Jefferson County Democratic Delegates to County Convention
Jefferson county Democrats vote to convene in August to select five delegates per township for a county convention at Bloomfield on the Sunday of August to nominate candidates for county offices. Edwin M. Stanton, secretary, announces resolution and call.
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Democratic Central Committee
Jefferson County
Bloomfield
Edwin M. Stanton
Central Committee
Court of Common Pleas
Court House
Steubenville
Arundal Hill
Market Street
L Cartisio
O'Neil
Leighlin
Samuel Hewitt
Isaac Mdonald
Sherif
Letter from Dr Tappan to his Wife Quito 1841
A summary of Dr. Tappan's 1841 Quito voyage notes his arrival from Guayaquil after sixteen days sickness from climate changes and altitude. He mentions letters from home, health improvements, a hand injury, crossing Chimborazo at about 15000 feet, exposure to cold and wind, and hospitality with General Barriga. He awaits government action on a treaty copy delaying departure until May.
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Quito
Guayaquil
Uber
Father
New York
Chimboraso
Tam
General Barriga
Remy Mule
Letter from B TAPPAN Junr About Delayed Return
A letter states it may take three to four months to reach home and that a meeting cannot reasonably occur before August. The writer assures arrival as soon as possible.
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B. Tappan
Bedford Springs prospects and roads in 1841 letter
In a Junior Editor letter from July 20 1841 the writer describes Bedford Springs two miles east of Bedford, noting improvements and ongoing brick additions. He criticizes Pennsylvania and Ohio roads, discusses Pennsylvanias finances, comments on wheat and corn prospects, and rails at whig politics influencing grain prices amid crop conditions.
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Reprorp Sprinxes
Ben. Co. Pa
Bedford Springs
Bedford
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Congress
Jefferson
Camp Meeting Held at Holio Beek Camp Ground
The Methodist Episcopal Church held a camp meeting at the Hol io Beek camp ground about 14 miles from the place and three miles from the mouth of Yellow Creek. The gathering began on Thursday the 8th of August with ministers invited and a program outlined for attendees, focusing on religious services and community fellowship.
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The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Holio Beek
Yellow Creek
Thoredey
Momegere Invine
The Bank Bill in Washington July 27 1841
From Washington City a letter dated July 27 1841 reports Mr Clay admitting a tied vote on his bank bill 26 against 25 in favor with an amendment requiring state consent to branch establishments passing 25 to 24 and the bill ordered engrossed after eight hours of debate.
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Washington City
Clay
Correspondence from Wasuinetos on political maneuvering
The letter from Wasuinetos dated July 21 1841 tracks Whig and Democrat actions in Congress. It notes passings of the Fortification and loan bills, the Home Squadron’s move to the Senate, and bank related measures and a proposed uniform bankrupt law. It also mentions Tyler’s possible veto and cabinet shakeups, a tariff commission discussion, and a sharp exchange between Wise and Nesbit.
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House
Senate
Currency Committee
Sub-Treasury
United States
Clay
Calhoun
Tyler
Henry Clay
Wise
Virginia
Nesbit
Lucifer
Relief Congress Criticized for Costly Measures in Expositor
From Kendall's Expositor the article attacks the Relief Congress for relief acts that would spend twenty five thousand dollars to Gen Harrison’s family, three hundred seventy six thousand for current session costs, and almost three million annually plus twelve million in debt, signaling increased taxation and public spending. It condemns debt and interest charges while criticizing a reform administration.
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Congress
Harrison
Tariff and defense plans spark criticism of Congress
The text attacks a 20 percent tariff raising costs for five pounds as much as six, and derides proposals like an expensive Home Squadron and fortified defenses as burdens on the people. It questions Congress promises and implies political maneuvering beyond immediate relief.
Five Thousand Dollar Reward for Jacksonville Bank Robbery
State Bank of Illinois issues a five thousand dollar reward after the Jacksonville branch was robbed last night on Sunday the 11th. The entry used false keys and the loot totaled about 78 000 dollars in cash and paper plus 8 000 in gold and 3 000 to 4 000 in silver. Bank books and debt evidences were destroyed, suggesting multiple offenders and implying possible internal complicity. News reports note destruction of assets and indicate the robbery may involve officers or large dealers.
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State Bank of Illinois
Jacksonville
Bank of Ilinois
J. P. Wilkinson
Prest
Globe
Correspondents Excused This Week for Editorial Shifts
Editors apologize for missing correspondent coverage this week. The publication prioritizes other articles deemed more acceptable to readers at this time, suspending usual notes to correspondents.
McLeod Case Draws Closures and Call for War
Journal of Commerce reports McLeod’s counsel refuse appeal after habeas corpus defeat and venue to Utica for trial while press voices warn Britain cannot honorably accept defeat. Montreal Courier argues for decisive action, predicting war if Canada and England persist in dispute.
Measures Passed By Congress In Eight Weeks
A fragmented 19th century clipping notes Congress after eight weeks passed three bills into laws. The pay bill for members and printing costs was approved, 25000 dollars was allotted to General Harrison’s heirs, and a twelve million dollar loan with future notes and interest was authorized.
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Nazareth
Congress
Harriton
Debate in Senate Over $12 Million Borrowing Bill Begins
See debate in the Senate on the bill to borrow 12 million dollars, commencing on our first page. The discussion is described as very interesting and instructive by the writer.
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Senate
Bourbon county mob executes two murder suspects in Kentucky
The Republican recounts a Bourbon county crowd marching to Williamstown to hostage execute Maythe and Couch after a public notice. A priest and Hara urged restraint as the prisoners were hanged in irons on a tree at the murder site, with Maybe noted as a long-escaped figure from Ohio and Kentucky penitentiaries.
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Kentucky
Williamstown
Grant County
Utterback
Bourbon
Grant
Scott
Harrison
Maythe
Couch
Hara
Ohio
Labor and virtue crown the true nobility
The piece argues idleness and pressure breed wickedness and vice while condemning aristocracy. It champions virtue and honest industry as the nobility recognized by a pure democracy, asserting the tail of the heart or head as the true nobility.
Marriages Reported in Pittsburgh and Paris
Married in Pittsburgh last Thursday, Morris Jones wed Marcaret Tiernan of Pittsburgh. On the 22nd in Paris, Rev. John Galloway joined Josefa F. Bites and Extrapern Bure, both residents of the area.
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Pittsburgh
Morris Jones
Marcaret Tiernan
Paris
John Galloway
Josefa F. Bites
Extrapern Bure
TAX NOTICE AT STEUBENVILLE AND TOWNSHIPS
Tax collection schedule announces visits in Creek townships and Steubenville from September 27 to October 2 with country residents urged to pay penalties for late or unpaid taxes. An office period from October 1 to December 1 offers payment in person. failure to pay by December 1 incurs lawful penalties.
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Nikis
al Il
the American Union
Steubentille, Ohio
B. Tappan, Jr
Dr. Tappan
Camp Meeting
Ros
Washington
Wasuinetos
Kendall
Expositor
the Relief Congress
State Bank of
Illinois
Reterm Te Een
Midra
Cincinnati Enquirer
Kentucky Outrage
John Crawford
John K. Sutherland
William Cahill
William C. Abraham
Joshua Grimes
Fourth Street
Market
John Creal
William Pickens
Mount Pleasant Township
Joseph Pickens
John C. Pickens
Joseph Kithcart
Kinkaid
D. Wgowan
Exec’ri
Richard Ward
Virginia and
Florence
Frankfort
Wellsburgh
Wheeling
Cadiz
Isaac Hakill
John Stokes
Knox Township
Isaac Hukill
Isaac McDonald
Cincinnati
Auburn
D. Mw’gowan
Warrenton
Beall
Sally An Brown J
John Benedick
Mar Bronson
W Coleman
Nathani Clifford Benjamin Denny Alexander
Aquilla Cheeseman
Duff David Evins
James Ewing
Thomas Galline
Thoma Harris
C John Jeffers
Moses Livingston
G Kirkpatrick
Lockhart
L McCahey
Har McCoy
JD Patterson
Jon
Bexhe
Jas. Savage
Ll. Creek
Saline
Weis
D. McGowan
Sherife
D. McGowa
John Mills
Brush Creek
Isaac Wdonald
Stark County
Daniel McClennan
Section Thirty
Township Eleven
James Gern
McClennan
William McLaughlin
Isaac M’donald
Henry H. Teeple
Samuel Fisher
Jeremiah Gray
Robert Smith
Joseph Herford
Whiteoak
Clay Lick
Cross Creek
K Talbott
Coal Run
Clay Lick Run
Isaac M’'Donald
Isaac England
Crow Creek Township
Jeferson Ty
Egainet
England
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