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Newspaper
Peru Weekly News
Location
Peru, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1855
Page
2
A long essay by Rosens Hawk M D explores spiritual interconnection between mind matter and departed spirits. It argues for a holy intercourse between earthly and spiritual worlds, urging belief in soul progression after death and the unity of families through eternal bonds.
Dr Beale was released from confinement at Mayamen prison after serving four years and six months from November 28. Pardoned on Wednesday the 21st, he arrived at his home by eight thirty in the morning. The reunion with his wife and children moved witnesses as friends crowded the house all day, reflecting a deeply emotional return.
Correspondent from Memphis reports on a 29 to 30 wagon train carrying about 175 recruits leaving for Washington and Arsenal. He details payments of 14 per day per wagon crew, 15 and 16 hour days, and a distance of over 500 miles, arguing the costs exceed 8500,600 plus expenses. He notes wagons bought for 24 each day, argues government contracts are overpriced and wasteful, and urges public scrutiny of Quartermaster procurement.
More than fifty Members of Congress arrive in Washington. Republicans and fusion groups plan caucus to nominate House officers. Anti-Slavery Americans refuse to join with non interventionists. Some Democrats warn they will leave caucus if Kansas-Nebraska act support is forced.
A notice in Peru Weekly News says a meeting will be held in Peoria on the 4th of January to decide on one of the proposed routes. The item urges attendance by all interested.
Telegraph dispatch from St Wayne announces the Odeon Theatre troupe arrives Monday Dec 17. From next month letters must be pre paid by stamps. after the 1st all letters require two stamps or will not be mailed. Postmasters enforce mail rules as of the new date.
A Cincinnati dispatch dated Dec 4 reports hog trade activity with 1475 head sold at 86 25 to 6 50 per 100, while total hog slaughter to date reaches 40,000 head versus 105,000 previous season. Texas grants land for Pacific Railroad expansion.
At Peoria Indiana December 10 1855 citizens held a meeting to discuss building a turnpike from Peru to Summerset or Aema via Peoria or from Wa lash to Nenia via Peoria An invitation was issued for interested citizens to gather again at Peoria on Friday January 4 1846 at 10 oclock AM Joseph Davis chair J S Tnows secretary
A notable raid near Purviances' store seized a barrel of brandy and six to seven barrels of whisky and moved to a warehouse. Baltz faces court on Thursday to explain why the confiscated liquor should not be destroyed. Local sentiment questions Perkins authority and law. other holes in town to be addressed.
The 1853 Washington scene shows Mr. Fourney ordering the House to commence the Speaker vote. Ballots reveal Richardson, Banks, Fuller and others in a protracted tally with no majority yet. A Thorington proposal to declare viva voce election after multiple rolls sparks intense debate and near-table turmoil before continued balloting.
The report notes 16 year old Washington Dee and discusses how politicians hope to boost Banks' election by raising support or adopting new methods. Strenuous efforts aim to secure Banks' present strength and ensure victory.
The Daniel Webster steamship arrived with San Francisco dates as two hundred more men left for the Isthmus to join Gen. Walker. Walker’s government gains accessions daily, Coral is executed for treason, Penora banished, Kinney’s force at Greytown reduces as fifty men desert to Walker.
From Vera Cruz the Orizaba brings dates to the 11th including Alvarez entering Mexico City with 5,000 troops and the garrison’s evacuation. Government to move to Bolando de Hidalgo on February 17. Arago named minister to Prussia. Sciota resigns Treasury post.
The New York trial progresses with intense interest as the crowded courtroom follows the proceedings. The Times reports full coverage and the evidence reveals a revolting view of bully life in the city.
Across Kansas and Missouri, reports from Shawnee Mission Lecompton and Lawrence describe militia orders, requisitions, and clashes as abolitionists drill five field pieces and lawmen mobilize. Outbreaks drive families to Missouri while Douglas and Johnson counties marshal deputies and volunteers to quell violence.
Kansas dispatches report Governor Shannon telegraphed President about turmoil in the territory. One thousand men arrived in Lawrence and freed a prisoner, burning houses and property. He urges sending troops from Fort Leavenworth to enforce the laws amid threats to Atchison and seizure of key papers by free-state officers.
St Louis dispatch recounts a Kansas Territory clash where Dow, 22, was shot by Coleman at a blacksmith shop amid border violence. A mob and Sheriff Jones pursue suspects, Bronson is seized, and Missouri aid is promised. press factions dispute blame.
New York Telegraaph reports the steamer Athuilie bringing Liverpool dates to the 7th. News from the Crimea notes Omar Pasha's 20 000 strong Turkish army crossing at four points, taking 60 prisoners and guns with 400 Russian casualties. Sabastopol fortifications are being strengthened as winter prep begins. Ravaluk invites all governments to a conference on the South Danes with Russia already allowing attendance.
The America arrived this morning from Liverpool dated 24. Crreece tensions with the United States have been settled. Maripple on the Sea of Azo coast was bombarded by the Allies on the 80th, Austrian merchants hoisted a white flag as the fire ceased. In the Baltic an allied steamer hunted an American clipper loaded with revolvers. Spain may join the Allies but delays.
London papers report three French artillery magazines blew up near Inkerman, killing 70 soldiers and 2 officers while wounding 100 soldiers and 10 officers. The magazines held 80 000 killergrammes of powder 600 000 cartridges and 300 charred shells all destroyed. A Paris fire consumed the Government Bakery with 28 000 quintals of corn wine and an equal quantity of flour and biscuits.
In Austin dated Oct 24 1855 Col Dill reports Evans American elected to Congress in Texas Eastern district over Ward Anti. Marshall notes no exact majority but confirms the victory. Memphis Enquirer calls it well done Texas. Samuel Romain convicted of murder in Fort Wayne has sentence commuted to life imprisonment by the Governor.
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