Indiana Gazette 1841 Political Roundup From Peru
The Gazette notes three weeks without a press run, regrets not publishing the President's message or Governor Bigger's inaugural address, and highlights Indiana legislative actions including voter residency bills, general elections rules, and debt payments. It reports Ohio canal completion hopes, Wabash ice conditions, and market data on pork sleighing trends and newspapers emerging abroad. Col Reyburn at Indianapolis provides legislative updates on township conduct, school and revenue laws, districting, and proposed tax changes.
Indiana Legislature Varies on Debts and Capital Punishment
The Indiana Legislature records a debate on abolishing imprisonment for debt and the expediency of private executions or abolishing capital punishment. Other actions include a call to study a general bankrupt law, Sabbath labor limits in the State Prison, and canal and leave-of-absence provisions. Senatorial reports touch on impeachment in the 8th circuit. Representative Matson resigns amid private duties, with remarks on his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reyburn
Committee On the Judiciary
Read
Judiciary Committee
Defrees
Clark
Hill
Atherton
Smydth
House
Senate
Sweetser
J. Chase
John W. Wright
8Th Circuit
Eaid Wright
Matson
Franklin County
M. Nas
Ijnd. Jour
Generals Harrison carriage honors stir in press
The papers note Baltimore gentlemen plan an elegant carriage for Gen Harrison with Philadelphia also considering sending him one. The discourse mentions President elects, cabinet tests, and Webster’s possible cabinet move, while commenting on republican simplicity and noble talent. Florida and South Carolina tariff lines appear in brief summaries alongside other federal topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
New Cabiner Foresees Cabinet Choices
The New York Commercial Advertiser, once a careful editor, shifts to cabinet making. It notes that until the President elect's plans are known, engaging in cabinet construction seems the weakest editorial business, and now claims to speak with authentic information on the subject.
Wabash and Erie Canal Completion Expected by 1841
Governor Shannon of Ohio reports in a recent message that about half of the Wabash and Erie Canal has been completed and the entire line is expected to be finished by November 1, 1841. A Logansport Telegraph note adds that Indiana harbors strong interest in the project as it connects Ohio to Lake Erie. A New York Star correspondent notes General Harrison will not accept office applications, directing seekers to appropriate Departments once the administration is formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Bigger
Bigger
House
Judah
Oho
Ohio
Wabash and Itrie Canal
Crittenden
Kentucky
Harrison
Webster
Senate of the
United States
Benton
Calhoun
Senate
Jbank
Cumberland Road
Congress
My. Nunt
N. Y
Avenue of Representatives
Ewing
Lake Erie
Indiana
Shannon
Wabash and Erie Canal
Logansport
The
New York Star
Major Downing
Canin
North Benn
A. D
Gineral
Jackson
van Buren
Washington
Texas House Resolution and a Falling Chandelier
A Texas House resolution directs the Military Committee to study arming the President with 5000 troops for an invasion of Mexico and to seize enemy property. Earlier, a massive American chandelier in the Wall collapsed, smashing to pieces but causing no injuries due to early hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Texas
Mexico
Cooxman
Nat. Intelligencer
Soldier's resolve in death during battle wound
A wounded man, fifteen to sixteen hours from injury, remained composed and fearless. He refused consolation, calling death a soldier's fate, and despite medical cautions, studied his own demise as a science. Moments before death his breath shortened, his tongue faltered, and he died quietly as if falling asleep.
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the Gazette
Peru
Indiana Journal of the 9Th Inst
Virginia
New World
New York
East
Beaia Magazine
Philadelphia Casket United
Miami
Wabash
Sulton
Indiana Legislature
Gen. Harrison
Bcan
Daniel Webster
Tarrison
Treasury
Boston
South Carolina
South
Calvary Morris
Sub-treasury
Loco Foco
Mississippi
Legisla
Ture
Ja. Jour
Aljmost
Cincinnati
Park
Terre-[faule
Clinton
New Orleans
Austin City
Dwyer
Col. Jordan
Laredo
Col. Lopez
New Orleans Bulletin
England
Lord Palmerston
General Hamilton
Senate of Kentucky
Bank of the United States
Starrison
New York Commercial Advertiser
Wabash & Brig Canal
Jon IL
Daviess
Louisville News
Tippecanoe
Harrisson
Col. Daviess
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