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Newspaper

Peru Free Press

Location

Peru, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1853

Page

2

Removal brings Tar Frex Press to Branad Way corner

The Tar Frex Press Office moves to Shirk's brick building on Branad way and second streets. Notices include applications for land warrant reissue by H. J. Suimx and an executors notice for D. Caarrens, with a brief note about the prior street affray and the mayor's involvement disputed.

Tar Frex Shirk Branadway Second Streets H. J. Suimx D. Caarrens R. W. Harrison

Railroad quarrel prompts town rivalry over Union Derby

Logansport Journal critiques a neighboring paper on the Union and Peru railroad plan. It notes stock totals from Miami and Wabash counties, asserts the line to Delphi, and warns Logansport risks losing the road to the south bank. The piece hints at a Miami circuit court term beginning next Monday.

Miami County Wabash Valey Road Logansport Delphi Wabash Suntington Peru Loganaport Union Lakes Pereo Miami

Controversy over Temple of Chinacin and local satire in Feb. Columbus

In Ohio and Indiana excerpts, a Miami County Sentinel editor is slammed for mockery of a local “Temple of Chinacin.” The piece mocks the editor’s taste and calls out exchange of insults among neighbors while noting Ohio convention action nominating Barrere for Governor and others. A Clark County murder case is detailed with shocking violence. James Clark attacked a woman, then killed a slave after a series of brutal knife wounds and lashes, with the jury finding murder and Clark jailed.

Miami County Sentinel Baney Rhinestine Henniste Clark James Clark Lewis Janane Paulding Clarion

Imperial wedding readied as Napoleon III marries Eugenie Montijo

Paris reports detail the grand ceremony at the Tuileries and Notre Dame. The Empress Eugenie Montijo and Emperor Napoleon III exchange vows in a formal civil register and religious rites amid guards, ministers, and high society.

Ceremoniea Eysee Prince Napleon Mathilde Montijo Corte Prince Jerome Legion of Lonor Napoleon Paris Salle Des Marechaux Mugene Turly Napoleon Tee Rarorses Rome Pshsthe Oteers Empess Eine Eusenie de Montyjo de Teles Eugene de Montijo de ‘Peba Mileugenie de Montijo de ‘Teba Napoleon Vit Stuke Napoleon III Napolon 11 Eugenie de Montijo de Teba

Paris Grand Pageantry and Empress Louise at Notre Dame

The ceremony showcased the Emperor and Empress entering Notre Dame with lavish decorations, guards, and a 500-strong orchestra. The Empress drew praise for her beauty in white velvet and diamond attire, while carriages and lights framed a bustling crowd outside. The event followed by a grand procession through Paris streets ending at the Hotel de Ville, then Saint Cloud.

Paris Tuilleries Notre Dame Tuileries Prince of the Elysee Mathilde Prince Jerome and Son Emperor Empresa Charles X Carrousal Louvre Rue de Rivoli Hotel de Ville Charlemagne Napoleon Prance Jerome Madabte Menperor Sebneitanothers Poe Bhmperor Legion of Honor Napoleon Latise Weoatien Heranjesty Sne Tsa Mer Majesty Adi Dem Montis Canap Theimperor St. Cloud

Legislative Summary from the Senate and House actions

The Indiana Legislature reports numerous bills passed in the Senate and House, including railroad law amendments, delinquent land sales, county seat relocation for Clay County, road construction, and state finance measures. Other items cover judiciary jurisdiction, state library salary, public funds distribution, and a wide range of corporate and local acts. The session aims to finish quickly with general features retained, and a repeal of the State Board of Agriculture considered.

Clay County Pisuk McAdamized Courts of Common Pleas Tudiana State Board of Agriculture Supreme Court Pas Avd Chay County Passatabees Uris Amen Laenis Ghureto Senate House Vigo County

A Short Romance From a Distant Letter

A fragment from Swisshell's paper recounts a tale of a wealthy Louisiana heiress sold to cover debts. An unknown rescuer buys her clothes, hides her on a steamboat to Pittsburgh, and she escapes aboard toward the British dominions while her arm remains injured.

Swisshell Jon Eigen Louisiana New Orleans Chvatry Pittsburgh British Dominions

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