Canal operations and public accountability debate over canal filling delays
A mid 19th century letter argues about canal filling times from Fort Wayne to Peru, noting four to five days needed for safe navigation and the impact of water grass. It defends public agents and ship captains, counters accusations of negligence, and criticizes a traveler’s critique as unfounded while condemning transient critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tham
Recordio
Priv
Port Wayne
Billinesgate
Senate of
U. States
The Canal and Its Management Criticized
A public critique in the Herald questions canal management from Fort Wayne to Logansport. Citizens and travelers urge investigation, noting water shortages for days near the feeder and negligence by officials who failed to monitor the line.
Open letters attack canal mismanagement and press abuse
A Fort Wayne editor defends public officials against charges of canal neglect and criticizes a rival editor for vile language. The piece condemns slander, defends the integrity of state agents, and argues the need for remedial action on waterway conditions and press conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himelf
Tallade
Europe
United States
America
United
Afr
G. W. Woon
The
Fort Wayne Sentinel
Sat urd Kendall & Co Take Over Exmir & Co Business
Notice that SMEAD & Co have transferred the Exmir business to the firm of SATURD Kendall & Co who are authorized to settle the late firm’s affairs. Transport, July 27, 1843.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smead & Co
Exmir
Kendall & CO
Gansport
Sheriff’s Sale in Cass County Indiana on August 16 1628
Public auction to sell rents and profits of land described as in Jefferson township Cass County Indiana within Congressional township No 27 north of range No 1 west. Land tied toGeorge Clcott and Silas Atcheson case with seven year rent term and possible further sale in fee simple. Sale set between 10 AM and 4 PM with attendance of Sheriff and attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass Circuit Court
Logansport
Cass County
Indiana
Jefferson Towns
Hip
Congressional Township
Twenty-Severn
George Clcott
United States
Minewa
Wabash River
Charles V. Ewing
Daniel Bell
Silas Atcheson
AE. EH. Scott & Co
Inc. Jares Horneys
C. C Taly
City Taverns and Liquor Licensing Ordinance
Logansport city ordinance requires taverns coffee houses exchanges groceries and other retail liquor or refreshment establishments to obtain a license by petition with local endorsements. Fees range from twenty to fifty dollars and violations carry fines or license forfeiture with penalties for improper sales gambling or disorderly conduct. passed July 10 1835.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Logansport
Common Council
Jordan Vigus
Joan S. Parrensoy
Ordinances Prohibit Gambling and Horse Running in Logansport
The Logansport Common Council enacts prohibitions on gambling within city limits with penalties up to twenty five dollars plus costs for keeping gaming establishments or playing for money. It also forbids running horses faster than a trot and bans stud horses shown publicly with fines from ten to twenty five dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ste. 1
Jordan Vigus
Jony S. Patrinson
Silette Caps Offered for Travel by H A Smead Co
Superior article of Silette Caps suitable for travelling is offered for sale by H A Smead and Co. The notice promotes the product and vendor for customers seeking portable headgear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Smead and Co
Brooms Offered by Spencer Rice Hopkins
First quality Corn Brooms and 66 dozen peeled splint do for sale by Spencer Rice Hopkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer, Rich & Hopkins
Spencer, Rice & Hopkins
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Fort Wayne
Peru
Ohio State Line
Nelle
Batu
Herald
Loganspor
Trad
Wisconsin
Tle
Ius
Congress
Hitny
Publc
Wabash Courier
Iande
la Menage
C. ‘Spacher
W. W. Wright
Richard Pryor
Tohn B. Turner
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