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Newspaper
Logansport Telegraph
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1841
Page
2
A citizen letter in today's paper argues Logansport offers unmatched advantages for locating the Western Armory. The writer endorses the call for local citizens to push their claims and emphasizes Logansport's superior suitability versus other western regions.
A well repairman named Haugh Quinn, an Irishman, was buried by a cave in near Logansport last Thursday and died instantly. Efforts to rescue him failed. The Cass County Agricultural Society held its first annual meeting at the Logansport Hotel on October 23 to view exhibits, elect officers, and set a one dollar per member tax. Various premiums were awarded for livestock and farm produce, while a long diary essay by Daniel Embree argued for systematic farm record keeping and manure use to boost potato yields.
A citizen urges President Wyler to appoint Gen. Armistead Col. Long and Surgeon Gen. Lawson to review Logansport in the Wabash valley as a suitable site for a National Armory. He argues the Wabash and Wabash rivers, iron ore nearby, and regional transport links make the area ideal. He asks The Telegraph to discuss the proposal.
The Telegraph emphasizes proper soil preparation for potato planting. It cites Daniel Embree’s remarks to the Agricultural Society on recording farming operations to improve yield and advance agricultural practices among farmers.
The National Intelligencer notes the death of John Forsyth of Georgia, former Secretary of State, who died in Washington after a three week illness of congestive fever. He held high offices, earned public respect, and was known for elegance and dignity of manners. His passing deeply grieves his devoted family and circle.
Boston merchant Beler Faneuil offered to fund a market house at a July 14 1740 town meeting. The vote passed 367 to 360 securing his name for immortality by funding the structure in a town without a market.
The text recounts the 1740s construction of Faneuil Hall its naming after a generous donor and the town’s tribute including a full length portrait. Mr Faneuil died March 3 1743. The first Boston inhabitants meeting for funeral rites occurred March 14 with orator John Lovell.
The President directs formation of a board under an act of congress to choose a suitable site for a national armory on western waters. Members include Brevet Brigadier General W. K. Armisted as president Lieutenant Colonel J. BR. Long and Surgeon General Lawson among the topographical engineers. The board will proceed without delay.
In Independence a Tyler letter sparks varied reactions among editors. An Ohio Whig paper at M'Connellville resigns as postmaster saying conscience outweighs the emoluments and honor. A Harrisburg editor and postmaster also promptly resigns.
A reflective piece surveys ancient remains and mammoth bones while critiquing 19th century statesmen. It highlights Joseph Hume the reformer, Lord John Russell, and Lord Howick, comparing their figures and speeches to Historic political battles and to foreign leaders.
The writer recalls visiting the House of Commons with memories of its history before the 1834 fire and the echo of Chatham era orations. He mentions Mr Hume Lord John Russell Sir Robert Peel and the current Speaker's chair with reflections on North ministry denunciations and political rhetoric.
A lively critique contrasts Sir Robert Peel with reform forces and the fading influence of Grey, Brougham, Lyndhurst, and Wellington. The writer, signing as MANHATTAN, laments waning eloquence and leadership in Parliament and foresees sharp shifts if power returns to the Conservatives.
Hon Williamson Wright of Logansport married Miss Eliza Ann Sering of Madison on Monday morning by Rev James Johnson.
An 19th century style advertisement promises a vegetable remedy for consumption or coughs. It claims dramatic recovery after taking small doses, credits Dr Fall and a twelve year residence near the Creek, with Brown & Son in Logansport as suppliers. Prices listed 75 cents with a testimonial tone and grand claims of curing night coughs and spitting blood.
For sale: two parcels totaling 132 acres in Logansport with a good improvement and a stone quarry. Includes fractional and lot numbers 93 and additional town lots. Wish to sell on reasonable terms. Apply to Wright & Patterson, Logansport. Date Nov 6, 1841.
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