Cabin Days and the Hard Cider Campaign Rally of 1840
A vivid reconstruction of the 1840 Whig campaign in Ohio, detailing log cabins on wheels, hard cider venues, and mass parades for Gen. William Harrison. The piece recalls Tippecanoe fervor, the Harrisburg and Harrisburg era conventions, and the mobilization of voters amid rain, banners, and speeches by Harrison allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
Webster
Calhoun
Hayne
Cushing
Jackson
Harrison
Gen
Congress
Pitt
Fox
Sheridan
Harrisburg
William Harrison
John Tyler
Martin van Buren
Whig
Bank of the United States
United States
Democratic Party
White House
Ohio
Ernor
Jonathan Meigs
Worthington
Edwin Tiffin
Ross County
Lickin County
Washington
Athens
Meigs
Ross
Pike
Jackson Counties
Lake Erie
Scioto
Miami
Maumee
Mart
van Buren
Salt River
Columbia
Niagara
Gen. Beall
Tippecanoe
Thomas Ewing
Murphy
George Washington
State House
Tom Benton
Locos
Farmer of
North Bend
Old Fort Meigs
Lorain County
Vance
Findlay
Urbana
Springfield
Corwin
Frontier
Tippecanoe and Tyler in 1840 Campaign Echoes Across States
A panoramic recount of the 1840 Whig campaign shows Ohio Indiana and New York rallies for Harrison and the slogan Tip and Tyler. It recalls log cabins the wagoner boy Tom Corwin and the Petticoat Allen rebuke amid festive parades and patriotic music.
History repeats itself in Harrison campaign reminiscence
L. G. Bedell in the Chicago Tribune recalls 1840 Whig campaign artifacts found in old papers from Lake County Indiana. He highlights The Great Western and The Log Cabin Songster, quotes from Horace Greeley and Dr. Channing, and argues for revived Americanism and public school history.
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Harrison
Tippecanoe
Tyler
Van
Solon Robinson
Lake County
Ind
Chicago
New York Herald
Great Western
White House
Congress
New York
Indiana
van Buren
Lake C. H
L. G. Bedell
Chicago Tribune
Monstrous Notion Sparks Feud Across Cigar Exchange
Brown accuses Dumley of bitter dislike and malice prompted by a cigar puff. Dumley denies the charge, calling it a monstrous notion and questioning the source of the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Dumley
Old Man
New York Sun
Mitchell praises Harrison record on Chinese immigration
Senator Mitchell of Oregon defends Gen. Harrison's stance on Chinese immigration, noting Harrison opposed two restriction bills due to conflicts with existing treaties. Mitchell says the Chinese question won’t dominate the Pacific slope campaign, with tariff issues likely to decide November votes. He cites conversations with Harrison and a vetoed bill as key points.
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Mitchell
Pacific Coast
Oregon
Congress
Gen. Harrison
Pacific Slope
Senator Mitchell
Indiana
Senate
China
Harrison
Arthur
Pacific
Washington
Baltimore Sun
London Railways Save Time and Money for Half a Million
Chambers' Journal argues that about 500 000 Londoners, one tenth of the metropolis population, travel daily for work. The railways save each person about two hours weekly, equating to 2 500 000 days or 8 300 years of 300 working days. With £100 annual earnings per person, total annual time value reaches £830 000 in London alone.
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London
Chambers’ Journal
Honest Republican Basis for Harrison Over Cleveland
A Chicago Tribune editorial urges Republicans to unite behind General Harrison, arguing his lifelong nationalism and allegiance to Union and national sovereignty. It portrays Cleveland as aligned with Calhounism and state sovereignty, citing Civil War stances and opposition to war amendments. The piece stresses party principles over policy doubts and warns against dissidents who would abandon the ticket.
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Harrison
Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Republican Party
Washington
Hamilton
Adams
Webster
Jackson
Gen
Daniel Webster
Harrisons
Jeff Davis
L. Q. C. Lamar
Union
Lincoln
Calhoun
United States
Chicago Tribune
Dreams of Disaster on Sea Voyages
A recurring claim in maritime lore shows many ocean travelers report dreams of shipwrecks or disaster. Rev J M Buckley cites The Century noting warnings and deterred travelers because of dreams before sailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Buckley
Maintaining the Average and Vanity Warnings
A Yonkers States man remarks that nature tends to balance wealth by producing spendthrifts in a fortune holder's family. He warns against wounding vanity or dwelling on disagreeable subjects to avoid needless offense or discomfort.
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Tom Corwin
Wilson Shannon
Tammany
American Republic
Whig Party
William Henry Harrison
Jobn Tyler
Ohie
Green West
Vincennes
Cuyahoga
Grabbin
Ben Harrison
St. Mary’s
Wagoner Boy
Shannon
William Allen
Columbus
Chillicothe
Maj. Crogan
Maj. Allen
Morony
Berkeley
MacClellan
Pennsylvania
O. K
Orful Krushed Konspiracy
Tippecanoe Battle Ground
West
Wabash
Morton
Madison Square
Sherman
Gen. Sherman
New York World
Morrison
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