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Newspaper
Logansport Telegraph
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1841
Page
1
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Senator Smith of Indiana spoke amid mourning for President Harrison, arguing for relief to the widow and defense of a constitutional role for Congress. He contrasted party lines with national duty, recalling Mrs. Brown’s earlier pension precedent and affirming support for the measure in honor of Harrison and the nation. An address from Anna Harrison and a formal sign-off from John Tyler closed the remarks.
Washington 1841 a letter to Mrs Harrison accompanies resolutions of Congress expressing sympathy in the death of her husband, praising his public service and noting the nation’s sorrow. The missive emphasizes enduring monuments in public archives and united national mourning.
North Bend on June 24 184 the writer expresses deep emotion upon receiving resolutions from the Senate and House honoring the late husband and thanks the recipients for the honor and condolence.
The President transmitted a memorial signed by about three thousand New Yorkers urging passage of a bankrupt law. The message, read in the House, says Congress should consider a carefully guarded act to relieve widespread insolvency and fraud concerns. Washington June 30 1841. Refer to the Judiciary Committee. message ordered printed.
Noble reports Indiana cannot pay the July interest on state bonds. He outlines tax and revenue measures, failed reliance on bank and private debt, and the option to issue seven percent bonds in exchange for coupons. He urges patience, notes canal revenue prospects, and defends state honor amid fiscal stress.
The Vincennes reached Lahaina with the Polynesian’s March 13 reports. Captain Wilkes ascended Mount Loa in January establishing an observatory site with sturdy camps, while Kilauea remained highly active and snow and cold blessed the summit.
The Beéstes Post reports Mr Wells has invented a compressed woollen fabric cheaper than traditional cloth. Two urchins can produce 100 yards in two hours, with strong demand despite low cost. Austrian and other governments have licensed manufacture, and Wells plans American factories. The cloth is praised for durability and appearance, winning favor in London markets.
Officers of the Revolutionary and late War gathered at the Galt House to organize and appoint leadership for marching in a general procession. Col Stephen Lee of Kentucky presided with Col Wm Oliver and J C Culbertson as vice presidents and Jas W Cobern as secretary. The group directs local papers to publish the proceedings and lists numerous veterans by name.
A Buffalo correspondent reports a young bar member was arrested for forgery amid financial strains from extravagant living. The case unsettled the city as connections and a prominent, charming fiancée figure in local society are noted in the narrative.
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