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Newspaper
Peru Weekly News
Location
Peru, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1856
Page
1
A political broadside from the National Era urges suppression of dissent and loyalty to the Union, denouncing traitors and calls for unity. It attacks Northern opposition, condemns compromise, and invokes themes of liberty, slavery, and sectional conflict with references to Cuba Mexico Africa and Pilgrim Fathers. The piece rails against treachery and exhorts restraint and national resolve despite agitation.
The article argues that spelling rules mislead learners since rules like soft sounds before certain letters have numerous exceptions. Citing Mr Bullion and Mr Wright, it notes most spelling rules carry many exceptions and are often useless. It highlights Kirkham's rule as a clearer example of flawed instruction.
A discussion on orthography explains why English spelling is inconsistent and cites examples. Col Thomas H. Benton replies to a Missouri gubernatorial nomination, saying he will not engage in a campaign but will work to keep the Union united and oppose slavery agitation and sectionalism.
In 1848, Mr. Calhoun warned that the distinct Mexican constitutional order would be replaced by the United States framework, claiming it would carry with it overriding control over all Mexican laws and institutions, a stance reflecting territorial governance tensions of the era.
Jimmy O'Brien a ring leader in the old line faction spoke at the Court House Tuesday during the Voorhees for Congress convention. He denounced Free State men as traitors and urged importing hemp from Missouri to hang those opposing freedom. His speech drew applause from old liners and loud Republican hissed responses, questioned the party’s law and order claim.
Investigating Committee heard Sumner and 12 to 14 witnesses including Governor Gorman and Senators Pearce Critten den and Foster. Eyewitness testimony confirms Sumner's account of repeated blows using sword practice from Brooks and describes alternating strikes as Sumner ducked and raised his arm for defense.
In the United States Senate Senator Wilson of Massachusetts denounced Sumner as struck down in a brutal assault and Senator Butler from South Carolina delivered two speeches with hostile voice. A letter from Lafayette Indiana dated May 29 1856 expresses exile from Kansas and despair over Lawrence. Kansas is described as conquered by invaders and calls for aid from the Free North.
A large New York congregation heard Rev. H W Beecher speak at Ply mouth Church after forenoon notices that his sermon would address the country's peculiar state. Attendees included speakers from New York and Brooklyn. The audience discussed Sumner's outrages and Lawrence's destruction.
J D Derruse declines the People's Convention nomination for Superintendent of Public Instruction. He cites commitment to his ministry and faith as incompatible with political office, though he respects the convention and those who supported him. The notice is dated May 16, 1856, from Thorntown Indiana.
A Shelbyville correspondent reports that voters supported free schools by about two to one despite efforts by the “old line” leaders to oppose them. The issue centered on taxing corporate property to sustain a new schoolhouse now under rapid construction. The note also mentions Haiti unrest, local politics, and satirical items from the era.
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