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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1838
Page
2
An 19th century notice outlines publication terms for the American Union paper, stating it is published weekly on Market Street near the bank, with a dollar per annum subscription, half yearly in advance, and three dollars at year end. It warns of arrearage suspension and directs letters to editors for attention.
The Richmond Whig portrays the Whigs as steadfast to principles amid minority threats from Jacksonian despotism and later prosperity. It compares the party to Eugene Aram, praising learning and morals while noting deadly flaws. It critiques Whig reliance on disguises to secure success and quotes Utica convention on National Bank vs Sub Treasury.
The piece argues that the Federal party abandons constitutional grounds for a National Bank, favoring an Independent Treasury to control government funds, while opponents push for a bank as a political tool. It cites Hamilton, British circles, and New York Whigs, urging voters to choose between a centralized bank and President Polk's fiscal plan, condemning the party’s latest stance as traitorous to republican government.
The author urges choosing a suitable candidate for Congress as the 1838 nomination nears. He argues against a banking alliance and a heavily regulated money system, favoring a free banking approach and warning that the public decision will settle the controversy for good. Sedgwick is noted as the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts.
The speaker argues for a governing principle that guards moneyed institutions from political manipulation to prevent cycles of panics and class conflict. He states opposition to any party gaining monopoly power, urging not to become a candidate for those attending the District Convention on the 14th, signing as Theodore Sedgwick with Paineas Allen.
In the Quebec Gazette the reply of Lord Durham to deputations from New Brunswick Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island is quoted. He states his intention to resign after restoring tranquility and justice while reforming provincial institutions and preparing a plan for union. The Gazette notes doubts about the imperial approach and ministerial response.
In South Carolina the anti-Sub-Treasury candidates face a hostile press on the National Bank issue. McDuffie’s letter denouncing a National Bank as dangerous to liberty yet approving the Sub-Treasury’s constitutionality has shaken Federalist remnants and altered political currents in the state. New Orleans Bell.
The Evening Journal dismisses as a fabrication a sensational claim that John Van Buren orchestrated a Bristol arrest to seize a seven thousand dollar note from an American in London. It names James M Watson Webb as the real debtor and asserts no link to Van Buren or any note Défense.
A Philadelphia Ledger testimony extols Irish Americans as deeply devoted to liberty. It notes their hatred of slavery and readiness to oppose it, while acknowledging occasional excesses from spreading right feeling. The piece argues Irish people inherently value liberty and will seek rights when given chance.
This article notes the Methodist denomination in Texas with twenty congregations and many preachers including six elders. It highlights missionary Rev. R. Alexander who traveled 2,200 miles on horseback through swamps and prairies, sleeping out and facing privation and danger to advance the cause.
Wm Verity of Great Neck Long Island, a veteran sportsman, shot a shark in eight feet of water after it chased his boat. He hauled the 219 pound catch ashore with a clam rake. The shark measured 8 feet 6 inches. Philadelphia News.
The Orleans Bee notes official Texas results with General Lamar nearly unanimously chosen for President and Burnett as the Vice Presidential winner. The Houston Banner reports rising hostility among western frontier tribes, recounting Captain Love's murder by Comanches and their display of scalps and cloths at Precedo, while Lipans on the Rio Grande allegedly trade with Mexico, signaling potential large-scale uprisings.
A Providence Republican Herald note describes Kinderhook New York six miles from the Hudson as a delightful village with white houses hidden by trees and a moonlit view. It recalls Van Buren rising from plain Dutch farmer stock to the State chair, aided by early schooling and steadfast teachers.
The Bay State Democrat notes promising signs from Connecticut in the recent southern town elections. Grator shows a large Democratic majority defending their principles, while New London displays unity in rejecting Hartford Conventionism and aligning with a strengthened Democratic cause.
Mr. Osgood lauds true Conservatism as a philosophy that embraces needed change. He attacks the label Conservative when it preserves decayed institutions and embalms the past, arguing real Conservatism proposes remedies, removes decay, and strengthens the lasting fabric through timely alterations.
A Public Advertiser letter criticizes a circulating claim about party state counts, listing Democratic states Maine New Hampshire New York Pennsylvania Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Mississippi Alabama Arkansas Michigan Illinois Missouri. It argues Whigs will be decisively defeated next presidential election despite alleged Maine inclusion.
The Richmond Palladium editor notes corn crops in the Wabash Valley are generally equal to or better than any previous year, while crops thirty to forty miles east of the Wabash River run differently, based on reports from Milton, Indiana.
The Nashville Whig defends Andrew Jacksonian themes while denouncing the Adams Administration. It says Federalists in Kentucky pretend neutrality but openly seek a strong regulator to win and keep political power, a candor the paper finds lacking in their rivals.
A large Jefferson and Harrison County crowd gathered for a scheduled race between Ma and Sam. Harry, the older Maryland stock horse, carried weight while Sam appeared livelier. The first heat went to Harry by a few lengths, the second heat saw Harry surge ahead, and bettors predicted Sam’s defeat. After racing, Sam may resume light work and stock improvements are planned. Harry seemed uninjured and ready for more. Sportsman.
Railroad dangers decrease as Robert Grant describes a locomotive car body system guiding wheels with precise track handling. The design claims seventeen foot radius curves without rails or flanges, equal power on curves and straightaways, reduced lateral force, and safer operation. It promises lower construction and operating costs, longer lasting cars, and less track wear.
The Missouri Argus comments on Mr Casey a Illinois politician who faced Federalist accusations for opposing the Independent Treasury bill. It notes his later circular clarifying his Democratic principles and alignment with Republicans on the National Bank, arguing his loyalty to the people remains intact.
The New York Gazette rebukes the Evening Journal Courier and Enquirer and Evening Star for blackguardism toward Mr. J. Van Buren. It notes the papers’ falsehoods and suggests Van Buren supporters may publish a different version, expressing profound disgust at the abuse by a few Whigs.
An 1830s advertisement extols B A Fahnestock's vermifuge as a safe effective remedy for expelling worms in humans and children. It cites letters from physicians and customers across Ohio Kentucky and Pennsylvania praising results and warns against counterfeit imitations.
Sears American Hygiene Vegetable Renovating Pills advertised as an effectual remedy for bilious liver complaints and disorders from stomach and bowels. B. A. Fahnestock & Co. appointed sole agents for sale and distribution in the Western country. inquiries for agencies and wholesale purchases.
The document notes Anti-bilious Pills prepared by BA Fahnestocks and sold wholesale and retail by BA Fahnestock & Co. Drugists in Pittsburgh. It lists ailments relieved, from bilious fevers to dropsy and asthma, and includes a May 17 1826 endorsement from John Stouffer praising the pills as a cheaper, more effective alternative to German or Keyser's Pills.
The liquid Opodeldoc is recommended for numerous ailments better than the common hard Opodeldoc. It penetrates more effectively, suits rheumatic gouty conditions, neck and joint stiffness, cramps and bruises, burns, wounds, and tooth act. Also advertised for horses back strains, wind-galls, cracked heels, and old injuries. Sold by B A Fahnestock & Co at Wood and Sixth streets Pittsburgh with regional agents listed.
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