Harrison and treaty era heroics lauded in Cass County excerpts
A long flattering appraisal of Governor Harrison links his 1803 1809 diplomacy and Tippecanoe era leadership to broad praise from Indiana Territory supporters. The piece cites treaties with Native nations, British interference concerns, and Harrison's civil governance while urging readers to weigh both praise and criticism in public records. It also includes a Cass County letter criticizing local officials over appointment politics and calling for accountability.
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Harrison
United States
Tecumseh
Wabash
Great Britain
Great Lakes
Jarrison
Tippecanoe
Indiana Political Sentiment and Convention Hopes
Correspondence expresses strong support for Harrison and a hopeful view of Indiana politics. It notes the Yippecanoe Convention as splendid and warns of Whig divisions over state policy. It cites Gen Howard’s absence from the House and mentions canal land interests and Lward as a crafty politician.
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Indiana
van Doren
United States
West
Harrison
Howard
L. Ward
Wick
Wabash Canal
Interest in Exploring Expedition Letters Arrives in Boston
Correspondence reports signals from the exploring expedition's Scientific Corps. Letters from Boston aboard describe rich data and specimens at Sydney and along Pacific routes, with expectations of 13 months to complete the voyage. Mention is made of British and American Arctic ventures and growing global exploration.
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Cing
Sydney
New Zealand
Sindwich Islands
Peejees
Columbia Rivers
Cape
Tlope
Hiobert Town
England
Arctic
Urely
Agricultural Society meet Cass County July meeting
The undersigned invite farmers and supporters of Cass County agricultural interests to attend a meeting at the Clerk’s office on the third Saturday in July at one o'clock. Purpose is to form an agricultural society under the 1838 Act for incorporation of agricultural societies. Signatories include Alexander Smith, John Wilson, Wen Z. Stuart, Daniel Neff, Daniel Embree, George Houk, S S Tipton, Henry Werrick, John Murphy, James Justice, Wm Thorton, Lorenzo Hubbell, Benjamin Enyart.
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Agricultural Society
Cass County
Agricultural Societies
Alexander Smith
John Wilson
Wen. Z. Stuart
Daniel Neff
Daniel Embree
George Houk
Tipton
Logansport Temperance Society Meeting
The annual meeting of the Logansport Temperance Society will be held at the Presbyterian Meeting House on July 4 at 10:30 AM. Mr Thomson will deliver an address and new officers will be elected. Citizens of Logansport and nearby areas are urged to attend.
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Logansport
Fragmentary Court Notes Hint At Fair Play Theme
A fragmentary manuscript note hints at jury service timing and fair play, suggesting restraint and reflective tone as a court scene closes. The text conveys observant caution and a quiet departure, leaving readers with a sense of measured departure.
Tell Chapman to Crow in Hancock County letter
A Greenfield citizen forwards a Van Buren editor's letter urging local Democrats to boast and campaign hard. The author vows to visit Hancock and combat Republican gains, insisting Chapman must crow and push for a Democratic majority of 200 votes.
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Genl. Warrison
van Buren
Greenfield
Warrison
Gen
Milroy
Hancock
Democratic Party
Chiapman
Ife
Fort Meigs Celebration At Fort Meigs
Col Tod reports General Harrison received with high praise at Fort Meigs. The event drew about 40 000 people from four states, 2000 troops in uniform, 350 flags, 20 boats operating, and 400 wagons at encampment. Michigan sent at least 5000. 1000 Van Buren supporters traveled home to back Harrison. Freeman troops plus Old Tip remain.
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Fort Meigs
Col. Todd
Harrison
Michigan
Muii Bat
van Buren
Iarrison
Clevland Hearald
General Harrison Aids Irishman in Distress
A young Irishman John Hanley, disinherited in Ireland, returns to Cincinnati after failed search for livelihood. General Harrison, moved by his plight, grants him a clerkship worth two hundred dollars a year, keeping the post for life despite others seeking the favor. Authorities Bishop Parcell Rev. Montgomery and Dr. Bonner from Cincinnati corroborate the tale.
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John Hanley
Cincinnati
Ohio
Hanley
Ireland
Harrison
General
Ife
Manley
Port King Affair Details From St Augustine Herald
The report describes Captain Raines at Port King using shells with improvised fuzes to deter Indian forces. An initial blast revealed Indian signs and a pony trail. A second shell with a blanket exploded, revealing an opossum caused by escape attempts. During later engagements, a sergeant and a private were killed and Captain Raines mortally wounded, with three more privates injured. Indian numbers cited range from 60 to 99.
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Port King
St Augustine
Raines
Oddities and Local Tidbits From Boston Papers
A playful note cites Green of the Boson Post and a humorous teeth tale by Dr. Hitchcock. The Boston Transcripts are quoted praising local ways. A Granville trout tale describes crowded fishing with a clubbed hook to curb bites.
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Green
Boson Post
Picayune
Hitchcock
Boston Transcripts
Boston
Granville
Lincoln rehearsal ends in violent mock fight
A narrator recalls climbing a slope when loud oaths and chaos erupt from a thicket. A fight scene unfolds as a youth reenacts a courthouse brawl, leaving prints and a single participant explaining it was a Lincoln rehearsal for all roles.
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Nick Stoval
Nick
Ned
Tom Haynes
Mercy
Tom Corwin the 15 year old whip and rensman
C Anthony's Columbus speech recalls a young Tom Corwin who served withHarvison s forces in the Northwest frontier through woods swamps and rough trails He is described as a hardy dark complexioned lad of about 15 or 16 who proved a capable whip and runner in that perilous service and is praised for similar skill in the current situation.
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Thomas Corwin
Harvison
Aew
St. Mary’s
Familliarly
Tom Corwin
C. Anthony
Columbus
Prospects in Tennessee Predict Revolution in Favor of Harrison
A Maury County visitor reports astonishing political shifts in Middle Tennessee. Van Buren support wanes with a backer willing to stake a suit of clothes. Giles County and surrounding areas show Van Buren losses, while Harrison gains, signaling a broader Confederate tremor unseen since Jackson’s era, according to Memphis Enquirer.
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Tennessee
Middle Tennessee
Harrison
Maury County
van Buren
Giles County
Harrigan
Maury & Lawrence
Ile
Confederacy
Jackson
Memphis
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Madison
Gen. Harrison
Jefferson
Scott
Shelby
Kentucky
Commodore Perry
R. M. Johnson
Lewis Cass
J. O'Fallon
Smith
C. S. Todd
J. Chambers
Thames
Pryor
Leamy
Vanness
Richard
Justice
M. D
Observer
Indiana Journal
Washington
the Journal of Commerce
Henry Werrick
John I. Murphy
James Justice
Wm. ‘Fhornton
Lorenzo Hubbell
Benjamin Enyart
Temperance Meeting
Tell Chapman
Crow
Inpranarots
Mr. Sebastian
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