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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1843
Page
3
The Wheeling Gazette remarks on the town’s business revival, comparing it to Wheeling’s peak prosperity. It asks whether chartered paper money banks or others drove this vitality and prosperity in the period reflected.
The article notes the Legislature member returning home to public welcome but questions whether the Bank is pleased with his actions. It asserts there were more virulent whigs in the Legislature than Mr. Dike.
Judge Betts of the U S District Court in New York instructed the Grand Jury on the Ist to indict Commander EcKenzie for the murder of Spencer and others aboard the Somers during the eighteen months session of the renowned coonskin congress.
In a late letter to Pennsylvania Democratic legislators Hon James Buchanan states he would accept the presidency if the party wishes. He adds he will gladly support the party’s national convention nominee if not nominated himself.
The Columbus based paper accuses Senator Tappan of saying Mr Wise’s nomination as Minister to France was rejected by the Senate due to disrespect toward Henry Clay. The Statesman refutes the claim, stating Tappan never accused Wise of such behavior and denounces the newspaper’s report as froth and mischief.
The Ohio Legislature adjourned after a three month session with many laws enacted including eight banks chartered under individual liability. A bill to improve public finances to pay creditors and laborers was adopted. A resolution opposing W Cost Johnston's debt assumption passed 42 to 10, showing Whig leaders caution on federal consolidation.
The text notes scattered Tyler prints nationwide elevating John as a People's President. Supporters rally around Tyler opposing politicians, while critics argue behind the scenes about Whigs who backed him and the Democratic split. The fragmented excerpt hints at campaign talk and factional maneuvering.
The piece argues Whigs aim to push John Tyler as a single term president while claiming his consistency on the one term principle. It contends Tyler’s supporters use him to lure Democrats to Whig ranks and to stabilize a third party, harming the Democratic Party.
President Tyler transmits to Congress a State Department report on the Washington treaty clause about right of visitation to American vessels. He cites Lord Aberdeen’s December 1841 communications and asserts the 8th article should remove disputes by limiting maritime police while preserving U.S. enforcement on the high seas. He warns against unilateral British police claims and affirms U.S. resolve to protect its flag and honor.
An 19 North Eighth Street Philadelphia notice touts Dr Duncan's Expectorant Remedy for spitting blood linked to pulmonary affection. It claims a single bottle can arrest early attacks, with multiple bottles needed if neglected. The medicine is available at Frazer and Bell Book Store and priced at 1 per hour. Mar 18.
To the Editors of the Union, Davin B. Burcsarp will be supported for Justice of the Peace by Maxy Voters in Steubenville township at the coming election. March 11, 1843.
To the Electors of Steubenville Gentlemen announce Moses Dillon as Town Treasurer candidate and Eli T. Harlan as Constable candidate. March 18 J M Thomas again offers for Constable and pledges faithful service if elected.
A 1843 notice bay announces ALEX R ARMSTRONG for Constable and promises faithful duties. WILLIAM CABLE is named for Constable and Marshal. JAMES MELVIN seeks Marshal, pledging faithful service. JAMES KEESEY runs for Supervisor of the 4th District in Steubenville township, pledging diligent duty.
A letter campaign notice presents Rhesa Kendall announcing candidacy for Supervisor 3d District and pledging faithful impartial duties. Another note urges readers to support Peter Thomas as a Supervisor candidate, asking editors to oblige his friends.
A fragmented OCR record lists numerous Ohio banks and notes with values or statuses scattered by city names such as Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus and Zanesville. It notes that two Ohio Bank notes not quoted in the history are worthless, implying an incomplete historical bank note listing.
Historic town records show receipts and expenditures for Steubenville water works and town operations. Entries include balances, coal purchases, wages, rent, repairs, and council salaries for 1842 1843 with various names and amounts.
A fragment listing several 19th century works with prices in cents, including The Career of Puffer Hopkins by Cornelius Mathews and Lights and Shadows of a Factory Life in New England, with other titles like Sister Ann and Memoirs of the Queens of Versailles. Prices are given in various odd spellings and garbled OCR.
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