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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1838
Page
2
The text argues against a National Bank as a threat to free institutions and liberties, condemns the present banking system as unsafe and in need of radical reform, and supports sound loan principles with specie redemption and state control over bank charters. It calls for security to the State and perpetual legislative oversight of incorporations.
The Globe derides Henry Clay as devoid of mind and argument in the national reform debate. It claims his speeches show weakness, obscurity, and anti republican drift, contrasting him with Daniel Webster and denouncing his demeanor as mountebank gestures and self complacent airs.
In the Kentucky and Ohio Journal excerpt, debates on bank currency highlight banks paying debts in specie, the push to resume specie payments, and criticism of a national bank. The piece argues banks under the current system fail to sustain public confidence and predicts political fallout for Henry Clay amid banking controversy.
A St. Petersburg mercantile firm reports increased Russian interest in cotton manufacture with government protection from foreign competition. A local contact has secured contracts for cotton machinery and plans to ship equipment, with the American overseeing installation in Providence. The Russian market for raw cotton sales is expected to expand soon.
Albany Argus remarks on the Bank of the United States shareholders spending about twenty thousand dollars for a grand service of plate to honor the bank autocrat. It notes the inscriptions praise Biddle amid currency depreciation and shinplaster issuance, contrasting gold and silver utensils for the autocrat with wooden trenchers for the people.
A New York Sun summary notes that Greece under King Otho is managed by European powers with foreign officers. It recalls a June decree promising more dances and crosses, followed by staged protests, threats, and a memorial showing soldiers paid for crosses. The piece accuses Schimaltz of profit from war offices and portrays governance as a farcical, corrupt display in Europe.
The article argues Col Bond’s speech published under his name was not delivered in the House and was a deceptive compilation by many authors for political effect. It notes Dr Duncan’s reply was only partly delivered and largely written for publication. Ky. Ohio Jour.
A defense of American democracy arguing it never harms property or liberty, and that the Whig party mislabels it as destructive. Democracy is portrayed as a guardian that level rights through equal laws, opposing arbitrary distinctions, with Buckeye cited as a foe.
The Honesdale Herald notes Ritner has repeatedly trailed in elections from 1829 to 1835, securing office by a Democratic split and trailing in a proclamation on bank specie payments. It warns he will again lag Porter by over twenty thousand votes in October.
An elderly Southern man opposed to amalgamation in theory but favorable in practice was robbed of 100 pounds in New York by a member of the colored sisterhood of frailty with whom he lived on Saturday night. The money is irrecoverably gone.
A Madisonian report alleges banking circles led by Whitney issued circulars urging banks to oppose the Administration. The piece warns banks against political meddling and links Whitney to a drive against federal policy, comparing him to Biddle and noting potential Treasury compensation. Globe.
The Harford Times notes banks in the Middle and parts of the East and West resume specie payments, with paper at par and regulated exchanges. It argues Treasury independence from banks, praises the Administration, urges heavier bonds and accountability for public funds, and says public money should pay public debts rather than private speculation.
The Ohio Star quotes a federal argument denouncing democracy and praising an Newark gathering of about eight thousand freemen mostly industrial and intelligent farmers and mechanics. The piece condemns property or birth tests for political rights and ridicules opponents as rag tags and bobtails. It asserts federalism wisdom and rejection of democracy.
Doctor Bennet recently spoke at the Medical College of Lake Erie Ohio praising the tomato as a powerful deobstruent in the Materia Medica. He said it is probably the most effective and least harmful agent for liver and related organ afflictions where calomel would be indicated.
A Sandy Hill Herald opines that the U S Bank acted as a strong regulator, detailing loans and fees to Congress members and political figures from 1830 to 1834. It argues the institution was exactly what feds accuse it of being and what current efforts seek to reestablish.
Ohio Statesman ridicules federal Whigs for compiling sub treasurers lists while naming delinquent officials in Wilmington Clinton Madison counties and Printer's Retreat Indiana. It accuses a postmaster and editor tied to a bank paper of crimes, urging caution to avoid exposing their own friends.
In Allen county a Whig meeting chairman declared money is power and banks are tools to subdue Democrats and influence Republicans. The statement, made publicly before several men, labels the bank issue as a weapon against the people and accuses the party of seeking a life presidency and hereditary rule.
The Cincinnati Republican argues the Federal party failed to address Administration measures in Missouri and instead pushed a national bank agenda. It asserts Federalists rely on the bank issue to gain power and challenges them to openly debate the true policy questions. Louisville Adv.
The Terre Haute Courier reports a stroke of lightning on a man in an open prairie near Terre Haute. The body was found naked, clothes torn to shreds, boots ripped, hair and skin damaged, and toes burst. the man was instantly killed by the electric shock.
The Albany Argus notes Federal Whigs national drift toward supporting the Independent Treasury after previously opposing it. The piece argues Whigs gravitate to Democratic policies, cites Webster’s dinner remarks, and claims Whig candidates in Georgia and North Carolina align with administration aims on currency, banking, and finance. It asserts truth will prevail and that Whigs abandon principles for votes, while Democrats stand firm.
To clean paint not varnished prepare whiting on a plate with warm water and lint free flannel. Dip and wring dry, apply whiting to the paint, rub lightly to lift dirt, rinse with water and dry with a soft cloth. The paint looks renewed and color safe, lasting longer than soap cleaning. Buckingham, the eastern traveller, is giving lectures at Buffalo, New York.
The proclamation informs qualified electors of Jefferson County Ohio that the Bent anower election will be held on the second Tuesday in October 1838 with votes for Governor, Congress representative, state legislature member, auditor, sheriff, county commissioner, assessor, and coroner. It also lists juror apportionment by township for the year, naming Steubenville, Wayne, Island Creek, Mt. Pleasant, Brush Creek, Knox, Salem, Wells, Saline, Ross, Smithfield, Cross Creek, Warren, Springfield, and totals per township. The notice is signed by Sheriff Thomas Carrel on August 22, 1838.
The county treasurer announces tax collection by self or deputy in several townships beginning September 1 and continuing to October 3 with additional office hours in Steubenville from October 1 to December 1. Taxpayers failing to pay by December 1 will incur constable costs. The notice lists township dates and levy totals.
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