The Log Cabin. By H. Greeley, 30 Ann-Street Vol. 1. New Series. New-York, Saturday, July 3, 1841. No. 31. by Greely, Horace - 1841

The Log Cabin. By H. Greeley, 30 Ann-Street Vol. 1. New Series. New-York, Saturday, July 3, 1841. No. 31. 4 pages as printed. Paper has edge tears along the center seam and edge tears along the sides but not affecting text. Fold in the center. A Rare Look at America in the 1840's Horace Greeley was quite the man and tried unsuccessfully to run for President of the United States. This Whig Newspaper, accurately reflected the Whig politics of the time. Here is what is contained in the paper. Report on German Commercial Union to fight off British and French trade oppression in the markets for German goods. A lament on the death of Major General Alexander Macomb (War of 1812 veteran and hero) in the defense of Pittsburgh. Removal of the remains of President and General Harrison. Report from a surviving sailor on the sinking of the William Brown. Reports from Washington on legislation and action. Report on the Case of Alexander McLeod. Populations of the States and the representatives and population ratios reported. Populations are reported as 'White, freed Colored and all other persons'. A deplorable affair near the Belize. Report on Railroad economy. Marriages and deaths reported. Commercial intelligence. A report on the Great Eruption of the Volcano of Kilauea in Hawaii, Sandwich Islands. A poem. Factory Girls and the Female Aristocracy. Letter from Florida, reporting on the Indian War with the Seminoles. Many other articles and news from the time.