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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1842
Page
3
A fragment argues against seizure of power while condemning violence, insisting state welfare and public welfare must guide any authority. It stresses accountability and caution in governance amid unrest and political pressure.
The grand jury at Newport Rhode Island has returned bills of indictment for high treason against Thomas W. Dorr Dutee J. Pearce Jorphglostin Daniel Brown Seth Lawther Nathaniel N. Carpenter John Paine and George Frissel. The Cincinnati Republican notes German emigration to Cincinnati has surged, with about one thousand per week among the latest counts.
The Savannah Georgian reports a despatch carrier arrived from Mexico bearing messages from General Waddy Thompson to the U.S. government. The notes describe Mexican hostility toward Americans, a government proclamation calling citizens frothers and thieves, and a call to unite against U.S. actions as the Mexican army grows to about fifty thousand men.
A St Clairsville Me Gazette reprint urges Democrats to rise against usurpers amid Ohio political turmoil. It denounces corruption, debt, and federal overreach, calling for a bold defense of the Constitution, liberty, and free government. Fiveteenth-century rhetoric targets Whigs and Republicans with calls to action.
The New York Tribune notes a Illinois loan commissioner in town and a promising sign from Gov. Carlin. Most legislators are anti repudiation in sentiment and the governor will propose regular interest payments and eventual principal payoff in his message. The informant spoke confidently on the plan.
A bystander asks why a miser cries as an execution unfolds. The miser points to the criminal and laments that the man before him owes him fifty dollars, calling it one of his unpaid debts.
In 1888 federal actions redrew Ohio districts to favor Republicans, collapsing many counties into single districts. The plan mixed Democratic strongholds like Columbiana and Stark, created districts with populations as low as 51,395 and up to 72,500, and shifted several counties to balance party power. The narrative cites figures from Con gress ratios, state votes, and newspaper sources to claim partisan manipulation.
A charged political screed decries Ohio Whigs allegedly plotting to override the popular will, claiming states will follow with revolutionary moves. It urges Freemen to resist to protect liberty and law against conspiratorial gerrymandering and a looming national precedent.
Governor Corwin’s reply to Speaker Farran defends a rule that no official communications be sent if quorum fails. The piece questions remedies if Whig minority resigns to destroy quorum and if conspirators vacate seats to thwart Wilson Shannon’s inauguration, arguing the doctrine endangers the people’s will and the governor’s duty.
The letter argues that informing the governor’s intelligence to sustain legislative power is essential and not repudiated by the people. It contends Corwin’s doctrine should be tested by voters, urging a ballot decision on its merit and persistence in state leadership.
From the New York Tattler dated September arrival of the Caledonia at Boston wharf she carries dates to August 19 and reports a fine voyage. The Queen's family in health. Britain faces agitation over agricultural disturbances and prorogation of Parliament. News from India mostly favorable but not fully satisfactory. Insurrection fears in Lancashire and Scotland with riots in London. France quiet Spain troubled by court intrigues. A silk growers convention to meet in Northampton September 28 to prepare materials for Congress.
At St Albans Vermont the article notes manufacture of cast iron rifle barrels equal to wrought and capable of withstanding nine inch powder charges without fracture. It includes a humorous dialogue about settling a bill and ends with temperance and wordplay jokes about unity and a hat.
An ordinance prohibits male goats and swine from running at large in Steubenville. Offenders face a fine between one and five dollars, with costs, collected upon information or complaint before the mayor. The section continues detailing enforcement steps.
A proclamation states the marshal must seize and catalog animals for sale if unclaimed within three days. If claimed, the animal is returned on payment of reasonable compensation. Passed in Council Sept 7 1842. Alex R. Conn, Recorder, and Sept 10, Acting Mayor.
A Steubenville ordinance requires bed measurement marking and branding of coal wagons. It sets bushel estimates, marking rules, penalties for noncompliance and defacement, and fees for weighmaster services with repeal of prior coal sale measures.
The prospectus promotes a daily morning paper in Steubenville Ohio named the Daily Union. It pledges sternly democratic principles and fearless advocacy of democratic men, promising the latest news, entertaining content, and early delivery by 5 or 7 oclock once subscriptions enable it. It hints at a new type and increased reading matter at a cheaper rate.
The Daily Union announces a subscription offer with a low price and the incentive that any person who furnishes funds for eight subscribers will receive the ninth issue free. Morris and Frazer, editors and publishers.
The article mocks Whig wavering on the state debt tea and coffee tax issue. It parodies phrases like Loke Fokee and lo cofvevism while railing against reductions in wool prices and advocating protection. It frames the debate as a partisan clash over no state debt and no taxes.
Bank names and branches across Kentucky Pennsylvania Virginia appear in a fragmentary list. An advertisement promotes Fall goods from Philadelphia stock including cloths beavers satins and merinos, offered cheap for cash with call to purchasers to inspect before Sept 10 1842. McMechan and McGiowan advertise Cincinnati hams and Kinkaid ploughs with Sept 10 1842 dates.
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