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Newspaper
Logansport Telegraph
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1840
Page
2
A historical snippet notes General William Henry Harrison of Ohio associated with the presidency, signaling early American political circles and leadership lineage.
The Telegraph reports accounts are sent to Pratt & Palmer for collection to meet liabilities. It notes expenses from expanding to new districts and urges punctual subscriber payments. Readers thanked for previous punctuality and announces future prepayment requirement for subscriptions.
A historical critique contrasts Van Buren’s advocacy for a militia organization plan with a Virginia letter claiming he never approved such a plan. The pieces examine memory, political rhetoric, and claims from the president about his own Mes sage and related defenses.
In a Cincinnati address Col. R. M. Johnson lauds Gen. Harrison's courage and leadership during the war. In a Mansfield letter dated Aug 18 1840 he states he never doubted Harrison's bravery or disapproved his conduct in campaigns against Proctor and at the Thames. The piece challenges slanders against Harrison.
Letters report growing support for General Harrison in the South and East. The noted defeat of Mr. Van Buren is described as a warning to future Presidents not to trifle with American interests, feelings, and rights.
A paper from Iowa Territory states a large portion of pine lands along the Wisconsin River will go on sale at Mineral Point on October 5.
At Cincinnati on August 27 Flour sold for three dollars and fifty cents per barrel Wheat at fifty five cents per bushel Corn from twenty one to twenty five cents per bushel Bacon seven to eight cents per pound Whiskey nineteen cents per gallon.
In Cass County orchards farmer reports indicate an in season abundance of fruit. Several farmers expect large crops of apples and peaches this year with potential to meet home demand next year.
An old parchment dated July 23 1748 records a treaty between the Twightwees Miami Nation and the English Crown. The document lists signatories including Aquenackqua Assepansa Natocequeha and deputies of the Twighttee, with Benjamin Shoemaker Joseph Turner and William Logan as commissioners. Witnesses include Richard Peters and Conrad Weiser, among others, noting mutual friendship and alliance and adherence to English law.
In a Nashville publication, Henry Clay replies to Andrew Jackson's remarks about nominations and defaulters. Clay defends Livingston and Swartwout cases, accuses Jackson of mischaracterizing his remarks, and questions Jackson's motives while defending his own record and the Senate confirmation process.
A dated note to the Nashville Union recounts Andrew Jackson’s address at a convention. He denounces degeneracy in public virtue and infidelity of officers, criticizing reliance on party subservience over the Constitution. He cites Jefferson’s honesty as a standard and laments corruption in appointments.
From New Orleans Bulletin dated August 13 summarizing late July events in Mexico City. President Bustamante and General Valencia report continued fighting as Central troops move to relieve the capital. Alliances, armistice terms debated, and troop movements from Puebla Vera Cruz and Michoacan cited. Reports include British and other cargo movements and a letter from Bustamante to Arista detailing resistance and resolve.
The General in Chief addresses the misguided in the Palace, condemning leaders urging rebellion to ruin. He declares their call to action leads only to destruction and even execution for traitors, urging restraint.
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