Poker and Texas annexation notes from The Peru Observer
An 1845 Peru Indiana issue recounts a vivid poker tale aboard a Mississippi River boat with a jailer as a fellow player ending in a dramatic loss and reveal of aces. It contrasts gambling danger with a political Times piece arguing for Texas annexation and British neutrality, plus Allied views on Mexico and US war fears.
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Sol Smith
New Orleans
Montgomery
Alabama
Hubbell
Hubbard
Iam
Lai
Giance
Shenp
Mia
Vicksburgh
Cincinnati
Warren
Texas
Europe
Debate on Texas Annexation and Pacific Ambitions
A historical discussion argues that annexing Texas would redefine North American power, risk broader conflicts, and could yield California and San Francisco harbor to the United States. It notes past U S attempts, including Forsyth's offer for San Francisco and a Monterey seizure, as part of the broader debate.
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Europe
Britannia
Boston
Liverpool
Halfax
Halifax
United States
Parere
America
Polk
Great Western
London Times
2D May
Texas
the Times
North America
Washington
Mexico
Montezuma
Cortes
Fifo Ae Tela Nawe
Toxas
Pacific
Harvora
California
Forsyth
San Francisco
Monterey
Thomas Cuargson
Pilgrim Spirit Drives America’s Moral mission
The London Christian Examiner quotes an American vow to press the gospel across the globe. It praises a nation with strong moral power and a resolve to extend Christian influence in every field, with the eagle poised to fly to the ends of the earth and bring blessings under divine guidance.
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Eno Unp
America
London Christian Examiner
United States
Young American artist commissioned for portraits at Louis Philippe
Mr Healy, the young American artist who returned aboard the Hibernia, has been commissioned by Louis Philippe to paint likenesses of General Jackson John Quincy Adams Daniel Webster and Henry Clay.
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Mr. Healy
The
Hibernia
Louis Phillippe
General Jackson
John Quincy Adams
Daniel Webster
Henry Clay
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Peru
Indiana
James B. Scott
Union
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Great Britain
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France
UW Gexeryisunu
Kaye Lac
Moxstate
Santa
Anna
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