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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1837
Page
3
The quotation hints at a debate over deposits and discounts, noting Mr. Webster urging a modification deemed indispensable. It questions why after a speech and party unity in the Senate, the rise in deposit banks would be faulted to Gen Jackson, highlighting political maneuvering and fiscal arguments of the era.
Jefferson County slate lists BENJAMIN TAPPAN as senator and representative Samuel M Nary. GEO MITCHELL and Mr Preasant discussed Prosecuting Attorney duties. JOHN K SUTHERLAND named Treasurer with JOHN K PATTERSON also listed.
From the London Bankers Circular January 27, the influence of a bank is tied to aristocracy or democracy through vast power. The United States is cited as a prime example, with immense political sway. The Liverpool Mail highlights export of specie to England and quotes Mr. Biddle pressuring the U.S. Government to drain our depository banks or perish.
The London Standard, a leading Tory organ, urges friends to spend generously to sway members, extols the Bank of the United States for funding its election efforts, noting it spent a million and a half in a single general election. The piece questions why Bank tactics are admired by Tories across the Atlantic and contrasts them with Whig Bank practices.
A group of Democratic party members in Bloomfield retracts signed nominations for William Kilgore as County Treasurer. They state they will support the Bloomfield nomination and note the signer list was misrepresented by a signature gatherer. The editors are urged to publish the correction.
The Herald derides a figure as a friend to the country while noting that the country has never rewarded him and the U S Bank has. The remark contrasts loyalty to the nation with financial institutions as the alleged beneficiary. The exchange frames criticism of public recognition and banking influence.
Readers recall the Federal Herald criticized for Democratic party attacks. The piece defends Judge Tappan against false bank director and editor claims, denounces the Herald editor, and notes historical political feuds and insults. It also mentions Congress convening and Clayton’s ascension with a Tennessee congressman death.
In a Herald reply, the writer denounces Gouge's sub-treasury scheme as benefiting office-holders and banks. The piece argues government funds belong to the people, predicts consequences if Van Buren suggests moving money from banks, and warns Gouge may face backlash as bank notes falter.
The piece contrasts Radicals led by Papineau with Conservatives, calling them enemies of stability. It criticizes the Bank Faction and cites Washington Madison as misused democracy, while asserting American patriot voices and Democratic ideals. Col Lane in Washington settles affairs of a fallen son.
A reflection asserts confidence in the U S Constitution as sound and enduring. It argues political contests aimed at purifying government can remove abuses, with the people and virtue on their side ensuring the constitution remains intact. The piece contends public will and constitutional soundness prevent overthrow.
The article lauds a new Pittsburgh directory, praising its thorough coverage of the city and surrounding towns. It details entries on city offices streets and civic institutions, plus an appendix of advertisements. It notes population estimates and major local commerce figures and invites subscriptions.
The Detroit Journal reports Democratic gains with Van Buren leading in Detroit city by 86 votes and Hamtramck and Spring Wells voting for Van Buren. Greenfield remains doubtful and Adver tiser lists rumors from other districts not to be trusted.
The Herald narrows focus on three Bank Directors using anonymous signatures to attack democracy. Jack Downing a U S Bank Director shifts Whig stance urging people to let his institution handle government affairs. A Director under "The Judge" attacks a Democratic Senate candidate for stockholding and disqualification. Another bank director and Whig Senate hopeful, likened to McArthur, allegedly writes as "Jefferson" to disqualify that candidate. The piece alludes to electioneering speeches by Mr Websters tour targeting specie payments.
Copy of a 1814 letter from David Pierce of Gloucester to Dr. William Bentley of Salem describes General Stark's 1780 armed ship cruising three weeks to capture four large London ships bound for Quebec, their cargoes valued at 400000 dollars. Pierce states Stark built the ship, valued the returns at 300000 dollars, and notes it was named in honor of General Stark. The correspondence was found among Stark papers and sent to him by Bentley.
Commercial Record lists grain and animal product prices in Steubenville, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Wheeling and Louisville. Key figures include flour at 6 00 to 8 50, wheat around 1 00 per bushel, corn at 62, flaxseed near 1 00, bacon 6 1 2 to 19 cents, whiskey 31 to 35 cents per gallon, and cotton at 9 to 10 cents.
A fragment from an old paper notes figures 28 and 2g on a page dated October 2. AAA appears, indicating an organizational or event reference, with sparse context for further specifics.
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