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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1842
Page
2
Democrats convene this evening at the Black Bear House to choose delegates for the Richmond county convention. The aim is to nominate a Democratic ticket for the upcoming October election. General attendance is requested.
Senator Tappan will address the Democracy of Jefferson and Carrell counties at Richimond on the 13th inst. A Democratic convention will be held there to nominate candidates for the next election. All in favor of a free government and opposed to the minority’s revolutionary measures in the Ohio Legislature are invited.
The Ohio State Journal accuses Democrats of avoiding the district bill issue while Whigs claim they face the main question of republican government. The piece asserts Whigs fear the public test, blame Democrats for diversions, and cites Cor. R M Johnson in Pittsburg noting a meeting for Col. Johnson to welcome war veteran on the 26th inst.
The Pittsburgh Mercury and Manu manufacturer unite to start a democratic daily called the Daily Morning Post. At a Lancaster Whig meeting on Saturday the 27th, speakers opposed admitting foreigners to citizenship. Forefathers bled for a free country, but modern Whigery resists sharing the nation’s wealth with newcomers. Proposals to purchase public works in Pennsylvania await formal reception by the Secretary of the Commonwealth with plans to fund poll works.
A Cleveland Herald notice from Stendant Griffth & Co claims they will transport Whigs to the New Ark convention in their boots at no profit while the firm owes about $50,000 to failed banks. The piece argues debtors seek bank recharter to gain indulgence and financial power, urging vigilance against bank influence shaping elections.
The Bank of England may establish a branch in New Orleans as capital seeks the best demand and freedom from restrictive legislation. If capital can move freely to where demand is strongest, New Orleans stands as a premier destination for such a branch.
The Philadelphia Evening Journal reports over 4000 looms idle in the county and notes 10000 workers in the city still striving to earn money to buy their bread, signaling prosperous times promised by the Whigs.
A tirade against the Whigs arguing they rely on excitement to drive policy. It cites R C Schenck urging midnight action and claims the party aims to unsettle Ohio's legislature to win power. The Old School Republican mocks the Whigs naming them The Dodgers for dodging in Congress.
The report notes an imminent campaign opening next week, predicting a brief but tense contest. It questions whether a continued representative government will endure and whether power will remain centralized, signaling strong stakes and wary public sentiment.
The county targets Nathaniel Dike as candidate for Representative, backed by the Farmers and Mechanics Bank faction and a Whig slate. Critics accuse the bank clique of aiming to dominate local politics and Debt-prone governance, urging voters to assess party loyalties and republican ideals. The piece frames Dike as bank patron and Whig regular, promising policy aligned with creditor interests and minority rule concerns.
The piece notes an impending October contest with Democrats favoring majority rule and Whigs opposing. It mentions Democrat nominations in neighboring counties for the upcoming election, illustrating broad party preparation and confident Democrat expectations.
Carrole County lists Representative Joseph Cable Commissioner Jacob Lewton Recorder David Eversole Coroner Ephraim Bowen and P H Directors Henry Brooks Walter McClintock Elisha McGuire in official roll.
Local records list Johin Reed and John Martin for assembly roles with auditors Robert Whitacre and Samuel Adams as recorder. directors named George Crow, Arthur Burbee, and Matthias Nace noted in the governance roster.
Assembly listing names John Graber as Auditor John Sharp as Commissioner John Downing as P A Directors Robert Orr Jynes and Abm Busby named in section.
The Carrollion Jeffersonian urges full support for the Democratic ticket as the argument centers on the existence of government in Ohio. It cautions that the minority seek to suspend government and stresses backing leaders opposed to treason and revolution and in favor of sound currency and wholesome laws.
On Monday last abolitionists spoke at the court house with Judge King candidate Samuel Lewis and Rev E Smith addressing about two hundred. They claim both parties err while supporting Whig ideas and incite sectional prejudice. A follow up meeting is planned at Yellow Creek on Saturday the 7th to form a ticket for the upcoming election.
The Whigs retreat from the core issue of government or no government, blaming public attention on minor remarks by Mr Kitheart while avoiding the central plan presented at Columbus. The Herald remains silent on the revolution story, focusing on quibbles rather than the main question.
The second regular session of the hard cider and coon skin Congress adjourned on August 21 1842 after nearly nine months. Despite long debate the most important acts were in the last week, with criticisms of the vetoed tariff and distribution bill and delays over land proceeds and apportionment law. The House declined to enter the veto log, ending the session with unresolved votes and disputes amid a rancorous political climate.
Whigs circulate a hand bill in the county accusing Mr Kitheart of misrepresentation to mislead constituents. An affadvit from Pittsburgh dated September 29, 1832, will be appended. The Ohio Statesman reports Whigs abandoning dis organized colleagues and urges a strong October election denunciation of recusant legislators.
The Pittsburgh Sun flatters the Steubenville Greys in the city for the military parade. It hints the Sun may favor a better company and a finer set of fellows based on age and composition, implying a prize if fit.
The Vermont election occurred on Tuesday with returns expected the following week. The brief notes the Whig party state race and pending results, highlighting anticipation of official tally.
A note that two important ordinances were approved by the Town Council on Wednesday last. Lory Asmunton the special British minister who negotiated the treaty has sailed for England. He was feasted in Boston and New York before departure. The Ohio river is reported in excellent boating order.
A Union opinion defends Senator Mitchell against Federalist slander over banks. It notes Mitchell and delegates from Carroll County voted for banks with individual liability, opposing influential bank advisers. Critics accuse Mitchell of destroying banks, while the piece argues the Bank and its allies misrepresent the will of the people.
A terse statement calls for accountability regarding a alleged foul deed and conspiracy. The text urges communal vigilance and public scrutiny, mentioning Jefferson as a key figure in the debate about revelation and justice.
A constituent accuses Senator Dewey of subservience to the local bank faction and alleges he urged Senator Mitchell to resign. The letter suggests Dewey would oppose Mitchell only if a larger district majority existed and lampoons a hypothetical bank director in power.
A reader letters expose alleged misstatements by the Herald editor about bank charter extensions under Latham’s law. The writer defends Mr Kitheart, cites two banks seeking extensions, and accuses Whig lawmakers of defeating a recharter bill, demanding accountability and apologies.
The old whig maxim is cited as leaders fail to sustain their cause by reason and resort to marching pageantry. The Herald urges readiness while criticizing training of the young and urging philanthropists to let reason decide the nation’s true interest.
A provocative critique portrays a crisis of national governance with a paralyzed legislature, corruption at the bar and in the judiciary, and public order under threat. It argues hope remains in democratic principle and public reason, while warning of political delirium preceding past elections and urging restraint and reform.
Hampden laments the 1840 Whig era’s failed hopes and broad political manipulation. He cites Henry Clay and various speakers, characterizing Whig rhetoric as food served to fit all palates. The piece argues Whig plans led to debt, exhausted treasury, and disillusioned voters.
In a July message the Union calls out bankers in the state for taking a political stance. The letter argues the crisis demands action from every freeman and cites bank correspondence published in the Herald as evidence of bankers entering the political arena.
A speaker warns bankers seek renewal of charters to gain political power and urges laborers to back a sound restricted banking system. He condemns minority obstruction as a threat to republican government and appeals to farmers, mechanics, and workers to vote for democracy to restore order, prosperity, and freedom.
The New York Evening Post analyzes Ohio events where Whig lawmakers resign, opposing a bill by Mr. Byington and arguing the action undermines legislative power. It questions minority overreach, notes resignations dated August and the inability to pass measures without a majority, and warns of dangerous precedent for popular governance.
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