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Newspaper
Logansport Telegraph
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1841
Page
2
Accounts due the Logansport Telegraph have been placed with Pratt and Palmer for collection to meet pressing claims. A reader is asked to return August issue of Graham's Magazine borrowed from the Telegraph containing an engraving titled The Penitent Son.
A National Gazette table shows the British Navy then comprised 498 vessels with 18 470 guns and 43 000 sailors marines and boys employed in 1840.
The Massillon Gazette reports flour exports totaling 40 921 barrels or 204 605 bushels of wheat, plus 844 572 bushels of wheat exported, totaling 1 049 177 bushels. The writer asks if similar volumes might soon be exported from Tipton?
Reports from adjoining counties indicate the corn and potato crops will suffer some injury due to an unusual drought this season.
The inquiry into claims against the Miami tribe of Indians in Indiana starts on the first of next month at the forks of the Wabash. Commissioners Clark and Bischfield, appointed by the General Government, are cited as ensuring fair handling for claimants and Indian rights. The Philadelphia U S Gazette notes a separate suit by the Bank of the United States against Nicholas Biddle seeking one million dollars in damages.
An exchange paper notes the name McLeod is pronounced many ways by readers. Some say Mac Loyd Mac Ludd or Mac Lee odd while McLeods themselves insist it is pronounced Mac Loud.
A card from Cincinnati by Professor Jock reports a natural unpolished diamond found by a laborer during excavation near Pittsburgh on the Wabash in Indiana. Mr Lock's card appears on the front page describing the diamond, valued around one hundred dollars. Professor Tock advises watching the gravel benches of the Wabash.
The Mormons or Latter Day Saints in Hancock county Illinois are rapidly growing with ten to fifteen thousand inhabitants. They plan a large temple at Nauvoo featuring a baptistry front supported by twelve oxen and overlaid with gold. Emigrants from Europe and the Eastern States are expected to swell the community.
The National Intelligencer reports the Bank Bill was presented to the President on August 7 for approval or veto and remained with him until Tuesday. The repeal of the Sub-Treasury Act has passed the House and awaits the President’s signature. The Senate discusses the Land Distribution and General Pre-Emption Bill.
Cass Circuit Court Non John Wright, President Judge, will commence the August session on Monday next.
The Indiana Journal reports that the Administration will lead the upper house while the Opposition gains the lower house. A full list of elected lawmakers is expected for publication next week.
A Mr Brent formerly a Louisiana congressman now in Washington writes a cruel article against Henry Clay claiming the Kentucky senator is out of the pale of honor. The note recalls Gen Scott in Frankfort who refused to duel and warned the challenger that publishing cowardice would brand him a liar.
Principal chief of the Miami Indians for many years, Joan b. Richardville died at his home near Fort Wayne at about 77 years old. He was said to have possessed a princely fortune and was regarded as a remarkable figure in his community.
Washington Godfrey youngest son of the late Miami chief Godfrey was killed by lightning near Peru on Sunday. One of his brothers narrowly escaped a similar fate in the same incident.
A Cass County political dispute centers on the removal of Mr Carter as Logansport postmaster. The author explains Carter’s resignation, the role of Mr Vigus, and the recommendation process with Mr Granger. He rebuts a rival letter and questions claims while urging accountability and public trust. Also notes a Cleveland Advertiser report about a steamboat fire catastrophe with heavy loss of life.
A harbor disaster off Silver Creek near Buffalo floods with survivors and dead. The Erie collapsed after a demijohn of turpentine exploded aboard. Only about 29 of over two hundred aboard escaped, mostly rescued by the De Witt Clinton and small craft from Dunkirk. The Cleveland reports a long list of the lost and injured, with names from Buffalo to Chicago and beyond.
A Burlington Hawkeye account describes Joe Smiths Nauvoo parade and banquet with Rigdon delivering the oration and Smith in regal dress. The scene includes a long table, musical display, and a dramatic mass gathering along the riverbank. The passage cites accompanying observations by the Dayton Journal.
Eyewitness accounts depict Mormons in varied military dress forming a guard around Rigdon as he spoke. They note carved wooden oxen for the temple foundation and a long ceremonial table with a grand procession led by Jo Smith in uniform, then retreat to dinner as the visit ends.
Immense clouds of tiny insects hover over trees in Washington Square and are reported in other squares and above dwellings citywide. Observers note insects seen from a cedar tree near the gate.
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