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Newspaper
Logansport Telegraph
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1840
Page
3
The speaker denounces the administration as ultra federalist and warned that the contest will shape the future character of government. He argues the independence of the Legislative branch and popular supremacy hinge on the outcome, marking a new epoch in American republican history.
The Troy Whig questions how Martin Van Buren, claiming sole Democratic candidacy, cannot win New York. It argues New Yorkers favor Harrison and his allies as true Democrats, signaling a shift in party identity and labeling the Whig party the people’s party.
The Newark Daily Advertiser notes New York’s vote against Van Buren as the first time a state opposed its own son. It cites Bouck’s partial vote for governor and Harrison’s higher standing, arguing the public rebuke signals distrust of Van Buren and his policy.
The Detroit settlement formed in 1701 under Antoine de la Motte Cadillac by Montreal, with Louis XIV’s commission. Michillimackinac was founded in 1671 by Father Marquette. La Salle built the fort in 1679. Green Bay, Fort St. Joseph, and Forts at Kaskaskia Kahoki Peoria followed in late 17th century exploration. The Griffin voyage reached Mackinac in August 1679 before proceeding toward the Mississippi.
An elderly foreigner dies suddenly in his corn field and a son rushes to tell Jacob with a humorous cry reported as Shaky, Shaky, taddy is ted, prompting local amusement about the odd phrasing. The brief anecdote captures a rustic moment and a startled reaction.
Mary Stielneck died on June 1. A native of the region, she joined the Belgian battalion as a male volunteer. She fought at Jenapates earning six wounds, served in the Batavian 30th demi-brigade and campaigns in Germany, then the 8th Light Infantry at the Austere battle where a severe wound revealed her sex. She petitioned Napoleon, who honored her with a Legion of Honor cross and tenth on the lieutenant list. In 1807 she received a pension of 673 francs. Her funeral at Menin church drew the Legion of Honor and a large public crowd.
A dialect dialogue portrays a Black speaker arguing Democrats are easier to align with than Whigs. The speaker claims Whigs impose too many documents for enslaved or freed Black people to read, making them blind to political choices. The piece satirically frames a debate over allegiance and knowledge.
The piece argues a decisive Harrison victory calls for a national, nonpartisan focus in appointments, rejects spoils politics, and urges officials to quit partisan electioneering. It condemns federal interference at polls but endorses diligent, faithful public servants in office regardless of party.
The piece warns of a debt near ten million dollars hanging over the country as fortifications and barracks are funded on credit. It predicts shortfalls in current and coming year revenues, urging careful policy under Gen. Harrison and broad public support to fund needed measures.
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