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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1839
Page
3
An 1810s or early American essay argues deep English influence corrupts banking and internal improvement, draining specie and shaping policy. It denounces Bank of England fluctuations, calls for breaking bonds with English capital, and attacks figures named Webster and others while urging a return to republican self rule.
Fragmented OCR reads of a local notice claim suspension of specte pay ments and references to New York Menke and Pennsylvania Menke with unclear names and places. The garbled text mentions townships and banks and hints at ongoing payment suspensions amid an atmosphere of regulation.
The article notes nationwide democratic gains with Ohio and Pennsylvania cited as key. It records that Pennsylvania Republicans hold a Senate majority of three and 36 seats in the House, framing the result as a rebuke to Ritner Federalists. Full Ohio returns are promised in another column.
In Fayette County Pennsylvania the Democratic nominees prevailed against bolters. Ricaard Beeson defeated Joan A. Sanaston for Prothonotary by about nine hundred votes. Isaac Woop lost to William B. Roberts for Treasurer by over three hundred. The bolters are blamed for sowing division and aiding federalists.
The piece recalls earlier extracts from the Native American of New Orleans and accuses it of being a wolf in sheep's clothing. It condemns its alleged political deception, claims it sides with whig policy, and predicts Democrats will repudiate its rhetoric while noting its critique of the Globe and Republican papers.
The Federalists claim a majority in both New Jersey legislative chambers, expressing satisfaction with the result while noting Whig losses. The piece mentions Indiana's Mr. Profit pledged to Treasury Bill points to win a seat and counters criticism from the Wheeling Gazette. It asserts Proffit and others among Whig candidates support the Treasury Bill as more favorable than some editors admit.
The United States Gazette ponders whether bank suspension in Philadelphia should enter political debate. It asks if Biddle’s withdrawal or the bank’s cotton speculation swamping city banks drives the issue, suggesting the Biddle Bank as a Federalist tool to curb democracy.
Fragmentary text shows a discussion of Senate Democratic majority and House representation. The snippet references the state’s political balance with mentions of the Senate majority and the House, but details are incomplete.
The Ohio Confederate critiques party politics and caucus systems in the wake of late elections. The writer references a daggered verse bundle found along the editor’s path and laments party shackles, invoking Jefferson and historical Federalists to argue for reform. Brotherhood Miller is asked for clarification, with a hint of upcoming explanations if needed.
The Governor of Pennsylvania will rigorously enforce Assembly acts prohibiting the issuance and circulation of small bills. He directed the attorney general to ensure enforcement, who has notified deputy attorneys general statewide to act accordingly.
Sylvester's New Reporter notes United States Bank notes sold at a heavy monthly discount with little demand, warning of a currency burst. It cites Treasury Notes sold at premium and London grain prices rising as England's crops fail. The piece blames Bank of England control and Whig policy for hurtful effects on American farmers and calls for corn law repeal.
A 19th century critique warns that state issued stocks for canals railroads and improvements create a foreign held debt burden. It urges prudence economy and asks how long a state can sustain interest payments while foreseeing a risky future under foreign capital. It cites New York and calls for fiscal restraint and a strong independent treasury proposal.
The piece cites editors from U S Gazette Globe and Statesman arguing that issuing small denomination notes signals a suspension of specie payments. It criticizes the United States Bank for insolvency, debt and reliance on depreciated securities, calling the bank's actions swindling and the Whig credit system a folly.
The Keystone notes the Senate will have 18 Democrats and 15 others, while the House will include about 68 Democrats, 8 Whigs, 21 Antimasons and 3 Abolitionists. A sound Democrat is expected to win the U S Senate seat.
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