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Newspaper
Peru Observer
Location
Peru, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1844
Page
4
The Peru Observer outlines Whig principles including a sound national currency regulated by the nation, adequate revenue with fair protection to American industry, restraints on executive power, restricted presidential veto, equitable distribution of sale proceeds among states, economical general government, free thought and suffrage for officials, safeguards against improper election interference, and a single-term presidential limit.
The Knoxville to Ghowns Cross Roads region uplifts for Clay and Frelinghuysen as Bell and Whig speakers sway East Tennessee. The piece denounces Polk Dallas and Texas annexation while urging unity for Clay and the Union against perceived threats.
A political broadside argues that Democrats oppose paying state debts and favor annexing Texas to the United States. It warns Polk and Dallas backers would break treaties, provoke war with Mexico, and ruin commerce, urging voters to oppose their ticket.
A Harrisburg correspondent reports in the Cin. Gazette that Pennsylvania politics shift as Ritner supports Clay and tariff advocates of the Locos abandon Polk. The authors note Polk is deemed a strong tariff man by rival leaders and imply rising political alarm statewide.
A vocal political piece extols Henry Clay and denounces James K. Polk. It contrasts Clay as the seasoned statesman versus Polk as an aide to dangerous consolidation, urging Pennsylvanians, New Jersey and Delaware to back Clay. The Tribune notes a Whig banner event in Clarksville with Lucy Lawrensy and Mrs Sawyer delivering a Clay banner speech.
A Southwark Native American meeting in Philadelphia with Locofoco chairs and many officials raised alarm about anti republican aims. The article links Peter Hay of the American Sentinel to Native American leadership and warns Ohio Whigs to oppose the movement. Buffalo wheat and canal commerce are noted as contrasting growth in the region.
The Indiana State Asylum for the Education of the Deaf and Dumb announces its first regular session will begin in October at Indianapolis. The Board reports a ready-to-use building, proper grounds, a steward and matron, and instructor William Willard, with prospects for success and broad support from benevolent citizens. Details cover admission timing, tuition rates for Indiana and out-of-state pupils, payment terms, sickness charges, vacation rules, indigent aid, age range, health and conduct standards, and submission to Rev P D Gurley for admissions inquiries.
The London Observer reports a finding at the General Post Office tied to offensive smells and reveals surgeons allegedly sending portions of human bodies by mail for dissection. Dr. Johnson noted newspapers offer instruction and amusement, with readers never missing value in print.
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