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Newspaper
Logansport Telegraph
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1841
Page
2
The Telegraph reports that the genepost court house contractors have carried on heavy work with walls nearly completed to the third story. When finished the edifice will be the finest court house in the west.
Alfen Haemilton of Past Wayne is appointed Indian Agent in place of Ges Milroy. The notice confirms the official substitution and details the new assignment.
In Jefferson township a farmer sent 45 bushels of wheat to the ace market. The report from Canscanty notes the crop potential and a promise of fair handling for wheat and core crops.
Advices from Washington concur in definite appointments. John Sergeant of Pennsylvania envoy to England, to replace Stevenson of Virginia who wished relief. Daniel Jenifer of Maryland envoy to Austria, replacing Muhlenberg. Charles S. Todd of Kentucky to Spain, Elliott Harrison at Vicara ca Veteran. E M Huntingdon of Indiana Commissioner of the General Land Office, vice Whitcomb. P R Randall District Attorney for the District of Columbia, vice Keys.
The Medisonian notes the first official census count of 1840 printed for Congress. It shows total U S population about 17 million with breakdowns by whites, free persons of color, and all others. The report also lists service members in the U S armed forces and related totals.
In June 1841 the House resolved into a committee of the whole to study the Distribution and pre emption bill. Mr Clifford clarified earlier remarks, stating he favors duties on wines and silks where compatible with treaty obligations, outlining potential revenue sources.
Legislators argued that distributing land proceeds to states would defund the treasury and widen tariff battles. Critics warned the plan favors wealthier states, increases federal power, and risks higher duties on everyday goods. Supporters cited claims of trust, pre-emption, and relief for indebted states, while noting constitutional questions and historic cession deeds.
The steamer Wm Gaston arriving from Fort Pierce brings news of the capture of Coacooche, 16 warriors, 3 negroes, and a boy. They were sent aboard the Walter M Capt Thompson to New Orleans. Details describe the chief as craft and formidable.
A former congressman recalls a satirical account of how he won a district seat by tricking neighbors into accusing him of theft. He says a neighbor exposed him as a thief, the public sympathy carried him to victory, and a later rival from Vermont outdid him by stealing a sheep.
The Philadelphia North American discusses a suit to recover nearly 700 000 paid during Biddle's administration with no vouchers found. It claims over 400 000 was paid to him for unclear purposes via cashier checks. The paper calls for targeting those responsible while defending innocent citizens.
Immigrants arrive in large numbers this year and head to the interior to purchase farms at modest prices. They begin a new republican life, their families share abundant meals, and parents work the soil in freedom while worshipping God by their own conscience.
The Mercury features a collection of humorous maxims about hard work and human foibles. Wry lines compare laboring uphill to neutral editors arguing politics, boiling grape shot, digesting foolishness, and resisting or yielding to offers, ending with a note on life and death.
The notice names John Richey and J. C. Dowenass as candidates for Representative, William Dixon for County Commissioner, Peter Chidester for Assessor, and lists several signatories including Henry M. Bidson Henry Rush Samuel Lowman John H Berry W. W. Haney James McPherson Geo. Rush Peter Berry Sen and John Green addressing Cass County citizens.
We are authorized to announce George W. Blakemore, Esq. as a candidate for Representative. Other announced runners include N. D. Grover for Representative, Uriah Farquhar for Auditor, Richard Pryor for Treasurer, Abijah Vanness for Sheriff, Danuiel Neff for Commissioner, and Joseph P. Berry for Assessor.
The notice lists candidates for Cass County offices in the upcoming August election. John by Dillon announces for County Auditor. Alex Anderson Smith Caldwell James Horney John E Howes Elijah Booth Jay Mix William L Ross seek roles as County Assessor Sheriff or Treasurer with re election requests.
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