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Newspaper

American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1841

Page

2

Political essay urging sound currency and banking reform in Ohio

Matthew Atkinson appeals to Gare voters in 1841 Carrollton to back a stance for a sound currency and a cautious banking system. He argues stockholder liability, careful state banking, and cautious state credit policy as paths to financial stability, warning against expansive or untested bank structures and advocating legislative action. He closes seeking support for his seat in the Ohio General Assembly.

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Opposing Bank Charters Sparks Constitutional Debate

The Ohio Statesman notes Whigs oppose repealing the odious bank charters but now advocate re protecting the Constitution and liberties. It questions whether a free American can elect such a party at the polls.

Ohio Statesman

Extravagance in election funds sparks heated debate

Readable scraps report a noisy campaign clash over money and expenses. The text references calls against extravagance and protest against spending, mentioning mortgage concerns and public funding themes amid a noisy late presidential canvas. Names and precise details are unclear.

Beware of Spurious Tickets in Elections

Warns Democrats to scrutinize ballots amid fears federalist counterfeiting and libelous handbills. Claims tickets are faked with Whig names, altered spellings, and misassigned offices to defeat Democratic candidates. Urges voters to compare tickets to the genuine sample and beware deceptive printed material.

Orin Feds Opin American Union Rane Jefferson

Bank Reform and State Bank Opposition in Ohio

A public appeal arguing against a State Bank in Ohio and for Democratic candidates. It denounces Whig banking policies, warns of increased taxes and worthless notes, cites examples from Indiana Alabama Illinois, and urges voters to back Democratic ticket.

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OUR CANDIDATES FOR OHIO DEMOCRATS FOR LOCAL ELECTIONS

A Jefferson Carroll County Democratic message urges voters to back the Democratic ticket in Ohio state elections. It urges early voting, civic duty, and heavy turnout while stressing the candidates’ proven service and commitment to Democratic principles.

Jefferson Carroll Ohio

Prominent Pittsburgh speakers urge abstinence pledge

Last Monday and Tuesday evenings citizens heard Elder and Carnes of Pittsburgh address an important cause. Over one hundred fifty pledged to abstain from all liquor, intoxicating beverages, and tavern fare, joining others already committed. Several inveterate drinkers showed path to redemption and pledged reform.

Messrs. Elder Carnes Pitsburgh

Democratic Meetings Preview Election Eve Gatherings

Democratic meetings are planned for this evening at James Dillon's and at Mealey's. Both sessions aim to energize supporters before the election. The town expects active participation from party members across the region.

James Dillon

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