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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1842
Page
3
In a heated assessment, the piece portrays tension between Texas and Mexico with Santa Anna building blockades and Texan independence at risk. It notes English backing for Mexico, Anglo sympathy for Texan aid, and urges American vigilance against British influence while defending liberty and Texas’s cause.
Readers urge Sweubenville to spruce the town with public square improvements. Proposals include a fenced, treelined verge around the court square, removal of a small frame house, and added greenery to boost civic pride and curb appeal.
Citizens urged to improve and decorate Steubenville while condemning trees and street disturbances. Alarm and hooting at night disrupt peace, with false fire alarms risking real fires. Call for reform to protect liberties without disturbing others. references to Ebenezer Practarism and anti drinking efforts. Akron as county seat chosen by Summit County. Elections rules changed to one voting day.
The piece condemns a half hearted constitution and urges Rhode Island to follow Virginia in democratic governance. It notes the Warren O. Democratic paper for sale with about one thousand subscribers and ample advertising. Also mentions Mr. Baldwin’s ill health and two New York fires destroying about 130 houses.
The Wheeling Argus reports that Samuel Stokely, Republican from Steubenville and ex Bank president, sent a letter to Wheeling Times backing a Protective Tariff and Home Leagueism, accusing rich nabobs of profiting at the many’s expense. The piece suggests his home support is wary and hints at local political divisions.
George Handy testified before the Pennsylvania legislature amid investigations into bank favors and 1840 political dealings. He produced papers with Daniel M. Broadhead and Joseph Solins referencing high lumber prices and joists. The adjournment halted potentially explosive disclosures on lumber speculations and pipe and yarn links.
The state ends Whig control after years of reform debate and elects a Democratic governor and lieutenant governor, signaling a political shift. Supporters flag reforms as insufficient while critics say the Whigs failed to meet public needs.
A fragmented voice urges residents to support a proposed change to Virginia’s constitution at the upcoming election. The text advocates a strong, liberal Constitution to better secure the state’s governance and rights, calling for decisive action.
In a Friday move the city council refused renewal of licenses expiring that day, closing all coffee houses. Taverns face May first expirations and may vanish as licensed liquor venues, leaving inns to serve travelers as private entertainment houses. The change signals strong temperance progress amid political commentary on Governor Seward and New York debt measures.
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted 74 to 14 to suspend further public works, citing budget constraints and doubts about profitability for states involved. The move aims to halt projects until funds exist and returns are expected, with commentary on past public works.
The New York Courier reports that after examining late English and French papers received by the Columbia, the English government remains determined to enforce the odious right of search. It urges the United States to position itself to resist such attempts if peace is to be preserved.
A Madisonian correspondent reports five English houses are said to have secret orders from the British Minister of Mexico to supply munitions and provisions to the invading army. One vessel loaded with powder has already been dispatched to aid the operation.
The Western Lakes steamboat owners have formed a combination for the coming season and will come on the fifteenth of the month. Fare from Detroit and here lowered to six dollars and fifty cents, with freight reduced about five cents per ten. Toledo Register.
The steam packet Neptune left last evening for Galveston carrying two to three hundred passengers, mostly emigrants to the new republic. The departure drew great curiosity and excitement among onlookers. Her cargo included heavy articles of various calibres and surplus Missouri produce.
Principal chiefs of the Sax and Fox nations have asked the War Department to allow a visit to Washington to negotiate a treaty ceding part of their lands. The report states they would surrender half their territory, as 800 infantry and 400 dragoons are ordered by the President to the Texan frontier near Red River to support Gen. Pavior and keep neutrality in the Mexican wars with Texas.
The Cuban governor terminated the English Consul in Havana and the official sailed for England aboard the steamer Forth around the fourth month. The action followed findings that the Consul often granted Cuba's enslaved people certificates of their freedom.
The state made no provision for the receipt of any portion of the proceeds from public land sales. Legislature passed strong resolutions condemning the distribution act and urged Senators and Representatives to use influence to repeal the law.
Obligation of the United States Bank amounting to 20 570 dollars was purchased at auction by Richard Alsop of Philadelphia a former bank officer for 700 dollars about three and a half cents on the dollar.
Fifty five members of the Virginia Legislature reportedly owe money to state banks. The result is a postponement of specie payment redemption by Virginia banks until November next.
A large committee is appointed in New Orleans to solicit contributions for powder and lead for those joining the Texian exploring expedition.
Commander Stephen Champlin is directed to open a rendezvous at Buffalo New York for enlisting seamen into the United States naval service. Local authorities and volunteers are to assist in the recruitment, with emphasis on supplying trained hands for ships and naval stations.
The Government contracted to manufacture one hundred cans now and twenty pounders plus a quantity of ball at Prnsburgh to be produced during the present summer.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions fiends and a tense scene with numerous misread words. Key names and places are unreadable, leaving only a sense of danger and pursuit. The readable parts hint at a dramatic confrontation but lack concrete facts for a clear summary.
The President on Wednesday week received and presented an official letter from the Queen. The proceedings underscore formal ties between the two sovereigns and were witnessed by a small ceremonial attendance at the capitol.
Stirring times in Rhode Island as the legislature passes an act punishing support for a new constitution. The measure declares treason for offices under the People's Constitution and imposes severe penalties. Pro and anti factions mobilize. governor orders adjutant general to count arms.
Disjointed foreign dispatches report Bolivian forces seizing southern Peruvian provinces including Pacat and Africa after Perú’s army was repulsed. General Ballivian named Bolivian president as Santa Cruz is urged to arrive. event described amid broader South American tensions. Also notes a Havana telegraph on slave trade ending and local marriages in Warren township with Democratic ties.
On the evening of the 10th instant Andrew Alberson Meg of Cross Creek township died after years of illness and a stroke leaving a large circle of friends to mourn. Judge Anderson praised him as a Jeffersonian democrat who served many. Also on the TXth ins t Mr Adam J Leslie died at 82, his funeral attended by Masons and Odd Fellows and a large citizen turnout, with public sympathy for the bereaved.
Official notices detail tax delinquent lots in Murray’s addition Steubenville Lot Nos 441 442 443 sold December 12 1851 to Eli N Dillons subject to redemption by the widow and heirs of Nicholas Murlace. bridge construction bids invited for Creek Creek area and Wilde Creek. general county administrative items include April deadlines and road bridge mentions.
Aviles and Bartlett inform Steubenville residents they have opened a room opposite the first Presbyterian church to run a millinery business in all branches. They have secured a premier bonnet press and pledge fashionable neat styling at competitive prices. April 16, 1842. Lyr.
Notice states an election will be held at the society office on Saturday the 80th day of April, between 12 noon and 4 pm, to elect thirteen directors for the ensuing year. John Leetch serves as signer.
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