Steubenville Slander Refuted by Local Press
In Steubenville Ohio a citizen signing STEUBEN rebuts a long article in the Washington Globe copy. The piece defends Senator Tappan against charges of disreputable talk about a national bank. The Steubenville Herald and Log Cabin Farmer reprint argue the Wallace claims are false and praise Tappan’s honesty and Democratic service.
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Washington Globe
Union
National Inteligencer
Steubenville
Ohio
Jefferson
Steuben
Colum Fengih
Aappan
James Wallac
Wallac
Wallace
Jupar Tar- Pan
Rezin Beall
J. Collier
Esc
Juper Tappan
Tappan
Secoxp
Court House
Lu Ron
Thanking Steuben for interest in his welfare
A letter expresses gratitude to Steuben for concern shown for his welfare. He believes Steubenville would tag him as degraded and sinful, yet asserts he is content where he is. He argues that forty citizens would swear to anything, but most inhabitants remain unharmed by the accusation.
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Esquires
Brooke County
Virginia
Peteres
Ghana
Letter on taxes and Whig tyranny in Brooke county
A reader complains of heavy head taxes and road work demands on poor families under Whig county officials. He cites licensure removal from taverns and a shift of taxes to the public, condemns aristocratic oppression, and urges temperance without licenses, appealing for Democratic Union support and shares忧 interest.
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Democratic “Union
Justices of the Peace
Brooke County
Journal of Banking First Issue Published in Philadelphia
The Journal of Banking newly issued in Philadelphia edited by Wm. M. Gover previews a history and principles of banking. Gouge’s earlier banking work will be republished in the journal. It will publish every alternate Wednesday starting July 7 at 160 per year.
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Journal OF Banking
Philadelphia
Wm. M. Gover
Mystery of James Wilson as sergeant at arms candidate
After Congress session, the House voted 12 of 242 for J Wilson as sergeant at arms. The notice asks if this is the Herald writer James Wileon of this place and requests the newspaper to clarify the identity and resolve the mystery for readers.
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Congress
James Wilson
Herald
Washington City
House
J. Wilson
James Wileon
Steubenville
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Adam J. Leslie
Hugh Westhey
Robert Leslie
Moses Hanlon
Benjamin Sammond
George Hammond
Ambrose Shaw
Rezin Permar
Brabson Gibbons
William Rankin
James Smith
Sarah Crouch
John Crouch
John K. Sutherland
Martha Auld
Samuel Auld
Nathan Winteringer
Jesse Winteringer
Thomas Winteringrer
John S. Patterson
Presidency and Coronet Benton Addressed at Democratic Meeting
A letter dated 1844 from a leading senator, read at a Democratic gathering in Spring Garden, pledges to oppose presidential contention while supporting democracy. The speaker criticizes Whig era policies, warns of debt and monopolies, and urges unity to elect a suitable Democrat.
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Benton
Thie Shetty Guished Senstor
Repwn
Joe Mere
Benton letter seeks to bar his name from presidential list
A letter from Thomas H. Benton and Col. Henry Simpson of Philadelphia urges actions to prevent Benton's name from appearing on the presidential candidate list. The correspondence reflects political maneuvering and a request for defense of Benton's political status.
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Thomas H. Benton
Col
Henry Simpson
Philada
Bank Bill Debate Reflects Clash Over National Bank
The article surveys 1820s money market moves and a public feud over Clay's bank bill. It notes heavy trading, bills on Philadelphia and Baltimore, and the Pennsylvania broker tax. Critics attack the plan as reinstituting the old United States Bank with expanded capital and dangerous powers, while supporters argue for a stabilized currency and political funding via bank paper.
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United States Bank
Canton
Harlem
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
Treasury
Commonwealth
Clay
Nicholas Biddle
Congress
Ewing
New York
Gaelional
Delhi
Ciptien
Tad Hien
Gabe Nat
Marriages in City Church Picture Two Couples United
On the last day of the month, by Reverend J. H. Chambers, Mr. Mhra ham Hanna wed Miss Mahala Kail, both of the city. On Tuesday evening the previous week, by Reverend H. G. Domingo, Mr. J. Mr. Burke married Miss Harriet Coyle, of the city.
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J. H. Chambers
Mhraham Hanna
Mahala Kail
H. G. Domingo
J. Mr. Burke
Harriet Coyle
Scott & Co. Goods List from Steubenville
A dated inventory from Scott & Co in Steubenville dated June 26, 1841 lists varied goods including oils pigments resins dyes and chemicals such as Flaxseed oil Caster oil Ivory black Gum Arabic Copal varnish Rosin Japan orange red and many others with quantities like 75 to 100 pounds and pieces such as rum allied items among shop stock and materials for sale or trade. The entry references jujube paste calcined magnesia Chrome Green Chrome Yellow Tartseid and other items in specified amounts.
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Japan
Scott & Co
Steubenville
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Brooke
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Denee
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United States
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Times
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Federal Times
Gen. Hamilton
Mr. Adams
Church and State Times
Queen Anne
Corporation and State Times
First & Second Googe
Robert Walpole
South Sea
George the Second
England
N. Y
Money Market
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
King, Goodhue and Stevens
House of Bas Ring and Co
London
Bank England
Bank
Cli Ia
Andrew Cable
Isaac England
Cross Creek Township
David England
D. McGowan
Indi
DD. McGowan
Cavendish
Square
D. McGiowan
Levi Garret & Son
Gale
Meowan
Mei Wan
Barrets Aline
Eed
SON and
RUE
Meghowan
Eka Pistiadel Pisie
Vane
de Eal
Magaw
Oglle
Serheg Neal
Htah
Tamtaee
Eire
Bewe
Joe
Beal
Sey Howe
Willam Meckarland
Benjamin M'Farland
Marjery M’farland
Black Bear House
Fourth Street
Owesney
John Leetch
T ‘He
Jefferson County Poor House
NC Dinowant
Yioney Tt
Mone
Iso
Ine
Eins
Copp & Henning
Richmond
Catharine Miller
Water Street
Market
Washington
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