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Newspaper

American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1841

Page

2

Democratic District Convention Nomination in Jefferson Carroll

The Jefferson Carroll Counties District Democratic Convention met near Springfield on Tuesday the 24th. Morpreat Moone presided with Wilson Beakers and Dr. R. Leslie as secretaries. James Mitchell led on the first and third ballots for senator with a final majority, while Joseph Kisheart and Jos. Cable were nominated for representative by Jefferson and Carroll committees respectively, though Carroll opposed Cable’s selection. After deliberation the convention nominated Marlin Atrxkinson of Carrollton for representative and pledged to support nominations in the coming contest, with publication of proceedings ordered in the American Union and Carrollton Jeffersonian.

Jefferson Carroll Counties Grove Springfield Duguat Lodt Morpreat Moone Wilson Beakers Carrollton R. Leslie Col W. Brown Senate James Mitchell Jamce Shane John S. Cook James Thompson James Shane Mr.Thompson Joseph Kisheart Carroll Jos. Cable William Deforde Carroll County Col. J. Cable Maruin AtrxKinson American Union Carrollton Jeffersonian

Ohio Bankers Target State Credit Wakeup Call

A partisan call urges Ohio residents to oppose bankers schemes seen as draining public funds. The piece alleges Whig bankers forced Alfred Kelley onto the Fund Commissioners, blaming Corwin for their gains and claiming vast state losses. It warns against selling state credit and parcels out a Brown County Whig meeting endorsing a state bank charter.

Ohio Union Alfred Kelley Board of Fund Commissioners Noble Democratic Senate Federal House Kelley Corwin Tawes Chilligothe Bank Proattin Bank Indores Brown Dolees Wiathye

State Bank Opposed by Indiana Whigs and Democrats

The piece denounces plans to issue fifteen million Ohio State Bonds for banking, arguing it would drain specie to Britain, ruin credit, and doom Indiana Illinois and Alabama. It warns bankers would shift losses onto the state, fears bankrupt laws, and urges a safety fund system over state-backed banker ventures. It appeals across parties to reject the ruinous measure and protect public credit.

Indiana Illinois Allabama Cleveland State Bank of Ohio Wivois Alfred Kelley

The Bankrupt Law Debate Retained in Public Eye

The New York Herald reports ongoing debate over a bankrupt law's constitutionality and practical effects. Critics argue it unfairly dissolves contracts, harms creditors, and incentivizes reckless business. Supporters call for uniform provisions and exemptions for public officers and fiduciaries.

New-York Herald Supreme Court Naw Wtemek

Fearful Effects of Bankrupt Legislation on Property Values

The article warns that the proposed bankrupt law could trigger massive debt cancellations and asset devaluation. It estimates 100,000 to 200,900 bankrupts with $400,000,000 in debts to settle, much of which lacks assets, and predicts a rapid, destabilizing market flood and widespread credit collapse. It notes banks face heavy asset losses and a general loss of confidence.

Middle States Mississippi Alabama Georgia New York U.S Amy Instance

Money Market Lapses and Bribery Claims Plague Canvass

From the New York Herald on money markets and political corruption, the piece details alleged bribery during the presidential canvass involving British funds and the Beattie upshot. It cites British letters, Pennsylvanian finance, and a London Barings tie while also describing Western currency collapse, bank failures, and the Lafayette Franklin and Commercial Banks of Cincinnati amid a looming national bank bill.

Despair Over Boston Federalist Party’s Plans Failings

In a era of distrust, a speaker derides the Boston Federalists for hypocrisy and muttered bravado. He claims divine Providence has thwarted their schemes by unseating their leader and turning their own tools against them, sparing the nation from their imagined ruin.

Boston Providence Igch New Lara

Treasury notes in circulation proposed for uniform paper

The text argues that with modifications noted by experience, Treasury notes payable on demand at all Sub-Treasuries would provide a uniform paper circulation more complete than bank notes.

Treasury

Extraordinary session critique urges voters to oppose federal overreach

A republication style tirade denounces Congress and the federal party for bank, tariff, and debt policies. It accuses them of favoring rich corporations and British landholders, warns of overbearing measures and a National Bank, and urges citizens to defend state sovereignty and the soil from both foreign and domestic foes. The piece also comments on respect for womanhood and temperance efforts in New York.

Congress Feds Ohio Federal Party Cforpion Mouser Secs Webster Queen Victoria St. Clairsvile Gazelle

Sherif Sale Notice From County Court

Public sale announced by writ of Fendi from Mtark county and proceedings from Jefferson county to satisfy a claim against Daniel Mileone. Sale set at Canet Pease on the ninth of Septembe neet between the hours of one and four o'clock. Listing includes a tract described as Tow weet baal and related property details. Names such as Meh tiemy Chess and Gime appear in the fragment but remain unclear. Public notice calls for bids to satisfy the debt.

Mtark Jeferson Honville Daniel Mileone

Sheriff Sale of Jefferson County Real Estate

Writ of alias directs sale on September 27 in Steubenville jurisdiction. Henry H. Teeple’s property includes 106 acres plus 53 acres two roads and sixteen perches in Section 12, Township 9, Range 3 along Clay Lick and Cross Creek, with detailed boundary descriptions and adjacent lands, to be sold at public auction by Sheriff Isaac McDonald at the county courthouse.

Court of Common Pleas Jefferson County Court House Henry H. Teeple Steubenville Samonuel Fisher Jeremish Gray Robert Laith Joseph Herford Steuhenville Clay Lick Cross Creek Samuel Fisher K. Talcott Coal Run Clay Lick Run Isaac McDonald

Auction Notice of Arnold Mill Property in Steubenville

By virtue of a writ vendi exponas from the Court of Common Pleas the Sheriff will sell at the door of the court house in Steubenville between 1 and 3 p.m. on the 7th of September next all the right, title and interest of Arnold Mill in a described parcel on Market Street. The lot sits 70 feet from the south corner, runs 24 feet 10 inches along Street, 65 feet along Cartiste and Laughlin lines, and 6 feet to the beginning. Sale conducted by ISAAC SPDONALD, Sheriff, dated July 17, 1541.

Court of Common Pleas Delmont County Stouleyville Thomas V. Carey Towit David Peck Lecisning Isaac M'Do Court of Common Picas Steubenville Aruodal Mill Market Street Cartiste O'Neil Laughlin Samuel Hewitt Isaac Spdonald

Brandreth's Pills Praised as Universal Blessing

A fragmentary advertisement extols Brandreth's Pills for curing many ailments. It claims medicines harmonize with the body and likens this to biblical verses about renewal, urging reliance on practical, bodily effects as proof of their efficacy.

Brandreth

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