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Newspaper

American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1838

Page

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Desolate Poem and Outrage Report from 1838 Atlantic News

The piece recites a mother’s suffering in winter poverty and a drunkard husband’s ruin, followed by a stark account of the Brockville steamboat attack and the Sir Robert Peel incident. It notes prison alms, judicial costs, and a ledger of county expenditures, licenses, and fines from Jefferson County detailing receipts, taxes, and public works through 1837-1838.

Jefferson County A. D Treasury D. C A. McConnell Thomas Carrel Ohio McWhorter and Burgess George Coffman Charles S. Barnes J. Harper Buchanan and Hall Hakill A. Glenn B. Leatherberry Charles Maxwell John Henry S. Henry Farmers’ & Mechanics’ Bank of Steubenville E. Dill Adam Reed H. Azley Julia Ann Louther Hogg & Fleming John Goodlin Jacob Hart John Leetch, Esq Philip Russell Alex. Sutherland, Esq George Ault Rainburn,Buckney and Gill Aquilla Carr Wm. Morrow James Alexander, Esq S. Wear James Mitchell H. Swearingen David Cable Wm. Vantz Esq T. Graden R. Powell S. Swarts R. Jackson J. ‘Turnbull James Maley J. L. Ball George Myers John Winters T. Sunderland James Irwin Va D. Hanlon Wm. Peoples John Karr David Redinghonee John Smith Wa. Selteman Thomas Dark Charlee Dailey David Parkhill George D. Seceringen Peover Criteer Uriah Foe Ure Enes

Courtship of a Lawyer at the Cottage Beside the Hill

A lawyer known for Coke and Blackstone, eccentric yet respected, courts a damsel by a hill cottage on a summer evening. He asks if the Chief Justice is within, then reveals his client seeks the daughter as mistress. The father waits, but the agreement stands. the couple marry and take possession in four weeks.

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Irredeemable Paper Flag Unfurled in Political Rhetoric

The text alleges Federal lawmakers in Washington plot political tickets and bank influence after 1840. It accuses Congress of financing schemes and a money ring while criticizing presidential and cabinet selections as aligned with irredeemable paper principles. The reporting hints at corruption and intra party maneuvering without clear, verifiable names or dates.

Congress Washington Biddle’s Bank Childern United States Pestalozzian

French Blockade and Reform Sentiments in 19th Century Paper

The Orleans Bulletin reports two schooners barred from landing at Matamoras, allowed only passenger and letter access amid strict naval control. It laments U S illiteracy with four million children, urges education, and cites Pestalozzian ideas. It notes a Whig shift and hints at a New Era on candidates Ri er, Taney, Woodbury.

Orleans

Renee eslew

Ere body found near town, authorities say. Police confirm a death investigation is underway as detectives search for a suspect and review witness statements. No further details released pending autopsy results.

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