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Newspaper
Berwick Sentinel
Location
Berwick, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1842
Page
2
A 1840 era clash highlights Whigs and Democrats over national bank and popular sovereignty. The piece notes Tyler’s actions dampening both sides, the collapse of Whig promises, and the working class feeling betrayed by political rhetoric. It also covers local crime, a manslaughter sentence, a fatal burglar, a Doming earthquake report, and a destructive fire at Joseph Shelly's Boat Yard.
A large Democratic gathering in Lock Haven on the 17th approved the course of United States Senator James Buchanan and recommended him for the presidency. The meeting also praised Davin R. Porter as executive and condemned Tory slanders. It nominated William F. Packer as a qualified Democrat for governor.
The Globe argues a likeness between the Federalism of 1798 and Whigism of 1842. It cites rising public expenditures and debt under both, a larger army, and new measures to curb debate, while opposing seditious laws and defending the Declaration of Independence in practice.
A critical review accuses the Whig federalists of doing nothing to relieve the people or revive business while failing to secure a sound currency or regulate exchanges. The piece highlights wage cuts, debt growth, and damaged credit, then shifts to Rhode Island charter talks and voting rights, accusing leaders of elitist manipulation. It ends noting party infighting and weary public sentiment under President Tyler.
The notice cites James Buchanan of Pennsylvania as the Democratic Republican candidate for president subject to the Democratic National Convention. It also records Sabbath sermons by Rev. Tanevhill at the M E Church and Rev. J R Mowats at the Baptist Church, and comments on a past gesture from Thomas Painter, Esq., with a heated reply about perceived compliments.
The Pennsylvania general assembly met in extra session to address Congression al Apportionment and urgent financial duties. Key aims include paying domestic creditors and the August debt interest, with Gov. Porter pledged to support measures to redeem the Keystone State and avoid repudiation while urging legislators to act responsibly.
The trial of Col. Monroe Edwards in New York centers on an August forgery indictment claiming about $25,000 from Brown Brothers & Co and other large sums, including $25,000 from Clibborne & Co. Edwards denies the charges and threatens prosecutions for false imprisonment. Notable counsel for prosecution includes James R. Whitney and Ogden Hoffman. defense includes Oliver M. Lounds and others as listed. Edwards attracts daily press interest as a regional figure.
Several brigades and divisions announce elected brigadier generals. William Reily is chosen in 1st Brigade 6th Division. George Cadwallander in 1st Brigade 1st Division. A L Roumfort elected in 2a Brigade 1st Division. The 3d Brigade 1st Division election is disputed with H Hubbell returning. John H Hobart elected in 2d Brigade 2d Division. William High elected in 2d Brigade 6th Division. Persifer F Myers elected in 1st Brigade 3d Division. Ebenezer W Stur devant elected in 2d Brigade Sth Division. Edward Armor noted in 1st Brigade 11th Division.
The item lists political contrasts with Van Buren and Tyler, notes on Rhode Island and Virginia politics, and mentions Governor Seward’s pardon stance. It reports Lancaster County banks resuming specie payments September 1 and Kentucky Virginia bank actions, plus shipwreck and public figures.
The message argues Pennsylvania must honor debts to domestic creditors without overburdening taxpayers. It cites four millions in annual state taxes, a 3 percent property tax potential to cover the debt, and urges legislatures to act, noting delays harm citizens and credit. It stresses faithfulness to public obligations and seeks adequate means, including possible use of state funds if needed.
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