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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1838
Page
2
A fragmented notice describes train related information and banking terms with references to Marwet street and the F. & M. Bank. It mentions addresses, deadlines, and payment terms, warning that letters must be paid for and will not receive attention if unpaid.
Cincinnati printer CINCINNATUS argues in a series that the Democratic Party favors limited federal power and states rights. He defends the Constitution, criticizes the American System, and links tariffs to currency turmoil and bank policy, praising Jacksonian restraint and warning against consolidation.
A fiery denunciation targets William Pennington over alleged treason and fraud in Middlesex returns. The speaker accuses him of dictatorial aims, conspiracy with Boeream, and undermining voters and the Constitution, urging unity against perceived usurpation. Also notes a Buchanan era warning about Mormon threats in Daviess County and calls for orderly resolution.
The Baltimore Republican reproduces a Democratic Jersey communication from the Trenton Emporium. It denounces Governor William Pennington for attacking freemen’s rights, railing against federalism, annual elections, and federal patronage while urging vigilance and warning that justice will fall on the alleged overreach of federal power.
The articles show escalating conflict between Mormons and Missouri residents. The piece laments failing hopes for peaceful resolution, noting religious favoritism and persecuting bigotry as present factors. It calls for all well wishers of society to frown on both sides as the die is cast.
Our town was stirred by news that a force of 54 volunteers under Captain Bogart guarding neutral lines between Mormons and Daviess citizens were ambushed by 300 mounted Mormons. Fifty four men were killed or wounded, four escaped, sparking calls to raise volunteers to march to the disturbance. Carroll Ray Davies counties are in a heightened state.
The Cincinnati Gazette reports fresh Missouri Mormon War accounts during October with Mormons burning Millport and homes and clashing with Captain Bryant's force. It describes an organized bandit image, calls for harsh action to restore law, and notes fear of further devastation and expulsion of Mormons from the state.
Letter from Jean Thompson dated November 5 1838 describes Patriots in Lower and Upper Canada assembling for insurrection. Reports of La Petite Laprairie Napierville and Three Rivers actions, arms seized, prisons filled, and British forces possibly repelled. Additional notes claim Laprairie captured, railroad destruction, and Loyalist volunteers surrender.
From a letter received in Plattsburg this morning the Troy Daily Whig notes a supposed general rising among Patriots in Canada. It claims 2600 armed men in Quebec city Theller and Dodge. 2000 at Montreal under French officers. Dr Nelson allegedly entered Canada by Sapierville. The report is described as rumor and to be taken with great allowance.
A courier dispatch reports Cote and Gagnon arriving from Napierville with lines cleared, artillery to be sent that night, and a rising force behind Montreal. Brown and Ellis captured with 150 prisoners, Cote and Gray son repelling volunteers. Col. Bryant en route with 150 to 200 men. News notes no Upper Canada updates and calls for American and French in New York to join, promising pay.
A Civil War era note claims entry into Canada by Caldwell's Manor on Monday at 10 AM. The group reports arrest operations in Henryville last Saturday, swelling their numbers to about a hundred armed men with three pieces of ordinance. They plan a move to Clarenceville or cross into Mississippi, while Bay-area residents flee to the United States.
A Vermont observer reports a Tory named Hamilton aboard a steamboat told a contact that the entire Quebec district is in arms. He claimed the Patriots are rising everywhere and that the rebellion cannot be quelled.
From the Montreal Herald office dated 5th inst the proclamation of Sir John Colborne dated 4th declares Martial Law within Montreal district. The Montreal Light Infantry must meet today at 1:00 pm at the Montreal Bank, muster to be numerous and punctual. Volunteers placed on full permanent pay with line soldiers allowances. Colborne has asked for additional troops from the Lower Provinces.
Physicians and families across Ohio and Pennsylvania praise B A Fahnestock’s Vermifuge for expelling worms in children and adults. Letters from Dr. A Hennis and traders cite reliable results, while cautions warn of a spurious imitation and emphasize genuine vermifuge labeling and signature.
The President named David Ful on to the post of purveyor general of Public Land in Arkansas, filling the vacancy created by the decline of R. Fy. Collins.
Sears' American Hygiene Vegetable Renovating Pills advertised as an effective remedy for bilious and liver complaints and stomach disorders. The notice names B A Farnestock Co as sole Western agents for sale and wholesale distribution, inviting inquiries for agencies and bulk purchases.
Advertisement and testimonial record for Anti-bilious Pills prepared by BA Fahnestocks and sold wholesale and retail by BA Fahnestock & Co., Drugists of Pittsburgh. Lists uses for fevers jaundice indigestion dropsy dysentery worms and other ailments, with a May 17 1826 note from John Stouffer praising effect and recommending the pills over German or Keyser's pills. The letter from Chambersburg mentions family illness and favorable experience with the remedy.
The advertisement touts B A Fahnestock & Co. liquid Opodeldoc as superior to the common hard form for many diseases and injuries. It claims faster penetration, broader applicability from rheumatic and gouty conditions to sprains and burns, and notes usage details for applying to teeth and injuries. Sold at their Pittsburgh warehouse with steady availability at local drug stores.
A period advertisement promotes Dr Day's Stomach or Dyspeptic Cordial as a family medicine that purges blood without weakening stomach or bowels. It claims to treat dyspepsia bilious affections and cholera morbus, with testimonials from Pittsburgh and Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Price ten cents per bottle, sold at T Johnston's drug store.
An advertisement proclaims a safe salve free of mercury for women and children, claiming two applications cure skin eruptions. Instructions include rub-down routine, soap and water, clothing changes, and ironing cuffs. Price listed as 374 cents. sale at T Johnston's drug store. Also an ongoing Pittsburgh carpet warehouse ad notes vast offerings of Brussels to Turkey tufted carpets and floor cloths with broad goods and boat-trimming items.
A notice states a petition will be presented to the Ohio Legislature for a state road from Mt Pleasant in Jefferson county to St Clairville in Belmont county. The route would join the Bredeport to New Philadelphia road near John Wailes residence and follow Steep Run to Wheeley Veal then proceed along the creek to the mouth of Tews Run and along the run to $1 Clpirey le.
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