August Election Results in Cass County
The Cass County state election shows N. D. Grover 642 and J. C. Douglass 269 with John Ritchey 119 for Representative. Sheriff candidates A Vanness 428, Wm L Ross 552, Geo Caldwell 34. Treasurer nominees A Pryor 363 and John E. Howes 382 with James Horney 287. Auditor nominees A Farquhar 496 and Jay Mix 187, J B Dillon 177, Murphy 59. Commissioner Daniel Neff 471 and Wm Dixon 557. Assessor nominees J P Berry 221, Alexander Smith 420, Elijah Booth 151, Peter Chidester 933.
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Cass County
N. D. Grover
J. C. Douglass
John Ritchey
Sherif
A Vanness
Wm. L. Ross
Geo. Caldwell
A Pryor
John E. Howes
James Horney
A. Farquhar
Jay Mix
J. B. Dillon
Murphy
Daniel Neff
Wm. Dixon
J. P. Berry
Alexander Smith
Elijah Booth
Peter Chidester
Early Days in Indiana and the frontier heritage
A citizen plans a history titled Early Days in Indiana covering about 120 years from French settlements in the Wabash valley to the Territorial Government of Indiana. The piece argues history requires patient study, warns of lost facts, and stresses future interest in Indiana’s early manners, morals, and pioneers.
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Indiana
Wabash
Tadiana
Pere Daniel
France
Logansport Post Office Row Reveals Appointment Clash
Washington letters reveal D WALLACE states Miller blocked by Granger reports of Carter resignation clash. He accuses Miller of pressuring for the Logansport post and urges Col. Vigus as a qualified alternate while warning against party domination of federal patronage.
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Messas Borrors
Cass County
Logansport
Miller
Char
Togansport
Mr. Miller
Cass
Col. Vigus
Granger
Vigus
Chauncey Carter
Carter
Tiller
D. Wallace
Bank Bill Fails to Pass House in Washington Advices
Latest reports from Washington state the Bank Bill had not passed the House. The status leaves the measure unsettled as lawmakers continue to debate its provisions and potential amendments.
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Washington
Telegraph Letter to Tyler on political missteps
The writer warns Tyler that his White House circle and lobbyists deceive his policy judgment and could lead to dangerous errors for the Union. He urges a path to escape reproach amid political turbulence and stresses the need to heed the broader public over office seekers.
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White House
Capitol
Peruvian Sabbath School Celebration Unites Town in Liberty Tribute
In Peru on July 3 1841 a six hundred strong procession formed in front of the Presbyterian Church joining Logansport volunteers at the wharf. The parade featured banners and a Declaration of Independence reading followed by an oration on Sabbath schools and liberty. A large crowd gathered for prayers music and a benediction before departures.
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Peru
Marshall
Presbyterian Church
Logansport
Wm. Ry. Mobray
W. EL. Reyburn
Prairie School
Beach Grove School
Presbyterian School
Methodist School
David
Presbyterian
Perg
Col. Ewing
FR. P. Loveland
J. F. Trustow
United States
Ife
Washington-Ny Herald Reports No War with England Yet
The New York Herald cites private Washington intelligence on England and Meleod noting pacific signals. It says Webster and Fox expect no passport demands and a McLeod trial soon in New York state, with Utica as a likely location, preserving peaceful Anglo-American relations.
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Washington
Unsland
Meleod
Pacific
Supreme Court
Fox
New York
McLeod
England
Webster
Niagara
Utica
Anti-Slavery Petitions Presented in Senate Debates
On July 27 petitions were presented by Mr Yoong from Illinois citizens and Mr Buchanan from Pennsylvania citizens. The Senate ordered their reception be laid on the table. Mr Allen submitted Belmont County Ohio remonstrances against a National Bank a protective tariff and distribution. Mr Buchanan submitted Pittsburgh Pennsylvania memorials for a National Bank with branches in states. Mr Preston under
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Yoong
Illinois
Buchanan
Pennsylvania
Allen
Belmont County
Ohio
Citizes
Pittsburgh
Preston
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