03 Oct 1840
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Newspaper
Peru Gazette
Location
Peru, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1840
Page
1
A collage of 1840 political rhetoric and anecdotes cites Gen. Harrison and Jefferson quotes, Whig prospects, tariff debate, Nashville convention anecdotes, humorous regional sketches, and anti Van Buren talking points. It blends campaign propaganda with short bragging stories and partisan questions.
The text cites a Philadelphia Inquirer passage noting warnings against loose spending as the Van Buren era nears, with Congress members wagering heavily on re election bets. It claims revised opinions would have prevented large losses and includes letters from 1810 and 1840 predicting Harrison victory and Locos giving up.
Critics in the piece mock Van Buren by arguing that a 200000 strong army and control of federal funds would cement sovereignty free institutions, threatening the republic. It urges Americans to reject the British libel on U.S. intelligence and recall the administrations’ mismanagement.
The piece recalls Charles Holt, editor of a Connecticut democratic paper, fined and imprisoned under Adams era sedition laws for criticizing the administration. Holt later moved to Hudson, New York, supported Jefferson, and, now aged and poor, loses a Custom House position for disapproving of the Sub Treasury. The author condemns both gag laws and Van Buren era constraints on free speech.
The government, having issued the authorized treasury notes, will rely for two months on the $2,500,000 due from the U.S. Bank payable in specie and bank bills, with an expectation the bank has prepaid a large portion of this debt.
The N O Picayune notes a clash on Plumb Creek five miles west of Good's on the 12th last. Texas Militia defeated the Camanche were driven from their woods with 40 killed two prisoners and over 200 horses and mules seized. Plunder from Limnaville and the low country was seized as the Indians retreated toward the mountains. The Standard derides prosperity claims under the Subtreasury law noting idle mechanics and government bankruptcy as criticisms of Van Buren's policy.
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