07 Feb 1839
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Newspaper
Logansport Herald
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1839
Page
1
The Herald is published every Thursday morning by J. C. and D. Douglass, publishers of the Laws of the United States, located on the 3d story, northeast corner of Market and Bridge.
A whimsical tale where the Months gather for a grand feast hosted by December. January receives the seat of honor while February, May, and others perform roles as waiters and guests, with timing and sentiment driving a playful zodiacal dinner.
A humorous Victorian style note from a tailor to a suitor uses sewing metaphors to plead affection. The writer vows enduring devotion and requests favorable construction on his suit, signing as a devoted tailor.
The Albany envoy Townsend, former attaché to the American Embassy at Madrid, was seized over a year ago 40 miles from Madrid in the Dilligence en route to Grenada. He endured ransom fear and fever after being carried to the mountains. Now home among friends, he is slowly recovering and may speak for himself.
A Philadelphia observer recalls a sensational life of a widow who endured four violent deaths of husbands, from a London rowing duel to a Brussels shooting, a Moorfields marriage, and a fatal coach robbery in Germany, followed by hopeful reconciliations. The report notes her travels to Florence Rome Philadelphia and Mexico, her beauty, and fear of widowhood’s curse. She anticipates a possible fifth marriage. The piece also reports on Montreal treason trials, Canadian pardons, shipwrecks, and other assorted European and American news items.
Dr Archer of Texas is jailed for opposing Gen Houston as the young republics strict anti duelling law is enforced. A Mr Wilson is expelled from the Senate for profane speech and resisting officers, reflecting Texas advancing beyond us.
A wary editor begs subscribers to pay up as a joke to repay creditors. The notePlayful line asks readers to settle accounts so the joke can circle back.
A historical note laments the private in the Waterloo battle earning just a shilling for the hardest day of work, highlighting the low pay for service and its harsh bargain.
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