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Newspaper

Logansport Herald

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1838

Page

4

Lynching at Kosciusko Prompts Moral Outcry and Warning

A black woman named with false testimony accused a white man of theft near Kosciusko Mississippi. Citizens lynched him but he confessed nothing and was released bleeding. Parker later admitted possession of the money amid a broader denunciation of vigilantism and lynching. The incident ends as a powerful rebuke to mob justice.

Kosciusko Mississippi Parker Beathicen Christ Msuch Penn

Preachers on Red River Ends With Tavern Break

The Picayune reports Shreveport in the northwest Louisiana region gathered hundreds for a grove meeting with a single preacher who began by lamenting the heat and suggested they go to a tavern to drink, prompting a rapid desertion and the end of the gathering.

Red River New Orleans Picayune Shreveport Ried River Louisiana J. Spaulding Western Education Society Peek Isay Tryir J. Sparrpine New York A. Spauipina M.D. Litle Jerolaman

General Jackson joins Presbyterian church in old age

The veteran general and statesman, famed for Civil War service and high political office, publicly embraces the Gospel and dedicates his remaining years to living a Christian life. The American Presbyterian notes the solemn scene as a historic conversion.

Presbyterian Church Hsnn Uniparey Davey Rochester Township Fulton County Indiana Joan Davidex A. Davidson Robert Martin IP

Swindlers Pass Counterfeit Bank Notes Along Wabash

Two men described as decent looking used forged notes titled The Agricultural Bank of Vermont to dupe farmers near the Wabash ten days ago. They tried to buy a $160 watch but disappeared after the victim checked banking lists. they claimed the notes came from a Lafayette merchant.

Wabash Agricultural Bank of Vermont Troy Lafayette Terre Nante Courier

Editor Exhibits Indian Antiquities Museum Pipe

The unmannerly editor converts his office into a museum of Indian antiquities and displays a curious Iwoilian pipe he calls a duck swimming. Admission is 25 cents for adults and half price for children.

Wiernine Ivy G. Jerrnel

Defences Planned for Okefenokee Area Reported by Florida Command

The July 13 report from the Commanding General in Florida outlines troop moves to fortify the Okefenokee swamp region. Four companies of cavalry and infantry plus militia would secure Traders Hill and the Siwanondhesa river area with Beall in command, while a depot at Traders’ s would supply posts around the swamp.

St. Mary’s River Gkefonakee Waresboro Alay Dearbrn Taylor Florida and Georgia Line Maj. Dearborn B. L. Beall Dragoons Traders’ S Black Creek Warrs Ghkefonukee Paylor

Federal bombast and editorial rebuke at Webster festival

A Federalist critique accuses New York papers of excessive praise for Webster speeches. The National Gazette and New York Evening Post decry lavish eulogies as indiscriminate and dangerous. The Globe notes the attempt to dragoon the public and warns that principle and taste may revolt.

New York American National Gazette New York Evening Post Federatists

Sail Boat Capsizes in Ashley River. Two Drown

Two of four aboard a pleasure sail boat on Saturday afternoon in Ashley River opposite South Bay drowned. The victims were Henry Rowe and Claus Groller of Hanover Germany. The remaining two passengers were rescued by a fishing canoe.

Ashley River South Bay Henry Rowe Claus Groller Hanover Germany Charleston Mercury

Immigrant Lutherans Leave Berlin for America

German papers report Berlin arrivals of emigrants, strict Lutherans formerly linked to Rev. Schirkel’s congregation. They travel to Hamburg then America, seeking land and liberty of conscience, as agents reportedly aid their journey.

Berlin Slotland Sun

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