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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1842
Page
2
A long fragmentary tract cites a Steubenville public meeting and a hidden banking plot. It details a dispute over Ohio banking charters, Latham's law, and the Ohio Life Insurance Trust, naming Scott Dewey and Joseph Kithcart in a fierce political clash.
Maine results from 186 towns show Fairfield leading for Governor by 8,138 votes, with last year’s margin 5,216 in similar towns. Democratic gains imply a Legislature likely to be Democratic, as supporters urge Olio to uphold these gains and oppose Whig proteisions and bankers’ influence.
The Journals of the Senate and House from which the extracts are drawn have been deposited at the Clerk's office for public inspection.
A late letter from Hamilton County representative Hatch supports Kitheart and corroborates Spalding’s statement about the Trust Company President. Hatch says the President asked for an amendment in Sharp’s bill, and it passed. The remark questions the credibility of Kitheart’s enemies.
In Steubenville, Farmers and Mechanics Bank officers pressed for a Legislature seat by using a Director Dike to resign as Judge. They recommended Wilson of the Herald, signed quietly with the bank attorney, then a rival petition backed by Whigs named William Sutherland of Cross Creek. The Whigs’ swift action angered by this attempt signals uncertain prospects for Dike.
The Straight Out List is condemned as insulting to freemen. Bank faction members, including Wilson, compile a list of Steubenville mechanics and others deemed Straightouts who will back Dike and the Whig ticket. Sheriff McDonald owns a copy to show across the country. Citizens decry the tactic as a false imposition and a sale of votes without consent.
Reported debate in Jefferson County over a bank charter exemption issue. References to Josiah Scott Chauncey Dewey and Bank officers clash with Mr Kitheart support, citing House Journal Senate Journal Speaker Clerk and other legislators as authorities. Record claims include legislative majorities and memorials from Trust Company and Fisheries, reflecting contentious political proceedings.
The article defends Mr Kitheart citing strong evidence presented to district residents at a court house gathering. It asserts impartial testimony and public records fully support his statements and condemns others who publish falsehoods to damage his reputation.
In the August 15, 1844 issue a heated defense argues Dewey and Scott oppose Bank critics. It cites Senate and House journals and a public Assembly address listing nineteen senators and thirty six representatives who back Mr Hitheart, alleging a coordinated conspiracy by Whig insurgents to subvert government and law. Names of signers are listed from Hamilton to Wayne, Knox to Perry, with dates and places.
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