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Newspaper

American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1838

Page

3

Citizens and financiers in a nation in peril rhetoric

The writer urges McCauslen and Harper to oppose mercenary quacks and defend truth amid national calamity. He argues money power harms republics, cites St Marino, Greece, and Rome to warn against monied influence, stresses education and virtuous citizenry, and condemns demagogues while praising informed, impartial judgment.

Jeeperson Messrs. McCauslen & Harper United States Apostle St. Marino Italy Greece Sylon Rome Philip Fee Biddle

Truth Is Mighty and Will Prevail in Tribute to Unity

A citizen urges public press to confront partisan bias and resist Whig usurpation. He calls for united sentiment and action against Biddle minions, insisting truth will prevail. The speaker pledges feeble aid and invokes a patriot moral stance.

Jefferson Harrison counties Democratic convention call

The Cadiz Sentinel reports Democratic voters in Jefferson Tuscarawas and Harrison counties are urged to meet in June townships to appoint delegates for a July convention in Cadiz. Delegates will nominate candidates for October offices and a congressman and senator, with focus on organization against the Whig and Federal factions. The piece frames suspension as the central issue and urges preparations to counter opponents. It notes Pennsylvania and Philadelphia politics, local crime, and a Washington rumor about Woodbury.

Cadiz Sentinel Jefferson Harrison Nick Biddle Tuscarawas Harrison Counties Harrison County Cadiz Jefferson Couunty Congress Tuscarawas County Jefferson County Usearawas County Whig Bank Federal

Democratic Party Celebration in Old Stark Area

Invitations have been sent to prominent Democrats in the state for a celebration in the Stark region. Among expected attendees is the Bachere/Bocker candidate for Governor Wilcoe Shannon. The event aims to foster party unity and camaraderie.

Democratic Party Old Stark Macsillon Bockere Wilcoe Shannon

More Family Jars and Whig Unity Debate

A satirical survey of federal papers and party tensions. The piece mocks Tippecanoe faction clashes, Biddle's Philadelphia organ, and cites a Bloomfield Whig meeting on July 4 for nominating a slate. It argues for firm resolutions against what it calls monarchial funding and defends Jeffersonian sentiment.

Kilkenny Tippecanoe Bolivar Hamilton County Court Henry Clay Prince Hal Tippecanoeis Columbus Bet Journal and Register

Destruction of Life in Pulaski Boiler Burst Tragedy

Reports from Washington Globe say the steamer Pulaski, on a Charleston to Baltimore run, exploded its boilers near Wilmington NC. Of about 200 aboard, only 14 saved, many taking to yawls. The incident sparks criticism of rival Georgia, banking policy, and currency debates.

Washington Globe Pulaski Charleston S. C Baltimore Wilmington North Carolina Georgia

Democratic Citizens Plan Independence Day Celebration

A Steubenville fourth ward meeting chaired by David Cable forms a five member committee of William McDonald David Wilkin Dr Thomas Johnson David McGowan and David Cable to arrange the Fourth of July events. The plan calls for ringing the courthouse bell at 10:30 AM and a procession to the Associate Reformed Church where the Declaration will be read and a speech given followed by a dinner at Jas Dillon's. townspeople are invited to join and sign with the committee.

William Cable David Cable Thomas Means Court House Jas. Dillon Associate Reformed Church Jas. Dillon's

Vigilant Hose Company elects officers at council meeting

At the Council Chamber on the 21st instant the Vigilant Hose Company elected officers for the year. Directors include Saml Filson and Preston Roberts with Richard Hooker as 3rd director. Engineers named Thos Thompson McGuire Doyle Wm Brooker and James Galager. Treasurer Thomas Johnson Secretary Henry R Reynolds and members listed Other names follow in the roster.

Vigilant Hose Company Holden Saml Filson Preston Roberts Richard Hooker Thos. Thompson McGuire Doyle Wm. Brooker James Galager Thomas Brashear Thomas Johnson Henry R. Reynolds David Orr J. R

Marital unions announced in local church notices

On Tuesday last by Rev Charles C Beatty and Rev Tuomas F Macrit the county, Miss Laurinna D Waters formerly of Hartford NY, was joined in marriage. In this place June 25 by Rev Morse Joan Swartwovth of New York to Junior ANN Lowrner of Jefferson County Ohio.

Third Presbyterian Church Pittsburgh Thomas Bakewell Baltimore and Ohio Zouhiogheny Monongahela Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road Company Charles C. Beatty Tuomas F. Macrit County Laurinna D. Waters Hartford New York Mr. Morse Joan Swartwovth Ann Lowrner Jefferson County Ohio Jeferson 40 County

Prices of various goods and commodities listed

A truncated market price list shows figures for flour coffee oreas and many items including mackerel flaxseed lead linseed oil sugar salt bacon tobacco whiskey wheat oats potatoes tallow butter and beef with per unit or volume values, reflecting a nineteenth or early twentieth century style commodity ledger. Several values appear distorted or partially OCRed.

Market price report from Wheeling and other cities

A condensed 19th century market summary lists Wheeling Chicago area prices for flour flaxseed and grains, with bacon, ham, and hog round quotes. Pittsburgh Baltimore New Orleans entries provide coffee, sugar, flour, whiskey, and fish prices with regional variations and June dates.

Pittsburgh Java Baltimore Cuba St. Domingo Rio Howard Street Cincinnati Havana New Orleans

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