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Newspaper

Peru Free Press

Location

Peru, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1852

Page

2

Removal and clash of neighbors over press rhetoric in 1852

The Faux Press Office moves to Shirk's brick building at Broad street and Second. A lengthy rebuttal attacks Mr. Graham of the Sentinel, accusing him of sectarian rancor, misquoting scripture, and poor geography, while defending the paper's own editorial stance and cordial relations.

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Portrait Gallery sparks debate over William Mengraw reference

A Kansas City newspaper rebuts criticism over a Free Press portrait feature of William Mengraw. It defends the likeness as truthful while teasing readers about a rumored Canada crossing and a political ring, urging calmer discourse and future utilitarian coverage.

Cpas Free Press Canada North American William Mengraw Queen Victoria Franklin Pierce United States Great Britain Graham Mr. Graham

Thanksgiving Musings and State News Snippets

Thanksgiving reflections from XP Printers and local editors mix with brief notices on rail accidents, newspaper rebrands, and political appointments. Reports include a fatal railroad collision near Indianapolis, a New Hampshire liquor law ruling, Indiana electors meeting, and proposed courts of conciliation under a new state constitution.

Indianapolis and Bellefontaine

New Conciliation Court Law Promises Peaceful Settlements

The South Bend Register reviews a new conciliation court law adopted by the State legislature. The system places a magistrate in a civil court to urge amicable settlements of libel slander malicious prosecution assault and battery and false imprisonment. If reconciliation occurs the agreement is final and binding with costs biased toward settlement. Potential weaknesses include lack of witness testimony and risks of fraud, with future legislation expected to refine the process.

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Color in Thin Films and Interference Effects

The text explains that thinning transparent bodies yields colors from interference of light rather than mere transmission or reflection. It cites soap bubbles and thin glass films, De la Rue’s iridescent varnish on various materials, and color from grooved or polished surfaces like mother of pearl and whalebone.

Wood

Iridescent Metal Coatings and 1852 Election Totals

The article describes color effects from silver, copper, and other metals using volatility fumes and varnish methods, noting permanence differences and transferability to wax or sealing wax. It also lists detailed 1852 election results from Pierce, Scott, Hale, and related figures, with regional tallies and party shifts. South Bend Register provides the figures and context.

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Peruvian Agreement on Guano Island Rights Confirmed

The Intelligencer reports the final settlement on Lobos Islands. The President and Cabinet withdraw objections raised by Daniel Webster, recognizing Peruvian sovereignty over Guano Island. Peru agrees to freight costs for American vessels and buy out equipment used, with details tied to shipments between June 5 and August 25, and vessel charters in the Pacific under prior orders.

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Subscriptions to Outher and Western Money Stamps Notify Post-paid

The notice states that money stamps from Outher and Western are to be accepted for subscriptions and will be post-paid. It emphasizes that payment is due after delivery and endorses this method for future subscriptions.

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