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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1843
Page
3
The Central Committee for Jefferson county is composed of E. M. Stanton, Wm. McDonald, David England, Dr. Wim. Copp, David Chambers, Abram Croxton, and James Shane.
In Carrollton on Monday the 12th, the Carroll county Democrats held a local meeting in the courthouse. Due to limited space, their proceedings are postponed and will be published next week.
Harrison County Democrats outline their regularly nominated ticket for the October election with Charles Warfel as Representative, William Cady for Sheriff, James Hoagland as Commissioner, Thos L Jewett Prosecuting Attorney, Abner Hixon County Surveyor, John Pearce Coroner and William Boyles Director of the Poor.
In Massachussets the recent effort to elect Congressmen in the 2d 3d 6th and 7th districts produced low turnout. King a Whig won the 2d district while the other districts failed to elect.
The Circleville Watchman endorses Dr Olds for Congress in their district. The paper spends several columns arguing his consistency and condemns patchwork in opponent's positions.
The Trumbull Democrat reports a tremendous flood in the Mahoning region. The surge caused loss of property and several lives amid a spring of heavy rain and violent storms affecting many parts of the union.
In a note to the Herald a request is made to insert three names for Treasurer before the Democratic convention. The editor admits hesitancy but supports brother Wilson if nominated, and pledges to back the chosen Democrat heart and hand. Other named candidates are cited as faithful officers in another column.
At a recent sale of property owned by the State Bank of Illinois the Alton Telegraph reports strong prices. Some farms near Alton brought from 20 to 25 dollars per acre.
A Philadelphia stock exchange scene erupted as commissioners opened books for Delaware division improvements. Report notes abundance of money fueling speculation and public stocks, with chaotic bidding and conflicting actions by officials and traders.
The article objects to salary hikes for court officers as unfair taxation. It notes Democratic presses share a single stance of disapproval toward raising salaries and criticizes Whigs for supporting higher pay despite taxpayer burden. It argues Democrats oppose inequality and oppression in public pay.
A brief poke at Union compliance and weekly mailings, urging plain dealing from readers. The note questions forfeiting an exchange for a sip and implies the Plain Dealer’s role in observing the situation. It references Captain Tyler and his post masters as a focal point.
The consolidated Democratic paper at Harrisburg Penn shows strong typographical quality and endorses Hon James Buchanan for the presidency, subject to the Democratic national convention, presenting the democratic style and leadership.
The Warren meeting on the 10th endorsed holding a National Convention to select a Presidential candidate and urged a State Convention to appoint delegates. They urged the State Central Committee to call a State Convention in August and naming ten delegates for the state gathering. They supported Martin Van Buren for President and James K. Polk for Vice President, pledging to back the National Convention nominees.
A Summit County gathering in Akron on the 6th supported chartered paper money banks, backing the 1844 Democratic convention in Baltimore, endorsing Cass of Michigan for president and nominating their own delegates. The piece questions Cass's alignment with the bank position yet defends his character.
The Butler county Democratic meeting in Hamilton adopted resolutions on exchanges and currency favoring gold and silver as the uniform standard. They endorsed Martin Van Buren as a true patriot and worthy presidential nominee, praising his motives integrity and trust.
A friende in New York of the repeal movement reports that about 81000 was raised in two nights by email contributions. The effort aimed for 65000.
In a cryptic report the article references wealth and union topics, noting unclear phrases and disjointed terms. It mentions Diet phowe and a Shah, with scattered mentions of Ummatehle prinmple and Hee gH, leaving the core subject indistinct.
A treatise argues wealth is a product of labour and land, not money, urging equal respect for all workers. It condemns a system where a few reap excess while the many toil, invoking biblical references about labor and fair exchange, and condemning tyranny in wealth distribution.
In Zanesville the wheat market gains with prices at 60 cents per bushel now. The Banks of Muskingum and Zanesville, last year of operation, stood at 40 cents before their demise. The note ends with a call for support against Locofoco Bank destruction, reflecting local financial climate.
The New Philadelphia Democrat cites wheat at 85 cents per bushel locally and in Dover, comparing it to 50 cents during last winter’s 13 bank failures. The piece argues that banks support commerce and price levels, prompting a dig at the “loco foco destructives” and asking what the humbuggers will get next.
The newspaper contends that the Bank of Muskingum promoters Buckingham Swiges Brush and Stilwell publicized stock subscriptions not in good faith but as a Whig jab. It claims none will subscribe a dollar and urges friends to refrain, warning that the bank’s founders may not stand behind issues.
The Zanesville Aurora quotes critics who say stock promoters linked to Banks must pay in gold and silver and be responsible for what they issue. They urge incorporators to meet the demand amid a heated public dispute about financial obligations and control.
The Utica Whig reports that the English house of Abbotson and Brothers intends to establish a cutlery manufactory in New York. Exports to the United States are hindered by tariff, while the Spectator laments foreign protection drawing English capital here. The exchange prompts concerns that British labor may replace American workers in Pittsburgh and Steubenville factories.
The Detroit Gazette reports the Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank branch in St. Joseph has failed, unable to redeem its notes. The episode underscores a banking instability noted by local observers.
The York Commercial reports money is more plentiful than ever with first rate paper discounted at 3 1 4 percent. Loans on state stocks available at 4 percent. The market shows rising activity and broad advances in securities while investment funds remain abundant. One percent gain offered on the U S five percent new loan.
The Dah lonega Times reports favorable mining this season in the gold region with about fifteen hundred dollars in gold unearthed on every fair working day. A newly found mine yielded six hundred penny weights in three days by six workers. Cincinnati boats note flour receipts on arrival at 84.09 and 41.5 inspected, with 150 barrels expected at 42.5. City Mills demand 45. Wheat at 75 cents, overall receipts limited.
A New York letter notes the Ann McKim sailed for Canton after an 18 day stay with a large cargo of domestic goods. The Oscar will sail about Thursday with a large domestic load. Another ship is loading cotton and the Probus cleared in Boston after loading 3000 bales of cotton goods.
A cheerful note from Richmond editors announcing the receipt of strawberries, cherries, potatoes, and other early season fruits. The text praises local residents for their understanding of how things should be done and the community’s enthusiasm for new produce.
Horace Fleming a Millerite preacher was arrested in Branch county Michigan on charges of polygamy. Local authorities detained the clergyman after a polygamy inquiry and will hold him for further proceedings in county court.
The city of Rochester New York reports a surge in construction with two hundred thirty three buildings either under erection or recently completed, reflecting growth and development activity across the urban area.
An expedition from Jackson County Missouri departed on May 20 with about four to five hundred people. The caravan included around one hundred wagons drawn by oxen and horses for nearly every person, plus some milch cows. They carried as much provisions and farming implements as possible for the journey.
Gen. Wa. 8. Murphy of Ohio, Charges d'Affaires to Texas, arrived in New Orleans on the 24th last time. He was to leave for Texas on the 4th last month.
The readable lines hint at a reflective piece about memory and the world listening, mentioning Helnet and Coseries in a cryptic style. The text uses garbled phrases, likely OCR errors, and preserves scattered names and ideas without a clear narrative or date.
A moral exhortation praises honest industry. It argues scorn for smutty behavior is actually praise for virtue. Diligence in work, self-improvement, and steady effort earn self respect and the esteem of wise people, offering internal enjoyment and external confidence.
A batch of counterfeit twenty dollar notes of the State Bank of Indiana circulates across the West. The plate matches the Bank’s, showing the Indiana State House on a hill, with a lighter vignette shade and brownish black ink. Dated August 1839, numbers 716 and 7175, letter A, payable in Indianapolis to H Bates and B F Morris, with signatures forged. Treasury notes outstanding on June 1 stand at 11 607 085 75 dollars.
The Portland Tribune notes uncanny patriotism as three presidents Jefferson Adams Monroe died on July Fourth with final words praising independence. It recalls Adams exclaiming Independence, Jefferson resigning to God, Monroe smiling on hearing the nation’s celebration, and mentions Sidney in a Trumplike comparison.
A writer denounces the go between as the most odious figure, carrying injurious remarks between neighbors. They call the go between the herald of slander, more reprehensible than the slanderer themselves.
The Democratic Central Committee of Columbiana county met at the Court House in New Lisbon on June 3 1843. John S Blakely chaired. John Cosme acted as secretary. Resolutions set township primary locations for September 2 elections and rules for voting, poll books, and delegation to county and congressional conventions. A committee of Blocksom Morgan and Lepper was formed to coordinate with Jefferson and Carroll counties. Electors urged to indicate presidential preference on tickets. Provisions for signing and publishing proceedings were approved.
Fragment from a historical page notes dangers of common illnesses and paralyzing effects on health. The garbled text hints at warnings about deceptive remedies and potential fatal outcomes from seemingly minor ailments.
A letter urges immediate use of Dr Duncan's Expectorant Remedy to combat consumption. It warns that daily demonstrations reveal the disease's danger and condemns buyers who are swindled by cheaper fake medicines sold at cut rates yet marketed at higher prices, stressing early treatment to avoid fatal outcomes.
The notice urges readers to pay $1.50 in advance for a year of the Union, offering credits to existing subscribers and promising a cash business model. It explains that those who already paid two dollars for the current year receive a fifty cent credit for the next year, and that payments before July 4 will count as advance payments.
Marriages recorded include Ninian Bell Wed Elvira Ann Rinccey on Thursday the 15th by Rev J Burns in the county. John Parrish of Coshocton to Maninpa McNeegty of Cross Creek by J D Dayton on the 13th. Warracre Oneat wed Mary Wetcnu in the city by Rev Ragan on Thursday evening.
A historical list shows prices for flour per barrel at 400 dollars a barrel, wheat bush at 75, corn 18 to 20, corn meal 20 to 25, potatoes 10 to 15, oats 14 to 16, apples 0 to 0, salt per barrel 125, beef quarter price per pound 2 to 3, pork hog round per pound, lard per pound 5 to ab, butter 6 to 8, eggs 7 to 4 and honey 10 to 12 per pound.
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