Observer Adverts and Clay Letter Response in Indiana
The Peru Indiana Observer issue details subscription and advertising rates from October 5, 1844. It includes a public letter from Henry Clay, addressed by John Pardue and Godlove S Orth, clarifying his Alabama letters and Texas annexation views with a Sept. 12, 1844 Ashland reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
Alabama
Raleigh
Cuar
Texas
John
Purdue
Godlove
Orth
Coul
Union
Wren
Alexico
Shodl
Kentucky
Georgia
North Carolina
Indiana
Pennsylvania
K. Clay
John Pardue
Orih
Truly Great Man Impresses in Virginia Tavern Debate
A traveler, an old man, and several young men gather in a Virginia tavern. An eloquent exchange on Christianity follows, ending with a remarkable, calm defense that silences critics. The old man, later identified as Chief Justice John Jay Mausnatt, astonishes all.
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Virginia
Avery
Hume
Campbell
Wirt
Jon Mausnatt
United States
Louisiana Whigs gain Senate and House control
The Whigs win the Senate by a sizable margin and also take control of the House. The article notes a 67 vote edge and marks a strong shift since 1842, with further commentary on politics, the Jackson era, and public notices from the era.
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Morse
Senate
House
Louisiana
Clay
Relinghuysen
Tip
Public Sale of Canal Lands Near Tippecanoe and Erie Canal
Lands selected last summer for the Wabash and Erie Canal east of Tippecanoe will be offered at public sale on Monday October 28 in Peru Indiana in separate lots as surveyed. The announcement lists extensive townships ranges and sections, with river and creek adjacencies and river land along the Wabash Mississippi Eel Salamonie Maumee and streams. Minimum prices per acre and payment terms are stated with one fourth down and annually thereafter with interest. sale notices to appear in multiple Indiana papers.
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Tipperance
Penu
Minai County
Irana
Town
Miss
Gul
Miss River
Mywar
E. F. Lucas
Sentinel and Times
Fort Wayne
Telegraph and Pharos
Logansport
Delphi Oracle
Lafayette Prep Press and Standard
Indiana Journal W
State Sentinel
Seely Admits Law Practice at Peru Chancery Office
The notice states M. W. Seely attorney at law, positioned at the Chancery Office on 3rd Street, Brat dodging t. of the Western Hotel upstairs, Peru, dated June 1, 1844.
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M. W. Seely
Olighter” At Chancery
Western
Stair
Peru
Whig Ticket Declared Strong in New York Convention
The Wait Convention of New York selected a strong Whig ticket headed by Fillmore and Wilkin with Hall and Colier. The Whig press calls it noble and decisive and predicts a decisive victory as New York shifts to support Clay in the upcoming contest. Cine Gazelle.
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New York
Mitard Fillmore
Samuel J.wilkin
Willis Hall
John A. Colier
Clay
Cine Gazelle
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James B. Scott
Observer
The
Tippecanoe Journal
MR. Clay
Ashland
Gentz
Hue
West
Jackson
Missouri Republican
Hermitage
Andrew Jackson, Jr
Japan
Deary
Avonew Jackson Donelson
Tennessee
Howard
Cin. Gaz
Santa Anna
Vera Cruz
Washington
Mason
N. York Electorial College
Thomas Jefferson
Frelinghuysen
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