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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1842
Page
3
Auditor James Savage lists delinquent town lots houses and other properties in Jefferson County for the 1841 1842 tax year with added penalties and interest. the notice records the unpaid taxes and dates certified by the auditor.
Notice is hereby given that the whole of the several parts of land town lots houses and described in the foregoing list or so much as will pay the taxes interest and penalty charged thereon will be offered for sale at the Court House in Steubenville in Jefferson County on the last Monday in December next by the County Treasurer unless such taxes interest and penalty are paid before that time sale begins at ten o clock A M and continues daily until all are sold or offered for sale James Savage auditor of said county
In a periodical argument, the piece blames misgovernance and the banking system for universal distress. It accuses Whigs of backing irresponsible banks and siding with debtors, while Democrats oppose them and advocate banker accountability. The author predicts Democrat victory over Henry Clay and calls for bankers to be responsible.
Democratic members of the Tennessee Legislature met in Nashville to back the Democratic ticket and urge conventions in Baltimore on the fourth Monday of November 1849. The Cincinnati Enquirer notes workers losing jobs over politics, while the Auditor’s report runs long and subscribers are urged to renew around the next term.
Lovisville dispatch notes a Whig march planned to Frankfort on the 26th with banners and songs, aiming to sway rural voters. The letter ridicules Henry Clay, condemns demagoguery, and criticizes Clay’s debts and political posture, while lamenting current party failures and banking ties.
Saturday, Oct. 29 1942 contains a reflection on the term locofoco used by Democrats, comparing it to a lamp that dispels darkness. It also discusses a Stewhenville bank stockholders meeting for winding up affairs and critiques of bankers power and banking legislation.
The St Clairsville Gazette editor argues that post election governance will shift policy on banking and currency. He condemns Whig influenced views and warns against legislative interference dictating bankers' profits, comparing bankers to hawkers and urging equal treatment under law.
In a heated exchange the Journal and supporters critique whig aims. They argue whigs would govern by minority rule, disrupt free government, push banking by bankers, impose a high tariff, and oppose democratic principles. Democrats condemned these Whig aims at the recent election.
Ees died in Natchez Miss on the 29th alt Mr Fursna Bives of Steubenville after an illness of four months aged about 30 years to the 27 inst Mrs Mary consort of Mr Daniel Potter near this city
Describes startup of JGANS FLANNELS and related goods offered for cash or payable in farm produce. Lists accepted items and locations Union Factory Market St and near bank. Announces spinning and packing services with short notice and favorable terms. Oct 20 1842. Hydrant condition report prompts water shutoff by engineer within two weeks. J Colier W WC Oct 26.
For sale 62 acres of land in Knox township Jederson county near Obie on Yellow creek half a mile from Stoke mill and one mile from Myers mill Twenty five acres are cleared and include a dwelling and outbuildings with water two hundred dollars in land balance in yearly installments For particulars inquire of JOHN CG RYO SELL Oct 20 1842 At best Somerset.
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