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Newspaper

American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1843

Page

2

Trade andTariff Principles in Early American Policy

The article argues that trade flourishes when nations exchange goods, and tariffs for protection reduce foreign trade. It traces U.S. tariff history from 1790 to 1842, showing exports rising when tariffs were low or revenue-based and declining under high protective duties, concluding that moderate revenue tariffs best reward American industry.

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Exports of the United States 1790 to 1807 under revenue tariff

The record details yearly export totals from 1790 through 1807 during the revenue tariff period. It presents the national value of exports by year, noting economic impact and shifts in trade patterns as the tariff policy was enacted and adjusted. Data highlight rising and falling export values across the 18th to early 19th century.

Treasury Department United States

Trade Growth Under Tariffs and Its Reversal

A historical sketch contrasts rapid foreign exports rising from 20 million in 1790 to 108 million in 1807 with a sharp drop under a protective tariff from 1816 to 1831, where exports fell from about 81.5 million to 1.02 million in the first year and 75 million in the last three years, highlighting the tariff's dampening effect on the economy.

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Ohio Democrats Call to Rally Against Whig Bank Threats

A Statesman editorial urges Ohio voters to unite against disorganized opposition and the State Bank scheme. It warns of ten million dollars in new debt and criticizes Whig policies as corrupt, urging farmers mechanics and laborers to vote for Democratic candidates faithful to public welfare.

Union Ohio State Bank

River Hartline Imparts Grim Forecast Across Hudson

A garbled river forecast from the Hudson recounts a dreary near future with turbulent weather and looming dangers. The text mentions assessments of danger, costs, and the potential for many disruptions along the river between a major city and New York, hinting at widespread impact and significant consequences.

Effects of Banking on the Community Revealed

Mt Vernon Democrat Banner reports on a 1839 40 banking collapse impact. A table lists banks failing before a Bank Commissioners examination, their note circulation at explosion, and the community losses. The piece claims total one year banking losses surpassed three million two hundred thousand dollars, with breakdowns for deposits and unauthorized institutions.

Mt. Vernon, Democrat ¢ Banner

Effert's of Banking on the Community Picture No 2

A vintage newspaper caption highlights Effert’s banking influence on the community with a second illustrated frame. The item notes the scene depicts financial leadership and local civic engagement, reflecting a period advertisement or editorial artwork.

Exposed Banking Costs Run To Six Million Dollars

The Banner reviews 1842 banking losses and paper circulation figures. It itemizes reports from banks like Bank of Cleveland and Bank of Lake Erie, showing depreciation, losses to depositors, and charges for the use of credit. The analysis estimates total banking costs for 1841 and 1842 at over six million dollars for the state.

Effects of Banking on the Community

A historical table shows charter expirations and bank balances from 1842, detailing each bank’s note circulation, officer and director indebtedness, and capital stock owned by them. The audit suggests banks lent nearly all capital to themselves, with circulation only about half their total loans to insiders.

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Fragmented OCR Note From a Local Paper

A partial OCR passage describes a reporting note about state events and a conference. The readable names and locations are limited, with little coherent context to determine a clear lead or outcome. The text appears jumbled and incomplete.

Democracy Meeting at Hanover Ohio 1843 Wide Support for McCauslen

A Hanover area gathering of the Columbiana county Democracy was held in the Christian Church on Saturday September 23 1843. Dr George Fries chaired the meeting with Vice Presidents Fisher A Brocksom Reppen Hutt and others. Col William McCauslen spoke outlining Jeffersonian principles and tariff critique while C L Vallandigham argued constitutional tariff issues. Resolutions defended bank reform and a strict currency policy urging restricted liability banks and a protective tariff with broad Democratic opposition to Whig banking schemes.

Ohio Patriot Hanover Columbiana County Christian Church George Fries Fisher A. Brocksom Centre Reppen Hutt Franklin William D. Morgan Hedgman Wines Madison Geo. S. Vallandigham Dr. Vallandigham Francis Lucy John Clarke Genre Jesse Panmetre West Peter Ward, Sr Butler Willliam C. McCaustes Congress Col. McCauslen Dr. Fries Col Alexander Hamilton Whig House of Repreentatives Ohio C. L. Vallandigham England Committee On Ohio Democracy Whig Party

Democratic Meeting Resolutions Endorse Tariff and Tod

A local Democratic gathering adopts a platform urging Tariff support, denounces the 1824 Tariff as ineffective, and pledges to back the full Democratic ticket led by David Tod. It calls for unity at the ballot box and adjourns to vote on the second Tuesday of October, with thanks to the Christian Society for their hall.

Columbiana County David Tod Trumbull County Ohio Patriot American Union Carroll Democrat Christian Society

Sheriff’s Sale of Flour Mill Parcel in Jefferson County

Hans Wilson sues Thomas Wilcoxen in Jefferson County Ohio court. On October 2 a public sale at Steubenville courthouse will offer a 60 acre 17 perch tract with a flour mill, part of section seven, township nine, range three. Special master commissioner Isaac McDonald to oversee.

Sale of land in Steubenville Chancery W v Lyons

By order of sale from the Court of Common Pleas Jefferson County an auction is set for Monday October 23 between 10 A M and 4 P M at the courthouse door in Steubenville. The land covers part of the southeast quarter of section 29 in township 4 R 2, totaling 10 acres 3 perches, described by metes and bounds, to be sold by Isaac McDonald sheriff and Special Master in Chancery, ZA 1848.

William Lyons Court of Common Pleas Jefferson Co Court House House Steubenville Short Creek Isaac M'Donald Ciewait Alexander Graden Court of Common of Jefferson Co Isaac McDonald SHG Henry Swearengen Court of Common Pleas of Shff Farmers and Mechanics’ Bank of

Sheriff to Auction East Half of Lot in Steubenville

Isaac McDonald, sheriff, will sell at public outcry on Monday October 23 between 10 A M and 4 P M at the courthouse door Steubenville the east half of Lot No 1 in Ross second addition to Steubenville Jefferson County Crencery September 23 1843 Sold to satisfy court process directed by Court of Common Pleas of Jefferson County directed by William Millerip Cinnehil and William Farris 1843.

William Farris Court of Common Pleas of Jefferson Co Steubenville Ross 2d Isaac M’donald Reuben B. Carlley Tealls Warren Jefferson County Ohio Market Street Isaac McDonald

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