Court Notices and Political News Roundup May 4
Our readers are urged to settle debts before or during the court session as we seek settlements with patrons. Notes on Henry Cray resuming law, Lewis Srzenrop’s congress candidacy, Henshaw chosen bishop in Rhode Island, Virginia election on the 27th, Ohio County Whig nominees for House of Delegates, and other items include mockery of shinplaster currency, wharf prosperity, and national legal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Ohio County
House of Delegates
Daniel M. Edgington
George H. Carter
James A. Clarke
Steubenville
John Mills
Brush Creek
N.e. Gr
Isaac M’donald
Sherifef
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
George Myers
Ohio River
Texans Propose Treaty Terms With Mexico in 1830s Dialogue
The document outlines Texan demands to Mexico including recognizing Mexican sovereignty, amnesty for past actions in Texas, Texas forming an independent department of Mexico, representation in a General Convention, sole authority over local laws, and a ban on Mexican troops in Texas, with Santa Ana favoring a Texan envoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Santa Ana
Texas
Department
Whig Congress of 1840 Faces Outcry Over Wages
A sharp editorial attacks the so called coon skin whig Congress of 1840 for high wages and extravagant costs. It cites figures: 450 days in session yielding about 4000 dollars per member and 1 323 000 dollars total wages for 294 members. The piece accuses the Whigs of deceiving the people during a time of peace and laments their short life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Coonskin
Congress
Whig Congress
Mene Tekel
China War Again Riot in Canton and Executions
A chaotic December riot in Canton left British forces and Chinese authorities clashing as gunfire echoed in the city. Soldiers reportedly quelled the disturbance. two rioters were executed in the square and more arrests followed. The piece laments the Chinese struggle for liberty amid oppression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Cap
Mr Clay Rejects Whig Convention Over Treated Trust
An extract of Henry Clay's letter in the Cleveland Plain Dealer dated to late month shows his refusal to be dragged to a political convention. He accuses Whigs of broken promises and vows to stay off any such gathering, preferring to remain at his farm and aligned with democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
England
Webster
Henry Clay
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Clay
River Navigation in Wheeling and Ohio River Claims
In a sharp exchange, Wheeling boosters push to crown Wheeling as the Ohio river’s navigation head, while critics note the Monongahela already climbed past Wheeling on April 2 and challenge the city’s bid. The debate highlights Wheeling’s push to elevate status and the region’s evolving travel facilities.
Wheeling urged to claim Ohio river head of navigation
The article argues a cheaper route from Baltimore via road and steamboat to Brownsville through Steubenville Cadiz and Cam Macadamized road would rival Wheeling. It notes steamboats from Brownsville to the west undercut Wheeling by road and canal and calls Wheeling to proclaim itself the sole head of steamboat navigation on the Ohio River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Brownsville
Steubenville
Cadiz
Ohio
Wheeling
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Land
Ohio River
Pennsylvania Democrats Reach for State Convention Plan
Pennsylvania Democrats face factional strife over presidential candidates Gov Porter and Gov Tyler. A bribery report targets Canal Commissioner Overfield as the fight for a people elected board of public works intensifies. A brawl in the House left McGowen and Bratton injured, with a knife incident noted. The paper urges a state convention by September to select delegates to the national Democratic convention and settle timetables, hoping for a unified, peaceful path forward.
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Pennsylvania
Gov
Porter
Tyler
Capt. Tyler
William Overfield
Board of Canal Commissioners
Jacob Hill
Armstrong County
Board of Public Works
House of Representatives
McGowen
Philadelphia
State Capitol Gazette
Bratton
McG
Ohio urged to form state convention for national Democratic nomination
The piece argues for Ohio to hold a state convention elected by the people to unite the party for the national Democratic convention. It notes debates over timing, cites Tennessee Virginia and others favoring Baltimore or May 1844, and recalls Richmond's recent convention setting November as the proposed date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Ohio Democracy
Tennessee
Virginia
Baltimore
South Carolina
Richmond
Phus
Democratic Party
United States
In this Great Union Democratic Convention Proposal
The article advocates a strong national convention for selecting the Democratic candidate. It urges a fresh, people rooted convention composed of delegates from the people to decide the party’s presidential nomination and related matters. The tone reflects early party reform and direct representation.
For the Union Letter to the Herald on Saving Ford Society
A 1843 letter complains of prior remarks defending the Mechanics Saving Ford Society and attacks county officials and a bank charter. The writer questions the Bank’s management, cites losses in Jefferson County, and asks the Herald to answer about tax burdens and repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Saving Ford Society
Hemmel
Paul Pey
Saving Far Society
F. M. Bank
Jefferson County
Herald
Democratic unity urged for 1844 GOP challenge in Ohio
A constitutionalist-style exhortation argues the Democratic Party remains strong as it spreads democratic principles, urging unity to prevent Whig splits in 1844. It warns against internal dissension and calls for harmonized action to secure victory in Ohio and support for preferred principles.
Victory for Democracy in City Election Amid Fraud Claims
A newspaper reflects on a sweeping Democratic victory over Bob Smith and the Whigs, noting a near six thousand majority and alleging extensive voter fraud by opponents. It emphasizes the city’s decisive shift and hints at broader political implications for 1844, praising the “lion-hearted democracy” and denouncing opposing tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Smith
Henry Clay
National Hall
van Buren
United States
Clay
Deans Expectorant Remedy Advertised for Consumption
An 1843 Steubenville advertisement promotes Dean’s Expectorant Remedy as a prevention and cure for colds, coughs, and consumption. It claims to arrest disease early, offering relief and soothing effects, with depots in Philadelphia and Frazer & Bell bookshop sales in Steubenville. The notice urges timely use to avoid long misery and stomach harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nonh
Eighth Street
Philadelphia
Frazer & Bell
Steubenville
Reyum
Duncan
Steubenville Ap
Died in City From Typhus and Other Ills
A list of local deaths reports several individuals passing away in the city. Nancy Wallace aged 35 died of typhus congestive fever on Monday morning. Mrs. Nancy Mansfield, wife of Andrew Mansfield, died Sunday evening of consumption. Mr. William Breckle, an elderly resident, died Sunday morning of consumption. Mrs. Mary McDowell, wife of A. J. McDowell, died Wednesday morning after a 30 hour illness from congestion of the lungs. Mrs. Frances Rolans, aged about 79, died Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Wallace
Nancy Mansfield
Andrew Mansfield
William Breckle
Mary McDowell
A. J. McDowell
Frances Rolans
Poison Test for Mushrooms Uses Onion Peel
A recipe warns that a half onion peel placed in the mushroom cooking liquid will reveal poison. If the onion stays white the mushrooms are safe. if it browns or turns bluish the mushrooms are poisonous.
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the American Union
Sssgesossa
May Court
Henry Cray
Lewis Srzenrop
Joan P. R. Henshaw
Protestant Episcopal Church
Rhode Island
Ross County
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Boren
St. Domingo
Galveston
Monroe Edwards
N. Y
McKenzie
Spencer
Somers
Boyer
China
Mr. Clay
Bolting
Western Transportation
Christendom
Wheeling Gazette
Monongahela
Gazette
West
Democratic Central Committee
State Convention
N. Y. Plebeian
Robert H. Morris
Big Gun
Pittsburgh Intelligencer
Huey & CO
Wood Street
Commercial
Bk Cin
OL ®& Trust Co
Franklin Bank
Lafayette
M. & Traders Bank
F& M
Mt Pleasant
St Clairsville
Massillon Wooster
Bank of
Xenia Sandusky
Geauga Norwalk
Zanesville
Clinton
Columbus
Franksin Do
New Lisbon
Dayton
W. Reserve Bank
Muskingum Bank
Cheseville
New
Marietta
Scioto
Lancaster
Chillicothe
Hamilton
Com
L. Erie
Cleveland Bank
S & Post N
Ohio Bank
Indiana
Kentucky
Maryland
Wheeling & Bran
Western
Washington
Bush. Corp
Jenese
Dike & Dougherty
Dr. McLane
L. Mellor
Market St
Sear
D’ Aubingne
Eee
Lellor
Doctor Duncan
Tomantertoon
Sheriff’s Sale
S. Mail
Place
James Norton
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