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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1841
Page
3
The piece urges Jefferson county voters to rally for Democratic candidates two weeks before Ohio's election. It rails against opposing candidates as untested, praises incumbents for law enforcement duties, and calls for vigilance and turnout to uphold Democratic principles and duties to country.
Examination of Steubenville High School students set for the 27th and 28th with an education department invitation. A joint exhibition of the two Literary Societies at the Second Presbyterian Church Tuesday evening at 64 o'clock.
The piece defends the claim that Isaac Shane is an abolitionist, citing the Yellow Creek abolitionist convention proceedings and the editors of the Herald and Union. It argues that Shane’s nomination to the state Lower House shows abolitionist support and that disputes about his stance are resolved by the published convention records.
The Maine election shows ex Governor Fairliep defeating Governor Kent by over 10,000. Democrats expected to hold 27 of 31 Senate seats, 50 plus House seats. Vermont reports 84 Democrats and 111 Whigs among 199 towns, with minor shifts. Whig Governor candidate trails Democrat by small margin. calls for similar effort in Ohio to curb Federalism after the second Tuesday in October.
A historical overview notes the extraordinary session of Congress, praising the vast labor and many important laws passed while citing initial inefficiencies and later productive actions as echoed in the President’s veto message. It reflects on the session’s overall impact and the country’s benefit or harm.
The passage condemns Whig leaders in both Houses for using private caucuses to push bills with a final vote after minimal discussion. It argues minority rights are ignored as trained majorities force rapid action through previous questions. The piece laments cabinet rooms dictating legislation and calls on the public to scrutinize supporting lawmakers. It promises a fuller review later.
A state bank article is debated for misinterpretation and fairness. The writer defends not branding all Whigs as unAmerican while criticizing leaders who back foreign capital via state stocks. A Whig convention resolution is mentioned but garbled.
The article critiques Nye's State Bank plan, arguing a state backed bank risks greater evils than benefits. It rebuts Whig claims and asserts Democrats historically support sound currency, while opposing state run banking and currency factories. The piece accuses the American Union of seeking a national currency misaligned to unity and stability.
The page highlights Mr Woovrong’s address, the deposition of Jarresson Peak, and details of funeral expenses for Gen Harrison. The items suggest a mix of political discourse, legal testimony, and memorial costs, reflecting the paper’s broad coverage.
A critical account describes widespread bank failures and suspensions, focusing on the Bank of Steubenville. It details Stokely's role, fraudulent practices, and the loss to farmers and workers, while accusing trustees and financiers of evading responsibility and demanding a full disclosure of debts, assets, and payments.
The piece defends James Witchell amid Herald coverage of his votes on the 1831 act to prevent immoral practices. It traces voting records from January to February, arguing Witchell supported constitutional limits and opposed harsh provisions, while criticizing the Herald for partisan framing and urging readers to judge the matter from the documented Journal entries.
A heated letter discusses political labels and party lines, defending the Jeffersonian Democratic name. It mocks a rival Herald writer for labeling factions like locos and dem ocrats, asserts loyalty to the Democratic legacy, and urges readers to think for themselves and distrust partisan presses.
The western Virginia senatorial race covering Brooke, Ohio, Marshall and Tyler counties holds on the fourth Thursday in October to fill a vacancy caused by Maj. Good’s resignation. Democratic candidate Ann Newman, former Wheeling Argus editor, is praised as capable and reliable to advance the party, with stakes of securing a Democratic Senate majority to curb federal measures.
Richmond on September 20, 1840 met at the Associate Reformed Church to discuss a Sabbath convention as a social and national blessing. A three member committee was appointed to fix time and place, engage speakers, and arrange publication, with Rev. Dundass presiding and Rev. Carr, Larimer, and McCaskey named. The proceedings were ordered published in the Western Herald and American Union of Steubenville.
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