County Convention Notice for March 1648
Marshall county committee calls townships to nominate delegates for the state Whig convention in Philadelphia and to appoint precandidates for township offices. Delegates listed by townships include Albion, Castle Creek, Bedford, Burlington, LeRoy, Marengo and others. meeting at the courthouse in Marshall on March 13 1648.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apel
Court House
Marshall
Herates
Jackson
Dele
Grice
Hiladelphia
Sune
Tla
Cateus
Albion
Athene
Castle Creek
Bedford
Burlington
Convie
Clarendon
Clareoce
Ackford
Emmet
Fredonia
Homer
LeRoy
Leed
Mareball
Marengo
Newton
Penfield
Sheridan
Tekoneha
J. C. Frink
Geo. Hannahs
Darius Clark
A. Way
Marsh
R-B-White
Maraball
French Revolution notes on liberty and the 1789 upheaval
The piece surveys the French monarchy's decline under pressure for rational liberty, tracing roots to the American Revolution and the Three Days. It discusses the shift in land ownership, the fall of the Bourbon regime, and the Reform Banquet crisis as leading to upheaval and public tension in Paris.
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France
Napoleon
Regia
Galijecta
Imbard
Seluch
Liberyy
Chamber of Deputies
Friends of Reform
Paris
Bogeved
Privat Hoyne
Champs Elyeces
National Guard
French Revolution News Reaches Europe Amid Turmoil
The latest dispatches describe upheaval across Europe as the French Revolution spreads. The ex-king and queen of the French reportedly landed in England, with their journey and reception prompting cautious optimism in royal circles. The Provisional Government forms, universal suffrage debates, and a 900-member National Assembly are outlined alongside unrest from London to Manchester and beyond, signaling a widening wave of civil rights awakenings.
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Europe
Benton
England
Netter
Victoria
France
United States
Plote de Ville
Paris
de Joigville
Duke de Aumale
Germany
London
Manchester
Edinburgh
Glingow
Spain
Kingerst
Mouriz
Gathie
Clay's Return Home Brings Enthusiastic Welcome
The article notes strong public demonstrations for Mr. Clay during his journey home from New York, with large crowds in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, and broad support across states. It discusses the Whig presidential race, praising Daniel Webster and Henry Clay, and urges loyal support for the convention’s chosen candidate.
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Clay
N. York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Pieburgh
Peos
Jeve
Sarde
Ihe Jency
Pablo Press
Kentucky
Basa Vima
Wnt
New England
Daniel Webster
Borg
New Hampahire
Alam
Henry Clay
Webster
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Platea
New York
Max Srant
Tia
National Intelligencer
Homestead Exemption Law Sparks Debate in Michigan Legislature
A lengthy critique of Michigan’s legislature accuses it of liberal land use, calls for restraint, and warns against adverse aims of the Homestead Exemption Law. The piece urges unity to refine protections for the poor and industrious while cautioning the idle and disreputable. It references a proposed land office move and stresses safeguarding debt collection.
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Congress
Statianda
Michigan
Atate
Ithia
Marshal
Marshall Housa
Political Debate Over Mexican War Tactics and Constitution
A lengthy dialogue reviews executive powers in the Mexican War, with Calhoun and Webster defending Congress’s tax and war authority. It covers party lines, the treaty, and opposition from Locofoco editors who label opponents as traitors while listing senators by name and vote counts.
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Caan
John C. Celhoun
Daniel Webster
Senate
Congress
Calhoun
Websley
Ipsa
Colljoun
Yeas
Menare
Allen
Ashley
Atchison
Atherton
Bagby
Beaton
Bradbury
Breene
Butler
Gameron
Cass Davis
Mississippi
Dickineon
Dix
Douglas
Downs
Feich
Foote
Amorgan
Honter
Johnson
Georgis
Lewis
Macon
Moor
Nitce
Sturgeon
Turvey
Weatcott
Yulee
Mesore
Badger
Baldwin
Bell
Berriea
Clarke
Clayton
Corvin
Crittenden
Davis
Maccachucetta
Dayton
Greene
Hale
Louisiana
Mangum
Phelps
Underwood
I Uphan
Webster
Locofoco Democratice
Mr. Polk
Washingon
Efect
Goss- Wilmot-Proviso
Gov
Ransom
Unya
Toola
Locofoca Ecracy
Wheat Crop in Prospect in Michigan
A Battle Creek correspondent reports the wheat crop looks promising across multiple Michigan counties after recent rains and warmth. He notes that fields once deemed ruined now appear healthy, with expectations of a larger crop than ever before seen in the state.
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Detsait Daily Advertiser
Battle Creek
Michigan
Macomb
Lapeer
Oakland
Geneseo
Washtenaw
Jackson
Calhoun
Minister to Mexico Appointment Amid Illness Delay
The President appointed Senator Sevier of Arkansas as Commissioner to Mexico with Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary powers. Illness compelled a swift selection, so Clifford, Attorney General, joined the commission, departing Washington with Walsh, the Secretary of Legation, to travel south and assume duties on arrival.
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Sevier
Arkansas
Senate
Mexico
Clifford
Gondra
United States
Washington
Walsh
Legation
Autobiography of a man seeking a popular bid and war talk
Readable passages describe a self-promoting candidate praising democracy while railing against foes. The text recounts a figure named Casa, born 1762 in Exeter New Hampshire, who emigrated to the West and settled at Marietta Ohio. It highlights his war stance and blunt forecasts of perpetual war abroad and within the republic if elected.
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Therheelves
Wismor
Casa
Thomas Jefferson
Mr. Casa
Exeter
Marietta
Ohio
Alriost
Mexico
Herm
Michigan Homestead Exemption Act for Forced Sale Relief
A historical Michigan act outlines an exemption to protect a homestead from forced sale for debts after July 3, 1848. It details qualifying land, owner selection, marital consent for mortgages, and procedures for levy, surveying, and sale. It clarifies that exemptions do not exempt from taxes and includes provisions for residents who occupy non owned property claiming homestead status.
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Senate
House of Representatives
State of
Michigan
Thetéan
Debate Echoes in Senate Over Gen Cass Power
The Senate debate stained public opinion with words on executive power and Cass. Calhoun questioned the authority to shape Mexican government while Webster pressed concerns over military rule in Mexico and high salaries for officers, signaling deep partisan tension.
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Senate
Mexico
Calhoon
Michigan
Calhoun
Cass
Webstory
Weacott
Colboun
Webster
Albion Seminary Examination Report on Education and Outputs
A detailed report on the Albion Seminary examination of 1842 covers the instruction quality, teacher qualifications, and student performance across twenty four classes. It highlights subjects from geography and mathematics to rhetoric and natural philosophy, notes high general competence, and urges continued support and expansion of school facilities.
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Albion
Crete
Dndien
Yong Ladiew
Tabor
Perevere
Albion Seminary
Jempley
Eudice
Roger
Bekilemen
Constantis
Datake
University of
Hsirathe
Caurt
Woyal
Thi Ty
Coodwin
M. Hance
Wesleyan Seminary
Parker
Tenor Ney
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Pittsburgh
F. R
Gratfenberg
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