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Newspaper

American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1844

Page

3

Verplanck’s Pictorial Edition of Shakespeare

A rapidly progressing pictorial Shakespeare issue praised for its engravings and notes. Hamlet and Ophelia illustrations stand out, with Macbeth portion and extensive visuals enhancing the immortal bard. At 12.4 cents per number, Verplanck eclipses London editions, earning admirers’ thanks.

Verplance Shakspeare Hamlet Avon Horatio Ophelia Peri Gertrude Lacy Macbeth Verplanck London Mr. V

Justice and impeachment voices from the 1840s press

The piece cites praise for Senator Tappan for exposing the Texas treaty to the public, with a Boston Journal writer endorsing his duty. It also notes calls for Jack Tyler's impeachment and includes Chancellor Kent’s letter arguing broad grounds for impeachment and urging action by the House.

Senator Tappan Mr. T Boston Journal Boston Evening Journal Jack Tyler Wat Tyler Kent New York The Courier and Enquirer Union Square Dean Story United States Tyler House of Representatives James Kent

Democratic Delegates Hear Lahm On Tariff At Club

The Hickory Club of Steubenville township met last Saturday to discuss Democratic National Convention nominations. General Lahm of Stark county, returning from Baltimore, explained convention proceedings and defended the party line on tariffs. He corrected a prior misstatement about his remarks at the Clay Club, noting his departure from the tariff stance and the Whigs’ misreading of his views.

Hickory Club Steubenville Township Lahm Stark County Baltimore Democratic Standard Clay Club Whig Club Democratic Party Stokely

Memorial on Texas annexation and public misleading claim

May 20 congressional session hears Tappan present a Zanesville petition urging immediate ratification of the Texas annexation treaty. Judge Tappan denounces a British conspiracy claim and lauds a senator for publishing the treaty to thwart opposition. The day’s business in both Houses yields no significant action on the matter.

Tappan Zanesville Muskingum County Ohio Texas United States Jackson England Great Britain Senate Dr. Duncan Duncan Paan Hanna & Turnbull Thompson Hanna James Turnbull Duiniserator Court of Common Pleas Jefferson County Hugh Wallace James Saltzman Adm.r James Hyndman Warren Township Jefferson Co William Hyndman Adm Robert Montgomery Knox Township Tder Lucinda Montgomery Hugh Montgomery Brenner Alon James McClare Hannah McClave Samuel McClave City Greys Public Square C. C. Gray

Prices of Gold and Silver in Historical Catalog

The listing details price references for gold coins including American Eagles Halves Quarters and older values. It shows various denominations such as Sovereigns Napoleons Guinea Spanish Doubloons and Ducats with notes on proportions and weights.

Para Pr. Do Do Do

Counterfeit Twenty Dollar Note Aids Bank Cashier Shocked

The Louisville Dime reports a counterfeit twenty dollar bill so well executed it deceived the branch bank cashier. Prices rise sharply in pork bacon and lard in New Orleans with over two hundred percent increase. Arrivals of specie to New Orleans exceed seven million dollars since September. New Orleans Market notes dull flour demand, corn, oats, and rye prices, while Pittsburgh markets show varied provisions, butter, lard, cheese, and pork prices with steady ranges.

D. McGowan & Co Louisville Northern Bank New Orleans Ohio Carrie Marker New York

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