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Newspaper

American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1842

Page

3

Political letters and early Congress actions in July events

A pre election letter from Gen Harrison pledges support for the compromise act to Zone residents of Zonesville. The House and Senate discuss tariff plans, post office bills, and Army and bankruptcy measures with petitions and amendments. July 22 through July 25 entries summarize debates and votes in both chambers.

Gen Harrison Zonesville House Botts Wetumpka Alabama John Tyler United States Senate Congress Nis Swiely Ohio Bar Leavin Judiciary Committee

Friends of Tyler letter on bank policy and pledges

A 1842 letter from Puiapehutia cites John Tyler's stance on banks and broken pledges. It recalls Harrison’s anti bank stance and critiques Whig attempts to force a bank, labeling supporters as pledge-brokers. The piece also notes Stokely’s voting and cites the Boston Emancipator on reform Whig influence.

John W. Bear John Tyler Puiapehutia Sandy Harris Fyler MecArann’s Tyler Pippecanoe Bank Party Harrison Dyler Clay Congress Columbus Ohio Boston House Senate Stokely Whig Congress

Turmoil Over Apportionment Bill Strains House Balance

Washington June 18 The House refused Senate amendments on the Apportionment bill, then adopted a 70 680 ratio that cuts seats for several states. Boston readers note mass departures and party fault lines as the balance of power shifts toward the Senate and away from independent House oversight.

Senate Washipton House Massachusetts New Hampshire Vermont Connecticut New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island Smith Trumbul Ohio Everett Parmenter & Salstonstall Barnard Childs J. C. Clark Fillmore Granger Hunt Morgan van Renesselaer Young Andrews Goode Mason Mathiot Morrow Ridgeway Russell Storey Burke Eastman Redding Shaw Dawson Habersham Cave Johnson United States Executive

Ambitious call condemns lawmakers for backing slavery

The speaker denounces any man who voted for the measure as unfit to represent freemen, arguing that even well meaning legislators cannot defend citizens’ rights against a slaveocracy. He suggests they stay home and pursue other roles.

Boundary treaty settlement with England stated

The commissioners at Washington have fixed a treaty for the Maine boundary up north of the St Johns. It is understood all such territory is ceded to England. The Daily Ohio Statesman will publish during the Legislature's extra session, and thanks are given to the publishers for sending it.

N. E Washington City Maine St. Johns England Ohio Statesman Jefferson County Ohio Island Creek Knox Saline Brush Creek Ross Springfield Salem Wayne Smithfield Mt. Pleasant Warren Wells Cross Creek Steubenville

Goop Advice on Ledger and Journal Keeping

Practical guidance urges timely posting of ledger and journal entries for every customer. Keep accounts ready for settlement whenever asked and avoid giving customers a second request to present their balance. Maintain prompt, orderly records to prevent delays and disputes.

Engines of Royalty and American Policy Clash

In Communications for The Union an argument warns that British aristocracy tools a funded debt national bank and high protective tariff to empower an aristocracy. It claims the Federal Whig party adopts these measures, opposing them as American system yet risking taxation and oppression. Citizens urged to beware Whig designs and defend democracy.

Free America Old World Great Britain

Farmer and Tyler Critique on Bank Debts and Tax Policy

A reader addresses editors questioning whether the bank owes the people more than the people owe the bank and urges mutual settlement to relieve the country. The letter notes Whigs roar at Capt Tyler over resisting broad taxation, specifically tea and coffee, and ends with signed remark from Jesse.

Capt Tyler Jesse

Tug of war over posting of new envoy leader

Mr Hamer suffers another spasm and leaves editor of The Statesman to join Captain Tyler. A fierce contest follows as Jemmy Wilson travels to Washington to push a bureau appointment. The presiding demand is for Charge d Affaires, signaling a tense political exchange.

Hamer The Statesman Tyler Jemmy Wilson Washington Tommy Jemmy Jesse

McMurty Widow Nancy G McMurty Passes After Prolonged Illness

At the residence of her husband on the 22d inst Nancy G McMurty aged 27 years four months consort of James McMurty she bore her protracted illness with Christian patience and submission to God she upheld the exalted character of a true Christian in wife mother and friend obituary notice reflects devout resignation and piety.

Nancy G. McMurty James McMurty Fife

Obituary of Jonathan Cance Died in 1842 At 33

Departed this life on the 14th day of July 1842 Jonathan Cance aged 33 years 2 months and 5 days of Congestive fever. He contracted the disease on his way home from the South where he had been several months and only reformed before his death, to die surrounded by many friends who were left to mourn him.

Jonathan Cance Nus Steubenville Market Street Mean’s Mill West Louden Borland N. York Walcur N. American College of Health Jamaica L. I Wm. Wright Black New York Rich D Dennis Wright Greenwich St North American College of Health Tom Chs M. Tate

Boots and Slippers Stock Reaches July 80 by Stertine & Jennie

A new stock of footwear arrives offering men’s fine Kip boots coarse brogans and ladies’ kid and seal slippers. Prices and sizes available now at Stertine and Jennie’s shop.

Stertine & Jennie

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