Col Johnson at Chillicothe debated in 1840 letters
A Cincinnati Republican summary publishes correspondence between Maj T D Carneal and Col John Johnson regarding a speech in Chillicothe. Johnson defends his wartime conduct and asserts no injustice to General Harrison, while Carneal expresses concern for officer relations and seeks publication of the letters.
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Cincinnati
Republican
Col. Johnson
Chillicothe
Chillcothe
Kentucky
Carneal
General Harrison
West
Harrison
Col
Johnson
Sam
T. D. Carneal
Shelby
RH. M. Johnson
Maj
Schillicothe
Lim
W. . Warrison
Correspondence Clarifies Speech on Thames Battle
A Cincinnati dated letter exchange from Aug 1840 defends Col R M Johnson against garbled remarks about Gen W H Harrison's courage at the Thames. General Harrison is praised as brave, with reaffirmation that all officers in the battle carried out their duties and merit.
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Cincinnati
W. N. Harrison
the Thames
Chillicothe
Col. C
Todd
Mansfield
Harrison
Proctor
Shelby
Paul Inglis
Carpenter
Henry Harrison
Locofocces
North Western Army
Sam
Fops
Hare Rison
Aelone
van Buren
Buckeye State
Battle of the Thames and Harrison praised amid political furore
Readers receive a composite of letters and excerpts defending General Harrison from slurs over his role at the Thames. The pieces cite Major James Stitt and Col. James Johnson as observers, dispute claims of Johnson's sole heroism, and preserve Harrison's wartime leadership. The Tribune-absorbed correspondence also presses labor policy critiques linked to the Van Buren administration and its currency reforms.
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Battle OF the Thames
van Buren
Chillicothe Advertiser
Johnson
Col. Johnson
the Thames
Harrison
Congress
Ltarrison
Shelby
James Lutt
Nicholas County
Kentucky
Nicholas
Major Stittt
Stitt
Witness account of War of 1812 battle near Whames
A Cincinnati letter from August 22 1840 recounts a mounted volunteer in Captain Church’s company at a Whames battle. The writer describes approaching the British line, crossing a swamp with Col Wood, and a charge ordered by Major Wood. He notes encounters with General Harrison and Commodore Perry and recalls specifics of the line formation and personnel.
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Col. Johnson
Harrison
Col. Wood
Cincinnati
the Whames
Chuc
Sugget
Johnson
Wood
Church
Capt. Church
Joan Orr
James McClelland
Frankfort
Major Wood
Com. Perry
James Johnson
Maj. Payne
Remarkable Restored Vision After Long-Eclosed Eye
A Maryland eastern shore town man reportedly regained vision after twenty years with one eye. The eye, once destroyed and absorbed, reopened its lid to reveal a small perfect eye which gradually enlarged and now functions fully. He travels to Baltimore annually to exhibit the remarkable sight and discuss his experience.
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Maryland
Baltimore
N. Y
Declaration of Independence hangs in state office
The Declaration of Independence remains well preserved in the Secretary of State's office in Washington. Rhode Island held its legislature election on the 26th ult and Vermont voted on the 1st inst for governor and other officials. Rep. S. H. Anderson of Kentucky died at his Garrard County residence on the lith ult, noted for his abilities and moral worth.
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Secretary of the State
Washington
Rhode Island
Vermont
Congress
Repository
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T. D. Caracal
21St Ave
Uderstood
C. S. Todd
James Starr
Nicholas County, Ky
British
N. Y. Times and Evening Star
THE
Mechanics OF New York
Europe
Sub Treasury
Cincinnati Daily Y Casitte
R.M
Paul
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