Settlement notice on accounts at end of May volume
The notice requests all who owe money to settle before the second volume ends on the Sunday in May. Distant subscribers may mail remittance free of postage. Those who comply pay $2.00 per year in advance. those who neglect will be charged $3.00 per year when billed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willliam Hogg
Wayne Township
Wmn. Hogg, Jr
Adam Reed
David Hogg
Said
Hogg
Adm'n
Webster
Steubenville
Free Presbyterian Church
Fourth Street
Commodity price list snapshot shows varied goods values
A historical price ledger lists many items such as flour, coffee, tobacco, whiskey, flaxseed, wheat, mackerel, lead, potatoes, linseed oil, tallow, sugar, butter, salt, beef, molasses, tea with numeric codes and price changes indicating market activity. Named items include Flour Coffee Tobacco and Tea among others.
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Y.H
A Goop Siren Narrates a Buckeye Tree Omen
Last fall in Steubenville Messrs Suannon and Allen placed a Buckeye tree in front of the Black Bear House on Fourth Street as a mark of respect to the governor elect. The tree was cut in two above the trunk yet it thrives with summer vigor, a hopeful omen in local opinion.
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Messrs. Suannon
Allen
Steubenville
Black Bear House
Fourth Street
Morgan withdraws from congressional race in Virginia
The Elizabethtown Virginia paper reports William S. Morgan has withdrawn his bid for Congress. He requested withdrawal weeks ago and now supports Steenrod as well as Haymond, advocating for the people and aiding Steenrod's campaign.
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William S. Morgan
Congress
Steenrod
Haymond
Distressing reports questioned as penny-a-liner fakes
A Greensburgh Argus note doubts sensational local items as fabrications by penny-a-liner quacks. In Jefferson county Ohio a five year old boy, son of Truman Carpenter, wandered into the woods and died from cold after neighbors searched, following a prior tragic scalding death in the same family.
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Eastern Mail
Greensburgh
Argus
Quack
Truman Carpenter
Jefferson County
Ohio
A Bank Leg Trea sure Ruse and Political Turmoil
A Washington Globe exposé criticizes the all the decency party for advancing backwards while accusing government officers of dishonesty. The piece notes a bank abduction case where Mr Orme, a Teller from the Bank of the Metropolis, stole fifty thousand dollars, the cashier’s suspicions led to arrest of Mr Goodrich, and a question remains whether the taker or keeper may be punished under federal rules. The report mentions related papers starting in Lancaster and Millersburgh, a neutral paper by John M Gallagher, a Commercial Convention in Charleston with 150 delegates, and a Great Western signal in New York harbor.
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Major Downing
Miliatiamen
Washington Globe
Orme
Metropolis
Goodrich
Wright
Steubenville
John Mills
Brush Creek
Thos. Carrel
Portrait sittings spark Steubenville curiosity
An odd note from Steubenville mentions a Preresuron Visrrer defying a portrait session. The writer jokes about engraving bills, mocks a local engraving lack, and invites the visitor to a lively public appearance with poetry and social attention, urging a barber prior to departure from Pitt.
Ohio Bank Opinion Says Ninth Endangerment Found
The M'Connelsville Valley comments on several banks in Ohio considering winding up and mocks a bank at a game likening it to the ninth and most singular zender of the world. The remark reflects financial anxiety and regional critique of banking practices.
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M’connelsville
Ohio
Texian war steamer Zavala sails with loafers aboard
The New Orleans Sun reports the Zavala left for Texas yesterday carrying about 150 loafers. The paper notes that half a dozen such cargoes would purify New Orleans of every loafer in the city.
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New Orleans
Zavala
Texas
Miss Washburn Forgives Most Damages in Slander Case
At the March term of the Court of Common Pleas for Huron county Ohio Miss Marietta Washburn won a verdict for 1145 dollars against Hiram Wells for slanders against her. She forgave payment of all but 200 dollars and the costs, showing magnanimity.
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Court of Common Pleas
Huron County
Ohio
Marietta Washburn
Hiram Wells
Macomb and staff arrive at Fort Helleman Florida
Major General Macomb and his staff reached Fort Helleman Gareys Ferry Florida on the fifth instant. General Taylor had been there for several days awaiting Macomb’s arrival.
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Macomb
Fort Helleman
Garey's Ferry
Florida
Taylor
Tron Canal Boats Boost Fast Transport Across State
The Harrisburg Telegraph reports Tron Canal Boats designed to be disassembled and moved by rail and incline. Goods loaded in Philadelphia or Baltimore are delivered to Pittsburgh in five to six days, marking a successful public works innovation.
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Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Milwaukie land sales total and settlement rates
Land sales at Milwaukie Wisconsin from February 19 to March 16 totaled 567339.47 dollars nine tenths going to actual settlers with prices at a minimum of 1.25 dollars per acre except for half a section. The National Intelligencer reports letters from the South Sea Exploring Squadron dated January 15 off the River La Plata nine days out from Rio Janeiro noting all aboard in good health.
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Milwaukie
Wisconsin
Exploring Squadron
National Intelligencer
South Sea Exploring Squadron
River la Plata
Rio Janeiro
Vicksburg Whig April 1 highlights loans and literary disputes
The Vicksburg Whig notes Union Bank to begin discounting on the ensuing Thursday and extend loans to four million dollars. Peter Simple and publisher Marryatt and Colburn clash in a copyright dispute over the Phantom Ship with sales and print-run figures. Other items include serenading by Steubenville youths and health tips, plans for a Wooster theatre, and Boston schools news.
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Vicksburg Whig
Union Bank
Peter Simple
Gazette Adopts New Method to Raise the Wind
The Wilmington Gazette urges delinquent subscribers to settle balances immediately. About two thousand dollars is due for subscription, job work, and advertising, and the paper emphasizes its urgent need for cash.
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Wilmington
Del
Boundary Question Moves Negotiations to Washington
The New York Commercial Advertiser reports that instructions from the Great Western to Britain's minister at Washington remove the need for a special envoy to London. Negotiations on the boundary dispute shift from London to Washington and are to be pressed to a definite conclusion.
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New York Commercial Advertiser
Washington
Great Western
London
Banks of Arkansas Contradicted on Soundness By Gazette
The State Ark Gazet te asserts banks of Arkansas are sound and healthy, disputing circulating reports. The Boonville Immigrant notes a murder in Cooper county where Mrs Vaneye killed her infant. Other items include canal tunnel progress, Antarctic magnetic observations, sugar yields in Washington County, and various curiosities.
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Banks of Arkansas
Ark
Banks of
Arkansas
United States
Boonville
Cooper County
Antarctic Circle
Receipts from the Railroad Route Reach High March Total
The Philadelphia to Baltimore railroad posted March receipts totaling 49 350 dollars. William J. Deane of Philadelphia plans to publish a narrative about his appointment as Secretary of the Treasury by General Jackson. The news is favorable to the Whigs.
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Philadelphia
Baltimore
Willliam J. Deane
Treasury
Gen. Jackson
Local horse theft case questioned by prosecuting attorney
An editor reports a man jailed in Harrison county for borrowing a horse in Cadiz and selling it for cash rather than returning it. A similar incident was said to occur nearby months ago. The note asks if the prosecuting attorney will act regardless of the accused’s high standing.
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Harrison County
Cadiz
Union and Federalism in the Nation’s Ranks
The federal papers publish long discourses on Union and the opposition. A speaker derides attempts to unite diverse Federalist factions, comparing them to mixing oil and water, highlighting current political divisions.
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Federal Papers
Baltimore Leader General Surra Dies at City Home
Gen Samuel Surra former Maryland senator and Baltimore mayor died in Baltimore on the 22d inst. Gen Smith was a sterling Republican who served in the fight for independence.
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Samuel Surra
United States
Maryland
Baltimore
Smith
Sterling
Crops Expected Good in Local Neighborhood
An Indiana paper reports that at Madison Circuit Court a young woman tried for slandering an orphan rival was found liable for five hundred dollars in damages. The article notes present indications point to a good crop season locally.
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Indiana
Madison
Daniel Webster Announces Europe Departure After Victory
After news of a Democratic victory in New York reaches him, the Hon. Daniel Webster declares his intention to depart for Europe at once. He laments longing for a lodge in some vast wilderness.
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New York
Daniel Webster
Europe
Old man Morrison convicted of second degree murder
Morrison, an man over sixty five, was found guilty by the Common Pleas Court at Marietta on the 17th visit of murder in the second degree for killing his stepson, a then twenty one year old. He was sentenced to life in the Ohio Penitentiary.
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Morrison
Common Pleas Court
Marietta
Ohio
Cadiz Election Upends Federal Battle in Cadiz
Consoling report notes federal forces were defeated in the Cadiz corporation election while a broader victory is implied for allied interests. No further details on candidates or turnout are provided.
Rowdies Attack Buffalonan Editor in the Street
Buffalo rowdies, after destroying the Buffalonan offices, assaulted the editor in public, tore his coat, and battered his face. The incident is described as scandalous and appalling.
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Buffalo
The
Buffalonan
Destructive Albany Fire Destroys Forty Buildings
A severe blaze in Albany New York last Saturday destroyed about forty wooden structures, including the Methodist Church. Estimated loss reaches 140000 with 60000 insured.
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Albany
New York
Youthful Marriage In Augusta Sparks Debate On Love
A 14 year old groom and a 13 year old bride were recently wed in Augusta Georgia. The note asks if Franklin is right that early marriage proves true love, questioning the notion and illustrating a perceived loving couple.
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Augusta
Georgia
Franklin
Campaign kicks off as Democrats win big majorities
The piece notes a Democratic mayoral win by 356 votes and gains across five aldermen and the city council, with reflections on party branding and calls for resignations in historical contexts. It cites editorials from the St. Clairsville Gazette and Eastern Me Argus, and mentions the term Loco-foco spreading among Whigs.
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Huzza
Mobile
Biddle
St. Clairsville
Roman Etiquette and Cato's Senate Expulsion
Censor Cato expelled Mamilius from the Senate for kissing his wife in daylight in front of his daughter. He joked that his wife only embraced him when it thundered and he was glad when Jupiter thundered.
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Cato
Rome
Mamilus
Liberal Whigs and Gallon Law in Rhode Island and Pennsylvania Case
The Boston Atlas notes Liberal Whigs in Rhode Island face isolation if they side with Republicans. A Vicksburg dispatch reports the gallon law’s start, with drinkhouse owners auctioning decanters and black crepe on doors. In Pennsylvania, the Great Church Case moves for a new trial as one judge withdraws and Hubbell’s opening argument draws attention to party shifts.
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Boston Atlas
Rhode Island
Sprague
Vicksburg
Presbyterian Church
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Sergeant
Pennsylvania
Hubbell
New York
Election Day Report From Providence Delayed Results
The Providence area reports inclement weather reduced turnout for the Governor and Senators election. Three tickets competed, Democratic Federal and Liberal. the federal candidate trails by about four hundred votes, leaving no clear winner. One Democratic Senator and a Whig remain, with probable State Treasurer elected and six representatives gained while one was lost. The Federal party is distressed, seen as heading toward defeat in future trials.
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Federalandidate
Federal temperance tables blamed for votes loss
A New Haven paper mocks Federal leaders for hosting refreshment tables with gin and rum to mobilize voters, then vows temperance lectures and prosecutions after the election. The Independent Republican weighs in on the New York defeat, blaming Irish, ward colonization, or Swartwout’s absence for the setback.
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Connecticut
New Haven
New York
Croton
Swartwout
Swiss Electioneering Response Sparks Violent Cantonal Battle
A Lugano private letter describes the cantonal election for deputies to the diet in Tessin where democratic and aristocratic factions clashed with carbines. The pitched battle ended with nine dead among the combatants.
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Switzerland
Lugano
Tessino
The biggest toad in the puddle and partisan talk
The piece reviews Mr. Rives's Virginia manifesto with his frequent use of I totaling around one hundred twenty eight times and notes modest closing claims that liberty would be at risk if he fails. It also mentions NY Whigs debating names like Loco-foco Whigs and comments on Transylvanian longevity and a steamboat accident near Grand Tower.
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Mr. Rives
Virginia
Rochester
Truim
Ray Wien
Globe
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John M. Gallagher
Columbus Journal and Register
Butler County
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Courier
N. York
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Darkey
Sooty Pitt
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Chesterfield Superior Court
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Lowell
Allegheny County
Washington, Pa
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Erie
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Columbus
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Sing-sing
N. Y
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N. Y. Sun
N. O. Times
Franklinton
Franklin County
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Moore
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Curtis
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P. M
Loco-foco
Vienna
Zarand
Transylvania
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H. L. Kinney
St. Louis
Cincinnati
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Sinclair Ae
William Karr
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Jefferson
Samuel Crow
Joan Hess
Thomas Johnston
Anapolis
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Thomas Carrel
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Line de Laines
Paris
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Dillon
Steuvenville
Skeres Norton
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WBA S
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N.O
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Wisid
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N. O
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Jas. Dougherty
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Eotice
Tews Council
Hugh Brown
TRIE
T. & G. Johnson Deci
Pantie
Atlantic
Wellsburg
John S. Dike
Prahis
Obediah Parker
Aiey & Co
Akey & CO
FRNE
Archibald Job
Mt. Pleasant Township
Rebecca Job
Adiministratrix
Dunlap’s Creek
Fayette County
Pennssylvania
William Miller
George Mahon
Tseerre Teuler
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