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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1843
Page
1
For sale the Steamboat U. Mail, running between this place and Wheeling. It has three boilers and a double engine, suitable for freight or passenger service in low water. For particulars apply to James Norton, Steubenville, April 22, 1843.
A Jefferson County court sale notice outlines multiple sheriff sales in Steubenville with properties in section 19 and 25, plus a second parcel in section 36. The long document discusses Oregon territorial claims, tracing discovery, exploration, and early settlements from Spain and England to the United States, arguing U S title rests on discovery and occupancy and urging congressional action.
The Democratic Review argues England claims no exclusive sovereignty south of the Columbia but seeks joint occupancy via Hudson Bay Company. It contends British aims push for longer occupancy to pressure U S, with forts, settlements, and economic activity post 1827 treaty, urging vigilance against extended English presence in Oregon Territory. The piece notes U S statesmen considering delaying actions to counter the approach.
The Marion Democratic Mirror criticizes open members for calling the late districting bill a gerrymander while noting their past extra session walkout. The piece questions sincerity and accuses them of hypocrisy or neglect of duty, urging accountability for their stance on state congressional districts.
The passage criticizes the modern Whigs for shifting principles, noting 1840 denials of tariff support while the current party backs a high tariff. It cites Governor Jones opposing the bankrupt law and Neil S. Brown in Pulaski favoring Whig rhetoric against tariffs, land proceeds distribution, and bankruptcy. It argues Whigs have betrayed past professed beliefs and eroded trust.
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