. Theres mention of a public dinner in Jefferson County Canton Sept 1838 and reflections on the Independent Treasury System and liberty.
G H Flood declines attending a Jefferson county festival on September 24 due to prior speaking engagement. He suggests honoring Wilson Shannon as the pride and ornament of his party and predicts that integrity and talent will win him the highest seat in Ohio. The letter is addressed to A J Leslie and others in Newark dated September 17, 1838.
In Lancaster Ohio September 18 1833 Join Graybill regrets unable to attend a democratic gathering but thanks the organizers and urges accountability of directors and stockholders for paper issues to restore currency stability. The note preserves a formal tone and endorses strong financial responsibility among party allies.
C J McNulty of Moeurt Vernon declines attendance at a Jefferson County democracy dinner on Sept 24 1838 citing pressing duties but forwards a sentiment supporting bank and state separation as essential to government purity and public interest. In Newark Ohio Wilson Shannon the People's candidate for Governor and Senator William Allen are highlighted for a similar gathering.
A 1838 correspondence from Jonathan Taylor in Somerset and a reply from John Lidey expresses support for bank separation from the state, civil liberty against mercenary power, and calls for Republican Democracy. The letters note natural conciliations during gatherings, with signatures and dates indicating early American political dialogue.
Pallapecenta September 15 1838 Gentlemen I acknowledge your invitation to a public dinner on the 24th by the democratic citizens of Jefferson County Ohio for Hon Wilson Shannon and Hon William Aden I cannot attend due to professional duties yet extend warm wishes for the People’s Candidate and salute Senator William Allen as a pride of Ohio democracy The Democratic citizens of Ohio extend thanks and pledge steadfast support for Democratic principles
Two letters dated September 1838 express regrets at missing a Steubenville and Jefferson County democracy dinner on the 24th. William M. Gault of Warren and David Tod of Warren convey thanks or apologies, while The Union and The Democracy of Ohio comment on bank terms and fiscal policy.
A letter from MO C Gault dated Sept 22 1838 regrets missing a celebration in Mount Horr due to absence and extends best wishes to the Democratic friends. It affirms loyalty to Washington Jefferson and Jackson ideals and sends a closing sentiment. The reply from Boardman Ohio dated Sept 20 1838 acknowledges a polite invitation received on the 16th.
The writer declines the feast yet sends thanks and best wishes for the Democratic party. He urges Ohio and Pennsylvania Democrats to duty in the October election to keep liberty secure, signing as FLI Baldwin with A J Lesie and others in a courteous, formal tone.
A lengthy collection of political toasts praising William Allen and Wilson Shannon, Jefferson County and Ohio Democrats, with supporters from Missouri to Maine. The toasts celebrate democracy, oppose Whig rulers, and forecast Benton, Van Buren, and Jacksonian triumphs in 1838 and beyond.
The St Clairsville Gazette highlights bank delinquent losses and government prices during the war era. It cites McDuffie on 80 million borrowed at 15 percent discount, exchanging for 68 million in depreciated bank notes, yielding a 46 million dollar loss from currency depreciation and discount.
The speaker claims the United States has lost $15,814,534 plus half a million yearly, totaling over $46 million, and combines these figures with a larger $62.3 million loss attributed to the paper money system.
A denunciation of government lending to banks and corporations. The speaker accuses banks of dishonesty and urges reform, arguing public funds are taxed to cover bank losses and urging independence from financial influence. Calls for justice, honor, public good, and union salvation against corrupt financial control.
The Baltimore Sun reports that flour price rises resemble market manipulation by New York dealers who hoard grain to create a price spike and profit when shortages rumors circulate. Warehouses hold thousands of barrels in New York and Albany areas while farmers may see fair profits if speculation does not inflate costs for consumers.
The Fachange Hank of Virginie begins operations at Nerisis on Saturday with half its stock owned by the State. It plans branches at Richmond, Petereterg, and Clerkeborg to extend its reach.
Cure for worms praised in letters from doctors and customers across Ohio Kentucky and Pennsylvania. Vermifuge sold wholesale and retail from the Warehouse in Pittsburgh with certificates of efficacy and warnings against imitations.
Advertisement proclaims Sears pills as an effective remedy for bilious and liver complaints from stomach and bowel disorders. It notes B A Fahnestock & Co as sole Western agents for sale and wholesale distribution and invites agencies and wholesale inquiries.
A 1826 endorsement from Ohn Stouffer in Chambersburg praises B A Fahnestock Anti Bilious Pills. The letter notes wide uses from fevers to dysentery and explains the pills are cheaper and more effective than German or Keyser’s Pills, urging their use by those familiar with such brands.
The advertisement promotes B A Fahnestocks Liquid Opodeldoc as superior to the solid form for penetrating action. It claims usefulness for rheumatic and gouty conditions, neck and joint stiffness, numbness, cramps, sprains, burns, wounds, and toothache. It notes warm, penetrating application with rubbing, and lists RB A Palneswek Co as seller at a city drag warehouse location.
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