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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1843
Page
2
The piece argues that Great Britain has long acted in the disputed territory, asserting settlements are permanent and the United States should move in with Britain under the terms of discovery exploration surrender title and treaty. It claims the current bill merely formalizes existing arrangements and complies with prior conventions.
Thomas N. Carr late U S Consul for Morocco delivers a Franklin Society talk detailing geography legends and cities Tangier Fez MogadoreAtlas mountains and coast towns. He describes Moorish customs languages and religious rites with vivid anecdotes including a Jewess execution for bearing witness to her faith.
Merida papers up to February 4 describe a major Yucatanese assault on Eminencia Ghina near the city. Hundreds of Mexican casualties include General Andrade and other officers. Yucatanese gains hold Eminencia while the besiegers suffer, and reports urge formal recognition of independence.
A letter from JA. W. in Ohio Statesman argues for universal individual liability in banking, denouncing exemptions for corporations and urging continued pressure on bankers. He cites a hog-field allegory to condemn favoritism, praises Col. Mevany, and criticizes representative Bob Schenck's political tactics while urging unity among democratic neighbors.
From a communication from the Department of State to Congress the total arrivals from foreign countries in 1842 reached 10 084 passengers with 7 4 014 in the New York district.
The article argues that rising money supply and abundant imports will lift prices after a period of depression. It discusses how export and import balances drive specie flows, leading to easier borrowing and price increases. It also explains mining incentives under low price conditions and predicts a moderate price rise and brisk business within months.
The Cincinnati ship yards report six new steamboat contracts in the recent two weeks, with multiple river boats fitted out and buildings rising as specie flows in. The Cleveland Herald notes political overstatement by foes, but observers cite genuine growth in boat construction and local commerce.
By a recent order of the Emperor the punishment of a convicted incendiary in Russia is decreed to be running the gauntlet six times before 1,000 soldiers and, if he survives, twenty one years labor in the Siberian mines.
A fragmented critique notes the Senate rejecting Me Wise and Cushing nominations, transfers and confirmations in the treasury, and Whig opposition to congressional appointments. It lauds the district banks’ failed recharter as a sign of reform, while praising lessons favoring self-reliance over legislative relief. The Rochester Adv. records mixed sentiment on Whig strategy and governance.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes a new class of cash only traders emerging after the spring trade and revival of navigation. Young merchants operate with small stocks, low rents, and rely on cash sales to attract retailers, claiming they sell at five to ten percent less than credit shops. Two examples report sales of 150000 dollars and another fifty thousand dollars in a few months from modest capitals, signaling a shift away from credit houses toward cash based commerce.
Rental notice for April first listing a corner Brick building on Market Street opposite the American House used by John Colling as a clothing store. Also a two story brick dwelling at Adams and 6th streets occupied by Wm Payne, a well finished four room frame on Adams, five houses in Wellsburg Va with four suitable as stores and dwellings, including a three story brick opposite the Courthouse occupied by Theodore Wedderstrand. Apply to REANY at G W Robinson’s Steubenville. February 25, 1843.
An 1860s style advertisement promotes TM Setilli am Kenyon machinist offering turning lathes bed screws stocks and many tools with repair services from a basement workshop in Steubenville. It also urges consumption awareness and advertises Dr Duncan’s Expectorant Remedy for respiratory ailments with cautious buyer guidance and purchase details in Philadelphia.
A list of agents including M M Laughlin Steubenville Jefferson County and John D Brown Lagrange with Jacob Baxter New Alexandria T BMeGraw Smithfield Sams Jones Mt Pleasant Craig & Eller Del Gitchell Keller Bridgeport dated December 24, 1842.
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