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Newspaper
Peru Observer
Location
Peru, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1845
Page
2
The Whig press endorses Senator Sampte for another term in Congress and urges a convention if needed. The Northern district could deserve a new candidate, but the paper favors running Judge Sampre again, placing his name at the top of the column.
The late session adjourned with three inmates sent to the State Prison for stealing from an Indian, a hog theft, and passing counterfeit money. Commentary recalls Polk's inauguration and national finances while Congress debates White House furnishings and civil appropriations. Washington dispatches discuss Oregon tensions with Britain and executive plans.
The Ohio State Journal reports Henry Thomas alias Dean, once sought by Governor Bartley for a thousand dollar reward, has been arrested near Lancaster Pennsylvania and is imprisoned there. He is charged with the murder of Edwards at Bournville near Chillicothe, an incident noted last October by the Eaton Register. The Journal notes prior arrest on suspicion with murderous instruments in his possession.
A historic notice records a $1,000 Governor's reward plus $500 from Edwards administrators and $400 from Chillicothe residents, totaling $1,900 offered for the capture. The description mentions a bloody shirt burglar's tools and jewelry as part of the case details.
A translated Constantinople critique discusses the election, noting two strong candidates and a popular Southern figure. It predicts violence and racial tension if either main candidate wins, and warns of potential foreign conflict and upheaval tied to U.S. race politics.
The discussion covers risks of annexing Cuba and war costs with Britain, Adams’s critique of foreign policy, Senate debates on naturalization petitions, and a Texas resolutions review. Mr Choate argues the government lacks power to annex foreign territory, while library funds and reports on evidence commissions feature in the session.
The speech attacks foreign influence in elections and urges loyalty to the American Whig party. It defends naturalization after legal residence and oath, and condemns British or French sympathizers while urging true American values and party unity.
Washington correspondent for the New York Journal of Commerce reports potential names for the new administration’s cabinet. Jimon Buchanan may become Secretary of State with Geo Bancroft as Secretary of the Treasury, John Y. Mason as Secretary of the Navy, and Col. O Butler as Secretary of War. RR Saunders could lead the Post Office, KR Walker may be Attorney General.
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