The Veto Power and the Constitution in Debate
The passage argues the veto and division of power protect the public will against Congress. It compares Senate and House dynamics, explains presidential veto as a check, and notes how election methods and judiciary review bolster a broader, more balanced expression of the people’s voice. The discussion anticipates concluding remarks next week.
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House of Representatives
House
Senate
Benger
Congress
Euler Wen
Ieee & Wom
Etter House
Judiciary Department
Supreme Court
Wage dispute taints Dayton Journal crusade in 1842
From March 1842 letters in the Western Empire defend Senator Tappan against Dayton Journal charges that he favored lowering labor wages. The writer recounts a forged affidavit claiming 12 4 cent wages and 16 cent wheat, exposed as a fabrication by a Wilmington Delaware federal paper and Steubenville Federalists.
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Sia
Dayton
Wilmington
Delaware
United States Senate
Steubenville
Vance
Senate
General Assembly
Davies
Aseet
Geome
Supreme Court
Tnier
Derlersnan
Whig promises and political reputations questioned
In a forceful critique, the writer mocks Whig pledges as hollow and points to fallen or disgraced Whig-aligned banks and politicians. He defends Judge Tappan, arguing slander from Federalist sources cannot tarnish his character or the cause of working people, while accusing opponents of shifting blame.
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Gallipolis Bank
Ohio Senate
Senate
Bank of Canton
Granville Bank
Old Tip
Tappan
Journal
United States
Judge Tappan
Jefferson
Jackson
van Buren
William Sawyer
Fragmentary letters linger in a civil era note
A faded fragment recounts a correspondence between BENJ. TAPPAN and Ww. Sawyer, mentioning principles against foreign dominion and a domestic tyrant, ending with a closing friendly sign-off. The text is partial and lacks full context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tance
Benj. Tappan
Sawyer
Rights of Bankruptcy Judge Betts Rules Jewelry Not Wearing Apparel
Judge Betts of New York rules that jewelry owned by a bankrupt does not qualify as wearing apparel and must be surrendered to the assignee unless set apart. Jewelry belonging to the bankrupt's wife remains hers if pre marriage or if given after marriage and suitable to her condition. suitability is a factual question to be determined by evidence before a Commissioner on exceptions to the assignee.
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Betts
New York
American Sentinel
Habeas Corpus Cases In General Sessions Court
In the court of general sessions yesterday the habeas corpus writs by Nicholas Biddle Joseph Copwarthwaite and John Andrews were dismissed with binding over to answer at the current term. Each defendant was required to give bail of 10000. Writs were issued to discharge recognizances and will be heard Monday the 28th inst ib.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binote & Co
Court of General Sessions
Nicholas Biddle
Joseph Cowperthwaite
John Andrews
Court of Common Pleas
F E Brewster
Commonwealth
Resumption Proves Beneficial as Bank Debates Endure
The article contrasts Federalist predictions with actual post resumption effects. It notes Ohio risk fears proved unfounded as banks resume and gain currency stability. Quotations from Cincinnati papers claim improved payments, silver gains, and falling exchange. Pennsylvania papers report rising specie inflows and deposits, signaling restored confidence and anticipated benefits.
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Federal Bank Party
Ohio
Cincinnati
New York
Cincinnati Gazette
French Boots Tariff Sparks Import Debate
A Boston letter in the New York Evening Post claims Rogers & Company could only price French boots at eight dollars a pair. They said American-made equivalents could be had for four to four dollars and a half, suggesting free trade would hurt local boot makers and urging high duties to protect jobs.
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New York
Fle
Work Unaffected by Change Says Pennsylvanian
A Pennsylvanian report states that the ongoing change will not impact his work, emphasizing stability and continuity for the project and personnel involved.
Vice and Wrerciepness In Lex pon
Hartley estimates London social vice wide scale with 12 000 children in vicious training and 150 000 tied to debauchery. Wheat prices show England paying higher than France, best flour costlier in London. Iowa Legislature considers a state government convention with August election and October convention election. Real estate redemption option after fifteen months with ten percent. Boston money matters unsettled as some houses stop payment, Atlas notes.
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Hartley
Ttis
London
Paris
France
England
New York
State
Iowa
Jfheeling Gazette
Boston
Foreclosure bill targets Jefferson county land tract
A chance of sale is sought by James Teaff in a Jefferson county chancery bill to foreclose a mortgage on a ten acre tract in Steubenville. The case names defendants including William H Watkins Harriet his wife Joseph Watkins and others and warns non residence defendants to plead within sixty days. JoAN K. SUPHERLAND pro, Compl, March 26 1842.
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James ‘Teaff
Joseph Wat ‘Kins
William William H. Watkins
H. Watkins, Et al Jr
Thosmas Watkins
James Teaff
Jefferson County
Ohio
Court of Common Pleas
County of
Jefferson
State of Ohio
William H. Watkins
Harriet
Joseph Watkins
Henry M. Kirk
Eliza B. Kirk
Thomas Watkins
Edward Watkins
John S. Dike
Said
Dike & Andrews
Seventh Street
McDowell
John
Dike
William H. Watkins Jr
Thome Watkins
Aaid
Sid Jamon Teall
Joan K. Supherland
Saddlery Sale Ad from Steubenville Clerk 1942
William Wlaug hlin advertises a large selection of saddles bridles and saddlery items in Steubenville offering cash or trade for country produce and urging customers to settle unsettled accounts promptly. He promotes spring saddles and warns buyers of the firm’s careful workmanship and serviceability. March 19 1942.
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Phesussember
WM. Wlaughlin
Steubenville
Dissolution of William Elliott & Co tanning partnership
The tanning partnership William Elliott & Co will dissolve on April 1. Creditors are urged to settle liabilities and all claimants to call for amounts due. Signatories are Geo Hogg, John Hogg, and William Elliott. Steubenville. January 2, 1942.
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William Elliiott & Co
Geo. Hogg
John Hogg
William Elliott
Steubenville
Notice to Steubenville property owners on street gutter repairs
City streets and alleys must be cleared of filth and obstructions and gutters repaired by April 16 under the 1836 ordinance. Street Commissioner William McDonald warns owners and occupants to act. penalties, costs, and town charges apply if ignored. tenants may charge landlords and deduct from rent.
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Steubenville
William M'Donald
Wm. M'Donald
Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills touted for cures and warnings
An 1841 advertisement claims Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills relieve feverish symptoms of catching cold and asthma, purify blood, and restore health. It cites testimonials from New York patients and warns buyers against counterfeit products and unverified sellers in a period warning.
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N. York
Wr Wricht
Black
New York
Rich’d Dennis
Wright
Greenwich St
North American College of Health
Chs
M. Tate
Hammerslyst New York
Richard Dennis
Henry A Foot
Wawarsing, N York, New York
A. Maria Thompson
Greenwich St . York
Attachment Notice Filed Against Absent Debtor
James Irwin Justice of the Peace in Warren township issues an attachment against Asa Witter a nonresident debtor of Jefferson County. The notice dated February 6 in Shannon records the action and locus, marking legal steps in the collection process.
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James Irwin
Warren
Cavaty
Jeferson
Asa Witter
Debior
Shannon
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Mumspere
Messrs
Surra & Monn
Dayton Journal
Thevien Journal
Tedacu
Washington City
Cou
Banxine Arganns
6Th St
Church St
Judge Dike’s
M. O. Junkin
M Donald LP
2Nd Presbyterian Church
the State of
Jefferson Co
THE
N. American College of Health
Headn
MM Ladomlin
Stowbonville
Jeffers
John D
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