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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1843
Page
1
The notice lists Martin Van Buren for president with William R. King for vice president and David Tod for governor. It notes the auditor’s room prevented publishing the Columbiana County Democratic meeting proceedings and suggests they may appear next week if still timely.
The New York results indicate a divided Democratic tally and a strong showing for Mr. Van Buren’s faction. Democrats gain in the Senate and House with notable party splits and shifting majorities across the state.
Democrats of Michigan claim a sweeping victory as Whigs fail to carry any counties in the latest election. The report notes strong Democratic gains across the state with continued momentum for the party.
The Democratic State Central Committee calls a state convention at Columbus on January 8 to nominate a governor candidate and support the national convention. Jefferson county has appointed delegates as part of this effort to rally the party.
A prospective periodical the Western Democratic Review aims to advocate democratic principles as the true foundation of government promising moral and political happiness. It notes subscriptions at Frazer's book store with a first issue in January and a price of five dollars per year in advance.
A dense 1840s newspaper fragment covers property loss in New Orleans, wheat exports in Wisconsin, Jewish population figures in New York, coffee consumption in the US and Britain, and bank rates in Baltimore. It mentions a Wisconsin legislature murder charge, Connecticut and Ohio Democratic conventions, potential presidential and vice presidential picks, and the Rhode Island governor arrest. It closes with county delegation actions for a state convention and calls to rally behind Martin Van Buren in 1844.
A large Jefferson County Democratic gathering met November 14 1848 in Steubenville Court House. John 8 Cook chaired the meeting with John Irvine as secretary, naming five members to form a delegates committee for the January Columbus State Convention and other purposes. Speakers included Robert Ore and A W Morrison.
A county meeting urges Democrats to subscribe and pay in advance for the American Union, the Democratic paper in the county. It resolves that the proceedings be signed and published in Democratic papers of the Congressional district, then adjourned. John S. Cock presided, Joan Irvine sec.
A Jefferson County taxpayer exposes the F. and M. Bank investment losses and potential taxation impact. He calculates $42,135 invested with $12,123 in interest, argues loaning to individuals would yield more, and warns of $8,000 to $12,129 total county losses under various stock value scenarios. He notes low interest since 1841 and accuses managers of insufficient accountability.
In this letter, WARREN condemns James Means for his tax increase arguments. It notes the 133 mills total for all purposes, with a 2 mill addition for Canal and another near 2 mills to cover interest on surplus revenue at the F and M Bank of Steubenville. It argues the true tax would be about 13 mills lower without increases, labeling Means’ stance a quibble to defend a flawed institution.
The meeting addressed by Gov Pinney Jate of Liberia drew praise for its logical case of colonization as the only safe path for elevating the colored population without prejudicing whites. A motion to adjourn sparked talk of abolition, with hope that colonization gains future community attention.
A brief account recalls M. Y. Beach born in poverty who, as a youth, was bound as an apprentice to a Connecticut cabinet maker. He received fifteen dollars annually for clothing and toil, with overwork accepted at a low price to earn a meager two cents per hour, shaping his early career despite hardship.
A Lagerstown News feature extols a cabinet maker’s ascent from modest start to publishing empire. It details early toil, late nights, disciplined routine, and savings that funded a full apprenticeship purchase. By nineteen he owned the unexpired term and later founded the New York Sun, a dominant, profitable daily.
The Britannia arrived at East Boston from London on October 19 with news from Harnden and Beechers Express papers. O Connell was arrested at Dublin on October 14 on charges of conspiracy to force royal change and seditious conduct. The Attorney General to proceed by indictment if grand juries find bills. Reports note O Connell’s possible shift toward federal parliament while some deem it a retreat.
The report details the October 14 1843 arrests of Daniel O Connell and eight others on conspiracy and misdemeanor warrants issued by Judge Burton. It describes bail arrangements, a private court appearance, O Connell's public address urging restraint, and anticipated wider actions against editors and Repeal supporters amid a heated political crackdown in Dublin.
A list of commodity prices including flour and wheats at 37524 00 and 62265 for bush, corn meal 20a25, potatoes 40, oats 14a16, apples 25a00, salt per barrel 125a, hay per ton 4500, beef per pound 3a5, pork hog round per quarter 3a5, lard butter eggs honey with various unit measures, indicating prevailing market rates.
William L Hunter dies of consumption at his brother in law John M Comb residence near Florence Pennsylvania aged 28. He was a resident of this city and died on the 12th inst. The report notes the illness and the family details.
By virtue of a writ from the Court of Common Pleas for Jefferson county an auction will be held Thursday November 80 1843 at George Myers mill Croxton s run Knox township between 10 am and 4 pm the property offered is two hundred bushels of wheat seized in execution to be sold by Samuel D Hunter Sheriff.
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