Democratic Candidates and Electors Named in State Slate
The document lists presidential and vice presidential candidates William Henry Harrison and John Tyler with electors Jonathan McCarty Joseph G Marshall and others. It then names Democratic candidates Martin Van Buren and Richard M. Johnson with a full slate of electors including William Hendricks George W. Ewing and Thos J Henley among others for statewide and district posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wtylltiam Henry Harrivor
Torn Tyler
Jonathan McCarty
Delaware
Joseph G. Marshall
Jefferson
John W. Payne
Harrison
R.W. Thompson
Lawr
Joseph L. White
Jas
H. Cravens
Ripley
Caleb B. Smith
Fayette
Wm. Herod
Bartholomew
S.C. Sample
St. Joseph
Martin van Buren
Rich
P M. Johnson
William, Hendricks
George W. Ewing
Miami
D. Owen
Posey
Henry Secrest
Putnam
Thos. J. Henley
Clark
J. L. Robinson
Rush
Kennedy
W.J. Peaslee
Shelby
J.M. Lemon
Laporte
Whig Gains and 1840 Indiana Kentucky Ohio Mentions
The article surveys early state returns in Kentucky Indiana Illinois and Missouri with Whig majorities noted in several counties. It discusses Van Buren opposition and Harrison prospects, plus a storm and a lightning strike near Capt. Drouillard’s house and local political commentary. It also references Governor election returns and political rhetoric across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niewt
Free
Breve
Union
Harrison
Martin van Buren
United States
van Buren
Kentucky
Indiana
Tarrison
Spirit of Van Burenism and Press Support
A letter from Van Buren era editors defends the Press for siding with Harrison and reform. It denounces pro admin efforts to cripple circulation, claims Whig and dissident Van Buren supporters will sustain the paper, and asserts truth and justice align with the current political stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren
Harrison
Reform
Florida War Alarmed by Indian Attack on Steamboat Irvington
A New Orleans resident recounts an attack by Indians on the steamboat Irvington, captained by Brown from Apalachicola to Columbus. Fifteen aboard, including three ladies, faced gunfire from both shores near Irwington. cabin boy John Gill of Pittsburg was killed as passengers sought shelter in the cabin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Florida
Irvington
Brown
Apalachicola
Columbus
Irwington
Irwinton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eiss
Capt
Drouillard
Er Hannegan i
7Th
Lavenarre
Howard
Annegan
Washington City
Congress
Aaron O. Boylan
Newark
N. J
Andrew Jackson
Senate
House
Old Kentucky
Indiana Journal
Salt River
Swartwout
van Martin
Gen
West
Fargner
North Bend
South Bend Free Press
Pottawattimie
Saline County
Jackson
Hermitage
Kinderhook
Pennsylvania
Ven Buren
Clarrison
Keystone
North Carolina
Friends of Liberty
Tyler
Rion
Richard M. Jonson
Mr. Prentiss
Mississippi
Ohio
The
Bate Cass
D&c
Marion
Montgomery
Tippecanoe
St. Joseph, &c
Carroll and Clinton
Floyd
Switzerland
Dearborn
Vigo
House OF Representatives
Hamilton
Hancock
Johnson
Morgan
Hendricks
Monroe
W. B. Madison
Biz
Hon
Adams
Allen
Cags
Benton
É&C
Henry
Blackford
Wayne
Jennings
Boone
Crawford
Clay
Cass
Gol Jackson
Clinton
Scott
Carroll
Dubois
Daviess
Tao
Decatur
Fountain
Gibson
Grant
Randolph, Greene
St Joseph
Miami and Fulton
Knox
Huntington
Vanderburgh
Jancock
Warren
State
Madisonian
Daviess, Qolland
Ituy
Porter and Lake
Kosciusko
Lawrence
Holland
Marshall
Lagrange
Byeg Crawford
Ake
Martin
Elkhart
Lagrange, &c
Madison
Grant, &c
White
Greene
Meagomery
Warrick
Able
Jug Perry
Cies
Inter- Owen
Spencer
Washington
Erry
Republic
Cnn
New- York
Parke
Pulaski
Porter
Bush
James Madison
Randolph
Rufus/Sullivan
King
U. S
Steuben
Issouri
Vermillion
New-York
Wabash
Whitley
Ells
A. Jackson
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