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Newspaper
Logansport Herald
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1838
Page
3
A new small calibre cannon by Capt. Thistle will be shown at the Arcade. It loads at the breech rather than the muzzle, promising rapid fire. He claims one assistant can outpace two old field pieces and plans public trials before judges.
The Sangamo Journal recalls William A Morrison’s 1799 tenure as North Western Territory Delegate and notes the vast changes since then. It observes the disappearance of Native tribes, new Western settlements, canals and roads, institutions, and a population swelling from about 50,000 to 1,000,000 with 33 Representatives and 8 Senators.
A night time arson attempt on Vicksburg led to two arrests. one suspect confessed receiving a fifty dollar bribe. The Senate confirmed Frerry Grunpy as Attorney General. The steamer Muscogee was wrecked off Florida after a three day gale while enroute from Indian River to Apalachicola.
By two executions from Cass Circuit Court I will sell at public auction on the 6th of August 1838 at the Logansport Clerk’s office lands in Jefferson township Cass County Indiana. The 321 acres lie in Congressional township No 27 north range 1 west within a reservation of two and a half sections granted to George Cicott by a treaty of 1826 near the Mississinewa. Rents and profits for seven years to be offered first. if insufficient, the fee simple will be offered. Property of Daniel Bell, suit of Silas Atche son and M H Scott Co. Sale between 10 A M and 4 P M. James Horney Sheriff July 25 1839.
The city codifies penalties for keeping or exhibiting gaming rooms or tables and playing for money. Violations may be tried before the Mayor with fines up to twenty five dollars plus costs. Passed July 19, 1838. Jordan Vigus, President of the Board. Attest Joan Parrenson, Recorder.
An 1838 Logansport ordinance empowers the mayor to arrest lookers and idle vagrants, bind minors to apprentices, and hire or jail adults up to nine months. Provisions allocate earnings to debts and require notice to enforce prosecutions, with gambling establishments to be reported. Passed July 10 1838 before Jordan Vigus and Joan S. Parterson.
The city adopts an ordinance licensing taverns coffee houses exchanges groceries and other retail liquor or refreshment establishments. Petitions require bylaw descriptions and 24 signatories from nearby freeholders. Licenses due upon approval with annual fees and penalties for unlicensed sale and for gambling or disorderly conduct on licensed premises.
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