English News and Economic Debates Across the Atlantic
The narrative discusses banking consolidation versus competition, U S and British press on Ireland and England’s poor, riots, proposed mine labor limits, and imperial plans. It cites trials, tariffs, and public debt debates, criticizing Whig policies while highlighting emigrant pressures and Mesmeric foreign events. The piece references Nicholas of Russia, India campaigns, and charts contrasting aristocratic abundance with starving masses.
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Caladonia
Boston
England
Ireland
Great Britain
House of Commons
Germains
Ric ‘ Ponr
Ure
Nicholas
Russia
India
Distress Over Property Sales and Money Shortage
Reports from Ohio and Pennsylvania detail severe devaluations of property and scarce money. In Henry county fair cash valuations collapsed with six hundred dollars worth sold for sixty. Hogs and horses sold far below typical prices as lenders and officers collect debts, while Pittsburgh records report unemployment and faltering trade. Washington Examiner notes W J Davron seated in the U S Senate replacing S L Southard.
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Frankfort
Henry County
Bankers andWhigs clash over responsible banking in Ohio
A partisan summary argues that Democrats back responsible banking while Whigs defend the present system. It claims Ohio banks owe citizens, hoard currency, and expanded national debt under Whig rule since 1841. The piece questions Whig reforms and demands accountability from Whig leadership.
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Ohio
Steam boat Eefna disaster near Missouri shore
The steam boat Eefna collapsed its flues off the Missouri mouth during a towline incident, wounding nine passengers mostly German emigrants bound up the Missouri. About forty have died.
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Asormen
Missouri
Tax Party Debate Echoes Historic Whig Era
Fragmentary notes reference a tax party with a digressive line about the Whig party. Mentions Merete and Ednors, and a call for reevaluating who may lead the Democrats or Whigs. Text is unclear and fragmentary.
The Bankrupt Law Blamed for Labor Hardship and Plunder
A vented critique argues that a new bankrupt law robs the working man while shielding the rich and swindlers. It claims the measure taxes labor, cancels debt for speculators, and undermines confidence across society, echoing 1546 Whig promises but delivering retrenchment as plunder.
Taxes and protection under whig rule spark public debate
A letter argues that taxes fund only rich monopolists and bank interests under a British style tariff, accusing the whigs of using protection as a pretext to line pockets. It contrasts English oppression with local policy and warns readers to discern true motives behind protective measures. In a second note, a Town Council controversy over water works bids is outlined, questioning the scope of a superintendent’s duties and the committee’s understanding of forthcoming specifications.
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John Adams
England
Bank of England
Bank
N. York
Weriut
N. American College of Health
Jamaica
L. I
Wm. Wright
BLACK
New York
Rich’d Dennis
Wright
Greenwich St
Colege
Chs. M. Tate
Hammerslyst
Richard Dennis
Wawarsing
York
A.maria Thompson
Water Works Superintendent Contract Proposal
From council discussions a three year contract offers the applicant to take charge of the water works and all related services including a fireman for a yearly sum. The agreement allows quitting after year one with three months notice. Incidental trench work and repairs will be town funded as before, with Turnbull noting the proposal satisfies the council.
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Water Works Committee
Tipfer
Steubenville
Ad Committee
James’ Turnbull
Thos. McGavran
J. Grimes
Hobad
North Fourth Street
Assumed State Debts Proclaimed by Whig Schemes
The piece notes the Whig plan to take on state debts is now openly avowed after repeated denials. It praises Mr. Johnson of Maryland for speaking frankly and condemns his political shift, calling him an honest opponent despite party labels.
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Johnson
Maryland
Nature
Congress Expenditure Critique in Patriot Editorial
A Patriot editorial laments federal spending since the Federal party's rise to power. It calculates daily allowances for 294 members at eight dollars for ten months, projecting over 705,600 dollars, plus at least 300,000 dollars in mileage, totaling over one million. It argues such costs, alongside officers' salaries, produce one and a half million without passing relief measures for the people.
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Federal Party
Congress
Congress Stationary, Printing &c., &c
Trade prices and bank notices from 1842 Jefferson County
Historical OCR lists commodity prices such as beef oats and potatoes, with an extensive section of 1842 banking notices and a long list of banks by state. A sheriff sale is announced for July 10 1842 on the widow Peoples farm in Wayne Township Jefferson County involving horses cattle sheep hogs wheat corn oats a windmill wagon and grain.
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Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Isaac Mdonald
Sheri
Ohio
Island Creek
Knox
Saline
Brush Creek
Ross
Springfield
Salem
Wayne
Smithfield
Mt. Pleasant
Warren
Wells
Ross Creek
Steubenville
Ins
Ie i Oger
He Island Creek
D. Cable
D. W. Singe Sells Knives and Sports Gear
An advertisement lists hockey and pen knives for sale by D. W. Singe dated June 4 1842. It notes cheap prices and offers for assorted blades and equipment.
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Ockey
D. W. Singe
Recommendation for road tax assessment 1842
A certification from supervisor D.C. Me 1842 stating that 4. B. performed labor on the public highway in District No township for the road tax charged for the year 1842, signed by DP F. Supervisor D. Cable.
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D.C
D. Cable
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Mt Vernon
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James Blackburn
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Gordin Workman
Holliday’s Cove
Brooke County
James Neil
Busines
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D. M'Gowan
Kirkham
Mitchell
Comstock
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Steubenville Guards
Sam’l. Stokely
Wo. Spencer
Jas. Odbert
James Odbert
Ann Odbert
Thomas Odbert
Ranaway
Alex
Ander McDonald
Jacob Ault
Reet
Franklin Manufactory
T. J. Weirs
Thos. J. Weirs
A. J. Beatty
Philadelphia
Young Hyson
D. McGowan
AX. HL. Andrews, & Co
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Race Street
Phila
Mlaughlin
Jefferson Co
John D Brown
Legeenas
Jacob Baxter
New Alexandria
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McGrew Stasinfield
Sams Jones
Mr Pleasant
GEO Craig & Co
Warrenton
Gitchell & Keller
Bridgeport
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