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Newspaper
Peru Observer
Location
Peru, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1845
Page
2
The Whigs of the county fix the first Monday in April to appoint five delegates from each township for a convention on April 19 to nominate a Representative and conduct other business. Readers in the country urged to attend promptly.
A Tribune editorial condemns the town graveyard’s lack of title and disrepair, urging residents to obtain land and lay it out in lots. It then rebukes Polk and annexation rhetoric, condemning tariff demagoguery and calls for a nationwide policy benefiting all interests.
The Post Office hoax excitement has subsided and the doctor admits the papers are bad, signaling a shift in public perception and reduced concern over the incident.
The river traffic shows calm improvement as the canal opens and boats pass briskly, a development praised for restoring orderly navigation and easing prior weaving delays.
In today's paper the Secretary Wa A McGascor calls Miami County citizens to the Bible Society gathering as a guide for sinners. The item also notes political moves including Senatorial elections and state counts, with mentions of General Simon Cannon, Isaac C Bates, and Vigo county jail status.
The piece notes a May start in a militant mood with plans to winter in Booneville and a close of a mission as President departs. It discusses letters of marque and piracy concerns after Vera Cruz, warns of France and Mexico, and mentions Calhoun’s stance toward Britain and France, with commentary from a Baltimore Pat. editor.
A New York Clay Club address lauds Henry Clay for shaping tariff policy and national harmony. It contrasts protectionist gains with a parson’s tale and Horace Greeley’s critique, linking them to liberty and enduring American prosperity.
The passage vows lifelong memory and unwavering affection for Henry Cray. It asserts his influence, likens him to a guiding figure in future trials, and promises to honor his name in public life, gatherings, and private moments as war and peace endure.
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