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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1838
Page
3
The Democratic candidates Wilson Shannon and William Allen arrived in Steubenville on Saturday, were greeted by hundreds, and attended services before a major rally. Shannon spoke about banking flaws and proposed bank charters hold shareholders liable. Allen followed with remarks praised by attendees.
A lengthy speech by Mr. Allen in a Jefferson County church outlined party origins and condemned the Federalists Sub-Treasury and a national bank. After alarms about a cracked gallery, a five hundred attendees dined at William Berlin hotel with Democratic free men. The report predicts a Democratic majority of at least 600 on October 9 and promises the dinner Proceedings next week.
The excerpt accuses the Whigs of circulating false stories about speeches by Messrs. Shannon and Allen and warns Democrats to expect only false reports from the federal party until after the election.
Le Grand Byington writes a detailed recap of the last Ohio Legislature from the Buckeye Democrat. The piece argues the Democratic party stood for the people and their rights, while federal Whigs backed banks and creditors, urging voters to reject federalists and their rule.
From Milledgeville dated Sept 7 1838 the letter reports strong support for the Congressional ticket and a large majority opposed to the United States Bank with a push for complete divorce of the government from banks. New York notes Democratic Republican Governor nominees Marcy and Tracy and Whig Seward. The Herald and Statesman discuss Dr Duncan speech and Bond’s indenture amid Maine election chatter.
A dramatic political item recounts Democratic Maine’s victory over Federalism led by Fairfield with Whigs losing ground. It cites editorial reactions from Portland Advertiser Eastern Argus and Boston Atlas, claiming large majorities and several Congress seats flipped.
Official Illinois election returns show Carlin Democrat winning Governor by 996 votes and Anderson Democrat winning Lieutenant Governor by 1,590 votes, with Federalist opponents close behind. Benton is praised in Missouri as steadfast to Republican principles and loyal to a noted son.
WP Shinplaster ticket lists Joseph Vance for Governor Samuel Stokely for Congress James M Wilson for Representative John Stoakes for Sheriff David Larimore for Auditor Jeremiah F I Hallock for Commissioner John Bebout for Assessor Jilliam Sutherland for Coroner.
An editorial lament declares federal papers near extinction due to corruption and failed patronage. It attacks Ohio City Argus, Zanesville Messenger, Cincinnati Express, Painesville Telegraph, and Ohio Statesman while praising shin plasters as marks of decay. Pennsylvania and Kentucky political notes follow with forecasts and elections. A brief note on Miss West’s eclipse blindness and a magazine mention close the item.
In a sharp exchange in the Democratic Star the question is raised when Maj. Cook will be in Guernsey for a county tax levy. A jab about obtaining an affiliation from Jammy Wilson, the Tory Bank candidate, prompts a claim of unscrupulous affidavit services offered for a $500 check to Maj. Cook, Nick Biddle, or another Whig sub-treasurer.
The New Era is lauded as spirited and democratic, praised for neat type and practical common sense. It is described as independent of party influence, rising after political turmoil, and now flourishing with strong support from the Democratic base in New York rather than external loans.
Governor Mason refuses to convene an extra Michigan Legislature session to charter a state bank or issue a three million dollar loan. He cites the state debt of five million and argues new banks or shifting debts to the state will not provide immediate relief. He contends true relief lies in the hard earnings and industry of the people.
The Whig papers push for a new National Bank while Democratic papers oppose it openly. The true issue is clear: one side wants a national monopoly, the other rejects it. The Painsville Republican states the parties’ stark positions and calls for public understanding.
Montreal reports state Mr Aimes was fully committed for the murder of Mr P H Moor after a ball game dispute. Moor, a US native who drove the stage between Chatauque and Huntingdon, was killed when Aimes elder son and others joined the brawl. The coroner ruled wilful murder and Aimes was arrested. Moor had married only months earlier.
Bicknell's Reporter notes alive Market Street with western merchants and busy clerks unable to sleep for a week. Wholesale dealers show unusual vigor while retailers welcome improvements. Fall business overall looks excellent, with crops described as the sole discouraging factor yet hope remains for improvement.
Commodore Porter arrived in this city a few days since. His veteran constitution is shaken by hard service and the weight of years. Adams, Clay, and Southard cannot atone for the injustice suffered, which drove him to foreign service and new labors in another Government.
A Monmouth Illinois correspondent reports that at six A M Thursday near Bowling Green Warren County lightning struck the house of Mr Otho Carr. Mrs Carr and four children were struck down with three children dead and ages about five seven and nine. The Peoria Register notes the incident with the report dated the 25th.
The Louisville Public Advertiser notes large Mississippi bank stock moves led by Mr. Biddle with five million Mississippi stock for the Union Bank sold and two million dollars drawn, plus arrangements for twelve hundred thousand by the Vicksburg bank and one million five hundred thousand by the Planters Bank. It cautions planters against possible losses while predicting the better banks will resume operations soon.
The upper Mississippi was higher than ever in late August. The Palmyra Political Examiner notes causes from Arctic ice melt and a raft blockage redirecting a lake’s flow into the Mississippi. Water backed up for days, allowing a steamboat to pass with ease.
A Prairie Bluff Alabama letter dated the 5th notes very fine crops in the section and busy planters picking. About 100 bales of new cotton seen with the first boat expected to carry some out. Dry weather threatens the crop, water scarce, miles to wells, bridges long, mills stopped, and people suffer for corn meal. Water costs six cents at Woodville, hauled several miles.
The drought has devastated cotton fields across the region with many ruined and others yielding only a fourth to half of an average crop. North Alabama shows widespread losses though some neighborhoods report occasional showers. The Southern division of the state and Mississippi reportedly have better crops. Huntsville, Ala. Dem.
The Opelousas Gazette says excitement rose near Fort Jesup as Indians, many mounted, moved toward Nacogdoches after government orders. Texians under General Rusk prepared to meet them. Houston sent a messenger to Fort Jesup seeking field-pieces, Col Many refused loan but Lt Henry was sent with a guard to assess conditions as the 3rd regiment may enter Texas. Caddoes allegedly left U S territory.
Eber W Hubbard an independent legislator and advocate for the people’s rights was unanimously nominated for re election as a representative to the State Legislature by the Democracy of Lorain. The convention was among the largest on the Western Reserve with strong harmony and confidence in a decisive victory.
The Mobile Examiner notes Crabb's opposition to the Whig National Bank and to Henry Clay for the presidency. It highlights Crabb's strong backing from Florida campaign supporters, while his opponent was absent during the canvass, suggesting the contest already tilted.
A feverish young lady leaped from a high hotel window into the Seine yesterday afternoon, falling about 120 feet. She was rescued unsullied by the water and, though shocked, appears to be on the road to recovery. Paris paper.
Rain gauge at Pennsylvania Hospital records 6.011 inches in 24 hours ending yesterday morning. The Phil. Nat. Gaz notes it as the greatest fall in the same period at that station. The New York Whig comments on unrest in Cincinnati with threats toward Dr. Duncan, criticizing congressional violence.
The suggestion at Louisville envisions Liverpool merchants dispatching a large steamship to the mouth of the Ohio. With lighters, it could ascend to Portland about nine months of the year. A future idea mentions a railroad linking Oregon to the Thames via the Rocky Mountains and Missouri and Mississippi rivers.
A man on the Lake road between Cleveland and Painesville cursed at the administration and Amos Kendall claiming six weeks without rain has ruined his potato field. He vented his frustration in a dramatic outburst near a site intended for potato crops.
The Richmond and Petersburg railroad bridge over the James River near Richmond was opened on the 8th. It spans 160 feet per arch on 19 stone piers, with a deck 60 feet above the water. The entire construction cost $110,000.
At the Lowell factory establishment thirty mills and print shops operate 4 681 looms and 155 404 spindles. The workforce includes 6 251 females and 2 047 males. Total cloth manufactured reaches 61 722 800 yards.
The United Service Journal states that this year eight ships of the line will remain active along with twelve frigates twenty six corvettes or sloops twenty four brigs and schooners and crews totaling 20 317 men
The lowest Treasury note issued is fifty dollars. Officials criticize a law aimed at reducing issues to five cent tickets as favoring Governor Urbanas and triggering strong protests.
Governors voice demand for public trust as multiple banks including Washtenaw face collapse. Lafayette Intelligencer reports Bank of Wis consip is dead, while Washtenaw and Saline Brest banks announce assignments of effects. Michigan Argus notes widespread distrust and village impact.
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