Naval reforms and foreign policy stance in the era debate
The message discusses a plan to create a permanent seamen corps and reform the Naval Academy, arguing for discipline and efficiency while opposing universal abolition of corporal punishment. It endorses apprenticeships for the navy and cautions against entanglement in European wars, urging restraint and adherence to international justice. It also highlights Postmaster General findings and broader calls for domestic legislation and fiscal prudence.
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Secretary of the Navy
Navy
Naval Academy
Vis
Navy Department
Congress
United States
California
Territory
Oregon
Mississippi Valley
Pacific Ocean
Bureau of Agriculture
Mexico
Indiana
Army
Naval
Ihs
United State
Europe
France
National Convention
Mississippi
Pacific
Address on Prosperity and Constitution by Millard Fillmore
In his closing annual message Millard Fillmore extols the nation’s prosperity and the Constitution while urging cautious changes, praising domestic enterprise, and warning against aggressive foreign actions. He lauds foreign relations, internal growth, and the republic’s high standing, urging preservation of liberties and prudent reform. Fillmore signs the message from Aswindon, December 6, 1852.
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Millard Fillmore
Aswindon
Peruvian Free Press Office Moves to New Brick Corner
The Peru Free Press announces removal of its office to Shirk's new brick building on Broad Way and Second Streets. New advertisements include the Session Paper and The Dairy Journal, with subscription offers for the next legislative session.
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Tur Free Press
Shirk
Broadway
Second Streets
Dairy Journal
President's Message Praised By Original States Paper
The editorial view presents the annual message to Congress as pacific and prudent. It praises the President's conservatism and dignity, contrasting it with harsher editorials and belligerent factions. The piece urges all patriotic readers to study the document attentively and with pride.
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Congress
Locofoco Editore
New Year Supper Planned by First Presbyterian Ladies
The First Presbyterian Church ladies plan a New Year's Eve supper as announced in today’s paper. The Peru Brass Band will perform joyous harmonies for attendees. The notice invites participation and notes the writer will attend. Also mentions not yet learned the elected officers of either House of Congress.
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First Presbyterian Church
Peru
Preas
House of Congress
1St Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Indiana
Pern Miami
Broadway
Esq Griggs’ Justice Office
John H. Beal
N. C. Hall
Double Advertisements and a Curious Indian Weight
The paper explains an unavoidable double issue due to publishing delays and labor, urging reader patience. It notes a remarkable Miami Indian named Kil-e-kom mi-ke-ah weighing about 445 pounds last summer, likely near 500 now, compared to notable William Magraw.
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Kil-e-kommi-ke-ah
William Magraw
Carpenter Jacob Fuullis Falls From Scaffold
At press time authorities report carpenter Jacob Fuullis of the north part of town fell from a scaffold breaking his jaw in two places. He sustained other injuries, details of which are not known.
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Jacob Fuullis
Congressional and Senate Scenes in Washington Debates
Washington reports detail the Senate and House activity including seating changes, credentials for Charles W. Cathcart and Archibald Dixon, debates on Dixon's admission, and a declared plan to organize Platte Territory. Also notes on executive messages, chaplains, and committee shuffles with votes adjourned.
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Washington
Senate
W. R. King
Bright
Charles W. Cathcart
Mr. Jones
Tennessee
Archibald Dixon
Kentucky
Gwinn
Dixon
Messrs. Gwinn
Jones
Cooper
Sherrod Clemens
Geo. W. Thompson
Col. Preston
Scott
Butler
Clay
Charleton
Badger
Dawson
Brooks
New York
House
Sermon on Webster's death sparks sharp reproach
The sermon by a gentleman on Mr Webster's death drew strong disapproval for the spirit and timing. The Philadelphia Sun cites Parker's discourse claiming the speaker’s harsh words as a vampire-like howl over a great man’s grave. It mocks his claimed maternal affection and questions future hypocrisy.
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Websters
Philadelphia Sun
Parker
Shade
Webster
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Winfield Scott
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Button
Reed
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Houston
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Marysville
McDougal
Latham
Colorado
Heintzleman
Loss
Cheppo
Danvicue
Ind
C. G. Waterous
Defew and
Darnall
Defew & Cominger’s
R. H. Moorhead
Chilcotes Drug Store
McCormack
I. Ff. Darnall
W. H Hyten
Witherow and Miller’s
G. 5. Rich
Hadhey
Defew &Darnall
Catton
Southern
New Jersey
Washington Yar
Brownings
Albany
Richmondsville
Cincinnati
Purvadevputa
Theodore Parker
Toledo Blade
Crand BeExce
John
Mariza Shultz
Frratar Manton Wiramasy
Siavhets
Free Press Office
Penn
Decemben
Reed & Co
Kier
New Rock Oil
DeFurxs & Darnow
Ren Slve
Mary Jane
Jacob F. Reeves
John H. Griggs
NAKES
Barrel Webbs
Hall’s
FEAS
Imperial
P. Webb
Ugar
New Orleans
Webb
Muly
W.ream
Webb's
Shirk’s
N. C.hall
Gallup''s
Nlif
Gallup's
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