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Newspaper
Freeman And Messenger
Location
Lodi, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1840
Page
4
The Richmond Whig and Louisville Journal debunk the claim that white men were sold for debt. The piece explains a proposed penitentiary reform linked to debt penalties, noting no such bill existed and detailing the law’s intent to punish offenses while avoiding wholesale enslavement.
The Madisonian praises Gen Harrison, noting his career in Congress and as a soldier. It highlights his intellect, justice, humanity, and public spirit, while praising his Farm ties and support for general national interests over private or sectional gain.
Correspondent reports eleven Bloodhounds for Florida boarded the U.S. schooner Flirt with four Spanish keepers paid six doubloons each, then the keepers fled, leaving the dogs. The crew was alarmed, the Warren arrived, and rumors say she saved the Flirt. A curious brawl followed between American sailors, a Bloodhound, and a Spaniard, ending in a general split by the military.
The edition discusses Democratic Whig nominations for president and vice president, highlighting William H. Harrison and Tyler. It includes letters from Mr. Fillmore and commentary on the Loco Foco factions in Congress, plus regional notes on Erie Canal and Buffalo harbor improvements. It also covers weather, rail bills, and a violent 1840-era kingston fire and other regional incidents.
Reports describe a mob aiming to seize Brown after failed prop osals for him to leave town. A violent scene at Brown's house left dead and wounded, with blood on the floor while crowds gathered. The piece notes a funeral for Mrs Hall killed on Long Island by a colored laborer and recounts grisly details of the murder alongside tributes to Peter Epes, an aged printer who died in Bangor.
In Movs Bay April 20 the Assembly debated Senate and House railroad bills. The Senate bill would issue stock at par to the company for every $50,000 spent, up to $400,000, then dollar for dollar to reach $3,000,000. The House committee proposed amendments tying stock issuance to expenditures and raising prior stock to 4 par. Debates followed on making the road a state work. the committee reported without further action.
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