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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1839
Page
3
January 15 189% report on grocery markets and mills. Wheat bought at 1 10 per bushel by Means Hooker. Prices listed: Flour 6 50 Coffee 14 Feathers 4 50 Bacon none Tobacco scarce Whiskey 5 64 per gallon Flaxseed 75 Wheat 1 10 Mackerel none Oats 50 Lead 7 Potatoes 75 Linseed oil 100 25 Tallow 1 24 Sugar none Butter 25 per keg 13 14 Salt 3 50 Beef 5 8
In the river region the ice has finally broken, allowing navigation and heavy freight to resume. The river traffic picks up and confidence grows that business will continue. The piece notes a quip about Ohio's seasons and introduces a card from the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, praising charity yet warning against extending aid beyond intended recipients.
The Overseers of the Poor of Steubenville acknowledge receipt of twenty dollars from the Independent Order of Odd Fellows to be used for poor relief. Dated January 10, 1839. The New Albany Argus reports on Louisville police court proceedings for the Rothwell and Meek murder at the Galt House. Wilkinson discharged. Wilkinson and Murdough bound over in large sums. manslaughter suggested.
William Little, labeled the Citizens' Candidate, won the Pittsburgh mayoralty on Tuesday by a margin of 244 votes over W. W. Irwin the Ann Van Buren candidate. Little carried a majority in every ward.
Wheeling Gazette reports Ohio county court action on Monday ordering magistrate John Gilmore to resign. The vote was unanimous after Gilmore signed a petition by John Q Adams in Congress calling for immediate abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia.
The New Orleans Courier notes the Mexican issue remains unsettled with many Mexican states in civil conflict. It warns that continued obstinacy could force France to spend heavily on Gulf naval support and risk French merchant ships, should the war persist and Mexico issue letters of marque and reprisals.
The Herald notes Mr Woodbury uses United States Bank as fiscal agent and has a large sum deposited there. It says the bank war is ended and Nick Biddle has regained clever status. The paper suggests printing pamphlets for Mr Biddle and collecting payment, while warning James Wilson may receive the check and swearing that the money is not for oneself.
A defense argues Swartwout’s defalcations predate the Bank deposit system and were covered by banks. It contends Treasury discipline followed legal orders during specie suspension and criticizes Bank polities as aiming to enthrone a monarchy with Lords and Commons.
A retort against partisan press in Washington and New York editors attacking Gov Cass and the administration. Critics denounce federal hirelings, libel, and brutality in political rumor mongering. The piece condemns attacks on private character and warns of decay in government and public morals. Albany reports the new federal Governor was inaugurated on New Year’s Day in Albany.
The Herald rebukes the Western Herald and its editors for alleged plagiarism and misdeeds. It recounts a dispute over a Union piece and vows no future response except in political matters, apologizing to readers for space used and promising restraint.
At a Steubenville Vigilant Hose Company meeting on the 7th, officers were elected for the coming year. Directors named were Samuel Filson, Preston Roberts, and Richard Hooker. Engineers include Thomas Thompson, M Guire Doyle, and Lewis A. Walker. Secretary Joshua R. Burgoyne and Treasurer John S. Dike also chosen. Gen Jesup letter from Louisville Journal printed with relief.
The article compiles a burst of political jabs from various papers accusing Governor Cass of defalcation while War Department head, denying the charges with War Office support. It notes editorial quips about Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, and William Henry Harrison, mentions small notes debate, shifts in Boston papers, and a Michigan legislature tally. The piece also reports on Muhlenberg’s reception in Austria and a clergyman urging payment of small bills in the old year.
readable text shows fragmented monetary figures such as six dollars four dollars six dollars and two dollars with no clear context or identifiable parties, dates, or events to summarize into a coherent news item.
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