Our American Union Advertisement Rates and Policies
Our American Union is published every Tuesday afternoon on Market Street south side near the F and M Bank at two dollars per annum payable half yearly in advance or three dollars at year end No paper will be discontinued until arrearages are paid Advertisements inserted at usual rates Letters to the Educars must be post paid otherwise they will not receive attention
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Our American Union
Market Street
South Side
F. & M. Bank
Van Buren and Clay Clash Over Independent Treasury
A political appeal presents Martin Van Buren as the candidate of the people and opponents him with Henry Clay. The argument frames the issue as government governance independent of banks versus a strong Bank of 50 million influence, urging voters to choose between Van Buren’s civilian government and Clay’s monied power aligned program.
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Martin van Buren
Times
Henry Clay
Wshington
Jefferson
Jackson
Feprrat Party Aims for Monarchy or Aristocracy
Jefferson notes the Feprrat Party seeks a single government or aristocracy. He describes bankers and wealthy corporations shaping manufactures, commerce, and navigation to dominate farmers and yeomen, viewing it as a path toward restoring monarchy as their ultimate aim.
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Feprrat
Our Debt in Ohio and the Burden on Taxpayers
A critical examination of Ohio state debt argues public works do not cover interest costs, risking higher taxes and exposure to foreign capital. It warns that seventeen years of interest would drain revenue, mortgage lands, and place monetary policy under European influence, with internal improvements failing to stabilize the economy.
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Ohio
Europe
England
Bank of England
Jefferem
Counterfeit Tickets Accuse Bloomfield Man in Polemic
A Union issue accuses Wm. M. Moore of Bloomfield of circulating counterfeit election tickets. Moore admits involvement and attacks the Herald’s senior editor. The Herald’s editors are mocked for libellous insinuations as the dispute centers on fraud and moral infamy.
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Wm. M. Moore
Bloomfield
Moore
Billingsgate
Bob Wilson
Herald
Uniontown
Morris
W. M. Moors
Inauguration Visit Noted As Jackson Dies Rumor
General Andrew Jackson attended Mr Polk's inauguration on the 14th in good health. The New Albany Argus published the same day reports his death, prompting the Argus rumor to be deemed misinformation by the Argue.
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New Orleans
Jackson
Polk
New Albany
Argus
William McCaughey
Warren Township
Jefferson County
William Me Cragher
Banks Pay Specie For Votes Amid Ohio Bank Strikes
In Ohio banks many continue specie payments to secure votes into November. Cincinnati Dayton Granville Urbanna report suspensions by Wooster and Cleveland Banks. Law limits suspensions to thirty days per year. A county resident sent a mammoth fruit, a cabbage monster weighing about six pounds with twenty four pounds of leaves.
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New York
Cincinnati
Dayton
Granville
Urbanna
Wooster
Cleveland
Ohio
John Linduff
Democratic Triumph in Kanawha District Reported
The Richmond Enquirer notes Democrat Thompson won Kanawha while former Whig rival Smith yields. readers are urged to view Federalism under Conservatism as public opinion shifts. Rives’ Senate chances appear hopeless per the Enquirer, signaling a Democratic majority in Virginia’s Senate.
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Richmond Enquirer
Thompson
Kanawha
Smith
Rives
Senate
The
Enquirer
tNobe
Great Fire at Mobile Ablaze in Early Morning
A large fire swept through Mobile injuring none reported as flames consumed structures in the early morning hours. Fire crews battled the blaze, authorities warned residents to stay clear while investigators began securing the scene and assessing damage.
Destructive Fire Ravages Mobile Across Conti to Franklin
Eyewitness report describes a massive blaze sweeping north along Conti and across Dauphin to Franklin, destroying four square blocks with about five hundred buildings burned. Two suspected incendiaries were jailed as Mobile residents face widespread homelessness and fear further calamities.
General Jackson declines Franklin dinner invitation letter
General Andrew Jackson replies to Franklin county invitation saying health prevents visiting Huntsville and Alabama on the route home. He thanks the committee for compliments on his public conduct, notes Tennessee remains loyal to the Republican cause, and regrets not meeting old Franklin associates. He wishes health and prosperity for the Franklin citizens.
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Franklin
General Jackson
Huntsville
Franklin County
Col. Polk
Hunterville
Alabama
Tennessee
Federal Party
Union
Sam
Andrew Jackson
H. L. Turney
Federal rebuke in New Jersey sparks debate over representation
An Ohio Patriot editorial attacks New Jersey’s federalism, arguing that party packed seats by equalizing county representation despite population gaps. It cites a Democratic state vote lead of about 1466 and a congressional edge of 1392, claiming fraud and gubernatorial seizing of certificates aimed at shaping the next legislature.
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The
Herald
Virginia
Feds
New Jersey
Ohio
Unclear text fragment about readiness and events
The readable portions reference readiness and a premier event with mentions of names and places but no coherent facts or identifiable entities. The garbled OCR lacks clear actions or outcomes to summarize reliably.
Humbug on New York Banks Payable Specie After Elections
A Cincinnati Republican linked Seward and J C Spencer to selling State Stock to the banks to cover payments after the state elections. The morning money market cites the plan as a humbug but notes bills drawn against yesterday’s stock may boost bank credit. Spencer heads to Albany and will return for Saturday shipment. The argument centers on stock availability and bank credibility amid southern turmoil.
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Humbug
Cincinnati Republican
New York
Seward
J. ©. Spencer
Europe
Statesman
J.C. Spencer
Albany
New York Credit
NEW York Federal
Specie escala and political critique in 1819 debate
The Baltimore Sun notes 1819 US specie at 30 million and current year at 86 million, claiming 55 million more than ever before. It accuses Whig banks of locking 85 million in specie, opposing Jackson’s measures and US credit, and denounces Whig opposition as untruthful. Statesman labels the stance moon‑struck and untrustworthy.
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United States
Baltimore Sun
Jackson
England
New York
Philadelphia
Bank Buying Post Notes At Eight Percent Discount
A Wall Street broker house offers to buy United States Post Notes not yet mature with eight percent annual discount and payment in Philadelphia money. Those who bought twelve month notes at fourteen dollars a month would roughly recover their investment. The Journal of Commerce suspects the order originates from the bank itself.
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Wall Street
United States Post
Philadelphia
Journal of Commerce
Suspension or Providence Letters From Providence
Letters dated Tuesday evening indicate a meeting of the banks suspension had been reserved upon. Rhode Island money is scarce today with brokers asking five percent but receiving little.
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Providence
Rhode Island
M. F. J. of Commerce
Flour shipments to England boost freights and trade
The New York flour shipments to England fill regular packets and provide freights to transient vessels. Liverpool freight rate is 28 6d. The Express notes that last week in New York city fifty thousand barrels were inspected. Baltimore item follows.
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New York
England
Liverpool
Baltimore
Imer
New Goods Arrival Promises Low Cash Prices
The subscriber James Dougherty reports another week of fall and winter goods from Philadelphia arriving this day. He will sell very low for cash. October 20. Rag-tf.
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New Goode
Philadelphia
James Dougherty
Taxes Due Notice for Borough Tax 1839
Notice from E Steele collector stating taxes for 1889 must be paid by November 14 at Council Chamber and at residents’ homes. collector will visit residences. Dated October 29, 1839.
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E. Steele
Causes and symptoms of dyspepsia and Harlich pills
The article lists causes of dyspepsia including overeating, fasting, sedentary life, stress, excessive purgatives, and late hours with alcohol. Symptoms cover loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal distension, headaches, depression, and digestive distress. It endorses gentle purgatives and presents Dr Harlich’s German Aperient Pills and Compound Tonic Strengthening Pills as effective remedies, with the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh addresses and James Turnbull as agent.
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O. P Harlich
Ladies Shoes and Slippers Now Open in Steubenville
William M. Loring announces the opening of a new shoe shop offering an extensive assortment for ladies. The stock includes winter walking shoes, morocco slippers, French Victoria slippers, gaiter boots, India-rubber fur lined shoes, kid slippers, and fur lined leather options. Customers urged to inspect before purchasing elsewhere. October 22, 1839.
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Steubenville
William M. Loring
VLU
Morocco
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