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Newspaper

American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1839

Page

3

Indebted note offers two dollar annual charge for early settlements

As an inducement for those in arrears to the late firm to pay up soon, we state that all who settle their accounts before being called upon by a collector will be charged but $2.00 a year for advance terms. M'C. & H. in

Jacksonville Tome Steubenville John Mills Brush Creek Carrel Wm 4Lliam Hogg Wayne Township Wm. Hogg, Jr Adam Reed David Hogg WM. Hogg N. B John H. Taylor I Bels Louisville

TO CORRESPONDENTS SENEX MUST HAVE INTERVIEW TO APPEAR

A rule at this office bans publishing any communication without the author's read and a fictitious name. Consequently the name SENEX cannot be used in our columns without an accompanying interview or authenticated submission.

The Next Congress and the Bank Debate

The piece argues federalists seek to shift seats in the next Congress to favor a national financial system. It cites Georgia and New Jersey seats, predicts Republican gains in Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana, and frames the choice as between a National Bank and an Independent Treasury. It frames Jeffersonian supporters vs Hamiltonians and warns against a government run by money changers and speculators.

Georgia New Jersey Virginia Kentucky Tennessee Indiana Gen. Hamilton Adama Jefferson Republican Party

Virginia Elections in the Old Dominion

The piece analyzes the upcoming Virginia election for Legislature and Congress due on Thursday. It notes Federalists lean on Mr. Rives, Democrats tout purity and intelligence, and contends Federalists fear a protracted fight to 1840 while Democrats back Mr. Van Buren’s renomination. The author argues a Democratic majority is likely and federalists risk losing a foothold if defeated.

Congress Rives Old Dominion Democratic Party van Buren

Ohio State Bulletin opens with democratic promises

The Ohio State Bulletin's first issue showcases strong forward democracy under editor Bryan. Medary and Dryan lead as respected sentinels in government, easing concerns about party fusion. Francie Thome of Fredericetown Md is named for reelection to Congress. Beckwell of Philadelphia operates Beckmells Reporter.

Ohio State Bulletin Bryan Medary Dryan Francie Thome Frederi Eeventy, Md

Richmond Letters Spar Over Whig Party and Expenditures

A late Richmond piece, copied into the Journal Union, criticizes the Federal Whig party and government spending. It mocks Whig leaders and cites “a Southron” as exposing hard facts, while praising truth’s power against a moneyed aristocracy.

Richmond Jast Union Federal Whig Party The Herald Southrow Richie Southron

Editorial Convention Aims to Curb Editorial Misconduct

The Herald notes the upcoming Editorial Convention and suggests strict bans on false statements for public effect. It urges editors to resist bribes and disloyal acts, proposing severe social penalties for ethical lapses while promising more ideas could be shared if space allowed.

Herald

Whig vs Federalism debated by Ohio and Virginia press

The Ohio State Journal praises the Wheeling Times as a Federalist voice while Whig editors dispute the label, arguing about Jeffersonian democracy and the old Dominion’s stance. The exchange features Major Allen and Wharton, noting accusations of ultra federalism and divergent views on Jefferson and Washington.

Wharton the Times Wheeling Times Virginia Times Old Dominion Ohio State Journal Jefferson

Steamboat George Collier Accident Near New Orleans

The steam boat George Collier en route to St Louis from New Orleans had a piston rod failure on the 6th, breaking the forward cylinder head and tearing part of the boiler casing. The crew escaped with scalds, and only a portion of the boiler was damaged.

New Orleans George Collier St. Louie

Porter Libel Trial Proclaims Governor Candidacy Integrity

A libel suit against Augustus A Sage editor of a Federal paper in Allentown Pa over comments on David R Porter ended with a verdict of guilty. The trial drew a large mixed crowd as prosecutors waived objections and allowed broad testimony. The narrative notes Porter’s character as fair and motives pure amid political attacks.

Agustus A. Sage Allentown David R. Porter Porter

Jamaica’s liberty ends as Crown curbs self rule

A historical commentary notes a shift in Jamaica from limited colonial freedom to direct rule. It criticizes the transition from earlier emancipation acts to the abolition of local self-government, leaving a Governor and Council appointed by Britain to govern the island. The piece laments the loss of perceived rights for the black population and claims both whites and blacks are reduced to slavery under the new regime.

Her

England human rights question grows in the realm

The Monarchists concede pieces of rights to calm an insulted people. The aim is full redress of former grievances as public demand strengthens. The controversy intensifies and may soon force broader reforms and disability removal.

England

Democratic Tract Praises Republican Principles From Boston Republic

Readers are urged to note a Massachusetts liberal democracy appeal reprinted from the Boston Republic. The article lauds republicanism and says Bay State democracy will triumph with truth over error, while warning that timetabling policy endangers republican institutions. References include Pennsylvania House seating, Dennis Kimberly’s resignation, Tar crops, New Orleans port activity, a fatal lightning incident near Rockville, and Rhode Island’s gubernatorial vacancy.

Massachusetts Boston Republic Bay State

Supreme Court Reverses Judge Rodgers in Presbyterian Case

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court reverses Judge Rodgers in the Presbyterian case, restoring the Old School to its former privilege as the General Assembly of the United States. The river is ordered ready for middle class boating.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Rodgers Great Presbyterian Old School General Assembly of the United States

A Sensible Woman and a Lord in Conversation

A fragment shows Lord Lingerington and Lord Bolingbrook in a witty exchange about preferences for a sensible woman. The brief lines hint at character and social satire without clear narrative details.

Lord Netted Lord Bolingbrook

Massachusetts Democrats Should Stand On Principle Against Federalism

A Massachusetts speaker warns that the state’s political mood points to Democratic ascendency next year, but cautions the democracy to govern on core radical principles. He decries Federal policy as corrupting, warns against alliance with conservatives, and urges a principled, lasting democracy free from cant and party machinery.

Meese Chusetts Democratic Party Massachusetts Lincoln Commonwealth

Old Blue Light Spirit and Maine Territory Dispute

The Globe notes discontent in Maine over Gov. Farriceto aligning with federal policy on territory protection. The Kennebec Journal and other federal presses debate the political fallout and the Whig Journal’s reaction. The Boston Times critiques editors for using the situation to attack Governor Fairfield and hurt the party nationally.

Globe Blue Light Kennebec Journal Maine Farriceto Artfut Dopper Whig Journal Boston Times Gov. Fairfield

Whig Dinners and Biddle Refuse Dinner Company

A Philadelphia diary notes whig merchants and politicians urging Mr. Biddle to dine with them, a practice seen as a public dinner tradition to attack the administration. It claims Biddle breaks a ten to twelve year rule, unlike Clay and Webster who eagerly attend such dinners, described with colorful hostility.

Philadelphia Biddie Biddle Clay Webster tIb

Tennessee Gubernatorial Rivals Travel Together

Gov Cannon and Mr Park campaign across Tennessee delivering speeches to voters. The two rival candidates reportedly travel in the same carriage, signaling an era of good feeling between them.

Gov. Cannon Mr. Park Tennessee

Absconder Charles Griswold Sought After Bank Deficit

Mr Charles Griswold formerly a teller at the Commercial Bank of Manchester Mississippi has absconded with a cash deficit of 11000. The Bank offers a 500 reward for his apprehension.

Avatura Banx Charles Griswold Commercial Bank of Manchester Mississippi

Fragmentary 19th Century Shop List

A garbled list of commodities including flour mackerel linseed sugar molasses wheat oats potatoes tallow butter tea and other items with unclear quantities and ordering. No clear seller or date evident.

Y.H

Market Prices From Wheeling Flour and Staples Rise

Wheeling markets report daily price quotes for flour Corn meal and grain products with ranges for butter coffee lard and cheese. Notable entries include flour superfine at 6 75 to 6 50 per unit and corn meal around 15 to 18 with oats 45 to 50. lard butter and sugar also listed with varied figures as buyers await steadier demand.

Wheeling

Baker Wed Eliza Wood in Uniontown Uniontown Pa

On Friday evening the 10th inst by the Rev Mr Smith Matthew C Baker of Va to Eliza Wood of Uniontown Pa the marriage was solemnized in accordance with the local custom and ceremony recorded for the county notice. }

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