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Newspaper

American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1843

Page

2

Democratic Meeting Deliberations in Carroll County

A large Carroll county gathering at Carrollton Court House adopts a preamble urging unity and organization for the upcoming ballots. Committee plans include a central Carroll county group and township vigilance teams to coordinate with Columbiana and Jefferson counties for the 1844 election.

Carrol County Carroll County Court House Carrollton G. ¥. Hampson J. Maffett Hunter John W. Russell Peter Close Samuel Baxter Adam Jackman Samuel Burwell J. W. Morrison John Hook James Thompson P. W. Hardesty John K. Sutherland A. W. Morrison Wayne Township Jefferson County Francis Scott M. M. Crawford W. M. Blackburn J. W. Carter Joseph Means Col R. M Johnson

Meeting resolves actions and signatures for publication

The record lists members representing Orange Union East Washington Monroe and more with names like J. G. Sherred J. Forris and Samuel Huston. It adopts resolutions to sign proceedings by the chairman countersign by the secretaries and publish in the American Union Ohio Patriot and Ohio Statesman. The meeting adjourns sine die with signatures by J Hampson and J Moffett and others.

McCale G. Arbuckle Rossa J. W. Russell Spence Thomas May Lee Jacob Druckmiller William Whitley N. Johnston East Danriel Gault John Coulson W. C. Near Orange J. G. Sherred Daniel Zellers James Forris Sen. Union Jonathan Kelly Hiram Tope Alex Long Washington Daniel Fisher Jonas Figley Samuel Huston Perry Samuel Williams Thomas Sparks Jas Hendricks Harrison Thomas McCully Jno. Potter Matson Ayres Monroe Peter Close Robert Russell Col. W. Brown American Union Ohio Patriot Ohio Statesman J. ¥. Hampson Chin J. Moffett

Wayne pledge supports May 1844 national convention

The gathering urged strong support for a Democratic Party slate, approving Gov Shannon’s course and moral integrity. It endorsed May 1844 as the suitable time for a national convention, urged delegates elected directly by the people, and lauded a speech urging harmonious action before adjourning.

Wayne Shannon American Union Cadiz Sentinel St. Clairsville Gazette Ohio Statesman Zanesville Aurora Kentuckey Gazette Robert Orresq F. Scott M. M. Crawford W. M J. W. Carter

Governor's Message Attacks Tariff Burdens and Rail Land Powers

The Governor of New Hampshire declares that the tariff imposes enormous burdens on the people and harms the poor for the benefit of the rich, while agrarianism would only redistribute the rich's property. He also argues railroads should be empowered to take land for their needs without full owner consent and notes liability for corporate debts.

New Hampshire M. F. Plebeian

General Washingtons Last Vote at Alexandria

A Charleston Courier correspondent recalls Washington voting in spring 1799 at a bustling Alexandria courthouse. Thousands filled the yard as he arrived with guards to steady the steps, then entered to vote for measures, not men, and departed amid cheers from the crowd.

Washington Charleston Courier Alexandria Court House Fairfax County Gadsby’s Tavern Court House Yard Neghboring Gadsby Geneal Col. Beneale

Flag of the Union names Van Buren and Walker

The Mississippian hoists Martin Van Buren for president and Robert J. Walker for vice president. It asserts that Van Buren enjoys broad support among Mississippi Democrats and that the nomination would receive cordial sanction from a large majority of the state’s democrats.

Mississippian Martin van Buren Robert J. Walker Mississippi

Jackson County Democrat backs Van Buren King for national ticket

The Jackson County Democrat nominates Martin Van Buren of New York for President and William R. King of Alabama for Vice President in its columns. It asserts these names are the most suitable national candidates and endorses them in this week’s paper.

Jackson County Democrat van Buren King United States Martin van Buren New York William R. King Alabama

Vermilion County Democrats Back Van Buren for 1844

A life meeting of Vermilion County Democrats unanimously adopted a resolution praising Martin Van Buren for his democracy principles and unwavering policy. They declare him their choice for the Presidency in 1844 while pledging to acquiesce in a national convention decision.

Steubenville Martin van Buren United States Jefferson Col R. M. Johnson Kentucky Jackson Congress Old England Wayne Township van Buren Jefferson County Ohio Friends of Johnson Vermilion County Democratic Party Vermillion County

Unfair and Unjust Attitudes Toward National Convention

Kendall's Expositor compares Calhoun and Van Buren on a Democratic National Convention. Calhoun insists he seeks no office but will abide by a fair convention decision, while Van Buren pledges support for the majority's expressed wishes. The piece urges union, condemns parochial aims, and warns against division that could empower the Whigs.

Calhoun van Buren Democratic Party Mr. van Buren McCalhoun Great Buchanan Cass Johnson Tyler

Golds Coughs And Their Fatal Consequences Adverts

A period advertisement laments consumption deaths and promotes Dr Duncan's Expectorant Remedy to eradicate early symptoms. It warns buyers to beware fake medicines sold cheap at book stores, urging vigilance and procurement of the genuine remedy.

Mellor's Agency Listed May 25 124 Item

Graham's Magazine notice indicates a sale or listing at Mellor's Periodical Agency dated May 25 124, with distribution or availability details implied by the brief fragment.

Jane Mellor's Periodical Agency Soe

Peaches for sale under law by June 10 1843

Readable notice states high quality peaches offered for sale under law with date specified as June 10 1843. Names Syeetise and Jewnine appear as parties or vendors in the notice.

Fragmentary 19th Century Notice from Colombiana County

Partial OCR fragment mentions Maze as office and wholesale agent Prazer in Micwbenville. Date appears as June 10, 1863. Names Jotin Roberthon Wm Pitepatrio and a reference to Colombiana county. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate a local business or agency notice from mid 1863.

Jotin Roberthon Pitepatrio’ Saateth Colombiana County Maze Prazer Micwbenville

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