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Newspaper
Logansport Telegraph
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1841
Page
2
The Telegraph announces that all subscription accounts due the office have been turned over to Pratt and Palmer for collection to cover pressing claims against the office.
The United States Bank of Pennsylvania has made an assignment of all its effects and will close as creditors push. The Philadelphia Messenger notes securities were assigned to pay liabilities but are unavailable and no one can say when even ten percent on the notes will be paid.
Report on a recent extraordinary mob in Cincinnati. death toll unknown with some estimates up to thirty. Critics blame mob violence on weak laws and declining public morals, while noting the need for stronger law and order.
A late English account places Great Britain’s national debt at about 3,000,000,000 dollars. The figure reflects the era’s fiscal strain and global economic ties.
The report notes wheat readily sells in Michigan city at about one dollar per bushel, indicating market strength and accessible prices for traders and farmers in the area.
The Steam boat Lock at Delphi will finish in time for boats to pass to Jogansport early in the spring of 1842.
The Logansport Band will give a concert this evening at the Episcopal Church near Mr Brown's Store. Selections come from distinguished composers. Admission is 25 cents.
The British Exploring Expedition allegedly travels four degrees farther south than French or American teams and fixes the magnetic pole with greater accuracy. The piece also notes American rivals but asserts British lead in exploration.
A report records sixteen deaths from yellow fever in New Orleans on August 28 last. Authorities scramble to isolate affected districts and protect residents as health officials push measures to curb spread.
The article notes that fifty to one hundred thousand English migrants, and many Germans, are preparing to move to Illinois. The forecast highlights a major outflow to the state and growing German emigration expectations.
The Cincinnati Gazette reports days of riot and mob rule from Friday night to Saturday morning, with 1000 plus attackers marching on Broadway and Sixth Street. The Black community and white residents faced violence. a six pounder cannon was used, many houses burned, journalists’ presses destroyed, and hundreds detained. Police and militia restored order by Monday dawn.
Captain Nelson of the Royal Engineers ordered muskets and strong blockhouses erected at Temiscouata Degele and Little Falls to secure communications with Quebec. Lieut. Norton and Mr. Tennant moved artillery and stores, with Grand Falls stores packing begun as a precaution against potential clash with the American government over Mr. McLeod’s murder trial.
The passage notes British advances in Maine with detachments at Little Fall and Degele and a post at Lake Temiscouata under Capt. Wal and Capt. Charlewood. It asks if the American Government will protest or note the progress as tensions rise.
A St Louis wager shows signatures can be gathered quickly for an immoral petition asking Congress to empower the President to deprive troubled fools of life. Referees judged the bet after four days as the petitioner reached 500 signers. The incident urges caution in signing petitions and reflection on petition legitimacy.
The Kingston from Galveston and Houston reported dates to the 6th and 8th. Gov George Flood of Texas died at Galveston and was buried with Masonic honors. Ships arrived at Galveston from Boston and Truxilo. Reports say Mexican pursuit near Presidio and Arista invited by Castro to campaign against Texas. Traffickers robbed near Platas while Hayes pursued them. Drought cripples crops in eastern Texas with corn shortages. cotton fared better.
Ebenezer Adams visits a widow six months after her husband’s death and, in severe admonition, asks if she has forgiven God. The blunt rebuke moves her to lay aside mourning and resume daily duties and devotions.
A New York American summary reports numerous heavy failures among Vienna's oldest wealthiest firms and many smaller German concerns. Britain's economic collapse is projected to total about ten million sterling since the first year, with Paisley seeing fifteen houses suspend within two weeks for over half a million sterling.
The New Orleans Picayune reports HL Turner engineer of the Pontchartrain Railroad has devised a horse and man powered fire engine. A shaft with dual capstan drives wheels and pinions connected to force pumps, with professed ease of use and significant labor savings at fires. The unit includes a foldable tramp board and separate horse and foot-operated paths, with trials at the Lake end of the railroad.
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