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Newspaper

American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1843

Page

3

Independent Liberty Ticket Published by Request

Congress Dr Jas Robinson of Columba Senate Robert George of Jeff co Representatives Dr John Ramsey Jefferson co John Palmer and John Hunter Carroll Sheriff Johnston Orr Cross Creek Coroner William Reed Salem Commissioner William Boyd Wayne

Congress William C. McCauslen Senate Y. Hampson James Shane Is Creek William Carr Wayne James ‘Tolan Carroll Co Samuel D. Hunter Justin G. Morris Robert Orr Robert Brooker Johnston Mooney William Cassil William Roberts Jas. Robinson Columba Robert George Jeff John Ramsey Jefferson Co John Palmer John Hunter Carroll Johnston Orr Cross Creek William Reed Salem William Boyd

Let Democrats of Columbiana Stir For McCauslen Victory

The New Lisbon Patriot urges Democrats in Carroll and Jefferson to rally and not fall short in duty, warning Columbiana Democrats to rise for McCauslen and stressing Jefferson's expected strong support to uphold the cause.

New

Samuel D Hunter for Sheriff Faces Whig Attacks

In a partisan notice the Democrats defend Samuel D Hunter as an excellent officer and citizen. The piece warns Democrats and others against sly insinuations or open attacks by Whigs, urging Jefferson County voters to support him this fall.

Hunter Jefferson County

Rallying Democrats in Cuyahoga County

The Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes a party rally line urging continued effort in difficult times, stressing perseverance in a difficult minority and urging action during favorable moments.

Cleveland Plain Dealer Cuyahoga

Van Buren Favored by Ashtabula Democrats at Jefferson Meeting

A Democratic meeting in Jefferson on the 11th inst resolved that among many potential presidential candidates the Democrats of Ashtabula county favor Martin Van Buren of Kinderhook.

Jefferson Ashtabula County Martin van Buren Kinderhook

Democrats of Jefferson Rally for Liberty and Equal Rights

A pre election exhortation urges citizens to choose between democratic and aristocratic governance. It condemns charter favors to bankers and wealthy manufacturers and emphasizes liberty, equal rights, and active voter engagement ahead of the upcoming vote. It calls neighbors to discuss issues, spread factual documents, and participate.

Congress

Bank charter debate stirs Jefferson county voters

The Jefferson County community debates renewing the F. and M. Bank of Steubenville and Bank of Mt. Pleasant charter. Critics argue the current system keeps funds idle, raises taxes, and shields bankers from debts while workers shoulder the burden. They demand bankers be held liable for losses and urge taxpayers to scrutinize surplus fund handling before any new charter.

Phen Democrats F. & M. Bank of Steubenville Bank of Mt. Pleasant F. & M. Bank Bank of Mt. Pleasant Jefferson F.& Mechanice Bank Jefferson County F.& M. Bank Jefferson Co

Proclaim the important questions at issue and act

The text urges active civic engagement to defend democracy. It emphasizes proclaiming the key questions, warning of calamity if democracy fails, and calls for organization and eternal vigilance to preserve liberty. It underscores public duty, sincerity, and citizen participation.

Whig promises and bank reform criticized in 1840 discourse

The speaker denounces Whig pledges from 1840 as unredeemed and warns that new promises for paper money banks would ruin the country. He argues prosperity disproves ruin claims and says trust in safer banks only after former promises are fulfilled and the current banking system is abandoned.

Political 1850s banking debate and national convention notes

The item cites voters choosing between Whigs and Democrats over banking policy and F and M Bank perceptions, notes a New York repeal meeting with Robert Tyler as president, and mentions St Louis monument plans for Fulton. It also reports bond prices, a Worcester Massachusetts Democratic state convention, a Van Buren interest, a Van Buren meeting call in New York, and heirs of Stephen Gerard hiring Webster Adams and Clay to sue Philadelphia.

New York City Robert Tyler Eaqr St. Louis Fulton Worcester Mase Massachusetts van Buren Plebian Stephen Gerard Daniel Webster John Q. Adams Henry Clay Philadelphia New York N. B G. & A. Scott

Arrival of the Caledonia brings London Paris news to Boston

The Caledonia docks in Boston with London and Liverpool dates through Sept 3. The British parliament is prorogued. Queen Victoria and Louis Philippe meet in France for the first time in three centuries. Ireland’s union, OConnell’s agitation, and teetotal pledges dominate discussions amid improving English industry. A plan to restore Irish parliament is reported.

Caledonia Boston London Liverpool Havre Ireland Legislative Union Wollen Iron &c England Matthew Victoria France Louis Philippe O'Connell Cincinnati

Wellsville Sabbath Attendance Noted by Col McCausien

The Herald reports Col William C. McCausien spent the Sabbath in Wellsville attending Rev Magill's church services both day and night and did not depart for N Lisbon until Monday morning amid discussions criticizing slavery mitigation efforts and state stain claims.

Herald William C. McCausien Wellsville Magill N. Lisbon

Town Council Responds To Allegation Of Improper Contract

A town councilman defends the body against claims that seventy five dollars paid to Judge Leavitt for revising the town ordinance was improper. He notes the contract was made by a prior council and urges readers to verify facts before publishing accusations.

Messrs Eprtors Leavitt

Polls urged to back McCouslen on October election

A partisan letter urges voters to support the democratic ticket led by William C. McCouslen and oppose establishment of an institution. The author claims voters express their stance by voting and warns of lasting consequences for posterity.

Leonard Hanna Willian C. McCouslen

Local Weddings Share Joy With Town

On Thursday last Rev H G Domingo united James Turn Bull and Margaret Jane McDevitt of this place in marriage. The couple celebrated with Boyer’s best and best wishes for eternal joy. Earlier, on the 24th, Rev Mr Brown joined John W Smith and Charlotte Sherly of this place in matrimony.

H. G. Domingo James Turnbull Margaret Jane McDevitt Boyer Mr. Brown John W. Smith Charlotte Sherly

Commodity Price List From Local Market Ledger

A fragmented price table lists staples and commodities with unit prices. Flour and Wheat show bids around 3 7 5 2 4 0 0 per barrel, Corn and Corn meal at 20 to 25 cents per unit, Potatoes 40 cents, Oats 14 to 16 cents, Apples 25 cents, Salt per barrel, Hay per ton five dollars, Beef and Pork prices per pound, Lard eggs honey and butter listed with varying cents. The OCR reads multiple entries with inconsistent punctuation and some missing values.

SOUND DEMOCRACY IN OHIO IN BANKING DEBATE

The Dover Gazette praises Ohio Democrats for backing banking reform and personal liability for bankers. It notes conventions supporting “true fire of the flint” and opposes wholesale bank corruption. New Hampshire is highlighted for adopting personal liability in其 policies and laws.

Buckeye Flint Ohio Ohio State Journal New Hampshire

ANSWER AT THE POLLS Is a National Bank a scheme to live without labor

Freemen of the 17th Congressional district question the National Bank as a tool of a few to command paper money, set prices, and concentrate wealth. The letter urges voters to consider whether such a system mirrors European monarchies and aristocracies and to decide in favor or against a vast moneyed machine.

National Bank Europe 17Th Congressional District Shore Naid Supreme Court Farmers and Mechanics Bank of Alexander Morrison Hallock Wilson England Court of Common Pleas Morrison Tme Danger Joan K. Sutherland

Base Calumny Gentlemanly Refuted

A terse item notes that baseless gossip has been rebutted in a local exchange. The report emphasizes measured conduct and decorum while denying accusations aimed at a public figure. No further context or names are provided in the readable text.

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