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Newspaper
Logansport Telegraph
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1841
Page
2
The speaker lauds the Vice President’s impartiality and patriotism while honoring his public service. He reflects on errors in judgment shared by all and expresses hope the retiree enjoys felicity in the next life chapter as the resolution passes unanimously.
The Telegraph describes Cass County Court House plans detailing a 50 by 70 foot ground plan with a basement eight feet high and eight apartments for criminals. The second story ten feet high houses clerk recorder auditor sheriff grand jury rooms and offices. The third story twenty inch stone walls contains court room and two jury rooms with a decorative capital portico and cupola.
The article argues that England, Russia, and France have built up their armed forces over a decade and could mobilize about three million soldiers. It questions whether this vast force is aimed at repressing republicanism spreading from the United States or at coercing liberty-minded subjects.
The inaugural address of President Harrison was sent by express from Washington to New York in 10 hours 48 minutes at an average speed a little over twenty-two miles per hour.
Mr Van Buren departed Washington on March 13 bound for his residence in New York where preparations were underway for an extensive reception.
The article notes an extra session on Monday May 1 to consider actions on unresolved US Britain issues. Topics include repeal of the Treasury Law establishment of a national currency distribution of Public Lands proceeds among states and extension of federal civil authority over Oregon Territory.
The Wabash and Erie Canal was opened for navigation on Wednesday after being closed since November, marking the resumption of canal traffic.
The text announces a congressional election in this district to be held Monday May 3. Hon. David Wallace has been nominated by Harrison supporters at a Danville convention, described as an old and tried friend of the people in the district.
A Logansport gentleman proposes funding a large 2500 lb bell by citizen subscription to be hung in the cupola of the new Cass County Court House. The Cass County Clerk's office has temporarily moved to the second story of Tabers Building at Market and Walnut Streets.
The National Intelligencer carries an official proclamation issued by the United States government. The document presents authority of the present administration and outlines the executive will and policy directions as of the current session. It asserts sovereign powers and publicly communicates governmental actions to citizens.
The President proclaims Congress must convene at the Capitol in Washington on the last Monday of May 1841 to address revenue and finances. Senators and Representatives are urged to assemble to receive information and devise measures for the good of the country. Signed in Washington on March 17, 1841.
William H Robinson of Robinson & Co Mobile testified before Justice Stevens about an extensive fraud by William H Allen posing as a general merchant. Allen accepted a draft on 80 to 100 bales of cotton shipped to him, then dishonored the draft and transferred the cotton and bill of lading to a third party. The draft plus 10 percent damage totaled 5 308 55, and Allen declined to answer questions during examination.
Governor Samuel Bigger issues a proclamation directing a special election in Indiana to choose seven representatives for the twenty seventh Congress. Elections are set for Monday May 3 1841 in all congressional districts to meet the President and Congress in Washington May 31 1841. Secretary William Sheets authenticates the document at Indianapolis March 27 1841.
A list of Senate approved postings including Robert C. Cornett as Receiver General of Public Money in New York replacing Stephen Allen and Samuel Fromacum replacing Isaac Hill in Boston. Florida Governor designate Richard K. Catt succeeds Robert R. Reid. various Treasury and post office posts filled. New officers assigned for land office recorder, branch mint superintendent, and district collectors with several removals noted.
A historical note recounts Senator John M. Clayton in March 1830 predicting future events about the U S President then minister to Colombia. The speech touched on executive power and removal, citing Harrison and Moore in a discussion of past appointments and recalls.
A defense argues Harrison’s past sacrifices for liberty and his wartime heroism on the Wabash. It says public trust in him remained strong, despite political proscription, and cites his 1841 presidential inauguration as proof of national confidence and gratitude.
A Washington correspondent reports a New York citizen submitted to President Harrison a plan to build three 200 foot towers with ten guns each, timbered casings, and steam boilers for heat and defense, costing up to $300,000. floating batteries are also noted. A separate travelogue recalls James Clark’s flatboat voyage from Erie to Texas, ending with lodging in Beaumont and Texas prosperity.
The author notes a general truth about the better half of man who admonishes with sharp tongue yet tolerates no other abuse. Women defend their men with vigor when challenged, a trait seen as both desirable and admirable.
A narrator recalls a young man witnessing a husband brutalizing his wife and stepping in to defend her. The injured woman confirms the man’s courage, declaring the husband “as good as you are” and denouncing the abusive partner with fierce rhetoric.
Proclamation announcing a May 3 election in Cass County Indiana to elect a Representative to the twenty-seventh U S Congress for Indiana's sixth district. Voters are notified under a writ of Election issued by the governor of Indiana.
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