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Saturday, April 13, 1844.+-

Peoria, IL.

In broadside issued in Peoria April 9, 1844, Democrats announce that John Calhoun is sorry he was not present to reply to Lincoln's speech April 6, 1844. Lincoln on receiving copy of broadside resolves to reply to Calhoun's speech this evening at court house. Learning that Lincoln is present, Calhoun speaks until 11:30. Whigs call for Lincoln and he replies.Peoria Register, 19 April 1844.