Monumental Pyramid for Tippecanoe Battle Ground Erection
Architect in Washington recommends a 100 foot base pyramid monument to Tippecanoe, with four sizes from 100 to 60 feet, a 25 foot elevated terrace, galleries and a grand hall. Construction would use blue lime stone transported two miles to the site, with inscriptions on each face.
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Battle
Tippecanoe
Washington Monument
Baltimore
Bunker Hill Monument
Charlestown
Mase
Monument Size Cost Estimates by Area and Height
The author provides preliminary cost estimates for monument constructions at various sizes. For a 109 ft by 109 ft base and 100 ft height the estimate is 75000 dollars, then 80 by 80 feet at similar height 50000 dollars, 70 by 70 feet 30000 dollars, and 60 by 60 feet 20000 dollars. Decorative parts add 5 to 10 thousand dollars per size.
Death of Harrison: Logansport Mourns President
A large crowd gathered in Logansport on Saturday to honor the late President with a military salute at sunrise and a city procession. The funeral rites included prayers, an oration by J. B. Dillon, and services at the Methodist Church, with further sermons the next day by Rev. Beswick, Buchanan, Post, and Corbin.
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Logansport
Tipton
Washington Hs
R. Crooks
N. D. Grover
Higgins
Fitch
Market Street
Market
Fourth
Broadway
Seventh
Methodist Church
M.M. Post
J. B. Dillon
Bell’s Monument
Messrs. Beswick
Buchanan
Post
Corbin
Caew Circuit
van Court
Szekies S. Huin
Joseph J. Cunninghaiy
Pansport
Cass
County
Indiana
Eel River
Joseph Barron
Gience
Wabash River
Intijana
Telluwe
Belriver
George
Evel River
Alan
A. E. Vanhes
Cass County
George Chatts
Joseph HW. Conningham
Ezekel S. Haine
Otsant
Wil, Russ, Sheff
Cass Circuit Court
Joreph P. Berry
Wiliam Dickerson
Joseph J’. Berry
Wethodet
Cass Iodiana
Bruige Street
Sant Bridge Street
Exid
Mm Executivm
J.seph. P. Berry
J. Jac. Wphton Works
Future Exports of Cass County Proposed for Foreign Markets
A correspondent asks what Cass county could export under favorable circumstances. Possible items include flour, corn, pork, bacon, cattle, lumber, lime, bagging, cordage, castor oil, pewter ware, nails, earthenware and more, with preparedness to export in a few years.
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Cass County
Cass
Casa
Free Public Lecture on Phenology at Presbyterian Church
Nowxe will give an introductory lecture on Phenology as part of a public lectures series. It will be conducted Monday evening at the Presbyterian church starting at candlelight. Ladies and gentlemen are invited to attend.
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Rb. S. Nowxe
Presbyterian Church
Ladive
Gen Harrison and His Wife Remembered in Nation's Mourning
A reminiscence recalls Mr Russell’s visit to North Bend and Gen. William Henry Harrison’s family life. Mrs Harrison wept at a song about “My Old Wife” and faced the coming change of residence to Washington. The piece reflects on loss, retirement, and national mourning for the president and his wife.
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Russell
North Bend
Walcome
Gen. Harrison
Harrison
General Harrison's Family and Funeral Attendees
A despatch lists living relatives present at General Harrison's funeral including Mrs Jane Harrison of Ohio and two sons, Mrs Faylor of Virginia, Pike Harrison, Mr D OU Coupeland, Benjamin Murison, Meary Harrison, Dr John Minge, and Mrs Findlay. Absent relatives include Mrs Marrison and John Scot Harrison. Deceased members named include Lucy Marion, J U S Harrison, Willim HH Harrison, Dr Benjamin Morrison, and Carter B Harrison.
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General Harrison
Thom
Ang
Gen. Harrison
John Minge
Charles City
Virginia
John Scot Harrison
Judy
Short
Whornton
Taylor
North Bend
Lucy Marion
Gle
J. U.S. Harrison
Marrixon la Collumbia
France foresees war between England and the United States
A Paris report notes strong European interest in an Anglo American conflict. It cites French belief in American resilience and a conviction that their government would join the fight swiftly if war erupts, despite calls for peace.
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Courier Des Etats Uuis
Paris
France
England
United States
Europe
Washington
Britain
Harrison and Burnet declined to give Harrison death eulogy
At a Cincinnati committee meeting to honor President Harrison the chairman Judge Burnet asked to deliver the eulogy but declined saying he could not speak of his longtime friend. The crowd heard his tears and found the moment deeply moving as both parties shared sympathy.
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Cincinnati
Harrison
Burnet
Hearnson
President Tyler's Early Life Outlined in The Madisonian
The Madisonian sketches President Tyler born in Virginia in 1786 or 1787. It notes his graduation from William and Mary College and his early career as a state legislator and U.S. representative. The excerpt ends after describing his initial public service.
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Madisonian
Tyler
Virginia
William and Mary College
Congress
Fragment on John Tyler’s political career and character
A historical note traces John Tyler's path from Virginia legislator to Governor and U S Senator, detailing his support for Andrew Jackson, reelection in 32 33, and eventual resignation. It quotes The Madisonian praising his urbane manners and independence and asserts his honesty as a public servant.
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Virginia
Tyler
United States Senate
John Randolph
Rosnoke
Senate
Gen. Jackson
Zslory
Mexico and US news on contraband contracts and port blockades
From Mexico newpapers report growing unpopularity of the Arista foreign trade contract allowing contraband goods. Almonte defends actions as for public good, while Congress denounces Arista and Almonte. Petitions call for removal from public service amid looming crisis. A Tampico match cites 9694.000 in specie and British brig Victor sails with 30100 for Flam via Jamaica.
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Mexico
Lampico
Arista
Arita
Congress
al- Invite
Almonte
Chamber
Pracker Sandrake
Tampwo
Victor
Jamaica
Rates of interest and usury penalties by state
A historical list outlines state rates and penalties for usury from Maine to Florida. It notes percentages for forfeiture of debt and interest, contract voids, triple or quadruple penalties, and varying remedies including recoveries and costs in different states.
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Maine
New
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Interest rules and repeal debate in state laws
The Louisville Adv notes federal rules: debts in favor of the United States bear six percent interest per year. It argues no state or territory has a unified enlightened system for interest rates and urges repeal of one price on money laws.
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Wisconsin
United States
Lourville
Fire at North Bend destroys Harrison residence
Fire at 3 P M Tuesday gutted the western wing and hall of Gene Harrison’s home in North Bend. Irish neighbors who raised the alarm and fought the blaze saved the main building, earning the widow and orphans heartfelt thanks and praise from Col Taylor and the local community.
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North Bend
Gene Harrison
Harrison
Taylor
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