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Newspaper

American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1839

Page

2

The American Saxon Publication Details and Terms

The American Saxon is edited and published by W C McAUSLEN and L Harper. The American Union appears every Tuesday afternoon on Market Street near the F and M Bank. Subscription is four dollars per year, payable half yearly in advance or at year end. Advertisements follow standard rates. Letters to editors must be postpaid or ignored.

American Union Market Street South Side F. & M. Bank Asus

Boundary dispute in North American frontier debated in Commons

In March proceedings, UK officials discuss Maine New Brunswick bound ary tensions. Buller urges swift settlement and military readiness while Palmerston notes arbitration limits and the need for amicable US talks.

Political Whiggery and Abolitionism Oppose Whigs in Richmond

From the Richmond Enquirer a polemic attacks Whiggery linking it to abolitionism and knavery. It derides figures such as James Watson Webb Henry Clay and John Brockenbrough, condemns the Richmond Whig press, and warns voters to oppose Whig alignment in the upcoming May election.

Republic England Robert Walpole James Watson Webb Henry Clay Calhoun Mr. Clay Union Virginia Richmond Whig John Brockenbrough Bow Jack John Adams New York Brockenbrough Fanny Wright Europe Treasury Adams Martin van Buren Polis

Fragmentary Item From Cincinnati News Page

The readable text suggests a faded Cincinnati News fragment about spring imagery and a community or cultural note. Names, places, and clear events are largely garbled, yielding limited concrete facts beyond seasonal references and local tone.

Whig Portraits in Albany Argus Critique

The Albany Argus quotes from the Herkimer county Journal condemning Daniels of the Gazette and Webb of the Courier as oppressors and corrupters. It attacks their influence on the Whig party, praises Bradish, and mocks their alleged dueling and political misconduct with strong inflammatory language.

Herkimer County Journal Little Falls Daniels Gazelle and Webb Courier

Democracy and Monarchy in Denmark and Norway

A historical compare and contrast of the Danish monarchy and the Norwegian liberal system over twenty one years following Norway's separation. It notes Norway's debt repayment, military and civil development, and elimination of direct land taxes, while Denmark accumulates debt under a monarchy. The piece ends with Baron Rothschild arriving in Copenhagen.

Denmark Norway Europe Sweden Storthing Oshevierr Copenhagen Baron Rothschild

Leg- Treasurer in Guernsey Slips Funds in Fraud

A deponent reports a Guernsey township treasurer who took about three hundred dollars of school funds, planned travel, and sought aid from Jimmy Bell to evade exposure. The piece accuses similar figures Swartwout Bell and Reb ee of political handling, while condemning federal corruption and urging vigilance against edupinstiation.

Guernsey Bell Robb Europe Far West Jimmy Bell Eagly Swartwout Reb Acres Durora

Amendatory act abolishing imprisonment for debt in Ohio

Ohio General Assembly passes an amendatory act to abolish imprisonment for debt, adding capias provisions if a debtor flees, and repealing bond requirements for final process. The act takes effect after May 1. Also notes related disputes and a 1824 Indian affairs commission payout dispute involving Lieut Eaton and Gen Gratiot.

General Assembly State of Ohio James J. Faran House of Representatives William Hawkins Senate Engineer Corps Gen Gratiot Lieut Eaton Lieut. E United States Gen. Gratiot

Victoria Her Temper And Her Court

Liverpool correspondent of the New York Evening Star reports a stirring Royal scandal. The Queen restrained Lady Flora Hastings amid a calumny slander linked to Sir James Clark. Hastings seeks royal apology as court factions including the Duchess of Kent and Marquis of Hastings clash over the affair and the Queen’s conduct.

Liverpool N. Y. Evening Star Victoria Flora Hastings Duchess of Kent James Clark Kent Flora Hastings Marquis of Hastings Sir C. Clark Lord B. Brodie Lord Melbourne Vatdy Tavistock Conroys Miss Davy

Wise on the Walk Abuses At Public Courts

A political pamphletish screed accuses Mr. Wise of ranting at court houses and misrepresenting public transactions. It cites a Matthews letter about his April speech to the people, his fraud claims against Van Buren’s circle, and harsh denouncements of executive officers as thieves and scoundrels.

Ani Wise Matthews New York Committee Congress

Democrats Rally in Virginia for Elections With Confidence

The Virginia scene shows Democratic supporters bolstering their effort with unity and vigor for upcoming elections. Rives’s letter fails to rally friends, while Richmond Enquirer reports counties shifting toward Democracy and demands frank candidate declarations. Eve. Post.

Virginia Rives Richmond Enquirer Democratic Party Enquirer Eve Post

Article on nomination of Con R. M. Johnson for Vice Presidency

The Kentucky Gazette notes Col. Johnson may retire to private life yet remains in Democratic hands for possible re nomination. The piece argues Democrats would support him if beneficial and would prefer another candidate if stronger for the ticket, while Whig critics accuse Democrats of thrusting him aside. Statesman.

R. M. Johnson Last Kentucky Gazette Col. J Col. Johnson Whig

Wife Suspected in Milton Township Murder in Ohio

The Mil ton township murder in Wood county Ohio involves Zeriah Simmons alleged to have killed her husband on October 8. The Perrysburg Whig notes this is the second such wife to be jailed recently and urges an aversion to further similar crimes, citing criminological patterns and moral reflection.

Milton Township Wood County Ohio Zeriah Simmons Perrysburg Pitts. Mercury

Wise in Congress Recites Barrage on Cilley Murder

Richmond Enquirer correspondent summarizes Mr Wise in his district and as a candidate. He recounts a murder tale of Cilley seeking to dodge blame while mimicking the slain man’s last moments. The piece accuses Wise of hypocrisy and notes his praise of Henry Clay and his stance on a national bank.

Wise Richmond Enquirer Cilley Henry Clay Clay National Bank Pitts, Mercury

Fragmentary Jacksonville note hints at vault and flight

A damaged OCR fragment from The Back of Jacksonville, Florida mentions a vault, flight, and unclear actions. Readable terms point to the location and objects but no coherent event or actors emerge. The text is incomplete, offering only hints of a security or travel context.

Jacksonville Florida

Moffat Medicine Promises Relief From Various Ailments

Advert shows Moffat’s Life Medicines claimed to cure nerves, dyspepsia, rheumatism, liver issues, dropsies, and fevers using herbal formulas. It quotes testimonials from Moffat’s customers praising pills and bitters for salt rheum, piles, and other ailments, with offices at Broad way and multiple letters from users across New York.

IPR Moffat Ecclesiastus M. Cloever 13Th St 5Th Jackson Avenues Lawrence N. Y Mr. Moffat Clark John E. Stearnes Renee E. N. Butler George Brofts Mauch Chunk White C. Geo. Kinser Lockport W. B. Moffat Warren Patterson Good Samaritan T. & G. Johnson W. B. Morrat Broadway New York

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