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Peru Observer in Peru, Indiana

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Newspaper

Peru Observer

Location

Peru, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1844

Page

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Whig Electoral Ticket 1814 State and District Electors

The Observer lists Whig ticket for 1814 with Henry S. Lane and Jos G. Marshall as state electors. District electors named include J A Bracwenriner Warriers, James Connins Floyd, J A Matson Franklin, Samven W Parxen Fayette, Huen O Neat Marion, Geo G Davy Lawrence, Richard W Tromson Vigo, Axagrr L Hous Carroll, Hoxacz P Birpix Cass, Lewis G Tompson Allen.

Henry S. Lane Jos G. Marshall J. A. Bracwenriner Warriers James Connins Floyd J. A. Matson Franklin Samven W. Parxen Fayette Huen O’neat Marion Geo. G. Davy Lawrence Richard W. Tromson Vigo Axagrr L. Hous Carroll Hoxacz P. Birpix Cass Lewis G. Tompson Allen

Locofoco Nomination Sparks Party Rupture and Disorder

The Locofoco nominating convention met on the 27th amid internal strife over two thirds voting, fractious scenes, and claims that Van Buren and Cass were repudiated by their own party. Reports describe chaos, minority dominance, and calls against democratic principles as the convention adjourned amidst turmoil.

Loco-Foco Gov. Hubbard N. H Rantoul Mass Locofoco van Buren Cass Johnson Buchanan Calhoun Woodbury the Globe

Locofoco Party Abandons Contest and Nominates Dallas

The article condemns the Locofoco split and the nomination of George M. Dallas for Vice President, arguing Silas Wright Jr declined and Polk is weak. It asserts Dallas as a weakened candidate from a dying party and predicts defeat in November.

Polk Locofocos Silas Wright, Jr N. York George M. Dallas Locofoco Tennessee Andrew Jackson

The August Election in Indiana Whig Call to Duty

The Whigs urge voters to unite behind Whig principles in the August election to secure control of the Indiana State Legislature and advance national policy goals. The piece warns against personal motives influencing votes and stresses duty to country, liberty, and party ideals.

Indiana Wandy Cray Legislative Department of Government Yias

Duty of Miami County Whigs in August Election

The piece urges independent Whig voters in Miami County to vote for a Whig representative to ensure a Whig senator and avoid empowering Locofocos. It warns that a single vote could decide the next Congress and warns against personal motives undermining duty to principles.

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Omens and political recriminations in 1840s press

The article vents about a Battle Ground Convention turnout and accuses the Wabash Standard of misreporting delegate counts from Cass and Miami counties. It denounces Locofocoism, cites providential judgments on the Whig party, and notes a Universalist preacher to address oppression in Peru and rumors of a Winnebago collision near Fort Atkinson.

O¢R Wabash Standard Battle Ground Cass Miami State Sentinel Whig Party Sentinel Harrison John Tyler Jackson and van Buren Bowsy Universalist Fort Wayne

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