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Newspaper
Peru Observer
Location
Peru, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1845
Page
2
The Warsaw Signal reports on Wise's stance toward Brazil and Mexico, potential extra sessions of Congress, and a declared war scare. It notes the Salt Lake temple wall construction, naval movements toward the Gulf, Tom Thumb’s millionaire kissing tally, and various local crime, appointments, and scientific echoes from Cincinnati and Boston.
The piece notes a New York Legislature inquiry into a Swallow disaster and cites a report indicating Lake Tracts rising from four million to over sixty four million dollars in six years from 1835 to 1841. It discusses annexation as an intended initiative and reports California in revolution with Americans migrating to Oregon and North California.
The Constitutional Monitor accuses the Mexican Senate of a two vote error risking war with a dubious power. It urges Mexicans to die rather than endure dishonor as it fixes on Texas as the nation’s sole focus, praising the government’s recent dealings with France and England as settled.
The Baltimore American cites a letter from Charles County Maryland claiming a young man named Matthews, nephew of General Matthews, shot and killed a slave on his father's farm after a disobeyed order. He fled to his father's Washington residence and has not been pursued.
The Madisonian notes that the post of Minister to England was offered to Mr. Elmore of South Carolina, but he declined due to other engagements in South Carolina. Green Peas served at Exchange Hotel Boston. Duties paid to New York Custom House last week reached 40 594 dollars. New York Bill of Mortality remains high for several weeks. New York papers report a cloud of smoke over the city.
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