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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1838
Page
2
The platform opposes the current Banking system as defective and unsafe, calling for radical reform. It advocates government fiscal control, strong guarantees for preserving national independence, and banks that can redeem notes in gold and silver with state security provisions and legislative oversight of incorporations.
Delegates from Jefferson townships met in Richmond on Wednesday 11th inst to organize with Joseph Kithcart as chair and John S Patterson as secretary. A credentials committee reported the delegates from Steubenville Island Creek Wells Wayne Springfield Smithfield Knox Rose Salem Cross Creek and others. Balloting chose Samuel McNary for State Representative Thomas Carrel for Sheriff Adam J Leslie for Auditor William Cassell for Commissioner John Scarlett for Assessor and Samuel Filson for Coroner. Resolutions pledged support for Wilson Shannon for Governor and adherence to Democratic Congressional nominee. Convention adjourned sine die.
Delegates from Jefferson and Harrison counties meet in Bloomfield Jefferson to organize a convention with Joseph Holmes presiding Mordecai Moore and Enoch Phillips as vice presidents and John S Cook J P Jenkins as secretaries Names of delegates from Jefferson Knox Wells Salem Wayne Smuthfield Cross Creek Alban Rose and others listed along with Harrison district representatives including German Patterson Lips Franklin Jamison and Sharp Brice Viers are named as attendees and credential recipients.
In a local convention, Henry Swearingen won the nomination on the first ballot with 25 votes, beating Wi. C. McCauslen and John T. Leslie. The body resolved to unite behind the nominee and publish the proceedings in the Cadiz Sentinel and American Union with officers listed.
A town meeting summoned by Kilgore allies debated Sub-Treasury policy. Kilgore, rarely seen at political events, spoke. ten to twelve loyalists passed resolutions backing him and opposing the Sub-Treasury. The vote reflected personal ties, with Democratic alignment questioned and Stokely looming as a potential rival. Kilgore’s future remains uncertain as factions weigh party loyalty versus banking expertise.
Letter from a local editor questions Colonel Blanket’s past exploits after a Whig meeting in Steubenville on April 25. It recounts his surrender at Beaver and a dramatic escape attempt, noting a tobacco pipe accident and a missing tooth as claimed pension-worthy injuries.
A fragment notes divers other gallant acts by the Colonel in the vicinity of George Woods and promises further details if time permits, with the item ending in Salem.
The Indiana Democrat editor answers a correspondent on loco foco terms used by federalists. He traces loco foco to a Tammany Hall lighting tactic but admits ambiguity in federal usage. He defines loco foco as light in darkness and hoco poco as darkness in light, aligning parties with these images.
In this Globe commentary the author condemns modern Whiggery for welcoming Republican defectors, arguing it tarnishes the party and mocks the betrayal of core principles. It notes that even arch opponents once cloaked their zeal as virtue, while modern Whigs celebrate such turncoats.
New Orleans reports Galveston presses attack Gen Houston for inaction amid post blockade fears. Brazoria meets nominate David G. Burnett for chief justice replacement. Lamar’s presidency seen as likely. Capt Taylor notes friendly tribes and promising crops near Trinity. Houston metrics show rising grain yields and fruit prospects.
An OLD DEMOCRAT quotes and republishes aphorisms attributed to Whig leaders and figures such as Josiah Quincy, Noah Webster, Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, and John Quincy Adams. Remarks criticize free government, elections, and revolutions, with biting jabs at federal power, ministers, and political opponents.
The article credits Calhoun for advocating an Independent Treasury to curb excessive revenue and curb public greed. It argues the public tax collector’s success bred public complacency and private capital in the treasury, risking liberty. It states keeping funds until needed protects against speculative excess and fosters safety. Globe.
A federalist agent distributing lies to a Whig at a county farm house is met with blunt rebuke. The man rejects Federalism and Federal Banks, declares he has been deceived long enough, and sends the agent away to sell his hogs elsewhere. The brief concludes that the Whig cause is rotten.
From Sovurm Arica reports a force of 200 mounted men set out on April 6 to avenge atrocities by the Zoolu Chief Dingaan. The Dutch army was routed, 21 dead including a commander, and 800 reinforcements from Porto Natal were annihilated by Dingaan’s 12,000 force leaving only 239 survivors. The Zoolite strength was estimated near 1,000 and Port Natal suffered further ravages. American Misngories had previously M. Star. ais
Fragmentary text suggests a political dispute about cleansing corruption within the Whig party and mentions Democcrsey in a historical newspaper style. The readable bits imply tradeoffs between reform efforts and party integrity during a period of factional contention.
A Globe article denounces opposition to the Independent Treasury, arguing that calls for a Government Bank are deceptive. It targets Mr. Clay and Whig critics, asserting the treasury does not function as a bank and accuses opponents of fraud and manipulation to sway public opinion. The piece defends the treasury plan and condemns castigation as unwarranted.
The Public Advertiser says attorney Bond wrongly targets Dr. Coates over a Treasury letter about a receiver in Cincinnati Morgan Neville. The letter, misrouted to Chillicothe, reported forty two thousand dollars that was not actually missing, sparking partisan retaliation in the press.
The Illinois outcome shows Democrats winning Congress seats in part and a Democratic governor and lieutenant governor, with a Senate tied 10 to 10 and a House Democratic majority of eight. Reports clash on Douglass's win in a northern district as clerks found counting mistakes and misrecorded ballots. The Springfield Republican questions his certificate, while the Louisville Advertiser suggests Stuart may receive it and Douglass could contest.
The Natchitoches Herald confirms early eastern Texas reports that Gen Rusk leading 800 men is pursuing the disaffected as Cherokee allies declare neutrality. Lt Henry of the 3d U S A has traveled to Texas to assess the situation and ascertain any Indian involvement.
Mountains near Pottsville Pennsylvania caught fire last week from a burning brush heap and remained aflame. Large tracts of valuable timber were destroyed and coal mining operations and houses in the fire’s path were saved only with difficulty.
A early 19th century advertisement extols BA Fahnestock's Vermituge as a safe effective worm expeller. It cites letters from physicians and merchants praising results in children and adults, notes wholesale and retail availability in Pittsburgh, warns of a spurious imitation, and instructs buyers to demand the genuine device marked with the proprietor's signature to avoid danger.
Sears American Hygiene Vegetable Renovating Pills marketed as a remedy for bilious and liver complaints and stomach and bowel disorders. Advertises B A Fahnestock & Co as sole agents for sale and distribution in the Western country with requests for agencies and wholesale purchases.
In 1826 a Pittsburgh druggist lists Anti-bilious Pills by BA Fahnestock & Co as useful for fever bile bilious colic indigestion dropsy dysentery worms bilious vomiting asthma coughs and colds severe enough to cause costiveness scurvy sore throat hysterical effusions and related ailments. A Chambersburg letter from May 17 praises their efficacy and recommends them over German or Keyser's Pills as cheaper and better, signed John Stouffer.
B A Fahnestock and Co offer Liquid Opodeldoc as a superior alternative to the common solid form. The liquid penetrates better and suits areas where the solid can’t be used, with applications ranging from rheumatic and gouty complaints to sprains and bruises. Also useful for head injuries and skin wounds, it should be rubbed into the affected parts two to three times daily. Available at their Wood and Sixth streets Pittsburgh warehouse and through local druggists Dr Johnston and Dr Scott in Steubenville and C F Helman in Lisbon.
An 1830s Canton Ohio advertisement proclaims Sala’s Vegetable Elixir a safe, mercury free remedy for a wide range of ailments from digestive disorders to liver and skin problems. It touts testimonials from clergymen and locals, certifies its genuine status by proprietor signature, and lists sales at Samuel Klewitz on Market Street.
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