Martin Van Buren and the Constitutional Treasury Debate
A 1839 editorial critiques the Democratic faction forming from Federalist splinters, spotlighting figures like Wm. C. Rives and Tallmadge. It laments political treachery, praises the Ohio Legislature, and argues against bank charters as private property. It cites De Tocqueville on democracy and warns rulers that constitutional reform and equality are providential.
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Lafayette Bank
Hichcock
Lane
Woods& Grimkee
Ohio
Xenia
Supreme Court
General Allen and the Ohio State Journal
A letter backs General Allen now in Washington to organize Whig fragments into a unified policy. It mocks his pacifier role and chances to succeed, citing his lack of access to Journals as the reason. The piece warns he may abandon his new friends and return to old ranks.
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Gen. Allen
Ohio State Journal
Texas
Statesman
New Republic
Sheriff's Death Sparks Coroner's Inquiry Inquiry
The late den Cannet’s death prompts the Coroner Mr Sewres Priew to step in with qualifications and a sense of duty. Mr Filson is reported to be involved as the public figure connected to the case.
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den Cannet
Cadiz Sentinel mocks its editor and rival
The Cadiz Sentinel laments careless errors in last week’s edition and likens its own editor to a green goblin, joking that faults mirror the Steubenville Herald’s junior Wil son and calling for reform if possible.
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Cadiz Sentinel
the Sentinel
Wilson
Steubenville Herald
The Federalists Break Up Over Whig Alliance
The Federalists foresee political oblivion as factions drift apart under the Whig label. Trust erodes among branches. they drift from Salt River and threaten to dissolve their uneasy coalition and settlement.
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Salt River
Reading Matter Delayed by Auditor's Report Length
Readers are excused this week for reduced variety as the issue focuses on the Auditor's Report. The substantial document drives the page, limiting other content and space for typical features.
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Hur
LOCO FOCOS AND ENGLISH CHARTISTS IN NEW YORK
A partisan note decries Whig and conservative aims while praising Chartists as champions of human rights in England and democracy in America. Mention is made of Swartwout’s wife and daughter leaving New York for Europe, and a North Carolina grand jury proposing Henry Clay for president, prompting questions about judicial inquests nominating candidates.
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England
Warren, N. J
Grand
Ashboro
North Carolina
Henry Clay
Candidates Named for State Legislature by County Union
The American Union Messrs Editors publish a list of nominees awaiting county convention verdict for the State Legislature. Named candidates include James Mitchell Ross, George Alban Island Creek, William Duffield Salem, Daniel Tarr Wills, Joseph Kithcart Mt Pleasant, George McCleary Warren, and David Cable Steubenville.
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James Mitchell
Ross
George Alban
Island Creek
William Duffield
Salem
Daniel Tarr
Wills
Joseph Kithcart
Mt Pleasant
George McCleary
Warren
David Cable
Steubenville
Fourth of July Celebration Planned by Jefferson County Democrats
A Jefferson County Democratic meeting at James Andersons house on Third Street organized by David McGowan elected chair and J S Patterson secretary. A five member committee John Orr Isaac McDonald M L Morris David Cable and Dr Thomas Johnson to arrange celebrations and solicit funds and secure an orator and reader. The group authorized to fill vacancies and urged county Democrats to join in the July 4 1839 event and publish proceedings in the American Union.
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James Anderson
Third Street
David McGowan
J. S. Patterson
Jefferson County
John Orr
Market Street
Isaac McDonald
M. L. Morris
David Cable
Thomas Johnson
American Union
Ch N. J. S. Parrgearson
The Difference Between Parties When a Whig Is Proved Defaulter
The Globe notes a double standard in party reactions to defectors. It argues a Federal Whig retains party defense despite default, while a Democrat is rapidly disowned and no defender stands with him, posing a question about honesty.
John Taylor of Caroline A Noble Advocate of Liberty
John Taylor of Caroline appears as a leading early American thinker and ally of Jefferson and Madison. The tribute credits him with a rare blend of wealth and labor empathy, praising his role in promoting democratic principles, the resolutions of 1798, and his steadfast defense of liberty under the era’s shifting pressures.
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Jefferson
Henry
Madison
Monroe
England
Ee Assembly
Taylor of Caroline and the Voice from the Grave
The Confederate presents a biographical notice of Colonel John Taylor of Caroline, praising his intellect virtue and service in Congress and as a Virginia senator. It introduces his little known 1794 essay on liberty and government republished from Philadelphia and found in Jefferson’s Library, a voice from the past urging thoughtful reflection on liberty and country.
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John Taylor
Caroline
Colonel Taylor
Congress
Virginia
Washington Globe
Philadelphia
Congressional Library
Jefferson
Library of Congress
Hypocritical Conservatives Debate in Virginia Dispatch
The piece attacks Conservatives for hypocrisy in Richmond area politics, accusing them of disloyalty to Republican rule and alignment with Henry Clay and Federalists. It claims Clay’s camp uses a halfway house as a political hotel and denounces pretended support for the administration while secretly pursuing consolidation and national hotel aims.
Whig split over Sherrod defeat and Clay prospects in Virginia
From the Richmond Enquirer via the Alexandria Gazette Cor. Whigs lament Sherrod’s defeat while conservatives back the Whig ticket. Public sentiment shifts toward Henry Clay. Rives’ chances fade as Virginia politics split with some Whigs denouncing Clay and factions debating coalition signals.
Be JUST and fear not Let al the ends thou sim st at
An 19th century obituary or tribute praising Martin Van Buren. The piece lauds his presidency, national stature, and public service. It cites his rise from humble beginnings to high office, notes persecution by opponents, and the enduring support of the Democratic Party amid trials. It reflects admiration from Utica Democratic press.
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Self
Wm. C. Rives
Tallmadge
Ruth
Martin van Buren
Europe
Union
Utica Democat
Pressing plan to widen Welland Canal sparks U S toll fears
The Statesman reports Britain seeks to enlarge the Welland Canal, mostly funded by U S citizens. Two thirds of ships this season were American, paying heavy tolls to Canada. A Niagara Falls ship canal on the American side was proposed to bypass tolls, but federalists blocked it to keep revenue for Britain. Gurley of the Colonization Society visits Natchez seeking aid as Cincinnati and Louisville each pledge 2000 dollars, Natchez expected to contribute highly.
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Welland Canal
United States
Canada
Falls of
Niagara
New York
Falls
Statesman
Gurtey
The
Colonization Society
Natchez
Cincinnati
Louisville
Gurley
Not Exactly Morus Multi Culis Clover Hope
A fragment from an 19th century letter urges farmers to grow clover and diversify crops rather than chase speculation and risky ventures. It advocates planting new high yielding clover, yielding twelve feet tall and monthly crops, to improve market provisions and citizen independence.
Self examination committees urged in Boston paper
A Boston paper suggests every man form a self examining committee to inquire into his own conduct. The proposal argues such committees would stay busy with useful business. Trappers Belis from Connecticut is elected United States Senator. One dollar notes of the St Croix Bank in Maine are payable to Queen Victoria or bearer. Dr Dyerr the free banker is sentenced to seven years in penitentiary. James P Espey seeks to enlighten Bostonians on his new raining science. Slander cannot alter truth when shown in bad light. the columniator may suffer, but the subject remains unchanged.
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Boston
St. Croix Bank
Maine
Queen Victoria
Cala
Archimedes Proves Screw Propulsion Succeeds at Sea
An extract from 9lener in the Journals of Commerce reports the ship Archimedes arriving at Portsmouth after a Channel cruise, having defeated a Government steamer. The screw propulsion impresses naval officers, as the vessel turns quickly and responds to helm, with paddle boxes for ocean travel said to be superseded by this bold new power.
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Lowder
Journals of Commerce
Ecrena
Archimedes
Portsmouth
Whigs Read Signs of Early Virginia Result
As Virginia results emerge, Whigs shift hopes toward the outcome with New York City and Mississippi letters predicting a quick end to the dispute. The Pittsburgh editor notes the hoped for star has swung toward a favorable horizon, signaling rapid political momentum.
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Virginia
New York City
Mississippi
Pittsburger
Harrisburg Reporter notes electors defect and politics
The Harrisburg Reporter reports the Harrison electors fail to remain loyal, with Joseph H. Spayd Jr seeking withdrawal from the Harrison Webster ticket. It cites Warthurst or Feargus O Connor era commentary on society and economy, including a shocking note of starvation in Warminster Bastite and Bank of Pennsylvanias reforms.
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Joseph H. Spayd
Prices Current Of the Steubenville Market June 18 1839
Wheeling June 14 Flour 50 0 0 0 25 Corn meal 75 Corn 62 oats 50 Wheat 100 1 06 Butter 20 25 Coffee 14 15 Clover seed 11 12 Bacon nog round 9 10
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Steubenville
Wheeling
Orleans
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Notice to heirs and creditors in Steubenville estate
All persons indebted to the Estate of Thomas Carreld, late of Steubenville township, Jefferson county, Ohio, deceased, must promptly pay what is owed. Those with claims against the estate should present them legally proven for settlement within one year from this date. Wietlt.
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Thomas Carreld
Steubenville Township
Jefferson County
Wietlt
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Constitutional Treasury
Ohio Statesman
de Tocqueville
Israel
the Sheriffalty
Swartwout
House of Delegats
Whiat
Messrs Editors
Clay and Co
Sherrod
Globe
Richmond Enquirer
Alexandria
Alex. Gazette
Clay
Rives
Albermarl
Upland Union
Old Dominion
Trappers Belis
Connecticut
Dr. Dyerr
James P. Espey
Bostonians
Harrisburg
Harrison
the Northern Star
Feargus O'Connor
Warminster Bastite
Nick Biddle
Bank of Penna
Dr. D Vort
McDonald
Adam J. Leslie
Ts. W. McD
A. J
Votice
Court of Common Pleas
State of Ohio
Jeaner Chambers
Robert Ware
David Finley
Catharine Storer
Joho Shoemaker
Joshua Barkhurst
George Watson
Joho Crow
Asaheo
Edgington Deo
Joseph M'Millan
James Lyon
Joho McElroy
Guardian
Ruth Vurcunea Attest
Joun S. Arraneee
Erh
Jane
L Ppliet
Glenn
Ouio
T., & G. Johnson
KK. M. Pramond
Cappan
Blanton
John
Dike
Rotice
Messrs
W. C. M’caesten
J.G
M. L. Morar
L. Harper
Black Bear House
4Th Street
N. O
W. Owesney
T.e Jeferson County Poor House
Ithout
Idant
Wm. Leslie
David Morris
Alexander Conn
William Leslie
John Winters
R. M. Hennig
Columbia
Ldridge’s
Johnson, Steubenville
T. & G. Johnson
Steuben
LO Dzasbiz
Eved Lynd
Mariette
Washington County
Valentine Priret
Cress Crock
Beiumore
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