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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1843
Page
1
In August 1843 Hugh Brown petitions the court of common pleas for a renewal of a Malt, Vinious and Spiritous liquors license for sale by the quart and smaller quantities from his residence in the fourth ward in Steubenville. The filing includes a $10,000 note.
By alias writ from the Court of Common Pleas of Jefferson County the sheriff will sell on August 21, 1843 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Henry Boyle’s salt works in Saline township the pump with fixtures for pumping salt water, a large salt pan, a small salt pan, two bay horses, one black horse, one bay mare, and one brown mare. Sold under execution by Isaac M Donald, Sheriff, Aug 5, 1843.
A writ of fi fa from the Court of Common Pleas directs I. McDonald Sheriff to sell August 22, 1843 between 10 am and 4 pm at James Lowry s in Ross township Jefferson County two milch cows a head of sheep and one dark grey horse seized in execution and to be sold.
By virtue of a writ of Fina from the Court of Common Please of Peerson County the sheriff will offer for sale on August 22 1843 between 10 am and 4 pm at the farm of John Russell in Ross Township Jefferson County three hundred fifty dozen of wheat more or less taken in execution. Auction to be conducted by Isaac McDonald sheriff.
The town of Steubenville issues a duplicate tax notice for 1843 and calls upon taxpayers to settle borough taxes for the current year after ten days. A chancery sale announces John Crawford's interest in lot 41 on High Street to be offered at the court house on August 20 at 1 o'clock.
The subscriber appointed as administrator of Jane Wilkin late of Jefferson county deceased. Dated Island Creek July 22 1845. By court writ sale planned August 2 between 1 and 2 PM at the Court House in Steabentine. Public notice of probate and sale terms follows.
A boy Arthur Stewart from Massachusetts serves as sentinel near Putnam during the eve of a major battle. He challenges Gen. Putnam, proves steadfast, earns respect, and is praised by the general who promotes him to ensign. The narrative blends heroic duty with moral reflection on honor and patriotism.
The piece extols Panir Owen in his 86th year as a Revolutionary Patriot. It lauds his service to the state and expresses pride that such men are cherished on the domain. The text includes a dated note June 16 1845 and is signed by J. T. Becarwoenan as president of a local society.
A well spoken boy offers to hold a horse at the upper reservoir and proposes a trade in a printing office. A portly Irish mother with four children resists parting with the boy, contrasting a city house with thirteen rooms renting for $1000 per year. The dialogue highlights social inequality and the folly of sacrificing comfort for appearances.
The New York Commercial Advertiser notes improving general business conditions and growing confidence in future prosperity. Prospects for crops and staple produce are favorable, with rising prices and increased purchases by counties over the past two to three years aiding the economy.
The Rev Theobald Mathew the great apostle of temperance is visiting England. He attends the ninth annual temperance festival in Liverpool and preaches at St Patrick's chapel while enrolling thousands into the pledge. He notes Protestant signers kneeling and 8,000 total teetotallers enrolled. He later attends meetings at St Anthony's chapel and Seal Street school room, praised for unassuming manners and effective pledges.
A fragment argues that democracy is innate to American youth and government, while Whiggery is a secondary, opportunistic current. The piece praises democracy as natural and vital, portraying Whiggery as a retreat from principled governance.
A quoted critique argues true delicacy of feeling and refinement of mind define female virtue. It condemns those who seek public attention, stresses modest reserve over ostentatious display, and asserts value lies in genuine education and character over wealth or appearance. The piece condemns false refinements and praises humble virtue.
A Philadelphia Ledger Extra report describes a great flood in Chester and surrounding areas after heavy rains. The letter from a Chester observer recalls desolation, wrecked shores, ruined streets, and deaths, noting rivers swelling and widespread damage across the borough and nearby creeks.
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