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Newspaper
Peru Weekly News
Location
Peru, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1856
Page
2
A short note from W M J of Wabash mentions reactions to Chronicles of Mosea and remarks on Back-Africans, noting time will reveal fitness and that more communications will be published soon. Harper for September is praised as an excellent issue on the table for inspection amid political excitement.
Returns show Curtis Republican elected in the First District by a narrow margin. Davis Republican leads in the Second District with a growing majority. State ticket Republicans lead by about 8000. The piece denounces Old Liners and accuses them of hypocrisy and treachery, calling them Buck-Africans and clay-whig traitors. The tone attacks former supporters of Henry Clay and mocks current Old Line churn.
In a fragmentary notice from a Peru section a narrator recalls Rosé delivering a speech at Leonda on a Saturday noted as the day of the old line fizzle. The piece hints at tall tales surrounding Ross and a black plug hat.
A German Democrat living near Leonda invited Republicans to hear Ross speak, claiming Democrats have white hearts. Ross denounced Republicans, but the German asserted his heart was white, and he later joined Fremont, supporting Free Speech, Free Labor, and Free Territory principles with the opposing party.
An opening note to doctors arrives in town urging remedies for a local affliction described as foolish behavior. The piece mocks medical cures while noting some residents suffer facial changes and mild danger from a recent "fizzle" tied to a Saturday event. Peace officers report convalescence with unconventional shin plasters.
An 1856 Logansport to Peru journey features heated remarks about George Kreener, Henry Clay, Prentice, and Herbert at the Ohio River region. Dr Fitch and Lyman Buck clash in a vociferous exchange before notices announce Dr Emschler joining the area, hailed by locals as a gain for Wabash friends and sufferers.
The Logansport Journal reports that the Democratic party authored the liquor law, detailing Senate and House actions, votes, and amendments. It notes the law passed after long party maneuvering, with support from Democrats and opposition from Republicans, and it became effective June 12.
Excerpts from the Logansport Journal discuss tensions between abolitionists and pro slavery advocates in Miami County. The piece criticizes the Sentinel for its stance on the Maine liquor law while urging citizens to read, decide, and hold newspapers accountable as discussions continue. The August issue of United States Magazine is noted as received for readers.
Huntington Republicans held a Mass Meeting with ten to twelve thousand attendees. Speeches by Cassius M. Clay Wallace and Charles Case stirred strong enthusiasm and determination to support Election efforts. Wabash county sent about fifteen hundred delegates, per the Wabash Intelligencer.
The Fort Wayne Times reports that on a recent Wednesday night several gentlemen staying at the Worden House in Albion, Noble County, feared border violence and noted damage to property including tree felling and a spring house. The event, labeled Border Raffianism, spurred political tensions with Sheriff Swarthout and criticism of local press coverage. The piece condemns those condoning violence and urges punishment for the culprits, referencing Buchanan's 1846 postmaster vote and promoting Petersons Magazine for September.
Partial speech extract from James Buchanan on tariff in the US Senate dated January 27, 184... It argues for reduced money standard, protection against foreign imports, and portrays labor pay of ten cents a day as a political ploy. Notes alleged birth confusion about Fremont.
In a Chanteston meeting Mr. Towiskin argues that gaining Kansas strengthens outposts and could expand Southern influence to Missouri and Indiana Territory, framing Kansas as a fortress in the anti abolition struggle. Senator Evans lauds Kansas as a needed guarantee for Southern interests and commerce, while the Ohio Ionia Gazette signals editorial support for Republican principles.
Elias Kupe, famed temperance advocate, describes severe blood to the head episodes despite abstinence. He tried Holloway’s Pills and reports a dramatic improvement within two months. The pills are claimed to aid all stomach and bowel disorders.
Died on the 11th at Paw Paw in Miami County Indiana Mia R A Hirt wife of Dr W Hill and daughter of M Carver aged 27 7 7. Also Huiza Williams wife of Clark Williams died recently at North Manchester. Samuel Jameson died July 29 1856 at his residence in Washington Township Miami County Indiana aged 54 years 1 month 24 days.
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