12 Sep 1840
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Newspaper
Peru Gazette
Location
Peru, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1840
Page
1
A chaotic week across the Miami circuit court and county gatherings reports delegates chosen for larger party meetings in Lafayette. National at Nashville and Utica conventions spark reform zeal, with Clay praised amid Van Buren opposition as Ohio and Pennsylvania prepare ballots next month. Indian Key attack described as brutal in a survivor account.
The piece questions Florida expenses, calls for stopping Seminole fighting, and criticizes the administration for treasury shortages. It notes Perry’s Lake Erie victory, Harrison’s welcome, and debates a direct tax in hard money, with praise for Gen. Harrison and Jeffersonian Democracy reference.
The Tren ton gathering described as the largest political meeting in New Jersey passed a motion to restore the old Congressional ticket. The crowd pledged to elect the same Representatives with the same seal, hoping for a November response from the freemen. The piece notes wartime debates over bank policy and money, criticizing banks and treasury conditions.
A Boston Atlas seer reports the Western election results caused a tremendous impact in the White House. The President drops his newspaper, Woodbury hides behind his cane, Paulding criticizes the army bill, and a Privy Council gathering with the Kitchen Cabinet is planned. Kendall and Niles may be reprimanded for Post Office oversight, Blair appears ghastly in Pennsylvania Avenue.
The Star-Wayne report recalls a late Locofoco gathering in St George's flundred Delaware where Mr Rogers urged that the national gloom stems from a mix of fortuitous circumstances and unprecedented coincidences. It contrasts Jackson era claims that the President bears sole responsibility for departmental actions and deposit policy.
A satirical account portrays King Andrew aging as factions rename themselves Democrats Whigs and Federalists. Martin seizes power, wealth is centralized, a large army is raised, and William rises as kingly successor amid dearth and political upheaval. The piece closes noting ongoing chronicles in Washington.
The piece quotes Washington’s view on liberty and a rising political misrule, noting a general fall in property prices. It then presents a compilation of 1830s era quotes from Senators and congressmen debating labor costs, tariffs, the Sub Treasury, and hard money, contrasting US prices with France Germany and England.
A 19th century editorial accuses President Van Buren and his son of approving $14,000 in furniture for the President's house without authority during 1837 to 1839, contrasting with past presidents Madison and Jackson and citing political speeches as context.
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