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Newspaper
Peru Weekly News
Location
Peru, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1855
Page
2
Mr. Porter argues the prohibitory liquor law aims to extinguish intemperance not infringe rights. He contends it regulates manufacturing and sale with licenses, preserves public virtue, family welfare, and public order, and cites impacts on poverty taxes and social burdens to defend constitutionality.
Mr Porter argued liquor prohibition could be a nuisance and superior natural rights might void law. He warned a court could not declare a constitutional provision void and urged redress only by revolution, noting the three hour delivery outlined core points.
The Indianapolis Journal reports a Democratic rule barring married men from serving as stewards at state asylums. The board cites an implied prohibition, noting past married stewards and arguing the rule is a dodge. The piece notes expulsions and rumored purges of officials tied to this policy.
An aged Whig writer to the National Intelligencer reflects on his lifelong conservatism and support for the 1850 compromise measures while signaling a forthcoming divergence in opinion with the addressed editor. He notes his seventy three years and steadfast Whig identity as context for his cautious stance.
The speaker warns the Union’s preservation hinges on halting slavery expansion. If slavery powers gain control Kansas and Nebraska threaten to force broader extension, risking dissolution. The conclusion asserts Kansas cannot be admitted as a slave state if the Union is to be saved. The author fears future embitterment and widespread conflict.
The high court splits on key provisions of the Prohibitory Law. Judge Gookings upholds the law as constitutional while Perkins and Davison oppose its main features. Stewart rules that banning manufacture and liquor agencies is unconstitutional. Justices split on retail prohibition and imprisonment powers.
On the last ballot the vote stayed about the same as in the last issue. Members have quit voting and turned to speech making. An advertisement notes M. S. Wilson of North Manchester wishing to dispose of his property. Elihu Stanley & Co. offer a portable steam saw-mill for sale on reasonable terms, with details in another column.
At a December 10 1855 meeting Miami Lodge No 52 I O O F adopted resolutions mourning the death of Brother William Childers who died October 29 in Ashton Town away from home. The hall is to be clothed in mourning for thirty days and notices go to local papers Western Odds Fellows Magazine and to the family signed by officers and sealed by the lodge.
In Peoria Indiana on December 10 1855 citizens formed a committee to study a Peru to Somerset via Peoria or Wa bash to Xenia route. They invited residents of Peru Somerset Wa bash Xenia to attend a gathering on Friday January 4 1856 at 10 o clock A M chaired by Joseph Davis with J B Thoxsn as secretary.
From Lawrence Kansas Territory a tragic shooting at Hickory Point near the Waukarusa River left Charles Dow dead after a dispute with Cole men a pro slavery settler who fired buck shot into Dow The incident escalated as neighbors and Missouri settlers rallied to demand justice and a rescue party formed to seize Branson a key witness as Gov Shannon’s plans to enforce laws sparked growing tensions between Free State and pro slavery factions.
Missouri editor asserts Kansas will avoid war as Free State men accept U S authority. Gov Shannon's small force is compared with a larger hostile buildup, while calls for peaceful resolution and restraint by U S troops are urged to end the Kansas civil conflict.
Washington shows new strain in US Britain relations over Central American affairs. The 1850 treaty is claimed abrogated by Britain through Bay Islands and Mosquito protectorate disputes. An ultimatum proposes relinquishment of the protectorate and colony to avert war, else the US would act under the Monroe Doctrine.
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