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Newspaper
Logansport Herald
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1838
Page
2
The Indianapolis Democrat reprints fed paper chatter and editorials from Crawfordsville Green Castile and Vincennes on US Senate candidates. It credits Col. T J Evans with mixed remarks and promotes Col. Tom Blake’s bid, noting Wabash Valley ties and internal improvement aims.
The piece argues against a Republican vacancy fill for Gen. Tipton and urges democratic unity behind Judge Dewey as the strongest cross party candidate. It critiques Gov. Noble and Mr. Blake, dismisses Col. Boon, and favors defeating the State Junto with a Republican ally, Hon. R. Boon.
The New Albany Argus hails the Democratic stance while cautioning Whigs against misreading rivals. It notes Judge Dewey’s high regard but accuses Democrats of fielding multiple Whigs to boost their preferred candidate Colonel Boon, as reported by the Brookville American.
A dated Sept 1808 letter from Petersburg Pike County argues the two parties will stand similarly in the next legislature and calls for Democratic unity behind Col. A LAPLIFEY BOON. The writer, a Republican, endorses Boon as most worthy to support, urges voters to unite and accept the majority view if others oppose.
A Wabash letter argues for Gen Sam Milroy of Carroll County over Col Boon for the U.S. Senate seat, noting Whig legislative control and Milroy’s early Indiana leadership in shaping state policy and public works.
The article urges Milroy’s supporters to press conciliation and secure a strong democrat in the Senate race. It warns that union among democrats is vital and calls for a decisive show of unity in December ballots, while condemning federalist choices even in tight numbers.
The Indiana Record reports Wabasil College at Craiw Yordsville is a long established pioneer institution in the Wwabish valley. It held its first commencement last term and graduated the first class. The next term begins Thursday the 13th of September and attendees urged to arrive for the opening exercises.
The Emigrating Pottawattamies under Wm. Polke, Esq. reached Danville Illinois on the 16th with many sick. Volunteers enlisted on the 8th were discharged at Danville as Indians showed cheerfulness. Priest Petit, formerly of Menominee village, accompanies them and plans to settle west of the Mississippi. Petit is credited with instilling industry and moral habits among the people.
Crawfordsville 1838 describes a three department institution with College proper Scientific and Preparatory sections. Tuition five dollars fifty cents a term with room and board options. new building to open next term includes many furnished rooms and a public library. The trustees emphasize non sectarian aims and broad access for the valley of the Wabash.
A terse inquiry asks Mr Dylan to specify current yearly charges for individuals advertising in his paper. No further details are provided about rates or terms.
The editor notes the Pottawattamies showed reluctance to move west before arriving, remaining content with their current situation. He claims no desertions occurred during their stay and emphasizes orderly behavior while awaiting relocation to new homes.
A garbled line questions if De Wit will a mechanic charge fees for digging while hooting across states from Maine to Georgia. It mentions promising to catch an owl to play second fiddle to him.
A man was shot during a General Muster in Preble County Ohio. The Eaton Register notes the event occurred in the evening and the man died about six o clock, leaving a widow and several children.
A blaze on the 13th inst. damaged the stable of E. Knight & Co. at Greenfield. Twenty one horses and substantial property were destroyed in the fire.
The city of Charleston reports a sharp decline in the Strangers Fever cases. Principals physicians concur that recent illnesses respond to remedies, and continued pleasant weather may drive the disease away before frost.
The requisition by Gen Gaines for ten thousand volunteers was sent to the Secretary of War. Governors of Tennessee and Kentucky were told the Executive has no authority to call out or accept volunteers. If needed later, only a militia could be required, pending clearer details of the mentioned Indian plans.
Maine returns show Fairfield, Democrat, leading for governor with a 2334 margin across ten counties and a Democratic gain of 3688 since the previous year. Of eight congressmen elected, six support the administration.
The New York Evening Post notes growing wholesale activity in New York City. The report highlights rising trade momentum in the mercantile sector.
The article notes a surge in business over the past month than the previous year and observes crowded sidewalks by store tenants with boxes and bales making passersby hard to move. It highlights an unusual period of activity not seen in two years.
Provisional Governor Lucas begins duties and issues proclamation ordering elections on the tenth of the month. The election will select one Delegate to Congress amid six candidates, with five expected to concede and withdraw as results emerge.
The election for 13 councillors and 23 representatives was held, with the legislature meeting in Madison on the 28th of November as the government’s seat.
An editor in Rhode Island hails the state’s political fervor likening it to Cato and Thermopylae. He urges the orator to go to Texas and join the army potentially to rise to the presidency.
Local controversy erupts over desecration of a consecrated site near the Monument. A Boston meeting by the Monument Association results in a pledge to preserve the Bitter Ground and complete the stonework without further delay, despite intense feeling over the planned destruction and nearby improvements.
A British report details extreme famine in the Bengal Presidency during the famine, with 78 000 fed by bounty at Agra on April 14 and 71 923 relieved March 1–15. Deaths overwhelm rivers and towns, corpses pollute waterways, and famine funds fail to meet needs amid widespread starvation and decay.
The sick Pottawattemies, unable to attend the late migration, have recovered and left this morning under careful supervision for new homes in the West.
The Montgomery Advertiser lists the recently elected Senators and Representatives for Alabama. It shows party tallies with Democratic and Anti Bank members leading in the House, and a split between Bank Whigs and Democrats in the Senate.
Gen. Gaines leaves St. Louis with soldiers bound for Port Leavenworth to reach the Illinois river then attend a Cherokee council. The aim is to deter tribes from gathering for war and forceful action is anticipated to have a calming effect on participants.
A Fort Jesup dispatch notes excitement over potential Indian incursions near Shine. Troops under General Houston sent two messengers to Fort Jesup, seeking field preces guidance while the 3rd regiment may enter Texas after reports. Caddo forces reportedly left U.S. Territory without stated design.
A compact moral reflection identifies contempt as a harsh facet of enmity with pride as its stern neighbor and envy as its adjoining effect. It contrasts brotherly kindness and charity as the opposite path in moral life.
Col James Logan reports from the Creek country that natives are enraged in peace efforts, growing corn, and seeking integration with white society. He notes Creek desire to mix with whites and become wiser, with plans to move his family by Christmas.
The United States Gazette objects to an upcoming New York drama title “Every one: the liking” and urges the reading “Every one to his liking” with the Georsch oun Banner reporting the clash over grammar and editorial authority.
The Bulletin notes summer ends and fall begins with New Orleans remaining healthy. A few yellow fever cases appear among those most exposed to seasonal changes, but no epidemic has formed and favorable weather suggests safety until winter.
Reports say Honora McCarthy, an ill looking woman about fifty, faced Cork criminal court for offering an eight year old boy to an apothecary for dissection and proposing to kill him. The boy, not related, had been in her custody for two years. death sentence was recorded and the boy placed in charge.
An English paper reports estimated costs per mile for railway projects. Birmingham to London about 45,000 dollars, Midland line 20,000 dollars, and Birmingham to Derby about 18,000 dollars per mile.
Reports say Mr Love is giving lectures in New York drawing keen interest from local ladies who are described as agog to hear him. The scene is described as lively with attention centered on his speaking engagements.
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