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Newspaper

American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1840

Page

3

Banks Curtail Circulation and Reform Now Urgent

A long disquisition argues that the decline in prices stems from a shrinking money supply caused by bank curtailment. It defends bank commissioner laws, attacks repeal, and urges strict enforcement, reform of election laws, and public oversight to prevent fraudulent banking and preserve a sound currency.

Treasury United States Bank Uni Congress Shea General Assembly New York Pennsylvania Kentucky Indiana Istitullongs Board of Bank Commissioners Iris Tom Lee

Purity of Ballot Box Calls for Reform and Penalties

A lengthy appeal argues ballot box fraud is widespread across states and urges prompt legislative action. It recommends revising election laws to punish repeated voting, voting by ineligible persons, and improper handling by judges. It also includes fiscal data on state debt and public works to illustrate governance concerns.

Ohio State of Ohio Public Works Report Highlights Canal Plans

The Miami Canal shows higher net profits this year with tolls up over six percent and most of the extension under contract. The National road remains in good repair while canal land sales and management propose marketing options to spur settlement. The report covers asylums for the deaf and dumb and for the blind, the lunatic asylum, and the Ohio Penitentiary with financials and staffing noted, plus canal land claims and settlement actions in Washington.

Miami Canal Jess Tan Board of Public Works Deaf and Dumb Asylum Ohio Penitentiary Ohio John A. Bryan Washington City State of United States

Valedictory from The American Union co editor and publisher

TheUndersigned announces the end of his role as co editor and publisher of The American Union and disposal of his interest to J G Morris. He reflects on the 1820s era politics, attacks federalists and English influence, urges Democrats to stand firm, and bids readers farewell with best wishes for peace and happiness.

Fishment J. G. Morris W C.” M’caaslen Adams William Henry Harrison England Republic M. L. Morris

Notice to subscribers and advertisers on unpaid bills

All persons indebted to this office for subscription advertising or job work prior to November 8 are urged to come forward and settle their accounts. One editor has withdrawn and the business must be settled by that date. Come one come all.

Sinclair Steubenville

Gov. Shannon's State Message Proclaimed as Notable

The paper lauds Governor Shannon's executive message as one of the most interesting and valuable state addresses. It notes the message rivets readers and promises to publish reflections, while also mentioning awaiting the President's message for later coverage.

November Term 1840 Court of Pleas filings in Steubenville

Notice to interested parties that during the November Term 1840 of the Court of Pleas in Steubenville Ohio documents titled Recoe'rs and other claims were filed including probate matters for Matthew Meloy and William Fraal arerunt of Coohram end Greege Culp with shown details about the guardianship and estate proceedings and related notices.

Cyens Steubenville Carroll Court of © — Pleas Fide Matthew Meloy Willianfraal Coohram Wisitbete

J A Scott Co Declares December 12 Event

Fragmentary OCR text references J A Scott Co and December 12, suggesting a corporate notice or event. No clear details on nature or location are readable. record remains uncertain about scope or outcome.

Ja J. Scott, & Co

Steubenville Road Company Stockholders Not Paid

Notice to stockholders of Steubenville Cadiz and Cambridge Macadamised Road Company that those in arrears on called stock will be collected in a few days. If payment or satisfactory arrangement is not reached, compulsory measures will be used. The board aims to begin construction of the first five miles once arrears are cleared. James Wilson president. Steubenville December 5, 1840.

Steubenville Cadiz Cambridge Jas. Wilson

Doctor William Fields Relocates Practice to Third Street

Dr. William Fields informs Steubenville area residents that he has moved from New Alexandria to Third Street one door north of the Post Office. He will continue his medicine surgery and obstetrics practice and will be found at his office except when professionally engaged. December 5, 1840.

William Fields Steubenville New Alexandria Third Street

Notice of election for nine directors at Steubenville court house

Teubenville Cadiz and Cam Bridge Macadam Zed Road Company stockholders are informed an election of nine directors will be held on the first Monday of January next between 10 A M and 1 P M in the court house Steubenville upstairs. J W Wilson, President. Delinquent stockholders may not vote per incorporation law. November 28, 1849.

Banking Honge Steubenville Teubenville Cadiz Cam Bridge Macadam Zed Road Company Court House Jas. Wilson N.B

Executors Notice for Avraham Cuppy Estate in Ohio

The notice asks all persons indebted to the estate of Avraham Cuppy of Smithfield township Jefferson county Ohio to pay the undersigned. All claims against the estate must be presented duly proven within one year from November 21, 1840. Abram P Cuppy, Smithfield township.

Joseph Orr Knox Township Jefferson County Poticer Adam Dunlap Mountpleasant Township Ohio Avraham Cuppy Smithfield Township

Boot and Shoe Store moves to new Third Street location

R H Halled announces removal of his Boot and Shoe Store to the former Dr Johnson drug store space on Third Street north of Market next to D McGowan’s Grocery. He will manufacture and stock a large assortment of boots and shoes, including Eastern made work, promising lower prices and better service. Aug. 25, 1940.

R. H. Halled

Fragmentary OCR Brief From New Orleans Traders

Fragmentary readable words show New Orleans market notes and references to Kentucky, various goods, and a dated listing. No clear events or names beyond generic regional terms emerge.

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