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Newspaper

American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1844

Page

3

Political forgery fears sweep party lines in Ohio and D C

The piece denounces forgery amid political battles praising Canton and Steubenville papers. It cites anti Locofoco rhetoric from German, French, and Irish communities, quotes Dr Duncan on despotic government, notes Senate proceedings around Mr Tappan, and mocks Bank and National Intelligencer coverage. It reports a DC rally backing Baltimore nominations and notes local defections to the Democratic camp.

Cincinnati Enquirer Anoruen Poroeny Whig Canton Ohio Dupean Balaam Nathangel Gotshall Duncan White Balnaen Ces Rascal Prentice Lousville

Political rally fire and dawn of a great struggle

The piece cites fevered expectations among Democrats and warnings to Whigs as Federalists tremble. It quotes the New York Tribune and New York Herald noting large rallies, strong unity in the Democratic camp, and a coming sharp fight after Polk and Dallas nominations.

Hood Tribune and Herald Wilson Great Park Empire The Union New York Herald Polk Dallas Harrison

Dark forecast for Polk Dallas ticket in inaugural Tribune view

The Tribune of New York, a leading federal journal, predicts Polk and Dallas will win Louisiana and Mississippi Alabama and South Carolina, contest Tennessee North Carolina and Georgia, and struggle to overpower Whig ascendancy. It calls the federal party in a dilemma and likens it to Egyptian darkness. The piece also notes the Native war in New York with escalating tensions.

the Tribune of New York Polk Dallas Baltimore Lousiana Kentucky Tennessee the Tribune Mississippi Alabama South Carolina North Carolina Georgia Federal Party

Political squabbles and gun salutes rebound in press mockery

A barrage of 19th century political chatter cites Democratic gun salutes in New York and Boston marking a convention, with satire aimed at John Jones and various editors. The narrative references the New York Herald Greens or Hater Paice and the N Y Evening Post, debating Texan treaty disclosures and Tappan’s role.

John Jones New York Herald Greens Washington

First Gun for Polk and Dallas Charter Vote Echoed

In Canandaigua on the 4th, 469 votes were cast, a record high, signaling strong party strength. The Democratic ticket won by an average majority, while Liverpool’s charter vote on the 3rd gave the Democrats a decisive win on a large turnout, marking their first village victory since 1890.

Canandaigua N. Y Albany Argus Liverpool Sd Inst Argus Sage Huses Porw Dallas

Pricings of Gold and Silver Coins in Historic List

A historical price list for gold and silver coins including American Eagles Halves Quarters NapoleonsGuineas Spanish Doubloons Patriot Mexican Columbian Doubloons Ten Thalers Ducats and various Spanish English French and Thalers silver coins with per unit values and weight notes. The document enumerates denominations and approximate values in cts and pounds per crown in a condensed catalog style.

Market Rundown from Cinetunati and Pittsburgh on June 8

Excuanet and Moxcy Manxer show inactivity in exchanges while South supplies increase specie. Flour and whiskey trends mixed with brisk flour sales. Wheat price declines to 60 cents per bushel. Pittsburgh flour dips, grain prices ease, bacon and lard steady. New York markets hold firm for flour and rye. pork softer. New Orleans notes dull Ohio price range and limited corn demand with small lot sales.

Baltimore Howard Street Carrie Cinetunati Pittsburgh Sautz New York Wester Terror Jersey Virginia Fair New Orleans Ohio New York City A L Frazer Acaulayw Politician’s Register J. G. Bennet Highlands of Ethiopia Father Goviot Scorsfield Hiram Elwood Mongomery Barney O’reirdon Philadelphia Captain Pamphilie Shakspeare L Frazer M. Cummins James Saltzman Adm R. Nnual Jefferson County

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Steubenville Herald James Wilson Senator Tappan Archer Senate Jong New York Evening Post Evening Post Secatr Precespornes Senatre Globe Mr. Tappan Ir. Tappan Tappan Mr. T National Intelligencer Federal Jas. K. Polk H. Clay House of Representatives U. S Jas. Watson Webb Merrixc District of Columbia Globe Office Feds Jacob Tenor New Market Wwoship A. M. St. Clair Concord Township Highland County Hoth Harison New York Tribune Democracy of Boston Tarzan N. Y. Evening Post Boston Evening Journal Texas Mt. Vernon Grainnxk Provision Parket D. McGowan & Co Public Jotices Steubenville Democratic Meeting Cross Creek Township Wintersville Steubenville Lodge St. John the Baptist Scott M. L.weaver A. L. Frazer Liberty Meeting Friends of Liberty and Equal Rights Smithfield Liberty Thomas Morris Samuel Lewis Friends of Liberty Dr. Elder Keils’ Long Room George W. McCook John Keil, Jr Matthew Weaver Wm. L. Cooper Oliver C. Gray Sec Geo. W. McCook, Ch’n Commercial Money Matters Trade & Markets Florida Belize Mint Cincinnati Borror Marturew O. Junxin, Esq Burrog Jeshin B. McGrew McGrew McG Pd-Tn R. Dundass John Alexander Mountpleasant Township Humphrey Alexander Mellor Olumbian Jodgers’ Penknives Mellor’s. Ilver Mellor’s Itchell Indi- Veana Ilinois Michigan Robert Montgomery Knox Township Court of Common Pleas Lucinda Montgomery Hugh Montgomery James McClare Adm'x Samuel Adm'r Pamtnemshiep Egan, Moore Snd Co Ezekiel Moore Richard Partington Thomas Taylor Stewbenville BE. Moore & Cote Ing Egan Moore & Co Ing James Egan Fem Hanna & Turnbull Thompson Hanna James Turnbull Nhie Clinton Gra Y Hhams Pittsburg Mathias Cummins Brandreth Dr. Brandreth Brandieth Wood St Benjamin Brandreth Abner L. Frazer John Gill Mt. Pleasant Thos OD Bert LaGrange Richard Jackson Springfild WM. Price Craig & Co Wan Eaton Henry Crew Richmond W. Owesney Corp D. W. Stier Cheap Cash Groef E. Pearce Cash Dougherty Iarper Juness Mellor Sanders McGuffy Smith Kirkeham Mitchell A. D. Isdd David Hogg William Hogg James Williams Robert Young Abigail Potter Andrew Harper James Jackson Adam Dunlap David Robertson John Campbell Dee John Henderson Elizabeth Tanville Andrew Anderson Andrew McMechan D. M’gowan & Co Littell’s Museum Blackwood Ashland Clay Frazer Andrew Lockard William Leslie William Roberts Isaac Winters WM. Leslie Jos. B. McGrew Mordecai Moore William Cassel
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