Renunciation of Whig allegiance in 1844 letter
Joseph Grimshaw of Bloomfield Ohio writes to the American Union declaring his withdrawal from the Whig party after observing its alignment with Native American politics and anti republican measures. He urges fellow Whigs to support Polk and Dallas and equal rights for all, criticizing prominent Whigs and citing the New York election as proof of rot in their principles. The letter is dated June 24 1844.
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New York
Adams
Coddington
Archer
Virginia
Democratic Party
Wayne Township
Democratic Club
Whig Party
Polk
Dallas
Joseph Grimshaw
Bloomfield
Mr. Eorror
Joshin B. McGrew
Jefferson County
McGrew
McG
Lam
Pd-Ta
Genriewex
Ss. R. Dundass
Great Political Shifts and Health Remedies Noted
A southern newspaper column notes support moving toward Democrats with Felix Houston and Henry Clay's figures in flux, citing Polk and Dallas as popular. It also promotes Dr Duncan's Expectorant Remedy, praising its efficacy for chest and lung diseases and advertising its sale at A. L. Frazer's Book Store.
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Duncan
A. L. Frazer
Frazer’s
Liberty Ticket slate names for local offices
Liberty Ticket presents Dr James Robison of Columbiana County as Congress candidate alongside State Senator Thomas George Representative Joseph H Cope Auditor Lemuel Jones Commissioner George Craig and Director of Poor House Lewis Dunn. ticket pledges local governance.
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Liberty Ticket
Congress
James Robison
Columbiana Co
Thomas George
Joseph H. Cope
Lemuel Jones
George Craig
Poor House
Lewis Dunn
Weather and currency reform dominate London dispatches
A London letter dated June 3 reports a ten week drought stunting farming with minimal hay yields and notes a heavy dependence on Western states for supplies. Peel's currency plan advances with cross party support, aiming to curb provincial bank circulation and create a single issuing bank. The letter also warns of counterfeit quarter eagles from Dahlonega and lists specie receipts at New Orleans with totals for several ports, showing a season decline of about two million.
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London
Robert Peel
House of Commons
United Kingdom
County Taxes Levy Listing Amid Tax Window
A fragmented notice outlines county tax actions in Steubenville with authority dates from October to December. It lists penalties for nonpayment and presents a table showing tax rates per hundred dollars valuation for the current year, highlighting the enforcement period and township participation.
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Steubenville
Justin G. Morris
Coin Values and Denominations Mentioned in Antique Note
A list of various silver and gold coins and their relative values or weights, including American Eagles, halves and quarters, Napoleons, Guineas, Spanish doubloons, Napoleons, and other European coins like Ducats and French Crowns, with references to proportionate values and silver content.
Ladies Sale by Methodist Protestant Church
Public trothes and Ladies Sale of Fancy Articles to be held July 4 at Robert Hill esq store on Market between 3d and High streets. Refreshments provided, proceeds benefit the church. June 20, 1844. Pittsburg Annual Conference to meet in Steubenville starting July 10. June 27, 1844.
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City Mills
Howard Street
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Miami Canal
New York
D . Supervir
Common Pleas
State of Ohio
Jefferson County
William Kelley
Birr
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W Blazer
William S. Blazer
William S. Burgect
County of
Jefferson
State of
Ohio
Court of Common Pleas
County of Jefferson
Oho
George W
Phillip B. Blazer
Bazaleel Blazer
Jane Blazer
B Blazer
William S
John A. Blazer
Joseph R
Mary Ann
Elisabeth
Boston
Hamilton W
Mary Ann Blazer
William S. Burgett
Blazer
Steubenville Land District
James Downard
William Blazer
Collier & Means
RAH
Ames Magazine
National To Magazine
A. L. Frazer
Palzareines
W. Robertson
Steubenville Cuear
4Th and
Adams Sts
HOES
Apr D. Mgowan & Co
ODEY
Mellor
Sterling & Jenkins
Ady
Shakspeare
AL Frazer
McMechan & Garrett
G& A Scott
Methodist Protestant Church
Robert Hill
Pittsburg
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Steubenville
Cross Creek Township
Joseph Tomlinson
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Hancock County
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Island Creek Township
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New York City
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Henry Stele
James Doland
Salem Township
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James K. Polk
Amay Herbert
Scarsfield
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Wells Township
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Harrison County
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Mt. Pleasant
Thos Odbert
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Henry Crew
Richmond
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Father Goviot
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Hiram Elwood
Banker
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Barney O'Reirdon
Philadelphia
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L Prazer
Henry Cackton
Reed
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Pone
Wells
Crowe Creek
Meubenville
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Imi Ie
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Knox
Saline
Brush Creek
Salem
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Warren
Cross Creek
Ory
Keils’ Long Room
George W. McCook
Jono Kell, Jr
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Wm. L. Cooper
Geo
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Ch’n
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A. M
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