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Newspaper
Logansport Telegraph
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1840
Page
2
The notice lists FOR PRESIDENT General William H. Harrison of Ohio and FOR VICE PRESIDENT John Tyler of Virginia. It also names Senatorial Electors Jonathan Mcarty and Joseph G. Marshall, indicating a political ballot context.
The Logansport convention Saturday last produced nominations that please Harrison supporters in Cass county. Col. Butler, a farmer with solid education and industrious habits, is expected to be a capable and faithful representative.
An ingenious local mechanic plans to use steam to propel canal boats without harming canal banks. The Mahon brothers arrange tests on the Wabash and Erie canal between Logansport and Fort Wayne to evaluate the invention’s utility.
The Seneca Indians of New York have sold their lands to the United States by a recent treaty and agreed to relocate to the far west. The treaty has been ratified.
The British force in Canada totals about twenty thousand men including the 1st Regiment Dragoon Guards the 7th Regiment Hussars and multiple battalions of Guards and Foot. The Herald’s sensational Harrison stories are dismissed as unfounded and unworthy of refutation or attention.
The Van Buren papers revived a slander claiming Gen. William Henry Harrison voted to jail white debtors in Ohio. Harrison strongly denies the charge in letters to John H. Pleasants dated Sept 15 1836, calling the claim an infamous forgery and condemning imprisonment for debt.
The New Orleans Sun lists current members with vivid labels: oldest John Q. Adams, youngest Edward Stanly of North Carolina, heaviest Dixon H. Lewis of Alabama, tallest Aaron Vanderpoel, shortest J A Bynum, prettiest David Petrikin, ugliest Alexander Duncan, reddest head, and the prettiest daughter Francis Granger.
The Ledger reports a Yankee inventor's method to stop hens from scratching by tying two toes of one foot. The plan makes a hen unable to scratch with the tied foot or stand on it to scratch the other. Louisiana's Legislature passes a law abolishing imprisonment for debt.
A mock scene from the new farce The Nocturnal Caucus presents political faction leaders in Logansport the night before a corporation election. Characters pledge to expose rivals with satire insults and legal wordplay while lamenting the venue and calling for Van Buren support.
The Indiana Board of Public Works explains the timing and redemption of treasury notes, noting half will be engraved in Cincinnati and delivered in eight to ten days, the rest in about three weeks. Payments begin late April to early May, with full issuance through May. Notes will not be receivable for certain funds, and banks may struggle to redeem. Merchants urged to meet to keep notes at par to avoid depreciation.
It is believed the upcoming Legislature will provide a method for immediate redemption of treasury notes, likely by supplying their place with State Bank notes, a move that could save the state a large amount in interest.
Mr Van Buren and the Cabinet Orchestra perform There is no place like home and other pieces. Small bills will be deposited in county ballot boxes in November for details.
The Cass County Cass County Harrison Democratic Republicans met at the Presbyterian Church. Delegates from Jefferson Boon Noble Bethlehem Clay Miami Clinton Tipton Eel gathered to nominate candidates for August elections. They named Col James Butler for Representative Robert Edwards for Commissioner Harry Brown for Coroner and chose delegates to Perrysburg for state senate. Secretary officers were elected and the body adjourned sine die.
In Philadelphia city Whigs swept all contests while Northern Liberties shifted to a 500 vote majority against previous anti Whig alignment. Harrison and Reform gains reported broadly across the state amid cheering returns from borough and township polls.
The Indiana Journal notes strong Whig gains as Log Cabin supporters celebrate victori es in Dayton township Ohio and Cincinnati charter elections. Whigs claim majorities in Hancock and Madison counties, Tipton Tennessee, Mobile Alabama, Fall River Rhode Island, and Columbus City treasurer race. The piece highlights party enthusiasm and a rising trend toward Harrison with renewed electoral momentum.
In Canton Ohio a Stark County meeting reports Massillon mechanic McMillan denouncing the Democratic party for abandoning its principles. He says workers will support General Harrison for the presidency, citing a parable about a jackknife to illustrate the party’s changes.
Mr Corwin of Ohio recalls a Civil War era anecdote about General Harrison. A young Lieutenant urged troops with Onward one fire more and the day is ours as they faced a fierce battle and won peace for the Northwest frontier. The speaker ties the tale to current political foes and aims.
A Richmond Yeoman anecdote recounts General Tipton praising General Harrison's courage at Tippecanoe. Tipton describes Harrison’s cool leadership amid heavy fire, the death of officers, and Harrison urging troops to hold ground. The narrative ends with a decisive repulsion of the Indian attack and American victory.
In an Illinois speech referencing Gen. Harrison era, Mr Ballance recalls a dissenting soldier Sevier who deserted before battle. He was ordered to grab a large oak stump as punishment in front of a marching court, enforced by Col Barbee. The speaker labels critics as cowards for disparaging commanders.
Connersville Watchman reports Judge Bigger resigns as President Judge of the Circuit to tour the state addressing citizens about state policy while Gen. Howard stays in Congress drawing pay and using franks to attack Harrison. The piece contrasts Bigger’s private citizen stance with Howard’s perceived political tactics.
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