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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1842
Page
3
A political critique argues against dual currencies and urges a single national currency. It cites 1840 and 1842 shifts, condemns local currencies, and calls on state legislatures and the general government to fulfill constitutional duties to supply a uniform, reliable currency for producers, merchants, and farmers.
The communication between Senator Allen and O C Gray Esq will appear in another column. It is expected to quiet disputes over Mr Allen's opinions. Readers assured that Allen upholds the same principles as before, countering Hera leading falsehoods.
The Globe, Cleveland Advertiser, Cadiz Sentinel, Canton Democrat, and Massillon Gazette carried the Governor's Message. Exchanges arrive irregularly, with the Post Office improving since March. If trends continue, people may dispense with its countervisery.
A community notice argues Democrats should oppose the recharter of the Farmers and Mechanics Bank of Steubenville. It questions the need for exclusive privileges, urges skepticism about restoring the old banking system, and notes the currency is scarce and of little value to justify a charter.
A major blaze in Detroit wipes out an entire city block with estimated damages around 200000 dollars. The Free Press offices, the Advertiser offices, and other buildings are reported burned, reflecting a broad strike against property in the district.
Messrs Mitchell of the Senate Kirh cart and Atkinson of the House of Representatives extend thanks for public documents.
A critical appeal against yielding civil rights for self-government. It warns that transferring power from the many to the few fuels special privileges, bank influence, and potential monarchies. The author accuses federalists of pushing for a mammoth National Bank and legal swindling, urging an intelligent public to resist.
An original Jacksonian note previews a forthcoming discussion on the federal party’s stratagems to seize power from the people and transfer it to the party. The author signals a critical examination of political maneuvers and public agency in governance.
Letter dated December 1, 1841 to Sim asks whether he opposed making stockholders liable in their individual capacities for their issues. The writer notes political enemies charged this stance and includes a paper reference. He asks Sim to clarify to aid a Democratic ally.
In a Washington letter Hon Wm Allen replies to misattributed remarks about his stance on bank stockholder liability. He affirms support for individual liability and criticizes the current banking system as flawed and corrupt while recalling prior Senate amendments and vetoed bills. The exchange underscores political conflict over banking reform.
A detailed critique of Ross and the Protective System argues it creates a failing, dual approach that cannot exclude imports, demanding a shift toward Free Trade. The piece compares tariff effects in France England and the United States, cites the American Almanac, and predicts repeal of England’s Corn Laws alongside renewed U S Free Trade advocacy. It notes export strengths, tobacco and cotton trade, and warns of indirect tax risks if protection persists.
A fragment urges adopting a system of Free Trade and Constitutional Currency to make the country “great, glorious, and happy.” Mention of a market opened for the northern etaples and a promise of more discussion to come.
A lengthy prose piece arguing that democracy is natural law and equal rights for all, opposing aristocratic threats and government overreach. It denounces forcible limits on trade and currency, calls for free intercourse and minimal government, and asserts a civic duty to uphold democratic principles against monarchy and special interests.
Town lots within Steubenville borough to be sold for delinquent taxes of 1841 under marshal's sale procedures. The notice outlines the sale location and terms, with the event tied to unpaid assessments and legal authority supporting collection.
Senate discussion references a general banking law urged by citizens of Jefferson County. Consideration includes empowering bank commissioners to implement provisions and bind banks to exchange paper at par for debts. Motion to print was laid on the table. committee on Currency to review.
A Philadelphia period piece notes four banks stopping payment and a mob gutting and seizing the premises of a major firm. It reports workers at a large manufactory striking after orders to dismiss half the staff and double the workload for the same pay, praising the resistance yet regretting egging of a resumed worker.
A writ of attachment was issued by Justice Joseph C. McClary of Warren township Jefferson County Ohio against the goods and rights of Joseph A Tozer an absent debtor this January 10 1842 James Taylor Jan 15 1842-31.
An 1842 advertisement by William Fields M D seeks one hundred subscribers to publish a one volume work on health and botany. It includes medical plant descriptions, disease treatments, and a pharmacy of compounds with uses and doses. Steubenville, Jan 15, 1842.
LL persons indebted to the subscrib e w ber by note or book account will please call and make payment without delay. Those who cannot pay all will please pay part evry little helps. His recent losses require him to thus urge this matter. V. Owrsney.
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