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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1842
Page
3
The American Union office will relocate on April first to a new building built for it on 4th street two doors north of Market Street near Mr Grimes Inn. The message repeats the move and location details for readers.
The piece warns that post-adjournment Ohio Democrats will face misrepresentation from Whigs and bankers. It predicts bank closures, debtor pressure, and scarce currency as charters expire. It argues paper credit is inadequate and urges rejection of the financial system for liberty and economic stability.
The passage envisions a future brightened by better times and renewed confidence, under a safe and steady constitutional currency. It reflects optimism anchored in financial reform and stable governance, suggesting public trust will rise as monetary policy remains sound.
The Herald questions county representatives why they neglect to seek recharter for the F M Bank of Steubenville. A petition of 2400 residents urged against granting authority to issue paper money without redemption. The proposed reason: lawmakers would not grant paper money to those unwilling to be bound for redemption.
The notice defends a mistaken wheat price in a two week old paper, denying intent to injure Mr. Means or dictate to him. It discusses banking policy, party shifts, and calls for domestic fabrics, citing Virginia politics and New York conventions. It critiques various figures and mocks regional پیر.
The piece notes a Democratic congressman may emerge from a long contested Whig stronghold, praising Mr Ki and David S Wilson of the Miners' Express. It stresses the growing press role in a new territory soon seeking statehood and warns of white banditti posing as Indians in Florida robbing and killing when opportunities arise.
Almon H Read, a Democrat, has been elected to Congress from Pennsylvania's Susquehanna District to succeed the late D Dimock. The result fills the vacancy caused by Dimock's death.
Ohio Wesleyan University reports the Methodist church has bought the Mansion House at Delaware Ohio near Sulpher Springs to convert it into a college. authorities praise the location and plan.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports a home league gathering in College Hall where four papers backed Tariff and one supported Free Trade. A tariff memorial had been almost unanimously adopted weeks earlier, but on division a clear majority favored Free Trade, signaling a major shift that weakens Whig influence.
The N Hampshire election on the 7th resulted in Democrat Mr Hubbard securing about a six thousand vote majority.
The Court of Chancery has issued an injunction on the N. S. Era forbidding publication of papers about pipe laying in New York. It names Mr. Robert C. Welmore, navy agent, and imposes a ten thousand dollar penalty. The move appears to suppress press exposure of alleged treason.
Democrats carried their tickets in charter elections in Rochester New York and Cleveland Ohio, two cities that have long leaned Whig. The trend appears nationwide as Democrats seem to be achieving similar success everywhere.
Amos Kendall of the Union Democrat and Expositor plans a condensed five year history of pipelaying to be published in one Expositor issue. Sent by mail to any part of the Union at regular postage rates. Furnished at one dollar fifty cents per hundred or twenty five cents per dozen for smaller quantities.
The writer notes the growing success of magnetism proponents in converting believers and calls for practical demonstrations by prominent apostles of the science to illustrate their claims. The request aims to see tangible proof of the phenomenon.
The Washingtonians from across the region plan a mass meeting in Cincinnati on the side of April to welcome attendees with a warm brotherhood cheer The Cincinnati Gazette lists delegates including HH Leavitt Joe Collier Geo H Orch W B Sutherland C Beauy H G Comings John Andrewe D L Cother Sievens A S Eth Das M Fieie Jog Galoaith J H Vier Geo Avi O C Gray and J H Miller as elected delegates.
A damaged excerpt addressed to taxpayers in Steubenville references a heading from the Herald noting concerns with foregone dolls and a system under the Reem. dex. The readable fragment implies financial concerns and a request for attention from residents.
William Simpson, marshal, declares charges for 1840 and 1841 covering nuisances removal, market master and bell ringing, plus a yearly percentage on the act. He notes four hundred thirty three dollars earned for two years in service and signs respectfully.
Excerpt from the N Y Evening Post criticizing the Whig majority in Congress as corrupt and unprincipled. The writer quotes a Washington correspondent and warns that the dominant party plans to end the current session without funding the government, predicting renewed calls for reform and possible dissolution of the current government structure.
Our readers learn Britain claims the Creole mutineers are fugitives and deny reparations. The piece argues Britain pursues aggression toward the United States, warns that only forceful diplomacy can check such conduct, and urges meeting Britain with resolve akin to General Jackson to protect Maine and American seas.
In a Nassau seizure of forty mutineers and murderers from a vessel within U.S. waters, critics say Britain violated U.S. sovereignty. The incident is framed as a fight over enforcement of rights and respect between nations, comparing the action to enforcing laws from Virginia shores.
A sequence of discourses on the evidences of Christianity will begin next Sabbath evening at the First Presbyterian Church, aimed mainly at young men.
A marriage occurred Thursday evening performed by the Rev. Mr. Robinson. The couple Mr. Greenberry Puvees and Mrs. Maria Paice, both of this place, are announced in society notices.
Market report lists prices across commodities including flour at 50 dollars per barrel and 55 to 60 per barrel range, wheat 75 to 80 cents per bushel, corn 45 to 50 cents, corn meal 2.50 to 2.50 per barrel, potatoes 23 to 28 cents per bushel, oats 23 to 25, apples 25 to 50, salt 1.25 to 2.00 per barrel, coffee 13 to 15 cents per pound, tea around 25 cents, beef 3 to 4 cents, pork 3 to 4, lard 5 to 7, butter 12 to 15, eggs 0.75 to 1.00 per dozen, molasses and honey shown with ranges, wool 25 to 44 cents, hay 11 to 200, walnuts 35 to 40 cents per bushel.
James Teaff filed a bill in Chancery in Jefferson County Ohio seeking foreclosure or sale of a mortgage on a ten acre parcel in Steubenville. Non resident defendants William H Watkins Jr Thomas Watkins and Joseph Watkins are notified to appear within sixty days or the bill may be confessed as to them. John K Sutherland Sol Pro Comput March 26 1842-61.
Public notice requires owners and renters in Steubenville to remove filth rubbish and obstructions from gutters sidewalks and half the street or alley width to established grade by April 16. Street Commissioner will notify via newspaper ads March 16 to April 15. failures incur penalties under the town ordinance from 1836.
Public notice from Street Commissioner William McDonald of Steubenville warns residents to comply with street ordinances or face penalties including 25 percent plus costs, with tenants able to charge expenses to landlords. Also announces a March 24 1842 endorsement and a school opening by D B Laughlin on April 4 offering English instruction for three to five dollars per quarter.
To the electors of Steubenville Township James M Thomas offers himself as a candidate for Constable If fortunate enough to receive support he promises to discharge duties faithfully
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