The Russian Power Examined Through Polish War
The analysis argues Russia cannot sustain vast forces across its breadth due to poor roads, limited transportation, and disease. It claims Polish valor resisted Napoleon era pressures, while Russia relies on plots and exaggeration to maintain power. It cites the Grochow victory and includes figures on navy, population, and cotton manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rassia
Abe
North America
Russia
Odessa
St. Petersburgh
Nicholas
Warsaw
Russsia
Napoleon
Saturn
Prussia
Dobre, Grochow
Wawer
C. Gaspard Tochman
The Cotton Interest in the Madisonian
The Madisonian reports on a London advertisement about forming a large British company to cultivate cotton in the East Indies. It cites Merchant's Magazine estimates showing global cotton output near one billion pounds with the United States producing about 550 million pounds and other regions totaling the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
East Indies
Merchant’s Magazine
United States
Brazil
West Indies
Egypt
Africa
Asia
Mexico
South America
Sudden Change in Ohio Statesman on Government Patronage
The Ohio Statesman once backed proscriptive administration and offered no critique of executive usurpation. Now it laments a probable removal of a Columbus postmaster, claiming such action would set a dangerous example that could overturn liberties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Statesman
Statesman
van Buren
Ohio
Columbus
French Forces Reported Navy and Army Strengths
French papers state the 1842 naval force will include 65 000 marines plus crews on 20 ships of the line 22 frigates 20 corvettes 17 brigs 76 smaller vessels and 35 steamboats. Army effective strength is 493 741 men and 110 996 horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Imported Sheep Arrive From Kentucky for Local Flocks
The Louisville Journal reports Mr. Waite of Kentucky imported many Cotswold and South Downs sheep. Cotswold stock grow large with wool eight inches to a foot long. South Downs produce fine short fleece and heavy wool quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Journal
Planters of Kentucky Praised as Idle Rich Landlords
A writer in an Eastern paper extols Fayette County farmers as the freest from life’s burdens describing them as princes of the land with estates rivaling a German principality in size and wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Southgate and Butler Vie for Congress In District
Hon Wm W Southgate a Whig runs for Congress in the district formerly represented by Col R M Johnson. Hon Wm CO Butler opposes him as the rival candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. W. Southgate
Congress
Col. R. M. Johnson
Wm.co. Butler
Col John Chambers Named Governor of Town Territory
Col John Chambers, once an aide to Gen Harrisons, is appointed governor of Town Territory. The Logansport Band plans a concert next week offering a musical treat for enthusiasts. The Louisville Journal warns of counterfeit Bank of Kentucky notes in circulation, citing that the fakes are well executed.
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Col
John Chambers
Gen. Harrisons
Logansport
Louisville Journal
Bank of Kentucky
Travel letter from 1841 westward to Logansport
An 1841 letter fragment from a traveler to a friend in Logansport describes scenes that excite admiration and curiosity. The writer notes being moved to express his feelings as a polite intrusion from a stranger. The dated line is Wasasgrown April 2 1841.
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Logansport
Logansport praised for music and growth in West tour
A traveler extols Logansport Indiana praising its water power, band prowess, church concert, and liberal civic spirit. He notes the town’s bright prospects, social fabric, and compares its musical talent favorably to Terre Haute and eastern villages, urging continued development and culture.
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Logansport
Indiana
Presbyterian Church
Terre Haute
Cass County Agricultural Society Board Meeting Rule
By laws state four annual board meetings on the first Saturdays in January April July and October with special meetings as ordered by the President. The President presides at meetings and calls special meetings on request of two directors and holds a casting vote on all questions. Signatures required on treasurer payment orders.
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Indiana State Board of Agriculture
Indianapolis
Board of Directors
Snowy pearls and wreaths in a lyric past note
A fragmentary verse dedicated to Miss M. E. D Y. the speaker offers snowy pearls a coral wreath and a heart token as symbols of love and devotion. The lines speak of remembrance and guidance until death from the poet M. W. this era tone evokes sentimental courtship.
Rise of a Mexican province into a republican republic
The article describes a region formerly a weak Mexican province overrun by tribes, lacking security. After the revolution, US emigrants brought order and Americanized institutions. A republican government now stabilizes law, encourages industry, and cultivates South's great tropical staples and abundant fruits and luxuries.
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Mexico
United States
South
Tropics
Emigration to California Oregon Youthful Prospect
A Jackson county meeting formed a 58 member emigrant company for California with 19 families. They plan to rendezvous at Sappling Grove near the Missouri line by May 6 and appoint a committee to answer inquiries. Provisions will be supplied, liquor restricted to medical use, and the climate soil and opportunities praised as a promising frontier for families and enterprising youth.
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Missouri
California
Oregon
Jackson County
Sappling Grove
Missouri State Line
Messra R. Rickmann
A. Overton
Hensley
Buffalo
Why Teakettle Spout Bends and Headache Spelling
A letter-pooled exchange notes two curiosities. The York Atlas asks why teakettle spouts are crooked while coffee pot spouts stay straight and cites a dictionary spelling issue. The exchange cites a scientific basis, noting casts versus formed parts and the relative ease of shaping.
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York Atlas
Johnson
Boston Transcript
United States Gazette
Logansport Sheriff Sale of John Dodd Property
A sheriff sale notice under a writ of Venditioni Exponas by Cass Circuit Court directs sale of rents and profits for seven years of a Lot 51 parcel on Bridge Street Logansport Cass County Indiana. Appraised at 3800 dollars with mortgage encumbrance of 2880 dollars, sale set for May 3 1841 in front of the Methodist Church between 10 AM and 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass Circuit Court
Chatte
John Dodd
John N. C. Schenck
Methodist Church
Logansport
Cass Indiana
Cas Indiana
Longaneport
Cass County
Indiana
Carroll County
Bridge Street
Aaid Bridge Street
Said Bridge Street
Grifia
Lackey
John N.C. Schevek
Esid
WM. L, Ross
C. C. Logansport
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Poland
Rhine
Grochow
Hig Borther
England
China
S. America
Mesica
Germany
Turkey
Afric
Spain
The
Madisonian
Cotton Interest
the Telegraph
Planters OF
Kentucky
Loganeport
Wabash Valley
Sincomme
Texas
Louiseville Advertiser
Cass County Agricultural Society
West
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