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Newspaper

American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1839

Page

3

The American Union publication terms and policy

The American Union is published every Tuesday afternoon on Market street. It costs two dollars per annum payable half yearly in advance or three dollars at year’s end. No paper will be discontinued until arrearages are paid. Advertisements at usual rates. Letters to editors must be postmarked. otherwise they will not receive attention.

American Union Market Street South Side F. & M. Bank

False Representation Refuted for Sheriff Candidate Filing

The text states that friends of Mr. Filson claim his name was refused for union candidacy as Sheriff. It clarifies that his address was published and asserts he or his friends never authorized any prior publication beyond the one insertion and the article ordered previously.

Filson Union

Ohio politics decide power between people and bank dominated rule

The passage proclaims a crucial Ohio day deciding whether the state remains under a bank ridden aristocracy or is governed by the people. It accuses Federalists of dishonor and division, urges Democrats to oppose their designs, and denounces the whigs alignment with a party that ignores principle for gain.

Ohio Jefferson

Whig Tactics and Morality Under Fire in Columbus

A political broadside accuses Alfred Kelly leading Whigs in Columbus of divide and conquer to drive bank reform from the capitol. It denounces Whig morality claiming leaders will break promises to gain advantage, while the democracy reportedly resents dictation and distrusts formal leaders.

Capitol Alfred Kelly Columbus

Convention Ballots Show Votes for Filson and Others

In the convention votes several names appear such as JOHN McCLELLAND JOHN SMITH ROB'T MONTGOMERY JOSEPH COLLINS and To W C M Causien E M Stanton Thomas Johnson and Thomas Means within the Committee of Vigiliance N B A Though Mr Filson received the highest vote in the convention it was only ten with eleven or more voters casting ballots during the first two rounds

John McClelland John Smith Rob't Montgomery Joseph Collins W. C. M'Causien E. M. Stanton Thomas Johnson Thomas Means Committee of Vigiliance Mr. Filson Filson Supreme Court C. Adam J. Leslie John Wallace Wm. McDonald W. C. M’causlen Thomas Johnson Thomas Means Committee of Steupe Vine Samuel Filson M’causlen M. Stanton Committee of Vigilance

Federals and Democratic nominations contrasted in rhetoric

The Federals have long pressed the Democratic nominations, often vocal in their dissatisfaction. They claim they would vote for any alternative, yet history shows such a shift would still reveal them displeased, implying the chosen nominee would be equally objectionable.

Democracy or Slavery The Ballot Box Decides

A Jefferson County address urges voters to support democracy over federalist influence, warning of wealth driven ambition and urging young men to defend the people's cause. It references a correspondence between Vigilance and County Convention committees on nominations and the sheriff race, asserting fairness in the process.

Jefferson County Commonwealth

Contending Parties Eye State Contest And Bank Form Fate

A heated state contest looms in days, deciding session fate and whether the Bank reform begun last fall will be completed. Democrats warn of federal misrule and mobilize against Republican tactics, accusing opponents of using minions and costly measures to sway voters.

Sock Hipablicane Seanerretio Bank Federaliete

The Secret of His Success in Public Service

A discourse praises Martin Van Buren highlighting his plain, instructive oratory, even temper, and steady rise from poverty to the Presidency. It commends his courteous conduct, legal and political skill, and resilience against factional attacks, arguing virtue and opportunity define his notable career.

Senate United States New York U. States van Buren Supreme Court of New York Legislative Assembly Stareomen

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