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American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1839

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Advertisers Charged For Notices In The American Unions Herald

A 19th century notice from Steubenville publishers announces new policy and rates for paid notices including charity, obituaries, meetings, and legal announcements. It states all advertisements must be prepaid in cash, with penalties for nonpayment and warnings about disallowed free notices. The memo lists price guidance and discipline across the publishing houses C. Maussen Morris and Wil Tr.

Clio Columbus Apapert Ehy Panersi Pevertisne Oramiway Mergant W. C. M.caussen ML. Morris WIL Pcrstell Herald & Gazette Steubenville Duy

Whig Debate in a Dream Court of Rhadamanthas

A dreamlike court scene features Daniel Webster and fellow Whigs critiquing their own policies. The judge probes their loyalties across federalism war powers tariffs and wealth concentration, revealing how diverse positions united under a single party image.

Daniel Webster Webster Clay Lever Connavida Jolee Gree Ana Tallmadge National Bank Plato

Democrats Arouse Cry Against Abolitionists and Banks

Stinging broadside from St Clairsville Gazette denounces abolitionists and federal bankers. Calls for mass mobilization to defend slavery, white labor, and state institutions. Warns of slave freedom as a plot to overthrow republic, urges citizens to resist with loyalty to God and country.

South Kentucky Virginia Free States St. Clairsville

Crying Tommy Breaks From Election News

A Hartford Tower scene shows a youth, son of a famous Whig, crying loudly after overhearing political abuse and fears of the Sub Treasury. His mother asks the reason, and the father tries to calm him while lamenting possible economic hardship.

Hartford Tommy Sartia Tommy Ted Saey

Sub Treasury frightens family in colonial scene

In a crowded room a distressed man laments an “adious measure” and warns of ruin while crying alongside his wife and child. A kitchen maid discovers the mood centers on the Sub Treasury, sparking hysteria as others blame the device and echo the fear in a rustic, dialect-filled exchange.

Tommy Mingo the Massa

Democratic Party Gains Momentum in Vermont State Politics

The piece argues that the Whig Party cannot sustain domination in Vermont, detailing the Democratic rise since 1834. It cites Bradley’s 1834 nomination and a growing Democratic majority, projecting a House majority of 7 and predicting 1840 as the year the Whigs lose power. It notes broader Democratic victories from Maine to Georgia and calls for continued party unity.

Partes Antimasonic Democratic Party William C. Bradley Green Hills Vermont Maine Georgia

Democratic Star Warns of Whig Dirty Tricks

From the Guernsey co. Democratic Star the article cautions Democrats to expect Whigs to use vile tactics to defeat their ticket. It accuses Whigs of hypocrisy, division, and slander to regain ascendancy, noting plans to misrepresent Democrats and smear opponents in pursuit of political gain.

Guernsey

Tax Collection Notice for Jefferson County Townships

Tax collector announces he will begin collecting county taxes by himself or a deputy in each township including Cross Creek Island Creek Knox Saline Brush Creek Ross Springfield Salem Wayne Smithfield Mt Pleasan Warren Wells Steubenville and will also be in his Steubenville office from October 1 to December 1 to collect from those who have not paid and those who fail to pay by December 1 will incur constable costs.

Jefferson County Cross Creek Island Creek Knox Saline Brush Creek Ross Springfield Salem Wayne Smithfield Mt. Pleasan Warren Wells Steubenville Steubenville IFE & Health Evans North 8Th St Phila Pittsburgh St Clair St James Turnbull Jefferson Co Philadelphia Wm, Evans Death's Poplar Lane Front St Coates St E. GC Martin Turnbull Jefferson En

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