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Newspaper
Logansport Telegraph
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1840
Page
3
A political broadside asserts General Harrison will be an abolitionist of the first water after March 4. It claims he will abolish sinecures and extravagance, end kingly tendencies, replace currency forms, curb standing armies, end the Florida war, reduce workers wages, and pursue abolitionist policies as in the old war against British and Indians.
The Reverend Doctor warns society cannot afford to lose mind and intellect. He criticizes wealth focused fashion and social exclusion, arguing education and thoughtful discourse keep manners refined and conversation meaningful. He stresses cultivated intellect as essential.
The text argues that removing cares through retirement or seclusion fails to free a person from worry. Care pursues despite withdrawal, and only by facing it head on can one overcome its persistence. Avoid retreating, and instead confront the burden directly.
An Indiana paper revisits claims against General Harrison including alleged selling of poor white men into slavery and opposition to abolitionism. The piece defends Harrison’s humanity, virtue, and public career while predicting a people’s verdict in November.
An incident in Hagerstown reported by Torch-Light says a marshal at the end of a grand parade refused to continue with his party. He returned the sash badge and horse and announced he would vote for Harrison, joining the Tippecanoe Club.
An old writer vents at a young Miss who vows to marry for wealth. The verse predicts misfortune for such unions with words of doom and sorrow, hoping the dawn brings no relief or hope.
Philadelphia National Gazette reports a Bedford County special election to fill a House of Representatives vacancy caused by the expulsion of M Euwee. The Whigs won by a large majority, estimated above six hundred, yielding a gain of about one thousand votes since the former election. The successful candidate is Danren Wasuatauen. No personal sentiment against M Euwee influenced the race.
The Florida Herald notes ponds and lakes in the peninsula are drying up. Tuscawilla Lake in Alachua County is now dry with a funnel like current toward the center. Orange Lake also drains, about ten thousand acres left with two feet of water. Explanations cite subterranean stream obstructions or limestone crust breaches.
An antiquated account recalls judge Jeffreys and Serjeant Cockle with brisk courtroom humor. anecdotes feature a witty witness, a sharp wife, and clever retorts about bail, worth, and nodding alignments. additional lines touch on Shakespeare, a Vermont boy, and a playful rural poem about Amelia's beauty.
The Natchez Free Trader cites county sale conditions in Mississippi. In Jefferson County bidders abstained unless two thirds of value were offered, while Hinds Holmes and others adopted similar practice. Yazoo saw property struck off to irresponsible bidders and reauctioned as advertised.
An auctioneer in Illinois uses the phrase don't look at this to draw attention to a land sale. The writer notes human curiosity about forbidden sights and compares it to ladies wearing veils to heighten allure.
On Sunday last, Daniel Bowser married Mrs. Baker in the town. Judge G T Bostwick officiated the ceremony. both spouses are residents of the same town.
Stray steer described as black with white hind quarters and a star on the forehead has wandered away in Wabash county. A liberal reward is offered for its return to Col. Steer of Wabashtown or J. Troutman six miles north of Logansport, or to the subscriber at Lockport, Carroll county. May 9, 1540.
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