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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1843
Page
3
Ma J B Baviese, long a prominent Whig, says he was harshly treated by some Whigs for pushing fair and equitable nominations and was refused space in the Herald to present his grievances. He sent the note to publish, noting his opposition to log-rolling and gerrymandering practices.
A letter denounces incivilities at the July 4 Springfield Whig gathering. It claims farmers and mechanics were misrepresented by professional towns, accuses gerrymandering, and disputes editorials on publication quality. The author urges fair language and invites publication of Judge Wilson’s letter for public comparison.
A 1843 exchange rails at shoemakers over grammar and law, urging townsmen to master spelling punctuation and conjugation before dictating national representation. The piece lampoons illiteracy while defending constitutional principles and the need for educated leadership.
A record notes John B. Bayless as Warren Township delegate to the county convention held in Springfield on July 4 1843. It argues that delegated power is trust while usurped power is tyranny and urges equal representation of occupations and interests in a representative democracy.
John B. Bayless denounces partisan control of offices and calls for representation by citizens’ rights. He argues political parties enslave free people, urging resistance to “democracy and the rights of man” and warning against elections that favor county towns and professionals over the common good. July 4, 1843.
A farmer criticizes the Herald for inconsistent reporting on Whig policy and banking. He accuses the paper of serving readers with illusions, cites imports and customs revenue, and mocks Pry. He urges seeking affidavits to challenge statements and hints at political alliances in his township.
In a column reflecting Money and Business, editors argue that trade remains brisk with fair profits on staple goods. They criticize Whig policies, claim Democratic moves ease panic, and insist commercial staples drive state wealth and money circulation.
The piece credits the last Legislature for restoring trustworthy money, claiming crackdowns on bank eroders reduce deceit and boost cash circulation. It argues farmers can sell for cash and business profits rise, questioning when Whig promises to pay were scarce.
A Philadelphia man from West Kensington reports cure of stomach pain loss of appetite sour eructations bloating constipation side pain chest weakness headaches and vision issues after twelve months of poor results with other medicines. Five weeks of Compound Strengthening Ionic and German Aperient Pills restored business activity. Principal office 19 North Eighth Street Philadelphia. Also at A L Frazer Steubenville.
A wartime notice from East Liverpool dated July 7 1943 warns the public against deceptive posters printed in the name of Nett and Brothers. The notice states all posters carry their names at the bottom and urges caution to avoid fraud.
A testimonial from WM Clarke dated January 11 1843 in Pittsburgh praises Dr Harlich's Compound Strengthening and Aperient German Pills for curing long standing Dyspepsia Constipation flatulency and related symptoms after three weeks use. Depot contact at No 19 North Eighth Street and book store sale in Steubenville. advertisements also note ladies' kid slippers from Thomas and Junkins dated July 15.
Public notice states O. W. McKinney is no longer an agent for the Western Literary Casket. A. W. Patterson confirms the update from Pittsburgh dated July 12, 1843.
The record lists several place names including Mills Steubenville and Island Creek with references to Knox Saline Brush Creek Ross Springfield Salem Wayne Smithfield Mt. Pleasant Warren Wells Cross Creek and several unreadable segments, indicating a regional survey or boundary note from the era.
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