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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1843
Page
3
The editor notes the auditor’s report and related communications fill the page with little space for further words. A tale outside this story is praised as an excellent read, first appearing in the Democratic Review. The Treasurer elect thanks Jefferson County, pledging to honor the public trust from the recent vote.
The Democrat Doves won a congressional seat by about 1500 to 2000 votes against Whig opponent Hickox. Whig supporters including bolters office holders Tyler men and other staff backed Hickox. Huzza for the Democracy of Wisconsin.
In Maryland the Baltimore Republican reports county by county results showing Democrats hold a statewide majority of 580 after the late election. The Whigs are urged to publish this fact to acknowledge Democrats as the more numerous party in the state.
The late New Jersey election shows Democrats winning four of five Congress seats. Legislature will be 12 Democrats to 5 Whigs in the Senate and 34 to 24 in the Assembly, a 17 Democrat joint-ballot majority. Gov Pennington’s broad seal fails against the Democratic tide. Also noted is the death of Dr. Linn, U.S. Senator from Missouri, and Tennessee fixing Nashville as the permanent seal of government.
In Steubenville on October 4 1843 Captain John Orr resigns due to ill health from his command of the City Greys. The meeting adopts unanimous resolutions praising his leadership and requests the publication of thanks in the Union and Messenger. Signed by President M H Weaver and Secretary Jos Bell.
Oliver Gray replies in defense of his account of a Judge McDonald parlor meeting about hard money policy. He accuses Mr Means and Mr Cooper of garbled statements and asserts the gathering aimed to discuss the prudence of coming out, denying any secret caucus. He cites conversations with Mr Cooper on tariffs and bank policy, maintaining his statements rest on credible sources and public interest.
Correspondece from 1843 records shows William Cassis and Jos. B. McGrew confirming a county levy rise for school purposes to cover the five percent interest deficiency on Surplus Revenue invested in the F. and M. Bank of Steubenville. The 889 dollar levy was added to county taxes for that year.
A large Democratic gathering at the court house resolves to invite Col. William C. McCauslen to speak and drafts resolutions on election results. McCauslen addresses the meeting amid applause, recapping party struggles since 1820s and emphasizing unity against Federalist opposition in county politics.
In a rousing Jefferson County meeting, supporters praised Col. Wm. C. McCauslen for loyalty to Democratic principle, denouncing a rival faction’s tactics as shadowed and traitorous. Resolutions hail 1844 triumph, acknowledge Old Columbiana’s aid, and thank local Democrats for the late campaign as Democrats claim strong congressional and territorial legislature prospects.
A fragment recounts Jonathan staying at the Astor House who finds his dinner table bare and a waiter asking for a choice. The piece weaves in a Washington Washington correspondent’s quip about seeking office, urging young men to heed Gen. Jackson’s blunt guidance rather than pursue patronage.
An Irish gentleman in the House of Commons quipped that the French are the most restless nation in the world and will never be at peace until they are engaged in another war, a pointed political barb reflecting tensions of the era.
The Edinburgh gaol chaplain resigns after leaving for the Free Church. His congregation wished to follow their pastor, but the gaoler refused to permit them, citing intolerance as the reason for the split.
A French officer on parole at Reading found a Bible, read it, and decided to embrace Protestantism. His companions mocked, but he argued that his aim differs from Bernadotte’s. while Bernadotte seeks a Swedish crown, he seeks a crown in Heaven. The exchange highlights religious conviction over political ambition.
Profitasce Farminc notes a Wisconsin purchase of 620 acres at two dollars per acre for 1240, with breaking up sowing and fencing costs totaling about 34500. Seed adds 1000, first year yield 35 bushels per acre and 21700 bushels total, valued 0.50 above harvest costs, netting about 6000 after expenses. An anecdote recounts an Irish daughter buying goods during a shaping excursion and misnaming Mr Push’s store in Washington Street.
Ohio reports a Democratic majority in Congress with a four-seat Senate margin and a likely four to six vote margin in the House. Elected Senators include Coons, Hamilton, and others across Muskingum to Belmont. Representatives list spans numerous districts with totals reflecting a Democratic gain. Results enumerate numerous districts, counties, and named candidates across the state.
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