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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1838
Page
3
A fragment lists Henry Wurter Swearningen as Representative Samuel McNary Auditor Adam J. Leslie Sheriff Thomas Carrel and Commissioner William Cassel, indicating an official roster or appointment details. The snippet preserves names and titles without contextual events or dates.
A Jefferson County political notice urges unity for the Democratic ticket led by Henry Swearingen and Samuel McNary. It praises Tom Ewing’s successor, Adam Jessie for Auditor, Thomas Carrel for Sheriff, William Cassel for Commissioner, John Scarlett for Assessor, and Samuel Filson for Coroner. It calls Freemen to rally and strike for the Democratic standard to banish whiggery. The piece emphasizes loyalty to Democratic principles and the coming October ballot.
A newspaper warns it will not be used to undermine Democratic nominations or influence the election. It states that the article detailing how and where the nomination was made will be deferred until after the election and that the paper cannot serve as an instrument to break party unity or secure a particular nominee.
The Montgomery Advertiser lists Alabama winners in the recent election. Senate tally shows Democratic and Anti-Bank 19 to Bank Whigs 9. House tally shows Democratic and Anti-Bank 66 to Bank Whigs 31.
The Hon William Allen will dine with Democratic friends in Steubenville on Monday with Ohio Virginia and Pennsylvania attendees. The Arrangements Committee urges all Jefferson Democrats to attend and bolster support as federal campaign funds move through the state.
Readers learn Harrison County held a meeting to support Congressman Kilgore’s votes against the Independent Treasury Bill and in favor of Mr. Rives substitute. The piece questions the motive and notes the Federal Convention’s decision, asking where the Kilgore supporters stand as Democrats hear of his praise.
The Eastern Argus notes the Ohio River is unusually low for years, resembling a small creek rather than the west’s great river, while urging vigilance against deceptive Federal tactics, false election reports, and charges to undermine the Democratic cause.
Long drought grips the region with poor corn, wilted pasture, and dry soil hindering fall plowing. A Hoen Poco Herald correspondent notes unexpected rejoicing at party victories as unbought western sons push momentum to sweep Ohio and Pennsylvania and defeat the ragecrats.
The Hon. James K. Poux Speaker of the House of Representatives is the Democratic candidate for Governor in Tennessee. The election takes place on the 1st Thursday in August, 1839.
At a Springfield township meeting held at George Woods house the Democrats chose five delegates for the County Convention in Richmond on the 12th inst and named reps for the Congressional Convention in Bloomfield on the 13th. A ten person deputation was set for Steubenville on the 24th in honor of visiting guests. Delegates listed include Wm Alman Jr John O Custard Adly Calhoun Stewart McLane and Robert Leslie with Wm Kelly and George Woods acting as congressional reps.
A correspondent challenges Governor Vance’s reported 25 009 vote majority by offering to bet 500 dollars on various margins and 1000 dollars that Wilson Shannon will beat him by at least 5 000 votes. The bets would be posted in Columbus within 48 hours after acceptance.
The article condenses a Globe report analyzing federal expenditures during Adams and Jackson administrations, noting rises in printing and other costs. It cites figures for Congresses from 1831 to 1837, printing totals, stationery, and pay for members, plus Tyler’s 1834 printing expenditures across newspapers and pamphlets related to the Bank of the United States debates.
The piece cites receipts for printing related to the Bank of the United States and Webster’s speech on the veto, then attacks James Wilson and editorials in the Herald. It warns Ohio voters to oppose a National Bank, linking Henry Clay and the Bank to political corruption and urging citizens to choose anti Bank candidates.
The piece notes libelous coverage of Dr. Dancan and Senator Allen of Ohio and asserts their influence drives Democrats to defend them. It cites a Southern Convention report on trade, state exports, and imports, then discusses Governor Kent of Maine boundary tensions and Ohio canal freight figures for August and July 1898, highlighting inflation and canal toll trends.
The Baltimore Herald reprints McDuffie’s lever arguing southern support for a United States Bank shifted to favor a sub treasury after last winter’s debate. He lambasts northern politicians and bank interests for decrying treasury notes, questions patriotism, and condemns efforts to ruin national credit while banks shape policy and revenue handling.
Statewide returns show a strong Democratic gain in Maine as Governor Kew appears set to retire to private life. The Legislature sees gains, with Nathan Crawford elected Democrat in one new Congressional district and Albert Smith failing to secure a majority in another race. The Charleston Mercury comments on South Carolina delegation support for separation of Bank and State, while Virginia press laments prospects for Clay and a National Bank, urging South Carolina allies to demand tolerance for talent.
A political attack on the Bank Whig State Central Committee decries their statements as misinformed and insulting to laboring and borrowing voters. Local agriculture notes report extraordinary wheat harvests in Augusta Virginia with Seawright delivering 124 bushels from 13 dozen sheaves and Abney 420 bushels from 450 dozen, yielding large quantities of red chaff wheat.
Tax collectors will begin gathering county taxes by attending election sites in each township on specified days from Knox township September 17 through Warren September 28 and Wells September 29 plus Cross Creek October Island Creek and Steubenville October 3. Office hours in Steubenville run October 1 to December 1 for those who do not pay. Nonpayment accrues constable costs. levies listed per township follow.
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