Democratic candidates Shannon and Allen to visit Steubenville
Wilson Shannon the Democratic candidate for governor and William Allen our senator in Congress will be in Steubenville on September 24 to address citizens. Invitations have gone to prominent Ohio Democrats, with preparations underway for a splendid reception and an attendance urged from neighboring counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Allen
Congress
Steubenville
Ohio
Messrs
Shannon
Allen
Markets Report Flour and Wheat Prices Across Cities
The market notes flour prices in several cities with steady gains and varying wheat costs. Steubenville shows flour at 5.50 retail and wheat at 0.90 per bushel. Wheeling lists flour at 5.50 and wheat from 0.80 to 0.85. Philadelphia quotes flour at 7.25 to 7.75 and wheat at 1.50 to 1.67. Boston reports flour 7.87 to 8.12 and wheat 2.00 to 2.95. Louisville pricing has flour between 6.50 and 6.75, while New Orleans shows flour 6.50 to 7.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Wheeling
Philadelphia
Boston
Louisville
New Orleans
Ravenna Portage County Gazette Note on Elections and Speech
Delivered at Ravenna in Portage county this week’s paper begins on the first page. The notice covers Pennsylvania politics with Gen Porter’s apparent lead, a Democratic vote estimate, and a warning against bets. It also previews Duncan of Ohio’s speech replying to Bond, asserting Bond’s misrepresentations and vowing publication of excerpts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravenna
Portage County
Pennsylvania
Gen. Porter
Democratic State Central Committee
Wolf and
Muhlenberg
Feds
Ers
General Assembly of
Ohio
Steubenville
The Ohio Statesman Reports Post Election Confidence
The Ohio Statesman notes limited election news beyond Tuesday’s paper and hints at Democratic gains while federal counties faced losses due to apathy. It credits public opinion and the Republican administration for ending shinplasters and restoring currency, citing Benton mint as key to rising specie. It mentions tight pantaloons fading east and William Patterson of Genesee county as a congressman, plus the Exploring Squadron sailing from Hampton Roads at 5 PM Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Statesman
Convention at Newark Awakens Ohio Democrats 1838
The Newark convention drew vast crowds in August 1838 with Allen and Shannon headlining. Delegates marched through the town in a massive display. estimates ranged from 6000 to 7000 as speeches warned against aristocracy and upheld bank reform and independence. Shannon praised as a virtuous, capable governor candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Shannon
Buckeye Shannon
Ohio
Old Stark
Wayne
Columbus
Newark
Elisha Warner
James Parker
Richard Stradden
Jacksontown Road
M Wilson Shannon
Canal Bridge
Invincible Knox
Capt. Belt
Congress
William Allen
Calvacade
John W. Willey
Cuyahoga
Willey
Speech Recaps At Convention End In Determined Victory
The proceedings will be published in the day’s paper. Shannon and Allen delivered lucid eloquent addresses praised for honesty and patriotism. The convention adjourned at ten after a loud, enthusiastic crowd saluted the speakers and left resolved to duty and victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon
Allen
Federal Doings and Political Nominations Across Counties
A long critique of Federal party alliances with banking interests across Jefferson, Muskingum, Wayne, and Carroll counties. Nominating patterns favor bank men, with admonitions to Whigs to back Democratic candidates. Items include Charles B Goddard and David Chambers nominations, Carrollton politics, boat race results, and regional celebration notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Party
Jefferson County
Wilson
Muskingum County
Charles B. Goddard
Goddard
Hartford
Charles
Herald
David Chambers
Zanesville
Missouri Victory Seals Benton Senate Return and Wide Dem Majority
The St Louis Argus reports a sweeping Democratic win in Missouri with Thomas H. Benton likely to return to the U.S. Senate. Democrats gain large majorities in both legislative houses and districts like Scott, St. Charles, Cole, and Clay swing in their favor, surpassing Federalist spending and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Congress
Col. Benton
United States Senate
Scott County
Gen
Ashley
Gov
Boggs
Harrison
Miller
Wilson
Allen
St. Charles County
Clay County
Scott
St. Charles
Cole
Clay
Louis
Boons
John Adams
Benton
North Carolina election returns show Democratic majorities
A Raleigh style analysis reports that in North Carolina the election results favor a Democratic Republican majority in the Legislature. It notes sub-treasury members among Federalists and predicts a stronger Democratic control, with commentary on counties like Orange, Wake, Northampton, and Granville and the bank issue, while criticizing Federal press accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolinna
Orange
Wake
Northampton
Granville
Craven
Treasury
Democratic Republican Party
Democratic surge in Indiana legislature stance strengthens
The New Albany Argus reports growing Democratic power in Indiana's Legislature. Van Buren leads the ticket against Hearty Clay, predicted to win by about 90,000 votes in the state. The piece asserts a counterrevolution dissolving federalism and praising Democratic strength amid bank suspensions and shinplaster issues.
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Tndiane
van Muren
Imo
Democraticc Party
Democ
New Albany
Argus
Democrats Sweep County Ticket Amid Local Bias
From the Paoli Torch Light report, Democratic wins prevail in most counties with few exceptions. Vandeveer faced local opposition, while Sands and Albertson win in Crawford and Harrison counties. Pitcher leads for Congress in his county by about 700. Stewart defeats Thornton by 88 in Floyd, Washington goes Democratic, Lawrence elects two Democrats to the lower House, Whig Senator. Marion appoints one Democrat, Morgan backs Van Buren. A full list hoped next week.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Clark County
Orange County
Vandeveer
Crawford County
Sands
Albertson
Harrison County
Pitcher
Boon
Morgan County
van Buren
Paoli
Democracy Triumphs in Floyd County Election 1838
In Floyd County on August 6 1838 the Democratic ticket led in Representative and Commissioners with Stewart 792 to Thornton 704 for Rep and Brown 883 to Rice 773, Smith 695 to McDougal 291 for Dem vs Fed. In Morgan Township Albertson Rep led Arnold Fed by one vote. New Albany Argus notes local results.
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Floyd County
Stewart
Thornton
Brown
Rice
Smith
McDougal
Harrison County
Morgan Township
Albertson
Rep
Arnold
Mattingly
Fed
Wilson
Zenor
Porter
Lanesville
New Albany
Argus
Whigs poised to lead Kentucky Legislature say report
The Lexington Gazette notes a likely Whig majority in the Kentucky Legislature though not as large as last session. Henry Clay Jr. is defeated, despite his father’s enduring fame in Old Kentucky.
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Lexington Gazette
Henry Clay, Jr
Old Kentuck
Alabama County Elections Support Sub-Treasury Bill
Tutunga county reports elected candidates who are staunch Sub-Treasury backers including Dixen Hall J W Withers Thomas Hogg and Macon county adds Clanton a Sub-Treasury ally. Coosa county elects L Cottrell John Tarver and John Cook all administration men opposing mammoth banks. Dallas county elects Calhoun Phillips Clinton and Grigsby with vote counts listed for Calhoun 706 Phillips 860 Clinton 810 Grigsby 727.
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Tutanga County
Treasury
Dixen Hall
sub-Treasury
J. W. Withers
Thomas Hogg
Macon County
Clanton
Sub- Treasury
Coosa County
L. Cottrell
John Tarver
John Cook
Dallas County
James M. Calhoun
Wm. S. Phillips
Clinton
Uriah Grigsby
Calhoun
Alabama
Illinois Gains for Democrats in Mayoral and State Races
Illinois voters deliver large Democratic majorities for Governor Congressmen and Legislature. Chicago and Cook County show decisive gains with 498 and 1006 margins, while Knox and Snyder districts shift toward Democrats. Havana dispatch notes Don Carlos partizans suppressed, Cuba tranquil under Queen's government.
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Illanois
Illinois
Chicago City
da Salle County
May
Snyder
Reynolds
Havana
Charles Carroll
Don Carlos
Puerto del Principe
Moro
Matanzas
Cuba
N. O. Courier
Democratic Meeting at Steubenville Jefferson South
A large Democratic gathering met at Wm. B. Kerlin’s house in Steubenville to map strategy. George Mitchell chaired, George W. McCleary was secretary, and leaders outlined township and county conventions with appointed delegations for Richmond and Bloomfield, plus invitations for a September dinner with Sen. William Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Seouth
Wm. B. Kerlin
Steubenville
George Mitchell
George W. McCleary
John K. Sutherland
Richmond
Bloomfield
Wm. Allen
R. Hooker
Thos. Johnson
Nicholas Hutchins
R. A. Watts
Wm. McDonald
Alex. Norton
J. W. Armstrong
David Wilken
David Cable
James Means
A. J. Leslie
John 8. Cook
David McGowan
William C. McCauslen
American Union and
Cadiz Sentinel
Geo. Mitchell
G. W. McCreary
Sec
Fragmentary local entry mentions places and names across counties
A fragmented OCR item lists Wayne Island Creek Mt. Pleasant Brust Creek Knox Salem Wells Saline Ross Smithfield Cross Creek Warren Springfield and a band reference at Steuber with scattered letters and unclear context indicating a damaged local notice or brief.
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Wayne
Island Creek
Mt. Pleasant
Brust Creek
Knox
Salem
Wells
Saline
Ross
Smithfield
Cross Creek
Warren
Springfield
Steuber
Thomas Care
Jefferson Ci
Ryes Steubenville
Krox
Brush Creek
Wm . Kilgore
Jefferson County
Taxes Notice for County Treasurer Tax Collection
An official tax collection notice from Jefferson County treasurer announces start of county tax collection by deputy. It lists township visitation dates from September 17 to October 2 and says nonpayment by December 1 incurs costs. A statement of levy amounts by township follows.
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Deferson
Eac Lownship
Wits Koos Township
Saline
Brush Creek
Rosa
Springfeld
Salem
Wayne
Smithfield
Mt. Pleasant
Warren
Cross Creek
Island Creek
Steubenville
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Slbublivul
Wilson Shannon
Belmont County
MR. Shannon
Dancan
Bond
Utica Observer
New York
Benton Mint
William Patterson
Genesee County
N. Y
Hampton Roads
Oldewie
Constitutionalist
The
Newark Constitutionalist
the Democratic Young Men OF
Carroll County
Chas. D. Coffin
Johnson
Yellow Creek Hills
House of Representatives
Ripe Statesman
Carrollton
Glaucus
Minstrel
Waverly
Webster
goeThe Democrats
Philadelphia County
Schuylkill
Blockley, Kingsessing
West Philadelphia
Prentiss
Mississippi
Fedecrats
Portsmouth
Chillicothe
Mt. Vernon
National Typographical Association
Pittsburgh
Heaton
Missouri Democratic
Thomas I
Messrs. Miller
Dan
Bershuba
Thomas H. Benton
Senate of the
United States
St. Louis Argus
North
Carloina
the Standard
North Carolina
Senate
Commons
Rom Weyer
Matera
Kentucky
Arthur Russel
Esate
Joseph Russel
W. Dougherty
Jefferson
Legis Ohne
Ose
Ature
Li. Aely
PON Mote & Stage Office
Market ST. Eminem
Market Street
H. Phillips
Bezaleeh W. Doyle
Ward
Washington Street
Thomas Carrel
B. W. Dogsle
Jonn Doyle, Jr
Adam Reed
Wayne Township
Finley A. McGrew
William Boyd
William Long
Jty
Adam Reed, J. P
MW Laughtin
Washington Pall
Onlire
N. B
Turnpike
Pone
Cambridge, Cadiz and Steubenstile
Court of Common Views
Robert Smith
Kinsey Talbort
Henry H. Peoples
John Hammond
James Dillon
Joseph Hurford
Dillon
Adelaide
Taylor's
Parsons & Clarks
Fr. X. Dildon
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