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Newspaper
Logansport Herald
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1838
Page
2
A lengthy, garbled report describes Mormon difficulties in Daviess and nearby counties. It references clashes at the Diviess election, militia movements from Caldwell and Daviess, signed papers alleged to mislead authorities, and ongoing tensions between Mormon and non Mormon groups with calls for peace and warnings of further action.
The article details Barone Sidney Rigdon rallying Mormons at Far West on the 2nd of the month, promising safety but provoking threats against dissenters. It notes clashes in Daviess and adjoining counties, captures from Clay County, and calls for removal of Mormons from the state if necessary.
The document reports orders from Governor and generals to deploy hundreds of men to suppress Mormon unrest in Davis and Caldwell counties. It notes volunteers from Boone and other counties, the aim to prevent bloodshed, enforce law, and protect citizens amid calls for aid against the “lawless sect.” The signing names warn residents to prepare and seek support from neighboring counties.
A report from Gran d River country says over one hundred men encamped in Daviess County awaiting reinforcements to march against the Mormons. It notes a wagon laden with munitions was attacked and captured, with prisoners sent to Mar Wast, Caldwell. The letter suggests vigilance committees oppose calling out armed forces in aid of civil process.
The Gazette reports the Governor General will resign after Parliament questions and provincial unrest in Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. It notes British ministers may appoint new commissioners or legislate from England as sympathy for imperial policy wanes.
Slii Port dated August 23 1838 informs Clay County citizens of a perilous situation with the Mormons and announces a vigilante committee to coordinate with neighboring counties for security and to explain the Mormon proceedings.
Mr Amp Duffee, a man of unquestionable talents, is praised as a statesman and an Alancier in the piece describing Duncan's Spence. The text emphasizes his capabilities and public character.
An old report to the U S Congress claims a forty six million dollar U S bank loss due to bank failures, noting private stockholders’ property remained untouched. The Mosine Examiner argues neutrality is broken and praises the Examiner’s political stance, contrasting with supposed public virtue and national interest.
A Dublin letter in the London Times alleges that a leading Irish peer, heir to a vast estate and large funds, suffered significant financial losses. It names Lord Powerscourt as the figure, noting his arrival in the city and rumored failed liaison with a daughter of the Earl of Roden, amid whispers of others in the peerage involved.
The Lorton Post argues against a National Bank as a regulator of other banks. It claims the Bank would become a harmful overreach, preferring a Sub-treasury system as a stable currency receler without meddling in banking practices.
The Praylin Republican reports returns from Gisuid indicating AriSmih wins Ith district by six votes, with more complete tallies due next week. Salem Advertiser notes Gov Crary faces Gr Weills in a Democratic bid, while Calhoun County Patel cites upcoming Fabian views amid political turbulence.
The Louisville Herald reports sixty-five miles of the Charleston and Hamburg Road completed with sixty-five more under contract. Eight million dollars in subscriptions and loans fund the project with South Carolina and Tennessee backing the line. Receipts on finished sections exceed one thousand dollars daily with about 190 passengers each day. Banking privileges will start next winter and Hamilton is abroad seeking two million dollars on South Carolina's responsibility. Directors vow vigorous completion toward Kentucky.
An editor of a county paper humorously signs off telling readers the sheriff awaits in another room and that Major Nabem says they are needed. He snarls at delinquent subscribers, warns them of consequences, and notes Treaven may forgive them but he never can.
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