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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1842
Page
3
Steubenville 1842 opinion column argues against usury and price controls. It critiques bills to regulate interest and tariff policy as paternal government overreach, favoring free trade and market self regulation by lenders and borrowers. The piece condemns government meddling in trade and money lending.
A Herald writer, accused of vilifying Senator Auten, remains unable to supply proof or affidavits from forty Whigs. The piece vows further response once valid evidence emerges, challenging a Steubenville source’s claim to tarnish Mr. Allen’s reputation.
A town council committee presents Steubenville’s claims to the Board tasked with selecting a site for the Western Armory. The report argues the town’s position clearly to prompt careful examination before any other location is favored.
An excerpt from a Journal of Banking column notes that the piece was written years ago before major banking upheavals. It discusses public funds and the idea of keeping them with private bankers, questioning expediency and potential private involvement.
A fragment from an Auditor's Report states the state general revenue for the year ending November 15, 1841, should have been 255,932.746 dollars with general disbursements of 192,279.969 dollars and a balance on hand of 63,? cents. The text is incomplete and pertain to financial figures.
In reply to Columbus gentlemen, Ex-Governor Shannon says if his candidacy is deemed essential to the party's interest or success by the convention, he will not feel at liberty to decline the nomination.
In Prom Columbus, December 28 1341, Iyler’s Fiscality triggers mixed views as potential US Bank regulator, while lawmakers consider abolition petitions, school desegregation, and jury trials for blacks and mulattoes. The House adjourns amid rules dispute. Free Masons parade to Presbyterian services. Abolition Convention looming with speakers including Mgr. Chase observed in town.
Pennsylvania Democratic papers favor Senator Buchanan for the presidency and some back Governor Porter for vice presidency. They push for either officer from Pennsylvania as a strategic choice amid fragmented state politics.
The piece attacks Ross of the last Herald for opposing tariffs while wearing imports, arguing that protection inflates prices, harms farmers and workers, and favors a paper-money system. It traces historical balance of trade shifts to show tariffs as ruinous, and calls Democrats to unite against the Home League Society.
The Ohio General Assembly on December 21 1841 discussed a resolution asserting state honor and integrity in honoring debts. The debate referenced creditor obligations and the impact of foreign power on state finances amid partisan arguments and references to various legislative figures and locations.
The Senate debated motions to table and amend a resolution on public debt and compensation. A proposed amendment would cap interest at six percent, while opponents warned of despotism in a bill empowering poor house directors to compel labor. The Illinois debt totals cited reach 18.6 million with potential additions.
A Jefferson county Democratic meeting at James Hanpa’s house in Steubenville appointed a three member committee to name fifteen delegates for a Columbus convention to nominate a Governor candidate. The list includes E M Stanton David McGowan J P Hopkins Johnson Mooney Avram Croxton James Mitchell Stewart McClare William Duffield MM Crawford Charles Mather Joseph Kitheart Joseph McCleary Richard Sure John England and others. Resolutions called on the Legislature to redeem state notes in specie and urged action toward redeeming backs of the state.
Stockholders resolved to publish proceedings in the American Union and the Ohio Statesman. On motion the meeting adjourned. Chairman William C. McCaussen and secretary W. Hix signed off.
A tremendous earthquake struck Costa Rica on September second morning, reducing the Jartago department to total ruin. Government orders prompted rapid removal of debris as rescuers worked to recover victims among the scattered ruins and displaced residents.
Indiana enacts a statute prohibiting the collection of debts incurred before February 1, beyond the reach of the new bankruptcy law. The measure is praised as a strong move by the state to protect residents from prior debts during the in force bankruptcy framework.
The Indiana House passed a bill to abolish imprisonment for debt in all cases by 86 to 10. The Indiana Legislature also suspended selling personal property under execution until February 1.
The notice advertises sale of Henry H Teepie's real estate in Steubenville area, part of section 12, township 9, range 3, totaling 106 acres plus 17 acres, with detailed boundary description. Sale to occur February 2 at the courthouse by public outcry, through sheriff Isaac McDonald, with July 1 1842 date and reference to adjacent landowners Fisher, Gray, Herford, and Talbou.
A request for all persons indebted to the subscriber by note or book account to call and pay without delay. Those unable to pay in full should pay part. His recent losses require urgency in settling this matter. V. Owesney.
In Steubenville on December 25, Owesney Still states he has on hand all items in the Grocery and Provision line and will sell low for cash or approved produce. He notes a recent addition to his stock.
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