04 Jan 1845
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Newspaper
Peru Observer
Location
Peru, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1845
Page
1
The Peru Observer publishes every Saturday on a fine medium sheet at 1.25 per year if prepaid or 1.50 if not prepaid. Advertising rates: a 12-line square costs 1.00 three insertions, two months 2.50, three months 3.00, six months 5.00, twelve months 8.00. Merchants advertisting by year receive a discount.
A solemn tribute lampoons the political era as friends pledge peace and memory of Mr Clay. The letter speaks of hopes dashed by defeat, duty fulfilled, and enduring admiration for the Kentucky statesman. Names of mourners and supporters appear in the closing lines.
The Kentucky Electoral College conveyed to Mr Clay their homage and respect after voting for him and Frelinghuysen. Clay affirms loyalty to the nation, hopes for harmony, defends his record, and pledges to serve as President for all the people, not only his party, while urging continued support for constitutional principles and national prosperity.
The Hon. James K. Polk, newly elected president, thanks Nashville Democrats for their support and acknowledges that the election result reflects the broad will of the American people. He notes the campaign’s intensity and asserts the nation’s political struggle has concluded with the triumph of shared principles.
A cold night near a country town sees a desperate couple demand a secret marriage. The minister, alone and weary, devises a window ceremony and proclaims the couple joined by the storm until dawn. Also notes John A. Murrell’s deathbed confession and remarkable tall tales from Cincinnati and Montreal.
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