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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1839
Page
3
A Mississippi focused discourse condemns lawless defiance and Judge Lynch’s influence. It cites courthouse seizures, killings related to dueling probes, and a broader spread of contempt for law across Mississippi and Ohio, urging support for lawful governance and restraint.
A notice announces a Democratic citizens meeting at Anderson's Hotel on Third Street Saturday evening to plan Fourth of July celebrations. The Herald editor recounts being broomsticked from his home by his wife over a bill. The Marietta Pilot questions opposition name changes and asks about a prominent cranial bump. Additional items reference Sylvester's Reporter, George Spencer's bank embezzlement, and Whig commentary.
Fragmented report on Virginia politics lists Democrats and Federals in Congress with names such as John W. Jones H. A. Wise Joel Helleman John Hill Francis E. Rives and others. Mentions Sub-Treasury and state senate faction tensions with references to party alignments and electoral maneuvers amid a contested political scene.
In Paris a severe insurrection caused many casualties and numerous arrests. About one hundred fifty lives were reported lost. The unrest prompted the formation of a new French Ministry, suspected to be a consequence of the disturbance.
The Cuarrists association members provoke jealousy among the Tories and have been dispersed by royal troops. Signs in Europe point to waning monarchies and an abused populace facing political change.
After Melbourne ministry collapse the new incumbents urged Queen Victoria to dismiss the Ladies of the Household. She refused, urged resignations, which the ladies delivered. Loch Melbourne and Lord John Russell agreed to take office. England buzzes with reaction as addresses hail the Queen for backing the ladies and turning away the Tories.
From Great Western to Burlington Iowa Gazette reports alert about European unrest. England and France political strains alarm monarchists amid Paris outbreak rumors. Gov. Lucas visits Sac and Fox at Des Moines river. chiefs and Ne-ce-as-co welcome with diplomacy and family, speeches mark friendly yet lawful intent. Florida delegate Downing reelected. Jamaica Bill misread. local subscribers questioned. John Taylor of Caroline column on paper money praised. New Hampshire Legislature convened in Concord.
The Jefferson County commissioners invite sealed proposals by June 27 for building a wing wall and abutment to Island Creek bridge near its mouth. A plan and specifications are at the County Auditor's office. June 11, 1839 Steubenville. The city ad advertises a new fire trade supply shop offerings and groceries at the Mack Deer House street with a wide assortment including coffees teas sugars spices and fruits.
A condensed price listing shows daily tea flour corn oats butter bacon and coal figures across Wheeling Cincinnati Baltimore and Philadelphia with notes on wheat corn meal sugar molasses and lard. Entries include varying amounts and regional quotes from May 31 to June 6.
Died at Steubenville on the evening of the 7th after a brief illness, Mr. THOMAS CARREL, Sheriff of the county. His funeral was held Sunday morning with a large turnout of citizens and the Society of Odd Fellows, of which he was a member, in attendance.
L Harper of Steubenville informs that he transfers his interest in the accounts and all monies due to Mesrs. W C Mcavster I G and M L Morais who are authorized to receive and liquidate all demands against the concern. Steubenville June 11 1839.
The Regular Baptists plan a gathering at the Baptist meeting house on Church Street on the first Sabbath of July. Divine service begins at 10 oclock A M on June 10, 1839. Temperance notice follows for Jefferson County Temperance Society meeting on Thursday evening the 18th at the Lecture room of the 1st Presbyterian Church. W B Copland Secretary June 11 1839.
PorHe Subscribers have just received a large assortment of Drugs Dye-stuffs Oils Paints Varnishes and more from Philadelphia. Fresh best quality and low prices attract physicians country merchants dyers hatters and others to call. Perfumery brushes surgeons instruments patent medicines offered by T and G Johnson dated June 11 1839.
WPEAPS. Jort wine of best quality, for sale by T and G Joan son Steubenville June 1839. William Bryan, Surgeon Dentist recently from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh offers services to ladies and gentlemen of Steubenville. Office at Mrs Walker's residence on Third Street opposite Salmon's Hotel. Public referred to Doctors Sinclair and Mairs. Steubenville June 11, 1839.
The board reports eighteen paupers in the Poor House, average twenty over the year, five deaths. County receipts $1675, expenditures $1281.73. Items include provisions 400, furniture 13.73, clothing 355, funeral and relief costs 40, physician 100, superintendent 313, with wages totaling 1281.73. Dr William Leslie continued as physician at 100, David Morris appointed superintendent at 200 per annum.
Statement from the administrator detailing the heirs and claims regarding the estate of William Wollere of IeBrvone county who is deceased. The notice outlines the legal steps, objections, and deadlines for creditors and interested parties to respond on the estate matters.
Subscribers announce a Steudenville Ohio shop to build threshing machines for farmers and threshing businesses. The light four horsepower units are portable, more efficient, and cheaper, aiming for statewide adoption after strong sales in Pennsylvania. A constant supply and rapid repairs are offered to fill orders.
J Boyer informs friends customers that he continues the bakery on Fourth Street between Market and Adams. He supplies steamboats with crackers and pilot bread wholesale or retail and offers fresh bread and cakes daily to families and country shops. He asserts bread and cakes rival those made in Steubenville or Pittsburgh. May 28, 1831.
James Turnbull offers a large assortment of books for sale including Adventures of a Gentleman in centers of bore Abrecombie on Intellectual Powers or Investigation of Truth American Oratory Biography of the signers of the Declaration of Independence in 5 volumes Arinoh Pulpit decures by the Twing Divines to Bogland Scotland Ireland Boyphical sketches of economic character France Revolution from 1798 to 1415 with broader historical view of Great Britain and France Het’er Covenant by the New Berb CEL Berthlet on the art of Dintfet tetreentor bee Gecaprents Certaghan 40
A dense inventory listing numerous books and authors across theology history geography law and literature. Includes biographies, religion texts, classical studies, dictionaries, and general histories with limited contextual notes. Dated Steubenville Ohio May 28, and mentions wine and a sale in Baltimore by D McGowen.
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