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Newspaper
Logansport Herald
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1838
Page
3
The Herald lists Col. Jordan Vigus as candidate for Representative, N. D. Grover for the Legislature, and Alexander Smith as a candidate for Commissioner in the upcoming August election.
The column announces a forthcoming preemption law awaiting the President's signature. It notes readers may read the text in advance for personal understanding and warns that many who expect a preemption right may be disappointed, as the act requires bona fide settlement and cultivation.
The Canal Packet Point was launched on Tuesday evening by Mr. McAlister. The vessel is not yet completed but is expected to be ready for sailing in a week or two.
Citizens endured a hot unremarkable Fourth of July while hearing several stump speeches from candidates for the next month's race. The exposé covered railroads canals and general improvement and hinted at the Senate race, urging Cass voters to judge honesty and capability through Jeffersonian principles.
The New York letter authors praise Mr Clay while arguing campaigning trips conflict with presidential dignity. They cite his reply to the New York Committee stating the presidency should be won by the people's free choice, not personal effort. The Whigs seek a formal candidate as discussions continue through 1839.
The speaker offers a personal rule of conduct aimed at harmony among peers while denying intent to direct others. Congress remains focused on the Sub-Treasury Bill, with a firm expectation of action soon. The session has already stretched long and will leave additional work for future legislation.
A House duel over the pre-emption bill ends in lighthearted jab. Cushman, a New York Courier connection, jokes about moving the previous question to Petrikin’s queue. Gov Ritner of Pennsylvania reportedly poses for portraits repeatedly, shaving his forehead higher each time to seem more dignified.
The Greencastle newspaper notes its Whig stance while advocating mild prudent means to promote Whig principles. The editor hopes calm, principled discourse would reduce quarrel among writers and foster better relations in the press.
The columns report a June convention in Philadelphia banks arguing for July 1 specie resumption, Paunpine named Navy Secretary, and Looming tariff debates in France. Also noted are the death of Rev. Ritter in Texas, editor libel case Ramsay v Benham, and an express robber captured with over 40000 dollars in Coffee county. A Shakespeare manuscript found in London and other brief items conclude.
The veteran statesman Prince Talleyrand died after a carriage outing ended by a gangrene infection. He received absolution and last rites, and King Louis Philippe visited his bedside. Notables such as Thiers Molc and Madame Adelard attended, while the Courrier Francais recalled his calm death and courtly tact. A Native American anecdote recounts Calhoun’s dramatic Senate moment.
In Philadelphia three citizens are murdered by black men, sparking a mobless public outcry. The Lancaster Intelligencer argues that while crimes are deplorable, abolitionists incite treason and discord, prompting the public to seek vengeance if law alone cannot protect society.
A collage of items notes French Creek outrage deterring U S steamers from Canadian ports. Mercer county NJ selects Nottingham as capital with 1212 votes to 877 for Nottingham. Lord Durham reportedly seeks 12000 more troops. Burnett declines Texas presidency bid, runs for VP. John Van Buren attends Queen Victoria’s coronation amid playful commentary. Humboldt suggests pre Aztec Mexico inhabitants earlier than claimed. US Sunday schools count fifty thousand teachers and about one million pupils. Newport Mercury marks 80 years of publication. Two tooth‑shaped schooners for Mississippi mouth dredging launched in Philadelphia. Baroness de Klopskrakerstoo cited as a notable author. Postmaster General opposes postage cuts on newspapers. postal revenue from printed matter around half a million.
The New York Whig mentions India rubber used in bookbinding and a Havana literary magazine called Mariposa. Dayton plans to raise 18000 dollars for six new schools. Paris taxes for public amusements fund charities total 322106 francs in 1837. Arkansas plans a new Fort Smith site with 295 acres bought for 15000 dollars. A northern paper defends supporting a preacher and newspaper with a marriage rule. A New Orleans fraud case escapes custody. Tuscaloosa reports unseasonably cold weather on May 24. Wilkinson county prisoner Jenkins dies in jail awaiting hanging. Alligators at the St Louis Museum fight. one jumps from a window and is killed. Montgomery Martin estimates imports would bring 25 million pounds of British goods in return if India sugar, rum, tobacco, spices were imported.
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