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Newspaper
Logansport Herald
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1838
Page
3
The conductors acknowledge the leanness of the storial matter and the uneven arrangement of news due to lack of printing resources. Patrons are urged to excuse any imperfections as the paper seeks better organization in future issues.
In 1838 the democracy expands control with a governor’s seat and majorities in both legislative houses. The earlier 1836 Whig rise under Vance had produced a sizable margin of about seven thousand, and two years altered Ohio politics significantly.
The Pennsylvanias elect Porter as governor defeating Ritner Whig with a handsome majority. Porter assumes office as the Democratic candidate secures the state.
The piece notes Grason’s election as Maryland governor by the people, praising the democratic precedent. It mentions the Wasasa Enaurrer newspaper from Terre Haute Illinois by Jacob P. Chipman, commending its administration doctrines and workmanship.
Ohio papers report barbers in the state increased shaving prices from 6 4 to 12 4 cents starting October 2 after town hall meetings in nearly every township. Resolutions were adopted by a broad majority with opposition margins cited, causing prices to be distorted higher in practice.
The article compares December 1826 state bank note rates with September 1838 New York exchange rates, arguing without a National Bank the exchanges cannot be equalized or regulated. It notes improved exchange favorability over three weeks, mocking the Hoco Poco Federalists for opposing these figures.
A noon encampment on the Illinois banks notes improving Indian health and cheer amid a vast emigrant caravan. The column, led by the Potawatomi leader, travels with chiefs, ponies, wagons, guards, and curious spectators while towns like Springfield and Jacksonville host visitors and barbecues in honor of political triumphs. The Illinois river ferrying is described as slow but navigable as the writer plans to continue from Missouri.
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