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Newspaper

American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1842

Page

3

Jefferson County Tax Lands to Be Sold at Court House

Notice lists delinquent lands town lots and houses in Jefferson County for 1841 and 1842 taxes. The sale by the county Treasurer will begin at ten o'clock A M on the last Monday in December at the Court House in Steubenville unless taxes interest and penalties are paid beforehand. James Savage Auditor.

Hunter Samuel Lot Bv. Co Knoxville Saml Knooxville Hunter Sami Tuoter Sami Willian Newburgh Hilton William Newburgh Sloan David Knoxville Whale Shase John Knoxville Shane John Knoxville Salisman Newburgh James Newburgh New Somerset Uwder Newburgh Vhale Wiig Brush Creek Crearge McArthur Davcel Monroesveis McArthur Daniel Mi Ynroers Vine Paisley Samuel Monroesville Springfield Rainey John Peter Tan Allesterdaen Wise Breads Adams John B Beisben Richard Ractheuast Eo Loveherty James Richi James Sielly Ao Gilmore Robert Misers Whale Ly Tkasvey Joli Syriuarfiel Huey Johnston Samuel Abaynard Benjamin Andrew McCartney Grace Radiewn Suleim Radicon Reese Christan Waebl Reese Christan Andrew Sae Strayer Andrew Suleoe If Wilhee Shaunen Henry Fainfield Elenry Parrtielt Scite Henry Katefeld Henry Fairfield Henry Pairfield Richmond Whale James Farfield Salem Mt O Faisfield Wa&kei Vincent Ferguson Ul Sain Bo Vincent Pergueon W&h Vincemt Ferguson Veirs Daniel W Veira Daniel H Weuwer Andrew Shally Ad Rich Ao Watt James Saletit Watts Li Wayne Crawhar Hiwaouifield Aoe Ceres Ower Agerems Bone County of Jefferson James Savage Jefferson County Themas Steupenvilley

Whig Legislation and Congressional Representation Debate

The Vermont legislature backs repeal of the bankrupt law. The piece notes Whigs dominate northern states with 33 of 36 seats, while democrats lead in southern and western states with 19 of 33 in Congress. It questions which party is more fair.

Vermont Congress Massachusetts Connecticut Kentucky Virginia South Carolina Mines

Prospectus for The Congressional Globe and Appendix

A historical prospectus outlines continued publication of the Congressional Globe and the Appendix. It details printing form, prices, contents, and advantages of owning both works for full congressional history, noting payment terms and subscription options.

THE Congressional Globe and Appendix

Warns Against Neglecting a Cold Leading to Consumption

A dated warning urges readers to treat colds promptly with Dr Duncan's Expectorant Remedy, claiming it clears coughs in days, eases chest pain, and slows consumption. The ad touts absence of opium and narcotics, and highlights its system regulating strengthening effects credited to Jas Turnbull, agent.

Powerul Medical Duncan

Health remedy testimonial and election notes in 19th century notice

A widow recounts years of illness, credits Dr Harliche Compound Strengthening German Aperient Pills for recovery after three months of use. She urges others to seek the medicine and notes her public availability. The item shifts to election results with Democratic gains and Congressional returns across counties, highlighting Sevier’s Senate re‑election and vote tallies.

Lim Eighth Street Mary HH Poursman Javkeen Jas. Turnbull Agi Anxanweas Sevier Senate Arkapear Crome Comune Abae Evens Volenwer

Political parties in 1798 to 1842 summarized

The piece traces early Federalists and Democrats Republicans and the rise of modern Whigs and Democrats. It argues that modern parties inherit old Federalist and Democrat principles, with Federalists favoring debt assumption a US Bank and tariffs while Democrats oppose them. It notes continuity in party lines through to the present, emphasizing liberty and universal suffrage.

Herald U. S Thomas Jefferson U.S Coons, &c Congress Rhode Island

Fragmentary political reflection on Democratic position and Federalism

The passage argues that despite changes in leadership or branding, the Democratic stance persists and cannot be displaced or discredited by new names like Barber. It emphasizes continuity of principles and the enduring presence ofFederalism in the political landscape.

Money or no money in election politics analysis

A Whig party backed broadside argues that money corrupts elections and that legislators control labor prices. The Carrollton Jeffersonian editorial excerpt warns government meddling will harm institutions, urging restraint and criticizing demagogues leveraging finance to gain office.

Theational Intelligencer Whig Party Ihe Carrollton Jeff

Banks and charter policy for the next legislature

The Republican argues no new bank charters should be issued without sufficient specie backing. Eleven expiring charters could renew only by more specie, which is unavailable, limiting business. He favors winding up extended timelines, seeks fundamental banking principles, and urges avoiding local pressures in future decisions.

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Marriages that Month Reported by Local Clergy

The record notes several local marriages: William Ralston to Rectina McKinley on the 24th, Henry L. Coe to Mary Powell on the 3rd, James Mason to Sarah Day on November 2, Daniel L. Lyons to Margaret Wright on November 2, William Thompson to Jane Torrance on November 3, and John W. Ray to Mercy Smith on the 27th, all in Jefferson county area.

H. G. Domingo William Ralston Rectina McKinley Henry L. Coe Mary B. Powell Joseph Kerr James Mason Sarah Day Nicholas Day Westmoreland County

Notice of Jefferson County road establishment hearing

Public notice announces a hearing by Jefferson County Commissioners on the proposed graded State Road from Abraham Litton’s Ware House in Jefferson County through Smithfield to Peoria in Harrison County. It seeks views for or against the road and compensation claims for land damages, scheduled for the next session on Sunday, December 184 JAMES SAVAGE, November 4.

Notics Abraham Litton Ware House Jefferson County Smithfield Ping Fork Charles Harrah Steubenville Cadiz and Cambridge Peoria Harrison County James Savage Neck

Paper and Pap er Supply Exchange Offers in Steubenville

Hanna and Turnbull advertise holding a general stock of writing paper wrapping paper tea paper wallpaper bonnet boards blank books and Western School books to exchange for hogs at three and a quarter cents per pound and Tanner's Scrape at four cents per pound Steubenville news notes pork wanted expects 600 pounds at highest market price in goods.

Hanna & Turnbull Western School Steubenville J. W'Wechan Steubenville Now

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