Webster and Tallmadge in Political Turmoil
A Baltimore Chronicle correspondent reports Webster in New York receiving a sixty thousand dollar instalment from the Whigs to fund travels and favors. Tallmadge is said to seek withdrawal from the U S Senate race, with friends unsure if they can or will remove him, the public’s will guiding action.
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Tallmadge
Baltimore Chronicle
Webster
New York
Gail
N. P. Tallmadge
United States Senate
Senate
Virginia elections prompt Whig unity appeal and dem capitulation
A Virginia election report praises Democratic gains and rebukes Whig infighting. The piece references Pennsylvania and Ohio politics, urging cross party reconciliation, warning that unity is essential for Harrison or Clay factions to prevail, while noting the Ohio river remains navigable.
Virginia Elections State of play in congress and state senate
The report lists candidates from the Democratic Federalist and Conservative ranks for Congress in Virginia with sub treasury Whigs noted. It notes districts heard from show Democrats and Beirne Johnson and others seeking re election. It also gives state senate Democrats four majority and house of delegates two party control with twenty three counties pending returns. It promises full results in the next issue.
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Virginia
Old Dominion
Fed
Andrew Beirne
Joseph Johnson
A. Stewart
John Taliaferro
G. W. Hopkins
State Senate
House OF Delegates
Senate
County Meeting Promises Unity for Democratic Party
A large and harmonious Democratic meeting was held at the Court House on Tuesday evening. Attendees pledged to promote the party’s good cause and urged participation on the second Tuesday in October.
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Demock
Court House
Jefferson
Boundary clash in disputed territory noted
Reporting that incidents occurred on the contested area as parties assert jurisdiction. Officials say no serious consequences are expected. The article mentions Trapiece Stevens has nominated bie.
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Trapiece Stevens
Bie
Boston tailors pledge God like proportions for Webster in London
Boston tailors provide Webster with a full suit and urge him to display his god like proportions to the Queen upon arrival in London. Merchants reportedly collect funds from supporters to cover expenses and debts, signaling his role as a faithful representative of aristocracy, drawing stern critique from Hammond of the Cincinnati Gazette.
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Boston
New York
Webster
London
Hammond
Cincinnati Gazette
Mississippi Bank swindling and mob action roils the state
The Statesman warns of widespread debt and fraud across Mississippi. Debtors, lawsuits, and vacant offices strain courts as reckless banking capital expands. A Real Estate Bank in Decatur is burned by a mob, raising fears of retribution on the Directory. The Stevens Convention fails, signaling continued political backlash against corruption.
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Statesman
Mississippi
Brandon Sentinel
Decatur
Miss
Ohio
Canal Contractor Scandal and Mammoth Bone Discovery
A House resolution reveals contracts with partisan bidders at over one hundred thousand dollars above legal notice. The St. Louis Gazette reports Mr. Cock near the city unveiling the largest Mammoth bones in the western region, measuring about fifteen feet from tip to tip. The Independent Treasury criticizes party shifts in federal policy and local intrigues. Cincinnati council offers a reward up to five hundred dollars for arsonists and urges night water service. Mail deliveries are delayed. a remedy is sought.
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House of Representatives
St. Louis
Cincinnati Council
Democratic resolutionsissuing from Jefferson county meeting
The absence of the committee left the session to Hon. Benj Tappan who spoke well. Resolutions praised Van Buren, urged an Independent Treasury, lauded Ohio legislators for banking reforms, commended Henry Swearingen, and called for Vigilance committees and a county convention in Steubenville on July 4. The proceedings were signed by Samuel McNary and George Alban and published in multiple Democratic papers.
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Benj. ‘Tappan
Martin van Buren
Fathers of the Republic
Jefferson
Jackson
Congress
Henry Swearingen
House of Representatives
Jefferson County
Steubenville
American Union
Democratic
Columbus
Cadiz
Samuel McNary
Ch'n. Grorce
ALBAN
Sec’y
Marriage of John Wallace and Sarah Spence in Steubenville
In Steubenville on Tuesday May 21 by Rev H G Domingo, John Wallace of Wellsburgh marries Sarah Spence of the same town.
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Steubenville
H. G. Domingo
John Wallace
Wellsburgh
Sarah Spence
Ordinance on Groceries Porter and Alehouses in Steubenville
Town council seeks written license petitions for retail of beer ale wine and spirits with ward recommendations and public notice. Fees listed for licenses vary by product and quantity, minimum one year license. violations incur fines and license forfeiture. Ordinance repeals existing licensing rules and was passed June 1 1839.
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Steubenville
John K. Sutherland
James Patterson
Lease of woodland near Massillon Ohio by Valentine Priest
A subscriber offers 120 acres of woodland within six miles of Massillon in Washington county Ohio for lease two or more years. The leaser must clear and fence 25 acres and may receive 100 dollars extra if clearing terms are agreed. Apply to Valentine Priest Cross Creek township June 4 1839. Auction sale set for Steubenville June 8 1839 Lots 26 27 in Richmond Jefferson county with house stable and out lot 3. Sale at courthouse at one o clock P M. terms to be announced by M D Junkin. Stenbenville June 4 1839.
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Massillon
Washington County
Ohio
Valentine Priest
Cross Creek Township
Steubenville
Richmond
Jefferson County
M. D. Junkin
Stenbenville
Cadiz
Cambridge
Ofice
D. L. Collier
Stendeoville
James Wilson
Prest
Flour and commodity prices from Wheeling Cincinnati and beyond
Market report lists prices for flour coffee wheat bacon and butter across cities including Wheeling Cincinnati Baltimore and Philadelphia dated May 3 May 30 and May 29. Entries show flour at 5 25 a 550 and various grains meats and oils with scattered figures such as wheat 100 a 106 corn 62 oats 50 bacon hog round 9 a 10 and butter 24.
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Y.H
Wheeling
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Oranges and dried fruits advertised for sale wholesale
A Philadelphia import list appears at a Steubenville store opposite Means and Hooker Mill. The subscriber offers oranges lemons prunes figs currants raisins almonds filberts English walnuts cream nuts ground nuts and more at low prices for wholesale or retail. June 4 1893.
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Hooker's Mill
Philadelphia
Democratic Meeting in Steubenville Jefferson County
A large Democratic gathering convened at the Jefferson County Court House in Steubenville on a Tuesday evening. Jodge McNaay of Wayne township chaired the meeting and George Allan of Leland Creek was appointed secretary to organize the proceedings and establish the meeting’s objective.
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Jefferson County
Court House
Steubenville
Jodge McNaay
Wayne Township
Land for sale in Brooke County near Harman's Creek
Subscriber offers 193 acres for sale lying on Cove Hill in Brooke County Virginia within two miles of Miewbeoville Ohio one mile of Hindmans mill and one and a half miles of Movers mill on Harmans creek two miles from James Campbells mill on Kings Creek and within half a mile of the Pittsburgh end had.
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Cove Hill
Brooke County
Miewbeoville
Hindman’s Mill
Harman's Creek
James Campbell
King’s Creek
Hall Emule
Pittsburgh
Notice for contract information from engineer or president
Additional information for contract inquiries may be obtained by contacting the engineer or the company president. The notice is dated May 28, 1839.
James Turnbull Bookseller Advertises New Stock
James Turnbull a bookseller and stationer offers a varied stock of new volumes. Many titles include adventures a search for a horse Abrecombie on intellect Investigation of truth American oratory biographies of signers of the Declaration of Independence British pulpit discourses by living divines and biographical sketches of eccentric characters. Other works cover history natural theology phrenology morality and travel with maps and engravings.
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James Turnbull
Abrecombie
England
Scotland
Reland
Baine
Great Britain
France
Francis Goode
Berthollet
Christopher Anderson- Butler
Kentucky
J. H. Gallaudet
Combe
Clark
Canning
Back
Artic Land
Artic Ocean
Drelencourt
Orville Taylor
Edson
Texas
New
Extensive 19th century catalog of books and texts
A lengthy listing of books and authors across theology history geography and language studies followed by a notice from m'c. & H. at Steubenville Ohio dated May 28 offering reduced arrears terms and a $2.00 annual charge for early settlements before collection actions begin.
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Joan S. Graham
Said Township
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