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Newspaper

Peru Observer

Location

Peru, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1844

Page

2

The Virtue and Destiny of Woman in a Republic

A historic oration extols women as republicans and guardians of liberty, praising their rise from oppression to influence. It links female virtue to national progress, urges duty to the constitution, and envisions a future where America’s growth hinges on educated, devoted women and civic virtue.

Jong Chris Memnon Earth Fulton Franklin Morse Professor Morse Andi Ag Peru North America Rocky Mountains West Pacific Oregon Republic Temple Liberty Mr. Bnrror Lnst Court House Messibben M. Gordon Hopkins McKibben Canal Street Canal House Wm. Caldwell Col.j. Hanna John Davis Jas. Hackleman Wm. Steele Jane Busick Lear Wabash

Tragic Gallatin Shooting Ends Whig Leader’s Life

The Gallatin incident on the 17th reports Isaac Goodall Exr a Tennessee House Whig member killed by Charles P. Lewis after a jest about a Polk stalk on a fat wagon. Goodall shot a stall rock and died. Lewis fled with the pistol used. Father of the slain planned to flee with blood on his head as authorities pursue Lewis.

Branklin Tennessee Larald Gallatin Isaac Goodall Tennessee House of Representatives Charles P. Lewis Herald Polk Goodall Lewis Ninithlund Bee

Waters Rising and People Flee as Arkansas Rises

The Rivier notes the Arkansas River flooding areas, planters abandoning homes and stock, and seeking higher ground in Mississippi. Reports from Vienna describe rings worn by all social ranks. The issue also covers politics, celebrations, and local notices.

Vicksburg Arkansas Mississippi

Arouse Whigs as Standard and Boots Rally

The observer reports a stirring call to arms urging Whigs to rise and rally behind the Standard and Boots as battle readiness is proclaimed. The jingoistic message emphasizes rising voices and a united front.

Whig Slate Electors Named for President and Vice President

Whig supporters list Henry Clay for president and Theodore Frelinghuysen for vice president with 10 district electors named including J. A. Brackennines Warrick James Cotlins Floyd Matson Franklin Samus W Parker Fayette Huan O Neal Marion Geo G Duxx Lawrence Ricuard W Tromson Vigo Ansert bL Hotores Carroll Horace P Bucore Cass Lewis G Taostrson Allen.

J. A. Brackennines Warrick James Cotlins Floyd J. A. Matson Franklin Samus W. Parker Fayette Huan O'Neal Marion Geo. G. Duxx Lawrence Ricuard W. ‘Tromson Vigo Ansert Bl. Hotores Carroll Horace P. Bucore

Candidates Named for County offices in Henderson County

We are authorised to announce George Wilson as a candidate for County Commissioner. Samuel Glass, 93, a candidate for Treasurer and Collector. Alfred Keiser as a candidate for Treasurer and Collector. Join Low as a candidate for County Commissioner. Joseph L. Reyburn as a candidate for Treasurer and Collector.

George Wilson Samuel Glass Alfred Keiser Join Low Joseph L. Reyburn

Slaughter of Siouxs by Pottawattamies and Omahans

A Missouri council report notes a night in which Pottawattamies and Omahans attacked Sioux near het igoma, killing about 100. The account lacks credence and requires confirmation, per the St. Louis Republican.

Het Igoma Missouri St. Louis

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