The American Pinion Publication Details
The American Pinion edited by W C McAuslen J G and M L Morris announces daily routine and pricing. It specifies weekly publication on Market Street near the bank, rates at two dollars per year with half-yearly prepayment or three dollars on year end, and payment terms for discontinuation and ads. Letters to editors require postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Union
Market Street
South Side
F. & M. Bank
Ed.cors
Van Buren vs Clay in Independence Treasury Debate
Political pitch contrasts Martin Van Buren with Henry Clay, asserting Van Buren’s stance for an independent treasury and government free from banking oligarchies, while painting Clay as the proponent of a fifty million bank and a monied monarchy. The call urges voters to choose between these divergent paths.
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Martin van Buren
Times
Henry Clay
Washington
Jefferson
Jackson
The Money Market and Its Monopolising Control
A critique of the money market and the credit system, arguing government ceded currency regulation to banks and speculators. It warns of monopoly in trade, stock manipulation, and credit diversions that ruin producers and mislead the public through secret monopolies and deceptive practices. It condemns both state and national administrations for failing to curb the vice.
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Blackleg
Fragmentary OCR Note on Local Sale and Prices
The readable text suggests a discussion of a local sale and pricing. It mentions a fee and total sum, with scattered references to people and places. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
State debt crisis urged as costly foreign loans scrutinized
The piece condemns a large three million loan plan, arguing one million has been contracted and the rest must be secured in Europe at great expense. It accuses the Herald of undermining Ohio’s credit by equating state loans with bank charters and calls for revealing true indebtedness, finishing existing works, and halting new borrowing until the state’s finances are known. It urges voters to judge leaders by proven principles and warns of further debt and European monarchist influence.
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Kilgore
Europe
Herald
Ohio
Tennessee
White
Henry Clay
Nashville
Ten
Union
Hannah
Jos. Browne
6Th Street
Williamsburg
Wm [Vans
Joseph Browne
City and County of New York
Longsland
Hannah Browne
P. Pinkney
eRere
North St. Pittsburgh
St. Clair Street
James ‘Turnbull
Steubenville
Jefferson County
TPA
Hays’ Liniment
Comstock, & Co
Ways
U. S. District Court of the State
Ofork Oshee
Bouthert District of New York
Comstock and Co
J. Betts
Coset
Banks Gain Credit For Accepting State Banking Law
The Federal prints claim Banks finally submit to the state Banking law and halt attempts to profit from political leverage. The Herald editor notes bankers entered the political arena and fear that their restraint will curb property values. The piece argues banking moves affect national prices and stresses the law needed to keep banks in check.
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The
Herald
Henry Clay and General Harrison disputed farce in Whig rival notes
A sharp Editorial accuses Whig factions of a sham campaign over Henry Clay and General William Henry Harrison. It argues Clay has lost East support and sees Federalist influence widen, with Ohio and Pennsylvania cited as slipping away, while memoirs receive scorn for praising the General. The piece condemns hypocrisy among his backers as disgraceful.
Honest Confession from Gen Allen Seethes Whig Faction
The piece reports Gen Allen, a Federal faction leader, admitting the Whigs are in the minority in Ohio and urging harmony while declaring the majority must yield. It critiques his argument as weak Federal logic and mocks his admonitions as he laments losing power to the democracy.
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Allen
Exian
Ohio
van Buren
Demerrery
Towery
Banks, Speculation Threaten Mississippi Economy
A 19th century analysis criticizes the speculating mania of banks in Mississippi and the United States Bank of Pennsylvania. It argues illegitimate banking connections with speculation have harmed both state and national credit and urges strict accountability and adherence to legitimate banking operations.
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Mississippi
United States Bank of Pennsylvania
South
Oho
Daniel Wenstrr Withdraws Candidacy for Presidency
Daniel Wenstrr informs Massachusetts voters he withdraws his name as a Presidential candidate. He sends a letter to the people outlining his reasons and urging unity and continued civic engagement across the commonwealth.
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Daniel Wenstrr
Massachusetts
Whig Party Seek Convention in Pennsylvania Ebony Suggestion
A Philadelphia era letter claims Whigs in Pennsylvania plan a new convention to adopt a more marketable name. The writer mockingly proposes Ebony as fitting the party’s described dark confusion and mixed heritage.
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Keystone State
Slave ships captured and slave trade broken up on Africa coast
Between January and April this year thirty two enslaving vessels were captured and condemned. Several slave establishments on the Coast of Africa have been broken up.
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Africa
Warrants Soon Issued for Treason Convicts Property
The Montreal Herald reports impending warrants to confiscate property of individuals convicted of treason against the Government. The article notes authorities aim to seize assets in connection with the treason cases and civil proceedings may follow.
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Canada
Montreal Herald
Bright and Brightening in National Elections News
The Richmond Richmond Enquirer notes cheering election outlooks across North Carolina Tennessee and Alabama. It cites Union reports predicting Republican gains and Democratic strength with calls to rally and vote for Pearson Williams and Smith and to support Clay while denouncing Whig opposition.
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North Carolina
Tennessee
Alabama
Nashville Union
Pickensville
Prospects for Maryland Delegation May 1839
A Baltimore letter reports strong expectations for several Maryland congressional seats. Frank Thames from the Western District, John T. Worthington from Baltimore Hartford and Carroll counties, James Carroll and Hillen from Baltimore Anne Arundel and Annapolis, and Philip Thames from the Eastern Shore are spoken of as likely elected. Also noted is James A. Stuart as a reliable Republican, with district shifts and local arrangements under consideration.
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Brigife
Maryland
Baltimore
Baltimore County
Frank ‘Thomas
John IT. UH. Worthington
Hartford
Carroll
James Carroll
Mf Hillen
Anne Arundel
Anapolis
Philip Frank ‘Thames
James Alfred Pearce
James A. Mtuart
Dvetriet
Mr. Dennis
Democratic Swing in Maryland Angers Johnson Faction
The piece denounces William Cost Johnson as an advocate of administration allies and predicts a Democratic victory in Maryland. It claims the party’s rise hinges on principle over men, purging neutrals and conservatives, and cheers Virginia’s triumph. It also discusses banking power and compares Henry Clay to wielding a lever to control a vast financial system. The Detroit Free Press is cited regarding the bank lever imagery.
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William Cost Johnson
Friends
Congress
van Buren
Montgomery County
Maryland
Virginia
Mr. Clay
Archimedes
Detroit Free Press
Democracy or the North in Alabama Republican view
The Alabama Republican argues that Free Trade supporters and Democrats in the North fight reform and oppose internal improvements while warning against debt and corruption. It accuses Northern Whigs of reviving Federalist tactics under popular names, defending democracy as supporting capital and labor.
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Democracy
North
New York
Pennsylvania
Jefferson
Alabama
Quicksilver Mine Found North of Blue Mountains
Pottsville Journal reports a new quicksilver mine on the north side of the Blue mountains. The New Orleans Sun notes five yellow fever cases in New Orleans, three fatal. Connecticut House passes a registry law. A joke item about a man in New Orleans who uses a kitten to breathe for him.
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The
Pottsville Journal
Blue Mountains
New Orleans
House of Representatives
Connecticut
N. Orleans
Prices Current Of the Steubenville Market July 16 1839
Prices from Steubenville Wheeling Cincinnati Baltimore Philadelphia reflect several commodities for mid July 1839. Flour corn meal corn oats wheat butter coffee bacon sugar molasses and wool appear with varied regional quotes. This cataloglike list records market values across multiple cities including New Orleans and Baltimore.
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Steubenville
Wheeling
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Teeta
Baltimore
Eae Philade
LPHLA
Dissolution of Partnership for J. & G. Odbert Grocery
Isin partnership heretofore exiting under the firm of J. & G. Odbert was on the 8th day of July 1059 dissolved by mutual consent. The grocery will be continued by T. Odbert at the old stand in La Grange. Customers of the old firm and the public are invited to give their support.
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Isin
Administrators Sale in Steubenville July 1839
Public vendue on Saturday August third will sell the estate of Thomas Hanlon deceased at Walter Hanson’s residence Steubenville. Items include two fast race mares, a celebrated gray filly Diana, twelve barrels rectified whiskey, furniture, tools, china set, and more. Sale starts at 10 o clock. terms to be announced by WM Sutherland and WM Hanlon. Wm Sutherson, Wm Hanlon administrators. Also half of the gray filly to be offered by T McKinney at the same time. Steubenville July 16 1839. Best Bavaria Seegars advertised by R M Henaing. Steubenville July 1 1839.
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Walter Hanson
Steubenvill
Thomas Hanlon
Diana
WM. Sutherland
WM. Hanlon
N. B
Rug Steubenville
James Patterson
Steubenville
John K. Sutherland
Samuel 4. Patterson
Ebenezer
Graham
Sarah
Elizabeth Johnson
Samuel Johnson
Jotice
George Johnson
John Johnson
Court of Common Pleas
County of
Jefferson
State of
Ohio
E. S. Graham
Wray
Knox
4Ville
Knoxville
Hancock
Rouxville
James Hamilton
Administrator's Petition for Sale of Real Estate in Ohio
James Riddle, administrator of John Riddle, deceased, petitions for the sale of real estate in Jefferson County Ohio. The action seeks court authority to list and sell the decedent's real property to settle the estate and pay debts.
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State of Ohio
Jefferson County
James Riddle
John Riddle
Samuel Riddle
David Riddle
David Siddle
American Union
John S. Patterson
Clerk Common Pleas
Court of Common Pleas
Tappan
Stanton
George Johnson
John Johnson
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W. C. M’causlen
J. G. and
M. L. Morris
Thas Perry
W. H. Harrison
Tippecanoe
East
Prince Hall
Richmond (Va
Fnquirer
Ellis
Crabb
Pearson
Williams
Smith
Clay
Thomas Odpert
James Odohert
Sta
Philadelphia
K.M. Henning
Breurtenville
Bavaria
Seegars
UST
la Norma
Regalia
Samuel A. Patterson
Josiah Saurman
Yerkes Saurman
Richmond
John G Smith
John Morrison
Daniel Shirley Martin Ryae
Robert Free
John G Jem David Miller
John Jobe
CN Relly
Carnes
James Crawf
Mary Salmon
Harriet Banghton
George Merr
Samuel Hult
Rebecca Trin
Jobe Harman
William Sbro
Samuel Simony
Nathan Talbot
Nathaniel
Gales
Letyvers
Post Offce
Levi Rogers
James Wauld
Jonas Meeker
Edward Leaf
Samuel Simms Jackson White
John Depew
Miss G L ‘Thompson
George Rider
John Smith
Mary Cairns
Robert Morton
John Cooper
William Gardier
Abel Crow
John M Browning
Richard Johnston
Elizabeth Maple
Robert Bowles
Bent F Fleming Theron Patterson
Joseph McGrew
Luther Reed Ngaddijs, P. M
Smithfield
Wim Armstrong Arti’d Arastr
Mary Bennett
William Bassinge
Mildred Benford
Moses Blackt
William Boni
Flanvah Bail
Jane Carson
Elizabeth Cui
Curtis Chane
James Carsor
John W Cart
James Croffore
Daniel Dunbar Thos Evans
Jobo Elliott 2
Jim Edwards
Thos Ewing
Moses Finley
Aaronell
Elizabeth, Ha
Sarah A Ham
Joseph Hobs George John Wbsealom Kinet
William Livingston
Elizabeth McKeever
Thos McKeever
A McKinney
Jas McCaughey
Jacob McGrew Jr
McGrew
Jas McLaughlin
Mary McGrew
Mallona
Elizabeth Naylor
Belian Purviance
Joseph Purviance
William Rankin
Jesse Ruble
John Sands
John Stringes
Mary Smith
Anderson Shadwell
Mes
Thompson
Vermillion
Willian Wood
Joshua Wood
Harriet Wilson
Fitchen
Washington Irvine, P.M
Emainin
Warrenton
Abel Ashbey
John Blazter
Parker Brooks
Walter Burns Robt Cochran
Creamer Phos Crissey
Michael Cazares Mesers
Dempet Hutchins
Mary Evans
Mary Gordon
Mary Hogue
James Hanes Jno Humphrey Margaret John James Lachey
Nobert Larg
Thee Mareiall
McCune
Sami Melles
In Post Office
Sesanoa Miller Win MeKera Wim Newton
Keury Uto
Thos Parkinson
Jane Pollock Ruel H Reeder
Wilson Stringer
Jas Stephenson
Jefferson Stringer
Geo W Seaman Joseph Smith Joo A Sterling Rober Sims
Jamet Tolbott
Deme
Velie Jno , Werniek Messrs
Whie and
Rer
Joseph Wiliam
WM. Fleming
In Common Pleas
Robert McCaulley
William Seaton
George Seaton
Thomas Seaton
Robert Seaton
Nancy McClelland
Jane Jackson
John Alexander
Mary
Jas. McKibbin
Agnes
ZPOUE
Cross Creek
Matthew Huffebulter
John McNight
John Cahie
George Ritchie
Andrew Anderson
Henry Richey
George Mahan
James Collier
Soi
Hanover
Haerrieae
Jefferson Counties
Saint
Warren Township
Jefferson Bounty
Sam Bartlett
George White
David Humphrey
Anne
James Irwin
James Irwi
Isaac Rees
Nelick’s
Perry
London County
Thomas Rees
Upper River
Olic
A. D
Jfferson County
Ott
Sai County
Adam
Leslie
Stenbenvittie
Hays Lin Ment
Florence
Bliss
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