People's Ticket presidential and gubernatorial slate
The ticket lists General William H. Harrison for president with John Tyler as vice president. Electors include Jonathan McCarty and Joseph G. Marshall. District electors names appear, followed by candidates for governor Samuel Bigger of Rush County and lieutenant governor Samuel Hall of Gibson County.
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People's Ticket
William H. Harrison
Ohio
John Tyler
Virginia
Jonathan M’carty
Joseph G. Marshall
Joan W. Paine
Richard W. Tuoerson
Joseen L. Wautre
James H. Cravens
Cares S. Smith
Willliam Heron
Henry S. Lane
Samuel Bigger
Rush County
Samuel Hall
Gibson County
Corporation Election Ticket Listed for Mayvor and Offi cers
The notice provides a slate of candidates for mayor and council along with officer roles. Names include John S. Patterson, John Litle, E. B. Strong, R. B. Stevenson, Isaac Hines, John Green, William Hubbell, James W. Dunn, Wm. Hubble, and others. The entry requests publication in the next election notices.
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Messrs. Editors
Corporation
Mavozn
James W. Dunn
R. Bb. Stevenson
Wm. Hubble
Acpernen
John S. Patterson
Isaac Hines
R. Pryor
Geo. Weirick
E. B. Strong
People's Ticket
J. S. Patterson
Couxcil
J. Green
B. Ganson
J. Willis
J. B. Eldridge
J. Vigus
Treasmen
J. B. Stevenson
Recorpera
Wm. Hubbell
Eel Township Democratic Whigs to Meet in Logansport
The Democratic Whigs of Eel township will meet at the Presbyterian Church in Logansport on April 6 to choose three delegates for the County Convention on April 11. The convention will nominate a candidate to represent Cass County in the upcoming Legislature. Committee members JAS. W. Dunn Isaac Hines D. B. Coulson urge general attendance.
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Telegraph
Eel Township
Logansport
Cass County
Jas. W. Dunn
Isaac Hines
D. B. Coulson
Statement of Polke on Tippecanoe encampment slander
In 1840 WM Polke publishes a sworn account refuting rumors about General Harrison selecting the Tippecanoe encampment. He describes serving as clerk to Capt. T. Dubois in 1811 with Indian spies and guides, attesting to events on the morning of November 6 prior to the battle.
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National Intelligencer
Chippewa
Fulton County
Messrs
Harrison
WM. Polke
Indiana Territory
T. Dubois
Vincennes
Dubois
Tippecanoe
Tippecanoe battle details and Indiana insolvency debate
An outline recounts General Harrison and Captain Dubois negotiating with Indians near Brunet's creek, leading to the Tippecanoe victory. It includes remarks by WM. Polke on the encampment, and contrasts Indiana bond issues and state finances with Pennsylvania and Van Buren politics, labeling the piece as WHIG in tone.
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Dubois
Brunet’s Creek
Capitan Dubois
Harrison
White Lion
Captain Dubois
Parke
Dragoons
Judge Parke
Indiana
Mr. Pratt
WM. Polke
Kentucky
Wayne
Iyo
Morrison
Price
Tippecanoe
Whig Caucus Attacks Truth on Indiana Finances
A Jackson Democrat column cites a Whig caucus proclamation denouncing candida tes remarks about Indiana finances. It details Indiana debt from internal improvements and bank loans totaling about 8 million dollars, with bonds due 1850 and 1860 and interest 5 to 6 percent.
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Herald of
Indiana
Rothchilds
London
Aabetan
To the Rolling Prairie Girl Poem by Enien Kendall
A rustic love poem by Enien Kendall urges a Kentucky girl to marry a western suitor. The speaker declares Hoosier and Buckeye identity, promises support and good bacon, and invites the woman to reveal her name and consider a future wedding and verse wedding songs.
Liberty Hall Extra Papers Offered to West Readers
Tippecanoe clubs seek copies of Liberty Hall and Cincinnati Gazette through November election. Extra papers priced at one dollar per subscriber include political movements, foreign and domestic news, and legislative proceedings. Subscriptions require payment with application.
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Tippecanoge Cleuhs
West
Liberty Hall
Cincinnati Gazette
Snme
L'Hommedieu & Co. Publishers
Petition Debated in House Sparks Ears Cropped Remark Controversy
A Fayette to Miami letter recounts Mr. Fitch's remarks on the Cass county adjournment petition. It notes calls to reject the petition, with accusations of insulting petitioners and threats of the pillory. The writer and Mr. Parker defend petitioners and critique Fitch's language while summarizing the debate.
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Iodianapolis Journal
Parker
Fayette
Wilson
Miami
Cass County
Fitch
Osborn
Clay
General Assembly
Board reorganizes internal improvements Board meets at Delphi
The Board of Internal Improvements convenes with N Noble as president and J L Williams as acting commissioner on the W and E canal and Erie and Michigan canal. M Noble named acting commissioner on state works excluding those canals. They review the Delphi dam steamboat lock and find no authority or viable means for renewal.
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Engineer Corps
Wabash and Erie Canal
Jared Darrow
R. Adams
Central Canal
Pigeon Feeder
Evansville
New Albany
Vincennes
Treasury
Indiana Journal
N. Noble
J. L. Williams
Erie and Michigan
Land Department
W. & E. Canal
M. Noble
W. &. E. Canal
Erie and Michigan Canal
Delphi Dam
Tallmadge Forecasts 1841 Political Turn in New York
In a Senate speech cited by Indiana Journal the senator declares a political turn toward the Liberty Party era. He predicts March 4 1841 will mark a change, with New York leading in the clash and decrying the administration’s ruinous policies. He assigns blame to a Northern man with Southern principles and praises a forthcoming hero.
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Senate
U.S
Tallmadge
New York
Harrison
Indiana Journal
Tallmadyve
Empire State
North Carolina
Tiprecanog
Van Buren Men Buy Goods In Hope Of Harrison Victory
In news from the town several Van Buren men are purchasing large quantities of goods on credit, trusting Harrison will be elected and bring broad improvements. The mood reflects speculative optimism as debts incur in anticipation of the election.
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Asien
van Buren
Harrison
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Europe
England
Pennsylvania
Union
Board of Internal Improvements
Jackson Democrat
Martin van Buren
the Telegraph
Messie
THE
Merry Old Kaintuck
Enien Kendall
Gazette
MR. Talmadge
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