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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1841
Page
3
The article argues against putting Ohio state funds under a powerful state bank with foreign capital. It criticizes bankers influence, questions Nye’s bank plan, and notes Whig and Democratic positions, urging careful judgment on the October ballot.
The piece argues against a state controlled bank in Ohio, asserting only Congress can coin money and regulate value. It criticizes Whigs for undermining the Constitution, warns of monopolistic currency dangers, and questions state stock viability to fund a state bank amid debts and internal improvements.
The Herald prints James Mitchell votes on bank notes and tariffs, praising his stance against small denomination notes and distribution of public lands. The item mocks a rival writer, defends church separation from politics, and promises to publish more on the campaign next week.
The piece rails at Whig veracity and denounces the tea and coffee tax pushed by Mr. Ewing and a Whig majority. It cites Steubenville Herald and claims cabinet resignations followed Tyler vetoes, listing new officials and noting disarmament of Congress. It closes with unrest over tariff measures and party splits.
A reader argues that Whig caucuses dictated extra session measures and that reports about taxing tea and coffee are false. The letter contends votes shifted after caucuses, with Clifford accused of aiming to tax and Stokely opposing, urging public awareness of alleged Whig manipulation.
Wayne County Democrat denounces German Bank Gi Wooster for issuing banknotes to grain dealers and millers, driving high wheat prices on the Ohio Canal. Farmers allegedly receive low payment due to note payments, while whigs seek recharter to flood the state with bank notes. Democrats oppose such currency schemes and warn voters against Whig candidates.
Scuffle erupts in the chamber as Mr Wise and Mr S clash over language with Mr Botts and President Tyler taking heat. Dixon Lewis separates combatants while debate continues on expulsions and vetoes. A letter invites teachers of Jefferson County to form a county teachers society and send delegates to the State Convention.
A letter to editors denounces Dr John T Leslie a Federal candidate for the State Senate over shifting political loyalties and reconciles questions from 1838 about banking and government policy. The piece mocks his sudden allegiance to the Federal party after failing to secure Congressional nomination and questions his consistency and honesty ahead of the October election.
Fragmented text references Jeeves and Cor talk, suggesting a discussion on abolition and refugees. The readable portion hints at a defensive or corrective note, but specifics are unclear. No clear event dates, places, or named organizations are identifiable from the legible lines.
An abolitionist meeting adopts a resolution to elect candidates who will repeal discriminatory laws and secure full rights for Ohio’s colored population. Robert George of Jefferson is nominated for Senator and Isaac Shane of Jefferson for Representative amid debate over lacking abolition society membership. The committee of Scott, George, and Huston may fill vacancies, and the meeting adjourned.
A meeting of the Democracy of Is land Creek and adjoining townships is requested at Van Viers house in said township on Saturday the 25th instant at 10 o'clock A M One or more addresses will be delivered by order of the township committee dated Sept 11 1841.
Overseers of the Poor of Steubenville Township call attention to an Ohio statute restricting emigration of Black and Mulatto persons. The law requires a five hundred dollar bond within twenty days and ongoing support costs, conditioned on good behavior and residence in the county.
Notice to the 1 percent qualified electors of Jefferson County Ohio that the next annual election will be held on the twelfth day of the month at usual polling places. Voters will select a State Senator, a county Sheriff, a County Treasurer, a Prosecuting Attorney, a County Commissioner, and a County Coroner. No representatives in the State Legislature are to be elected.
N Dillon of Steubenville Ohio announces arrival from New York and Philadelphia of fall and winter dry goods including wool cloths silks merinoes shawls hosiery gloves suspenders lace edgings carpets boots shoes and hardware buyers invited to inspect stock with bargains noted Sept 15 1841.
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