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Newspaper

American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1843

Page

3

Declination of William B Kerlin for Justice of the Peace

The American Union reports William B Kerlin declines being a candidate for Justice of the Peace in the present election. It notes foreign news that the steamship Great Western brought $750000 in specie. It also mentions supporters of Colonel Richard M Johnson meeting at Jefferson in Harrison county on the 15th, requesting publication of proceedings.

William B. Kerlin Justice of the Peace Great Western Friends of Richard M. Johnson Jefferson Harrison County

Anonymous letters blamed by young ladies and others

Complaints arise from anonymous post office letters and letters bearing names of private individuals. The piece condemns the practice as mean and outrageous, urges immediate stop, warns that guilty writers will be ferreted out, and notes handwriting can be recognized even when disguised.

Leap Hour Dinner Mixups Disturb Town Feasts

Residents faced mis-timed bells and delayed meals when the town dinner bell failed to ring until after noon, causing some to rush home to find the kettle only just on the fire. The episode, likened to a leap hour, disrupted routine as workers returned to wait for calls.

Individual Liability for Bank Officers in Pennsylvania

The Senate Banks committee reports a bill making all banks hereafter incorporated and existing charters liable to creditors in their individual capacity up to the par value of stock. Banks must subscribe and pay in specie before operation, and may not issue demand notes. Embezzlement by bank officers carries imprisonment and fines equal to the embezzled amount.

Committee On Banks Senate of Pennsylvania

Penmanship class led by Mr P P Topo opens in city

Mr P P Topo teaches penmanship stenography and card drawing to over thirty pupils, with many ladies among the learners. A second class starts April first, with many applicants already. He can be reached in the Basement story of the 2d church or at Washington Hall.

Our 2D Church Washington Hall

Supreme Court rules stay laws violate contracts

The U S Supreme Court rule upholds that stay and valuation laws in Illinois impair the obligation of contracts. A loan by Arthur Bronson on Kinzie property prompted mortgage foreclosure. Illinois’ later redemption and appraisal requirements are deemed retrospective and unconstitutional.

U. S. Supreme Court Illinois Arthur Bronson Kinzie Jonson TU v

Maine election fills vacancy after resignations

Pairtielad of Maine is elected to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Willamen's resignation. The term will end with the 1B Nemate election in March 1804.

Maine Willamen Maren

Fragmentary Local Notice With Missing Details

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a local notice with references to weeks and dates but lacks clear names places or actions. Readable parts reference a possible event or deadline in a municipal context yet individual entities remain unreadable.

President's Message on right of visitation sparks debate

Fragmented comment on Lord Ashburton note and Lord Peel speech fuels criticism of Daniel Webster and the Tyler administration. The piece argues the treaty grants no real protections for the US flag and warns against British coercion, urging steadfast defense of sovereignty and warning of possible war over the right of search. It blames Whig leadership for poor negotiation and predicts continued tension with Great Britain.

Tyler Robert Peel Congress Great Britain D. Webster John Tyler Daniel Webster Lord Ashburton Everett London Webster Africa England Mr. Tyler House of Commons Lord Aberdeen United States Asia

Kendall's Life of Jackson Biographical Serial Planned

An authentic biography of General Andrew Jackson authored by Amos Kendall is announced. The work will begin in May, comprise about fifteen monthly numbers totaling over 600 pages, priced 25 cents per issue or 3.00 for the complete set. Engravings will depict Jackson, his allies, battle grounds, and key scenes from his life.

Andrew Jackson Amos Kendall Duncan North Eighth Street Philadelphia Frazer & Bell Kendall Jackson Mar Mar A Pracer and Hell Mr. Deple Cere

Cass Opposes a National Bank and Tariff Policy

Gen Lewis Cass in a published letter opposes a national bank as unconstitutional and against public opinion, urging the President to veto such a bill if needed. He favors a tariff only to fund government needs with protection for home manufacturing, supports land appropriation to the U.S. government, and pledges to run for President if nominated or to support the convention’s choice zealously.

Cass United States

Senator Tappans Speech Life Offices

Senator Tappan argues to amend the U S Constitution to end life tenure for federal judges. He cites democratic reform andbank reform as foreshadowing a broader move, noting initial scorn but eventual popular support among Democrats.

Senator Tappan Life Offices Tappan U. S U.S. Senate Senate U. S. Senate Democratic Party Union

March number of this valuable work reviewed

The March issue matching eastern monthlies in mechanical execution features Frontispiece Wolf Creek Mills 1789 First Mill in Ohio by Dr S P Hildreth Massacre at Big Bottom Indian war club and other articles. Contents include Early Settle by Dr S P Heldreth Diary of St Clair campaign Honor of an Indian and more. Published by J B Williams Cincinnati 2.00 per year Frazer Bell Steubenville O sale details listed.

Wolf Creek Ohio P. Hildreth Big Bottomm P. Heldreth St. Clair Judge Wilkeson J. 8

Gold for Cattle in Chillicothe Advertiser Report

An eastern drover paid a farmer in Chillicothe two thousand dollars in new gold coins for cattle. The piece argues specie should replace bank notes and shinplasters, urging perseverance in excluding insecure currency to ensure a real and safe monetary standard.

Chillicothe

Money Supply Report Exposes Low 4 Percent Loans

The N S Reporter of the 27th notes abundant funds in New York making 4 percent loans common as banks and capitalists compete for good paper or securities. It warns that a surge of specie supports bank lending and that chartered banks may extend issues despite potential risks.

Sylvester N. S New York Olio Anetien Panto

Oregon and the Columbus report on westward settlement

A summary praise of the S Medary committee report from Columbus on Oregon, praising its 21 page pamphlet. The piece notes the nation’s interest in Oregon due to congressional action and English territorial claims, and envisions a populous, free society across the continent under universal law and shared brotherhood.

Columbus S. Medary Oregon Congress Linn Missouri Columbus Committee West North America Atlantic Pacific

Marriage Notices Missed Over Unendorsed Report

The paper invites ministers to send marriage notices with endorsements. A recent submission arrived without endorsement or known couple, and the handwriting was unclear. The editor declines to publish, while expressing willingness to share future nuptials with proper verification.

Late Election Returns in South Carolina Congress

The report states Holmes Rhett and Campbell are reelected by large majors, Campbell unopposed. Black appears elected in the first district with 599 majority from York and Chester, with Union and Spartanburg still uncounted. Bort wins in the fifth district by 612 over Caldwell, leaving two districts undetailed but likely Democratic. Also notes Orrin Porter Rockwell, accused of the Boggs assassination attempt, was captured and jailed.

South Carolina Messrs. Holmes Rhett Campbell Black York and Chester Union Spartanburg Bort Caldwell Globe

Red River Flood Damages Late But Less Than Feared

The Red River rise caused astonishment and panic, yet damage is reported lower than first expected. Few deaths occurred with only scattered losses. Some cotton floated away while cattle drowned in the river bottoms amid the flood.

Redriver Ark, Tel

Maine Cultivator Advocates Ashes and Salt Mix for Fertility

The Maine Cultivator recommends a blend of two parts ashes to seven of salt to improve fertility in animals fed on roots and grain. Regular use, up to weekly in spring and summer, helps maintain stomach health and promotes hearty, discerning appetite.

Maine

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Dyspepsia cured by Harlick medicines for Mr Jonas

Mr Jonas of Sumnertown Pennsylvania reports six years of dyspepsia relieved by Dr Harlick's Compound Strengthening and German Apprient Pills. Symptoms included stomach distension pain nausea loss of appetite giddiness and fatigue. Hartman publicizes benefits and offers information at 19 No Eighth Street Philadelphia. Sold at Frazer Bell Book Store Steud. march 25

Harlick Jonas Orimbe Sumnertown Hartman Dr. Harlich N. Eighth Street Philadelphia Frazer & Bell Steud

Marriages of James Nickerson and David Hull

Two local marriages recorded this week. James Nickerson, assisted by Alex. McConnell, wed Hannah Gosuutt in this county. David Hull married Eliza Phillips at this place with Rev. J Burns officiating.

Mer Alex. McConnell James Nickerson Hannah Gos- Suutt J. Burns David Hull Eliza Phillips

Beconano and Black Named for Local Steubenville Posts

Public notice requests support for David B Beconano as Justice of the Peace by Maxy Vorens in the upcoming spring election. It also announces Ross Black as a candidate for mayor of Steubenville, with printing details and dates noted.

The Union Steubenville Township David B. Beconano Justice of the Peace Maxy Vorens

William Elliott Nominated for Town Treasurer

To the Electors of Steubenville editors announce the name William Elliott as a candidate for the office of Town Treasurer in this voters notice.

Steubenville Messrs William Elliott R. H. Halsted William Simpson

Candidates announced for town offices in local race

Gentlemen announce MOSES DILLON as Towns Treasurer candidate and JOHN LEETCH as Township Treasurer. Editors urged to publish STEPHEN W. HILL as candidate for Town Recorder and Township Clerk. MANY VOTERS.

Messrs. Morris & Frazer John Leetch Messrs Stephen W. Hill

Halsted and Harlan Named Candidates for Local Offices

A notice from voters announces R. H. Halsted as a candidate for Town Recorder and E. T. Harlan as a candidate for Constable with the date marked March 18.

Candidate for Constable in Steubenville

To the Electors of Steubenville to Gentlemen, I again offer myself as a candidate for Constable, and should I through your suffrages, be so fortunate as to be elected, I shall to the best of my abilities, endeavor to discharge, faithfully, the duties of the office. mar. 48. J. M. THOMAS.

Steubenville J. M. Thomas Emar James Melvin Steubenville Township James Keeley Emdeavor Rhesa Kendall

Local Constable and Marshal Candidates Announced

Multiple readers and editors publish candidate notices for local offices. ALEX'R. ARMSTRONG for Constable, William Cable for Constable and Marshal, William Simpson for Marshal, and James Melvin for Marshal pledge faithful service and re election effort.

Morris & Frazer William Cable

Mrs Editors By announcing PE THEA THOMAS o & candidate for Bae

An unclear notice announces a candidate named Thea Thomas in a local district race. The fragment references her as a prospective office seeker and notes support from friends. Names and details are garbled in OCR.

Mewrs Pethea Thomas O Bae Percenne the &d

Notice to Steubenville Owners to Clear Obstructions

Notice to owners and occupants in Steubenville to remove filth rubbish and obstructions from gutters and sidewalks and repair adjacent pavements by a May deadline. The Street Commissioner will enforce the ordinance with town expense plus 25 percent penalty if neglected, costs recoverable, and tenants may charge expenses to landlords. Ambrose Shaw street commissioner dated March 25 1843.

Borough of Steubenville Ambrose Shaw

Local Officers Elected in Each Ward and Townwide Vote

In Alexandria on March 18 14438 officers to be elected include a recorder treasurer marshal and four councilors per ward elect a councilman while other officers are chosen by a townwide vote. Jas Simpson James Hanna Joshua Grimes James Dillon appear among names.

Jas. Simpson James Hanna Joshua Grimes James Dillon Alexander Mar

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