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Newspaper
Logansport Herald
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1838
Page
2
The Globe argues factions aim to topple institutions and praise the Treasury’s resilience amid bank suspensions. It traces Webster and allies’ alleged plot to shut the Treasury, details Treasury notes as relief, and condemns parliamentary obstruction while noting banks gradually resume and merchants gain vitality.
The piece reports heated House debate over a Treasury note bill with opposition designed to exhaust funds and block federal operations. It cites Mason of Virginia and Johnson of Maryland as leaders delaying tactics, accusing foes of reviving old Federalist hostility to Republican government.
The Connecticut House of Representatives voted 165 to 33 to refuse recommending the removal of the word white from the suffrage clause of the state constitution. The vote maintains the exclusionary language defining who may vote.
A fierce clash occurred in Niagara a few days ago as tailors faced soldiers. tailors won decisively, beating the soldiers soundly in the street confrontation. The event highlights tension between trades and military presence in the area.
A Pennsylvanian editorial charges Philadelphia mobs with enforcing a so called purifying liberty by burning and attacking property, including a women filled wall, a colored orphans’ asylum, a church, and a newspaper office. It argues such actions reveal the falsehood of liberty when law is removed and the press, religion, and education suffer.
The Globe summarizes a Biddle and Clay strategy to sustain currency distress and pressure the public toward electing a pro bank government. It portrays Biddle as leading a coercive bank coalition opposing Van Buren, urging banks to stay entrenched while the president is in office.
A Nantucket tale recalls Capt. Bunker who trusted leadline to locate the ship. The mate, doubting, dipped the lead into ballast and showed the captain the sand. The captain declared Nantucket’s sunk, and that they were over Tupper's Hill as he ordered the sounding.
The Herald apologizes for three weeks of non appearance due to paper shortage. The editor explains inability to obtain paper without cash, noting printers need payment to continue printing. He urges readers to provide funds to avoid further interruption and to support the local paper.
In a letter to the editor of the Indianapolis Democrat Gen. Tipton announces he will not seek the U.S. Senate. He has served in public life for twenty seven years and now retires from public duties with the best wishes of his constituents and those who value his vigilant devotion to the country's welfare.
In a call to action citizens are urged to plan measures for celebrating the approaching anniversary of American Independence. The note stresses urgency and timely organization for public observances.
The Cumberland Road Bill appropriating 150 000 dollars to Ohio Indiana and Illinois for the road's continuation has passed both Houses of Congress.
The Twelfth Branch of the State Bank of Indiana will begin operations. Subscription books open July 2 as announced in today’s paper. Next week the paper will publish the relevant branch law details including stock issuance and installment payments for prospective stockholders.
The Detroit banks have begun paying specie and optimism returns for better times. A New York Journal correspondent in Indianapolis notes the State Bank of Indiana aims to resume soon, with President Merrill asked to propose August 1 as a date for redeeming bank money. The move follows New York’s lead and is seen as a positive sign for Northern Indiana.
Harrison, condemned for the Scott murder, was found dead in his cell on the morning of his scheduled hanging. He apparently hanged himself using a towel and a handkerchief, disappointing thousands who had gathered in town hoping to witness the execution.
The Princepe Jermine youngest son of the French King has landed at Norfolk Virginia and traveled via Richmond to Washington arriving on the 24th. The eastern press had long spoken of the visit and readers wonder if Congress paused to honor the French prince.
Dennis Kimberly has been chosen by the Connecticut legislature to fill the United States Senate seat vacated by John M. Niles. Kimberly is identified as a Whig.
Hon. James B. Thornton United States Charge d Affaires to Peru died at Callao on January 25 and was buried with ceremony in the British Cemetery at Bella Vista.
The town enjoys revived trade since the canal filled with water and boats resumed. Emigrant families arrive daily seeking to settle, while a playful note likens Puppyville to a mistaken location and jokes about a canine mediator role between Dogtown and Puppyvillians.
The canal to this place is now navigable and boats arrive daily from Fort Wayne and intermediate points. A daily packet line between Logansport and Fort Wayne is planned. The Wasasa is a neat boat promising easier travel over the eighty miles of mud holes between Logansport and Fort Wayne.
The piece rebuts a Madison Courier claim of a dinner and ball for the steamboat Logansport arrival. It notes initial elation over a regional victory but says no large party occurred, predicting the steamboat will remain a curiosity similar to canal boats in Madison.
The piece notes alternating heat and cold with sun strong enough to melt things one day and a dull fire the next. It worries that if the weather does not improve soon, crops will suffer and be indifferent due to rheumatism and influenza among people.
The piece questions the Richmond Palladium editor's virtue and motives. It accuses Wise of involvement in Cilley’s death and condemns denial or quibbling to justify persecution. The tone is accusatory and seeks public accountability.
A steamboat was reported at Delphi as recently as Wednesday the 30th, carrying freight destined for Logansport and Delphi.
The Mississippi contest returned Whig candidates Prentiss and Ward to Congress after a close race. The paper notes the influence of bank patronage and warns against cynicism, urging a graceful acceptance of defeat amid the era’s rising Whigism.
The evening lecture titled Friendship, Love and Matrimony is announced as the subject, described as a good topic for a bachelor and likely to be a strong address unless another subject is chosen.
The bill authorizing additional Treasury Notes moved through the House by a 104 to 93 vote. These notes will replace those redeemed by the Treasury.
The toast recalled by apt. Marryart derides Captain Drew and his "brave comrades" who cut out the Caroline during a Toronto celebration. The comment echoes Civil War era controversy and strains with military action.
English newspapers announce Victoria’s coronation aimed for early July with great public anticipation. Among American travelers is John Van Buren, son of the President, already in England to witness the event.
The Fund Commissioners of Indiana inform the Board of Internal Improvement that they have arranged to procure 800 000 dollars on state stock in addition to previous loans. The funds will be available as the public works require, and drafts by the board may proceed without further delay.
The Senate considered the naval appropriations act for the current year The motion to strike the Exploring Expedition appropriation failed 13 to 28 The bill was engrossed read third time and passed Resolutions by Mr Cray on bank paper reception and disbursement were taken up An amendment by Mr Wegster to bar Treasury payments discrimination was adopted Others proposed but not voted on.
The Monroe Gazette reports that the Bank of River Raisin and the Merchant's and Mechanics Bank of Monroe resume payment of their notes in specie. It says Michigan banks suspended due to external and foreign circumstances and can now resume without difficulty.
The New York Journal of Commerce reports hopes for speedy specie payments by the Pennsylvania Bank of the United States fading. Resumption may not occur until Congress rises or later, affecting South and West funds. The bank recently bought 2,000,000 dollars in gold and stores it, prompting fears of a government buyout. The Sunbury Gazette notes the bank’s cloven foot and references Jackson-era lessons.
Yesterday a fleet of thirty two drays appeared opposite the bank of the United States. Each dray carried six kegs likely totaling about five thousand dollars in specie per keg. The monster vault reportedly contains over seven million in specie.
The Yazoo burst a boiler near Breton Island on Monday the 7th. Passenger Keeler, formerly 1st engineer of the Roanoke, was instantly killed. No other injuries reported.
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