This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1839
Page
3
Prices current in Steubenville on May 7 1839 show daily market rates for early spring trades. Reading reflects staple goods and regional commodities with listed figures for corn oats rye and flour alongside small lots of livestock and general merchandise. Prices indicate typical steady demand in the Steubenville area commerce.
L Harper announces his withdrawal from the newspaper establishment after many years. He disposes of his interest to J G Morris and M L Morris of Uniontown Pa, continuing with Col McCauslen. He reflects on health, duty to readers, and asks patronage for the new owners while offering a fond farewell to the audience.
The notice warns that a change has occurred in the establishment requiring all who owe for subscriptions, advertising, or job work to settle promptly. Bills are being prepared and debtors will be visited. those outside the county may remit by mail.
The Warren News Letter notes federalists propose multiple ticket ideas for President and Vice President, listing several pairings such as Clay with Rives and Harrison with Webster. It also mentions a Webb Ritner ticket and questions the odds, while complimenting editors of rival papers. It then discusses a Kentucky visitor claiming Montgomery wrote a recent poem and admits unfamiliarity with his works.
In consequence of an earlier absence a number of subscribers will not receive this week's paper. Please report the issue to the office so adjustments can be made and routes learned for future deliveries.
The Ohio press frays over Whig “availables” for 1840 with Columbus Journal editor Col Allen drilling state forces, while the Ohio State Journal backs Harrison. The Printers’ Convention seeks bank credit, and Steubenville papers mock Samuel Littell with sharp satire. Steamboat Pennsylvania burns at Paducah. cargo and specie mostly saved, no lives lost.
The document notes a single day discount offer of fifteen million dollars at the Union Bank of Mississippi. It lists Virginia banking capital totaling 13,573,000 with Richmond 3,685,000 Petersburgh 81,220,000? Norfolk 1,180,000 and Wheeling 1,218,000.
Prince brothers of Flushing Long Island distributed 400 600 Morus Multicaules trees across the country in a short period and earned a profit of 200000 dollars.
The column surveys office holders in Pennsylvania after December 1935 with Whig discomfort at turnovers, notes Ohio River navigation improvements and brisk trade, and reports a new Pittsburgh letter carrier appointed by the Postmaster General. It cites a New York feds celebrate defeat, praises the Miamian in Troy, notes the Ashtabula Sentinel’s end, and mentions 1840 Virginia lottery ban. It quotes Nashville Banner on Andrew Jackson, and reports Gen. McArthur’s death near Chillicothe. Norwalk Experiment reveals three women jailed for murder. It laments female violence yet calls for compassion.
The New Jersey Legislature approved an act to establish a cross Atlantic line of steam packets under the name New Jersey Steam Navigation Company. Stock is fully subscribed and expected to begin operation soon. The Pensacola Gazette notes Union Bank of Florida to resume specie payments after bonds sold in London. Cuartes R Ramsay, longtime editor of the Cincinnati Republican, died in Galveston, Texas. A Toronto letter claims Sir George Arthur recalled from Upper Canada governor.
Davin Porter, United States diplomat and minister at the Court of Turkey, and Mr Porter, U S Consul at Constantinople, departed Boston on Tuesday aboard the ship Hamilton bound for Smyrna.
The article contrasts Henry Clay’s reception with Duncan and Swearingen’s travel to Wheeling. Clay travels in a gilded coach with proclamations and the murderers of Leyden and Menefee in his party, while Duncan and Swearingen ride by stage, greeted by democracy along their route, outnumbering the aristocratic faction. The piece denounces Clay’s entourage and praises the Steubenville representatives.
The Sackett’s Harbor Journal reports 22 patriot prisoners released by the Lieutenant Governor of Canada arriving at Sackett’s Harbor. The article warns that Canadian authorities must avoid provoking frontier unrest by firing on American steamboats, recalling a recent incident involving the steamer United States.
The Ohio Medical Convention will hold its next regular meeting in Cleveland on the second Tuesday of May 1839. Committees will report on topography climate and diseases of various Ohio valleys, with notable expected reports from Dr. Peixotto on vaccination and Dr. Drake on Flora Medica. Secretaries invite physicians to present improvements in medical instruments and practices. Columbus March 7 1839. Editors of Ohio urged to insert this advertisement.
The New Era argues the democratic cause gains ground nationwide as Republicans see a spring tide of progress. It condemns apathy among democrats and calls for honest offices filled by capable, impartial leaders, critiquing patronage and demands for reform in public service.
A treasury official's party alignment and salary are noted amid tales of political proscription. The Mayor of Albany offers a reward for arsonists as Methodist churches plan a centennial celebration in Baltimore. The Wheeling Times reports the National Road’s reliability and travel times to Cumberland. Patriot Prisoners in Upper Canada see varied dispositions while others at Quebec near release.
Bishop McIlvane is slated to preach and administer Confirmation in St John s Church Springfield Friday morning May 10. He will then minister at St James Church Cross Creek Saturday May 11 and at St Paul s Church Steubenville Sunday May 12 with afternoon service at 3 30 and candle lighting in the evening.
The Brooke county news notes the deaths of Mrs Mary Jane Hooker wife of Emanuel Hooker and daughter of John B Doyte and Mr Samuel Patterson. It also records the passing on Thursday 25th April of Henry infant son of Rev H G Dominges aged two months with a devotional verse about the child’s sanctification.
A ledger style entry lists amounts related to Real Estate, protests, and expenses. It shows due from Eeastern Banks totaling 4 099 57, Western Banks 32 828 40 and 85 587 44, with 52 650 00 in Specie and Notes of other Banks.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.