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Newspaper
Peru Gazette
Location
Peru, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1841
Page
2
The Indiana semi weekly Journal notes the Sixth District nomination for Congress by the Whig Convention at Danville, choosing Davin Wantner who was not a candidate. It also reports President Lincoln’s extra session proclamation, Gov. Walker’s papers, and local election notices as Peru progresses with growth and health.
An Illinois prohibition report states two ordnance pieces left for Illinois Town opposite St Louis to deter encroachment on state rights. The piece notes hopes for prompt action to prevent force. It also mentions a New York Postmaster salary cap of $5000 per year plus expenses.
According to Isaya the New York Times Chief Justice Nelson will preside at the McLeod trial in Lockport If the defence presents evidence that the British Government avowed the burning of the Caroline the Chief Justice may arrest the trial.
The National Intelligencer reports that the court affirmed the District Court verdict in United States vs Amistad, finding the Africans free men and discharged, with the sole exception regarding sending them back to Africa.
Wanted immediately at this office to learn the printing trade. Applicant should have some knowledge of the art and be well recommended for sobriety and industrious habits. A good situation awaits a suitable candidate.
The Harrisonians of Miami county plan township meetings on the first Monday in April to appoint delegates for a Wabash delegation at Widow Brady's house on the second Tuesday in April. They aim to nominate a suitable person to represent Miami and Wabash counties in the next Legislature.
President Harrison issues a proclamation convening both houses of Congress to meet in Washington on May 31 1841 to consider urgent financial and revenue matters and receive state information for decisive measures. swift action is urged due to extraordinary circumstances.
The Diplomatic Body accredited to the United States, led by British Minister Fox, presented addresses to President Harrison. Fox congratulated the new president and praised his aim for friendship and peace. The president replied that he would be guided by the people’s approval and sustain relations with strong nations. The Russian minister was absent due to indisposition.
The article uses an O Connell coat of arms showing a ship battling a head wind to argue life’s voyage mirrors a sea voyage. It stresses steadfast hearts and firm hands to weather storms, noting even the fortunate endure many trials before reaching their harbor.
A Memphis Enquirer passage urges effort under a manly spirit and indomitable will. It calls for steady labor and fixed trust as a miracle if the voyage toward the hoped haven does not succeed.
The article chronicles how John Ewing, born in Virginia in 1789 and raised in Ohio, overcome poverty through labor at Kenawha saltworks and self education. It highlights his early toil, academy study, eventual A B degree in 1815, legal training under General Beecher, and rise to Ohio senator and national prominence.
The expert analysis praises a politician for a disciplined mind and clear arrangement. It notes his analytic character and lack of ornate oratory, and asserts his principles are firm and dedicated to national glory and human happiness.
Latter Prom Tex as reports from New Orleans on the 28th note tranquil fronts and rapid improvement across Texian territory. Agriculture dominates with cotton cultivation expanding due to Galveston and Houston English mercantile houses. President Burnet pushes retrenchment, tariff set to take effect April 1 with duties up to 45 percent in promissory notes, about 8 percent on invoice value.
An St Augustine telegraph reports from Pilatka that Captain Burnam with one hundred men attacked Indians near Orange Lake. Six mounted troops were killed and three wounded. Captain Burnam’s force sent to fight again. Lieutenant Alburtis lost six or seven men and retreated. Captain Carr’s detachment arrived to aid Cap. 3’s battle ground. The piece hints at peace.
A letter from Omek Siberia recounts a 25 year old St Petersburg woman of notable family life sentenced to hard labor for life after killing her husband in jealousy. Pardoned by the Governor for good conduct she later hanged herself with a nail, writing that only divine justice can pardon her. The National Intelligencer notes a daylight robbery at a clergyman in Omek while performing divine service.
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