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Newspaper

American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1839

Page

2

American Paxons Paper Ad Rates and Address Notes

The paper is edited and published by W McAuslen J G and M L Morris. It announces weekly publication on Market Street and lists subscription terms in dollars per year with payment options. It warns arrears must be paid before discontinuation and notes advertisement rates and mail to editors.

American Paxon M’causlen J. G M. L. Morris Tar Amrathan Union Market Street South Side F.& M. Bank

Special Mission to England Explained in Correspondence

The Parsmvent has decided not to dispatch a special minister to England for now. The Baltimore Republican publishes extracts from the Palmertson Stevenson correspondence outlining the two governments views on the matter and related subjects.

Parsmvent England Lord Palmertson J. Stevenson

Stevenson proposes new British mission to end dispute

A. Stevenson informs Lord Palmerston that the U S President favors moving negotiation from Washington to London to speed a final settlement of the controversy. He stresses the aim to preserve the last rights and honor of both nations and the peaceful relations essential to prosperity, urging early government consideration.

Mr. Stevenson Lord Palmer Lord Palmerston Congress of the United States Great Britain United States Congress Washington London A. Stevenson Portland Place

British American envoy talks stall over negotiation

The British Government states that a mission of a special envoy to England would not hasten the current controversy. It recalls past desires for London or Washington as seat of talks and questions the benefit of transferring negotiations while noting mutual interest and continued frankness.

Palmerston Mr. Stevenson Her United States Netherlands London Washington Hegotathea

Palmerston comments on American envoy and negotiations

In a message dated April 3 1839 Palmerston states that Britain sees no value in sending a special envoy from America while the current state of the matter prevents fruitful talks. He warns the envoy might return unfishly, risking disappointing outcomes for both nations, and leaves the decision to the President while acknowledging Stevenson’s friendly note.

America Atlantic United States Stevenson Palmerston Forsion Orfee

Vast assembly at Derry England shows working class zeal

People from Derby and surrounding areas met to endorse the People's Charter, honor Rev. J. R. Stevens, and send delegates to a National Convention. A long procession displayed banners invoking liberty, justice, and resistance against oppression, with speakers denouncing monarchy and calling for republican ideals.

Leeds Northern Star Derry England Derby Delper J. R. Stevens

Speech on rights and resistance from Scottish reform meeting

The speaker recounts district demonstrations and armed crowds at meetings, praising Stephens and pledging to protect him with peace or force. He urges universal suffrage, denounces oppression, and vows to resist tyrants, asserting they will win universal happiness or suffer universal misery. He cites marches from Cumberland to Yorkshire and expresses resolve to defend reform through peaceful means or with steel if needed.

Newcastle Advocate Stephens Northumberland Cumberland Carlisle Dalston Drum and Fife Lancashire Yorkshire Pethsloo Manchester Preston Bury Ashton Stalybrdge Leigh Bradford Stalybridge Stephens Darby

April Thirteenth Anniversary Reflections From New Orleans

The New Orleans Courier marks April 13 as a historic anniversary once celebrated with cannon and bells. It recalls the Orleans volunteers led by Major Dubourg honoring Spain’s cession of Louisiana and notes New Orleans prosperity, future growth, and the Constitution’s anniversary locking in public sympathy.

The New Orleans Courier New Orleans Orleans Major Dubourg Spain Louisiana San Iidefonso New World Louisiania Europe Crescent City Mississippi Valley Far West United States

Political duties and local concerns in Seaguet’s district

Fragmentary note outlines political duties and community issues in Seaguet. Mentions local representation and governance tasks amid unclear details and garbled OCR text.

Duty of Honest Citizens to Guard the Republic

The Ohio Statesman urges citizens to vote and act to curb dishonest demagogues in both parties. It argues that preserving the Republic requires individual responsibility, vigilance, and counteracting corruption to maintain the original purity of institutions.

Ohio Statesman

Execution of the pirate Marsaud at Bordeaux in 1839

A Philadelphia reader note reports Marsaud, who murdered the captain and crew of the French ship Alexandre, was tried and executed in Bordeaux after a full confession. His second officer also stood trial. mercy was recommended due to age. Marsaud claimed seven crew members were thrown overboard and that a mate begged for one last hour to write to his mother. The piece notes French authorities’ difficulty securing the pirates from the United States and that four mutineers remain in America.

Bordeaux Marsaud Alexandre Newport Rhode Island United States Ahane Bergere

Ruinous Van Buren policy snubs canal business

Albany Argus reports booming spring trade in New York City and canal commerce. Despite heavy activity and crowded warehouses, canal navigation faces delays from incompetent management and boat shortages amid booming nationwide business this season.

van Buren New York Albany

Daniel Webster Monstrous Exposure in Ohio Statesman

The Ohio Statesman attacks Daniel Webster as a feeder for seaboard merchants tied to the British crown. It cites alleged payments totaling 65 200 to 100 000 dollars from New York Herald reporting subscriptions from Boston New York Philadelphia for a Europe trip. It derides corruption and calls for scrutiny of whig lawmakers and bank influence.

The Ohio Statesman Daniel Webster United States Treasury Union New York Herald D. Webster Europe Boston New York Philadelphia Webster N. B Congress United States Bank Membegel Hog of Lewes Comey, Te

Represent atives Worth Confidence Amid European Travel Debate

A regional public quarrel over government integrity references Mr Websters European trip and a $65,000 purse, questioning its source and urging voters to consider the impact on republican citizens. The passage warns of potential upheaval if representatives fail to earn public trust.

Ple Websters Europe

Sub Treasury debate splits Whigs over constitutional limits

The Richmond Whig argues Mr. Wilson of Cumberland can align with Whigs without losing constitutional bounds. It warns that backing a national bank with a fifty million capital and fifty-year charter would infringe the Constitution, creating irreparable vested rights and locking the country into a perpetual bank system.

Sub-Treasury Richmond Wilson Cumberland Henry Clay Glode

The Brethren Rebuked By Cincinnati Gazete

The Cincinnati Gazete editor, a federal abolition whig, rebukes Brethren who lament presidential removals. Hammonds's suggestions are commended for candor and independence despite political disagreements.

Cincinnati Gazete Federal Abolition Whig Party Ohio Hammonds

Proscription and the Cabinet Renominations Debate

In a Statesman editorial, the author argues for prudent use of removals from federal office as a check on misuse of public funds. Appointments are temporary, and removals deter hacks, preserving accountability. The piece praises President Van Buren for his corrective practice, framing it as a prudent precedent rather than proscription.

United States van Buren

Whig excesses spark tax critique in Indiana gazette

The Indiana Gazette denounces Whigs for rising civil expenses under the present administration, noting 98000 dollars spent in the last year of Governor Ray’s term and calling Whig policies “economy” in theory while funding higher taxes and growth in state spending. The piece warns voters to oppose high tax fleece-gatherers.

Ray Indiana Gazette

High compliment to Van Buren from Boston pastor

The Rev Dr Channing in a late address in Boston praises the current Chief Magistrate for temperate and wise efforts to preserve peace. He notes a truer glory in saving a country from war than winning a hundred battles, a sentiment that adds prestige to President Van Buren among his supporters.

Dr. Channing Boston van Buren The Union Puffing

Frontier regulation bars sale of spirits to Indians

The Secretary of War has forbidden the sale of ardent spirits to the Indians on the frontier, aiming to restrict intoxicants and reduce conflicts. The order signals a federal stance on trade restrictions affecting indigenous communities and frontier relations.

Secretary of War

Public debt of Upper Canada in 1864 totals 6000000

The public debt of the province of Upper Canada stands at 1864,600,000 according to official returns, with the addition of the extraordinary expenses incurred by the late executor.

Province of Upper Canada

Fragmentary Quote Passages Highlight Delicate Men

A fragment from a historical page hints at proud men of delicacy whose demeanor and prizing restraint conceal fuller motives or excuses, reflecting era tone and social judgments embedded in the text.

Wellerisima paper snippet quips on morons and Perrone

The fragment from Peaneyivanis paper WELLERISMA hints at a satirical line about morons and Perrone. It notes a bemused crowd as a woman sleeps, while Geten’s presence adds mystery to the scene.

Peaneyivanis Wellerisma Perrone Emlen

Moffat's Life Medicines Re animation Promises Hope

An 19th century advertisement extols Moffat's Life Medicines as superior to mercury based cures. The text promotes Good Samaritan vegetable remedies, claims to restore nerves and vigor, and cites letters from users across the U.S. praising relief from salt rheum piles rheumatic symptoms and general ill health. It invites readers to visit 367 Broadway for a copy of Good Samaritan and testimonials from satisfied customers.

Moffat U.S M. Cloever 5Th Jackson Avenues Lawrence N. Y Mr. Moffat Clark John E. Stearnes York Mills Itr Hatine Donn Bar Dr. Mofat George Brofts Mauch Chunk White E. Geo. Kinser Lockport W. B. Moffat Warren Patterson T. & G. Johnson W. B. Mofrar Broadway New York

Local Carpeting Sale Promises Wholesale or Retail Bargains

An advertisement offers 2500 yards of Ingrain Venitian and Striped Carpeting, some very handsome, plus a large selection of bolting cloths of top quality at reduced prices. The seller aims to wholesale or retail with minimal advance and invites families and others to call for piece goods. Dated March 12.

Pring Goouls Market Street

Grocery Bargains At 3d Street Corner Store

W Dougherty announces good bargains at his store located at the corner of 3d Street and the former Hans Wile son’s stand. March 12.

Hans Wileson W. Dougherty

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