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May 7, 1840
The Madisonian
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
In Erie, Pennsylvania, Whigs raise a log cabin for Harrison's campaign. Expecting hostility from Jackson supporters in Harbor Creek, they prepare to defend it when 40 men in Indian costume approach, but the 'attackers' surrender as new Harrison allies, joining in a toast with cider.
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A THRILLING LOG CABIN INCIDENT.
The Whigs of Erie. Penn., raised a Log Cabin last week, from which the banner of Harrison and Reform was displayed. While engaged in the dedication of their Cabin, the Whigs received information which led them to apprehend a hostile demonstration from Harbor Creek. a portion of the Borough whose citizens had ever been strong Jackson and Van Buren men. Soon after a party of horsemen, about forty in number, dressed in Indian costume, armed with Tomahawks and Scalping knives, approached the Cabin! The Whigs made prompt preparation to defend their Banner. The scene was intensely exciting. The assailants rode up to the Cabin. dismounted and surrendered themselves up as voluntary prisoners of war! On inquiry. they proved to be staunch Jackson men from Harbor Creek who had taken that mode of arraying themselves under the Harrison Banner! The Tomahawk was then buried; after which the string of the latch was pushed out, and the Harbor Creekers were ushered into the Cabin, where they pledged their support to Gen. Harrison in a bumper of good old hard cider.
The Whigs of Erie. Penn., raised a Log Cabin last week, from which the banner of Harrison and Reform was displayed. While engaged in the dedication of their Cabin, the Whigs received information which led them to apprehend a hostile demonstration from Harbor Creek. a portion of the Borough whose citizens had ever been strong Jackson and Van Buren men. Soon after a party of horsemen, about forty in number, dressed in Indian costume, armed with Tomahawks and Scalping knives, approached the Cabin! The Whigs made prompt preparation to defend their Banner. The scene was intensely exciting. The assailants rode up to the Cabin. dismounted and surrendered themselves up as voluntary prisoners of war! On inquiry. they proved to be staunch Jackson men from Harbor Creek who had taken that mode of arraying themselves under the Harrison Banner! The Tomahawk was then buried; after which the string of the latch was pushed out, and the Harbor Creekers were ushered into the Cabin, where they pledged their support to Gen. Harrison in a bumper of good old hard cider.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Log Cabin Raising
Whig Rally
Harrison Campaign
Mock Indian Attack
Political Conversion
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Harrison
Whigs Of Erie
Jackson Men From Harbor Creek
Where did it happen?
Erie, Penn., Harbor Creek
Story Details
Key Persons
Gen. Harrison
Whigs Of Erie
Jackson Men From Harbor Creek
Location
Erie, Penn., Harbor Creek
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
Whigs in Erie raise a log cabin displaying Harrison's banner. Anticipating attack from Jackson supporters in Harbor Creek, they defend when 40 horsemen in Indian costume arrive armed, but the men surrender as converts, bury the tomahawk, enter the cabin, and pledge support to Harrison with cider.