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Newspaper

American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1838

Page

2

Federalist critique of bank reform and partisan m

A long excerpt from Senate Journal 266 critiques bank reform and party politics. It tallies votes on a bill amendment and labels supporters as Democrats or Federalists. The piece denounces Whig leadership, calls for civic judgment, and accuses the majority of betraying public trust and pursuing venal aims. It questions which party upholds liberty against corporate power and urges voters to oppose the current majority.

Senate Journal Hawkins Upson Yeas Messrs Bates Gault Gerard McLaughlin Owen Shannon Span Sprague Starkweather Thompson Vance Vincent Wellhouse Walton Arbuckle Campbell Fuller Green James King Moore Morris Oliver Rogers Steele Stokely Vanmetre Wade White Board of Public Works Star

Yellow Creek Anti Slavery Society Organized 1838

A large meeting at Yellow Creek Se a Meeting House on September 10 1838 formed the Yellow Creek Anti-Slavery Society auxiliary to the American anti slavery society. The group adopted a constitution calling for abolishing slavery in the United States, influencing state actions and ending the domestic slave trade while promoting the welfare and uplift of people of color.

Sea Meeting House Yellow Creek Mos. Groner David Erskine United States Ress District of Columbia Union

Anti Slavery Society adopts resolutions and officers

The Yellow Creek Anti-Slavery Society adopts a constitution and elects Dr. Farmer as President Merril as Vice President Robert George as Secretary Samuel Durance as Treasurer and five Managers. Resolutions condemn slavery as a violation of God and equal rights and urge immediate emancipation and political action to abolish slavery and protect petitioning and press rights. The group plans a county society meeting in Richmond Ohio Sept 29 and informs several newspapers. A committee is formed to question congressional candidates Henry Swearingen and Gen Samuel Stokely on petition rights and related issues.

Leetaal Mors Aioe Board of Managers I'M. Farmer Mr. Merril Robert George Samuel Durance Hans Walker John Crabs John Scout James Bids John Marshall Atton Republic Congress District of Columbia Territories John Craba David Erskine Henry Swearingen Esq Samuel Stokely Yellow Creek Anti-Slavery Society

Anti-Slavery Interrogatories From 1838 Yellow Creek Committee

Samuel McNary and James Wilson are asked by the Yellow Creek Anti-Slavery Society to declare positions on free discussion limits, federal power over slavery in DC and territories, Texas annexation, and the repeal of discriminatory color laws. Composed by Joan Crabs Erskine George and committee members.

Reed Congress District of Columbia Texas Joan Crabs David Erskine Robert George Samuel McNary James Wilson Yellow Creek Anti-Slavery Society

Federalists Read and Ponder Bank of the United States Plot

The Hillsborough Gazette reports that the Bank of the United States has acquired Bonn and that he now owes Biddle's Bank a large sum, prompting Democratic reading and reflection on the infamous bond.

U. States Hillsborough Gazette Bank of the United

Bank of the United States mortgage dispute explodes in partisan rhetoric

The text rails against Bond and Duncan, accusing them of lying to readers and exposing alleged bank corruption. It cites a mortgage notice from the Chillicothe Advertiser dated September 20, 1834, detailing a bond by William Key Bond and Lucy Bond to the Bank of the United States as creditor.

Dr. Duncan Federal Bond Chilicothe Advertiser

Indenture of Bond Transfer to Bank of the United States Part

William K Bond and Lucy Bond convey a one sixth undivided share of land with a Rolling Mill and Forge at Rapid Forge in Highland and Ross counties Ohio securing debt to the Bank of the United States. It references a June 9 1820 deed from Thomas James and Jane James and notes an inlet tract in Ross County designated as lot 17 and recently conveyed by Cadwallader and wife.

William Key Bond Lucy Bond Ross County Ohio Bank of the United States William K. Bond United States Rapid Forge Highland Thomas James Jane B. James John Woodbridge County of Ross Cadwallader Recorder's Office

Mortgage from William K Bond and wife to the Bank of the United States

Copy of a 1831 mortgage in Ross County Ohio noting William K Bond and wife Lucy Bond granting property and appurtenances to the Bank of the United States. Witnessed by Levi Strong and Levin Bevt J P, with Lucy Bond signing separately. Recorder Samuel Tagart confirms record in Book 11 pages 445-448 dated September 16 1834.

Bank of the United States Willam K. Bond Key Bonn Lvov Sllen Strong Levin Benr Onto T. Ross County Samuel ‘Tagart William K. Bond L. S

Federalism and the rise of shinplaster credit system

In an editorial voice, the author rails at federalism as a shifting, insubstantial idol that has transformed through names from American System to National Republican to Credit System. The piece condemns swindling shinplasters and predicts Democracy will guard constitutional tradition against future masks.

National Republican

Slander suit ends in compromise in Clermont county

John W. Robinson sub-Treasurer of Clermont county sued editor Ferguson of the Ohio Sun for slander over his public conduct. Ferguson proved the allegations true and exposed further misdeeds. Robinson offered to compromise and withdraw, ending the case and branding him a low faction leader.

John W. Robinson Federal Clermont County Ferguson Ohio Sun

Democratic Whig Awakening in Ohio Star Remarks

A political commentary denounces the Whigs for planning a convention under the Democratic name. It condemns attempts to rebrand as Democratic while praising the true Democratic party and warning against Federal Republicans and other groups. The piece invokes Jeffersonian credentials and cautions about “wolves in sheep’s clothing.”

Ohio Democracy Adams Federal National Republican Hartford Convention Washington Benevolent Peace Society Blue Light Nova Scotia Democratic Party

Vermifuge tale from B A Fahnestock era medicine

A vintage testimonial catalog extols B A Fahnestock’s Vermifuge as a safe potent worm expeller. Letters from doctors and merchants across Ohio Kentucky and Pennsylvania praise its efficacy with substantial worm counts and rapid child recoveries, while a caution flags counterfeit imitations and urges observers to verify the seal and signature on each vial.

Sears American Hygiene Vegetable Renovating Pills Sale

Advertises Sears American Hygiene Vegetable Renovating Pills as a remedy for bilious and liver complaints and stomach disorders. Announces B. A. Fahnestock & Co as sole Western agents for sale and wholesale distribution and directs inquiries for agencies to them.

Sears’ American Hygiene B. A. Fahnestock & Co

Anti Bilious Pills Endorsement from Chambersburg Letter

Prepared by B A Fahnestocks and sold by B A Fahnestock Co. in Pittsburgh. The pills are claimed to treat fevers, jaundice, dyspepsia, dropsy, dysentery, worms, vomiting, convulsions, asthma, and colds with costiveness and foul stomach. A May 17 1826 letter from John Stouffer praises their efficacy and affordability versus German or Keyser's Pills.

Fahnestocks Fahnestock & Co Pittsburgh Chambersburg Fahnestock Keyser John Stouffer

Liquid Opodeidoe marketed by Fahnestock firm

B A Fahnestock & Co promote Liquid Opodeidoe as a superior treatment across many diseases where the common Opodeidoe is used. The liquid form penetrates better than the solid soap-based paste and suits rheumatic and gouty affections, stiffness, numbness, sprains, bruises, burns, and head pain. It should be rubbed in with a woolen rag and applied to teeth with cotton for Tooth Act. The preparation is sold at their Wood and Sixth streets Pittsburgh warehouse and by local doctors and druggists in Steubenville and nearby towns.

Cupahoge RA Fahnestock Richard Ky William Wetmore Ashtabula O Babnestock & Co Lucas Fahnestock KR. Roberts & Co Alexander Hennis Claysville BA Fahnestock Suar Messrs Joseph Wasson & Co Leesburg Fahnestock & Co Samuel P Fenton Conneaut Fahestock & Co B A Fahnestock Isaiah Scott Fifth Ward City of Pittsburgh Rebecca Duvall B. A. Fahnestock B. A. Fahnestock & Co Wood & Sixth Streets Pittsburgh Johnston Scott Steubenville F Heiman Lishon

Public sale notice of Isaac May land in Wells township Ohio

Pursuant to a court order, a valuable tract of land owned by the heirs of Isaac May deceased will be sold at public auction on October 27. The 127 acre parcel in Wells township Jefferson County lies three miles from Smithfield on the road to Warren, with a brick house, barn, well, and fruit trees. Terms announced sale day. Guardian Lewis Browning Jr. Sept 18, 1838.

Isaac May Wells Township Jefferson County Ohio Smithfeld Warren Coal Bank Lewis Browning, Jr Guardian Steubenville Herald Cadiz Sentinel Wellsburg Transcript

Administrators Notice and Public Sale in Knox Township

Administrators Notice requiring debts and claims to be paid within one year from the date. Public sale announced for Saturday at 2 PM at the residence of John Elliott deceased with various articles to be offered, terms to be announced. Also notices of stock transfer offer and a bonnet advertisement from Philadelphia styles with prices and seller.

Pita John Elliott Knox Township John C. Elliott John Eliott

CIGARS for sale by W. Dougherty and N. Dike

Boxes Spanish and Half Spanish cigars offered for sale by W Dougherty and N Dike. Short note indicates recent arrival and availability.

Cigars W. Dougherty

Vegetable Elixir touted for female weakness and liver cure

The Canton Canton area notice promotes Sala’s Vegetable Elixir a herbal remedy sold by John Sala Canton Ohio with testimonials from Rev E Birkett Rev A Billings and others. Promises relief from cramps digestion liver complaints and general debility with claims of no mercury or minerals and certified endorsements from multiple residents and physicians.

Canton Osnaburgh, Stark Co Ohio Sala John Jacob Rex

Brandies and gin received for sale by W Dougherty

Readable stock update shows Bordeaux brandy and old Holland gin plus one pipe campaign brandy now on hand for sale by May 29, offered by merchant W Dougherty with delivery or pickup details.

W. Dougherty

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