Whig Principles and the General Government
The Telegraph voices Whig opposition to appointing partisans and using patronage in the General Government. It argues for impartial administration, limits on political proscription, and condemns excessive spending and partisan officials. The piece asserts the current administration strays from Whig ideals and will lose public support.
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Fheotington
Hec
Courier
United States
Congress
Iate
Geegevep
Death of Maj. Gen. Alexander McComb in Washington
Maj. Gen. Alexander McComb commander in chief of the Army of the United States died suddenly in Washington. He was in his sixth year. His death marks a major loss for the U.S. military leadership.
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Alexander McComb
Army of the United States
Washington
Congress Eyes Key Deals for Extended Session
In Congress the public business moves slowly and the session may continue until September. The main aims are repeal of the Sub-Treasury Law, establishment of a National Bank, and passage of Mr. Clay's Land Bill.
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Congress
Candidates and editor clash over Vulcan and local races
The Herald notes a fierce dispute over Vulcan’s prominence and wit and announces candidates John Richey and J. C. Dovenass for Representative and William Dixon for County Commissioner. The Rev Mr Laird is slated to preach at Mr Peat's Presbyterian church tomorrow evening.
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Mr. Laird
Mr. Peat
Presbyterian Church
Esual
Origin of Torn-coat and the Duke of Savoy tale
The Duke of Savoy allegedly wore a two colored coat—white on one side for France and scarlet on the other for Spain—to signal allegiance. This creature of legend is said to give origin to the phrase torn coat.
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Duke of
Savoy
France
Spain
Remains of the late President discussed in Cincinnati
Citizens and City Council of Cincinnati seek approval to move the late President's remains from Washington to Ohio for interment. President Tyler responds that the widow and relatives favor the plan, promising cooperation to fulfill the sacred duty amid a forthcoming congressional session. The letter contrasts with opposition critics over shifting political power and treasury troubles. Madisonian.
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Garic Te Pogeen
Mateson Fogsday
Ite
Wasnin
Ren
United States
Cincinnati
Washington
Ohio
Citzen
Union
Lam Ay
Congress
Course of the Opposition in Congress
A historical article argues for a patriotic opposition based on honest differences and public benefit. It denounces facetious opposition that ignores the public interest and aims to thwart majority measures. It notes the late administration’s policies have been condemned by a large portion of the nation.
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Congress
House
Senate
Sesson
Madisonian
Miraculous Electric Cure Reported in Maryland
The Easton Gazette recounts Isaac Newman of Somerset County Md rising from years of paralysis after a thunderstorm night. He slept through a storm and awoke with full use of limbs, prompting speculation that electricity effected the remarkable recovery.
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Easton
Isaac Newman
Somerset County
Mr. N
Traveler's Plain Attire Stirs Barroom Twist
A traveler arriving in Virginia dressed simply asked the bar-keeper for a room at a fashionable hotel. He was told all rooms were taken but offered an alternative, revealing the encounter in a concise urban anecdote.
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Anecpors
Henry Cuav
Virginia
Dreus
Old Story Tells How Henry Clay Spent Night In An Odd Room
The report recounts Henry Clay being guided to a crowded lodging with beds and staff and waking to humorous anecdotes shared by the room’s occupants. A boarder later recognized him as the Senator, prompting apologies from the startled keeper who admitted all rooms were taken.
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Mr. Clay
Henry. Clay
Congress
Cure for Whooping Cough Recipe Advised
The Glena Advertiser suggests treating whooping cough with a tartar salt remedy. Dissolve a scruple of tartar salt in one gill of water, add cochineal, sweeten with sugar, and give to infants and children in measured small doses four times daily.
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Glena (II.) Advertiser
Giants in those days unearthed on Eden Burrows farm
The Franklin Times reports exhumation of a colossal human skeleton from 12 to 15 feet deep on Eden Burrows’ farm near Lebanon. The remains show unusually long thigh bones and large jaw, with a necklace of 120 cape beads and a silver pendant. A secondary, smaller skeleton with about 100 ivory beads was found nearby.
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Franklin Times
Eden Burrows
Lebanon
Dead Letter Office Operations in the Post Office
A Worcester Palladium writer explains the dead letter office of the General Post Office handling 13 090 post offices quarterly. Five clerks process incoming mail from envelopes to opened letters and valuables returned to senders or placed in a fund for unclaimed money. The office opens about 250 000 letters each quarter with cart loads awaiting processing.
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Worcester Palladium
General Post Office
Harrison's Tomb Is Prepared For President Harrison
A North Bend correspondent to the Lebanon Sta reports work underway on a mound overlooking the White Water canal near the Ohio River. A vault will be enclosed by a plain sturdy fence, with original trees preserved to give beauty, making it a pilgrim spot for visitors to honor the late President Harrison.
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Lebanon Sta
North Bend
Harrison
White ‘Water Canal
Ohio
A London Dairy Visit to Laycock’s Islington
An English narrator with Mr Baldoe visits Thomas Flight at Laycock's dairy Islington. The property spans 14 acres within a high wall and houses over 400 cows in stalls. Cows are milked twice daily at 3 am and noon, with varied feeding to sustain production.
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Baldoe
Chatham
Thomas Flight
Req
Highberry Terrace
Laycock
Islington
London
Dairy farm near Enfield houses thousands of cows and vast dairy
The Journal of Residence in England reports a large dairy operation with four farms supplying green fodder and grain pits. Cows are fed wurtzel turnips cabbage carrots and clover with milk routed daily to a sanitary dairy. The site rests oxen before sale, with up to 2500 animals housed on Sundays.
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Smithfield
Atis
Bombay
Flight
Enfield
Ireland
Scotland
England
Candidate Peter Chidester for Cass County Assessor
To the Citizens of Cass County the undersigned announce Peter Chidester as a candidate for Assessor at the next August election. Signatories include Henry M. Eidson Henry Rush Samuel Lowman John H Berry W W Haney James McPherson Geo Rush Peter Berry Sen John Green.
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Cass County
Peter Chidester
Henry M. Eidson
Henry Rush
Samuel Lowman
John H Berry
W. W. Haney
James McPherson
Geo. Rush
Peter Berry
John Green
Local slate announces candidates for county offices
The notice lists for Representative N. D. Grover and George W. Blakemore Esq as a candidate for Representative. Other announced roles include Auditor Uriah Farquhar, Treasurer Hichard Pryor, Sheriff Abijah Vanness, Commissioner Daniel Nef, and Assessor Joseph P. Barry.
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N. D. Grover
Uriah Farquhar
Hichard Pryor
Abijah Vanness
Daniel Nef
Joseph P. Barry
George W. Blakemore, Esq
August Election Announcements for Cass County Officials
The notice lists candidates for Cass County offices in the upcoming August election. Names include John B. Dillon for County Auditor, Alex Smith for County Assessor, Caldwell for Sheriff, James Horney for County Treasurer, John E Howes for County Treasurer, Elijah Booth for County Assessor, Jay Mix for Auditor, and William L. Ross seeking re election as Sheriff. May 15, 1841.
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George Caldwell
James Horney
John E. Howes
Elijah Booth
Jay Mix
William L. Ross
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Vulcan
Cass
John Richey
J. C. Dovenass
William Dixon
J. Burnet
J. €. Wright
Chas. S. Clarkson
D Woodruff
Rufus Hodges
L. Whiteman
A. Dudley
D. A. Powell
A. McAlpin
John Reeves
John Tyler
J. Burner
J.C. Wiiaur
Antiquities
Harrison's
John B. Dillon
Alexander Smith
John F. Merrill
Wabash Valley
Oeaee
Bridge Street
G. N. Fitch
Broadway
South Side
H. Chaga
Logansport
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