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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1842
Page
3
The speech urges government to tax less on essentials to keep specie in the country and criticizes high salaries and government expenditures. It envisions a cheap government with short sessions, few practical laws, and spending under twenty million dollars, with no tax increases beyond the compromise act.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports a passenger from New York who offered bank notes to pay his steamer fare. The captain refused noting Rochester bank failure and Lewis County bank notes as the only money left. The captain seized the passenger’s property to cover passage as the notes were said dead on arrival though he claimed they were good when he left home. The tale links to Safety Fund Banks praised by Whig politicians.
Rhode Island’s republican struggle appears paused as Dorr’s failed Chepachet attempt ends. Charter forces move against him while martial law looms. Newport convention aims to draft a new constitution, with cautious hopes for liberal reforms despite imperfect representation.
The text records praise for the patriotic conduct of Whig members in Congress and General Stokely, praising Henry Clay and endorsing a protective tariff as essential to national prosperity. It also notes New Hampshire legislators passed resolutions rejecting districting aligned with a recent Apportionment, signed by Captain Tyler with stated reasons filed away.
The Ohio State Journal claims the Steubenville Herald leans Tyler, and the Herald replies in a five column article. The piece notes the split among Whig leaders, criticizes the nomination of Henry Clay, and mocks an ultra Whig meeting at the Court house. The writer predicts forthcoming sparring as Whig factions divide.
A barn owned by Mr Johnson, about ten miles west of the town, was struck by lightning Monday night and burned to ashes within forty five minutes. It held a large quantity of wool from this year's shear, four tons of hay, and a notable amount of grain. A severe storm accompanied the fire, causing crop damage in the area.
The Democratic Young Men’s Site Committee seeks Ohio delegates to a State Convention in Columbus on July 8 1842. It urges Jefferson County Young Democrats to be represented, arguing convention exchange of ideas benefits all regions.
A May 25 1842 letter from Gen Stokely discussed tariff policy and public opinion. It argues for a return to pre 1838 protection, critiques whig rhetoric, and notes growing anti tariff sentiment as economic debates shift toward Free Trade. The article also covers local election results in Brush Creek township and a veto by President Tyler on a provisional tariff bill, plus Fourth of July celebrations in Steubenville with civic and military displays.
A marriage notice records Nathanren Weenus and Rebecca Owings of Brooke County Virginia tying the knot on the 30th in a ceremony conducted by Reverend Geo Buchanan.
A fragmented price list shows unit names and measures for goods including flour, wheat, cort, corn meal, potatoes, oats, apples, salt, coffee, and tea. The entries indicate per barrel or per dozen retail terms with no clear quantities or dates.
Notice to taxable inhabitants of Jefferson County Ohio that tax collection will begin by me or a deputy. Collection will occur at township election places on specified days including Island Creek Knox Saline Brush Creek Ross Springfield and others with dates in September and October. I will also collect at my Steubenville office from October 1 to December 1 for those who do not pay in person. Delinquent payers face penalties.
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