Renunciation and forgiveness mend a broken family
In a tense domestic scene, Gertrude asks for a condition to win forgiveness from her stern father, who will pardon her if her husband leaves London and she renounces him. The couple vows loyalty to each other, while a child’s innocence softens the grandfather Banks. The story ends with reunion and plans for a unified household at Denmark Villa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankal
Gertrude
London
Mika
Frank
Graham
Stack-Braker
Mr. Banks
Geelude
Fanther
Ald Banks
Olu Banks
Gertruda
Tie
Oll Genhoyn
Gerluide
Gerlinle
Elah
Gerty
Gil
Denmark
Stock Exchange
Banks
Whig and Free Soil Nominations in Calhoun County
The Whig convention presents a united slate with harmony in selecting candidates led by Pierce Hussey and Maj. Chedrey and George Monroe. Delegates praised for integrity, pledging to uphold equal rights and remodel the state organic law. Voters urged to form committees, defeat the Democrats, and ensure a full, fair vote on election day. Doane and King praised as trustworthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weels
Calhoun County
Messrs
Pierce and
Hussey
Maj
Chedrey
Geo. Monroe
Artomas
Doane
Bedford
King
Albion
Porto Disere
Marahall
Enastus Crank
Battles Creek
Gra
W. W. Paine
Convis
T.ilis
Reuben B. White
Tanne Beerr
Lawrence Campbell
Neontond
W. Donelly
D. Chamberlain
N. Smith
Juli Lowell
Muarengo
C. G. George
Caleb Hanchet
Alanson Chaham
Nathan Pierce
Rabt
Church
Wm. Trockins
Clarendon
J. W. Vandenbueg
B. F. Welle
H.R. Cook
T. Hamlin
D. 8. Harrington
Jeroy
F. Smith
A. Robinson
He Vinevore
O. EL Rolfe
Sheridan
J. B. Sackett
D. H. Miller
Geo, Mourac
Marti Tiehenor
A. P. Bell
Battle Creek
Chester Buckley
J. W W. Harris
Charles Kennedy
Emourti—L. Martin
A. Canting
D. D. King
Tra Newbre
Wm. B. Catner
Pennfield
Ortin Marshall
Wm. A. Marshall
Wrnstus Marshall
Charles Dickey
Jason Fellows
Marvin Flannehe
Free Soil Convention
Écecion
Free Soilers
Marengo
Artemas Doane
Geor Monroe
Erastus [Ussly
Rattle Creek
Joseph Chedley
Marshall
Coljoin
Southern Railroad Progress and Local Politics in Coldwater
The Coldwater Sentinel notes grading on the Southern Railroad from Hillsdale to Coldwater, expecting cars to run to Coldwater this fall and lift local pride. It reports a violent squall past week, a citizen call urging a court hearing on grievances against Central Road editors, and a desire to keep Michigan improvements inclusive. Eaton County Whig nominees Col. William Trammond and Judge Samuel S. Church are praised. Free Soil's separate ticket is dismissed. Also covered is Merabail and Ionia Plank Road charter and local sentiment toward Marshall, plus an invitation to subscribe and work out costs. An Or derly Orange Lodge? section ends with Rev. Mr. Adams' address praising fraternal fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coldwater Sentinel
Hillsdale
Coldwater
Thhat
Iron Banda
Lake Bria
Struts
Tml
Detroit
Cantral Road
Sombera
Sentinel
Michigan
Indiana
Eaton County
William Trammond
Eston Rapids
Samuel 8
Church
Vermontville
Free Soil Party
Fhey
Pointe
Ournalveg
Pela
Lannon
Bag
Brooks
McGown
Mr. Hobart
Pougthy
Urunta
Carley
Ana
Tony
Mills
Patty
Bute Creek
Rogers
Dst
Lave
Recr
Eli
Gen. Wilson
Callege
Anime Campere
Sheuke
Densa Pine
Mowanly
Big Siallow
Bes
Benton Clash Spurs Silly Senate Scene in 1850
The report covers a heated Senate exchange mocking a figure labeled Hangman Foote and criticizing the House as disgraced by bullying. It snarls at public sentiment and notes inflammatory public remarks stirring contempt toward a controversial personality. The piece also references legislative figures and party actions in Calhoun County political organizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.ho
Tf. B. Senate
Foota Fine
Senate
House
Col. Benton
Renee Ohia
Hangman Fodte
Nathan Pierce Defends Central Railroad in State Paper
Nathan Pierce writes to the Marshall Statesman defending the Central Railroad and opposing charges of attacking it. He cites votes in the House, details his support for the Central Railroad, and explains amendments to the Southern Railroad charter to aid southern counties while protecting Central Railroad rights. He notes a massive bridge project under Edward W. Gerrell and its status in Lewiston and Constantine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manesco
Marshall Statesman
Dean Lin
Werth
Nathan Pierce
House of Representatives
Coasral
Alweya
Central Railroad
Central Mailroad
Central Railroad Company
Central Eailroad
Southern Railroad
Cunstantine
St. Joseph
Bouthesn Neilroad
Southern Railroad Company
Matert
Thea
Bidledale
Hilladeled
Branch
Conatatine
Brothers
Constantine
Centrl Railroad Company
Lewistoy
Busresatop Bajnox
New York
Coneda
Lewiatog
Queeputos
Ereets
Edward W. Gerrell
Col
Hughey
Miade
Congres
Panuna
Calhoun County Free Soil Convention Amid Turbulent Rhetoric
Readable fragments describe an April 7 meeting in Marshall led by Chas. T. Guntan with Enaston Tlegsey as secretary. A five member committee presented preambles and resolutions opposing slavery expansion, reaffirming Buffalo 1840s principles and the 1842 Buffalo platform, while criticizing recent moves to shift political stances and urging adherence to anti-slavery doctrines. The text references Daniel Webster, the Declaration of Independence, and the Ordinance of 1787, with tense language about loyalties and political factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Ogshe Édishty
Tha Gelegans
Ithe Ae
Free Democracy
Cri
Marehall
Bedi
Chas. T. Guntan
Enaston Tlegsey
Todmit
Joseph Chedary
Erstus Hussey
Cyrun Stewey
van Ro Meall
Nathan Chidester
Sul Committee
Cone
Daniel Webster
Agiinet
Wade
Buffalo
Paty
Thinge
Marble
Hale
Harding
Abe
T.B
Party delegates nominate by ballot in late 18th century convention
A record shows a committee of three from the anti slavery faction conferring with a Whig committee. They nominate two delegates, then two to the State Convention. Nathan Prince, Gronor Monnor, Antenas Dossy named for state duties, with support pledged from free holders in the county. CHAS T. GORIMAN is chair, Enastos Hussey secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinton Lékel
Witteli
Joseph Chedory
Erasius Hensney
Silas Sheffield
Wm R McCall Wan
Previm
Ehammad
Whig
Agnarion
Rspork
Biate Conventin
Eassies Husavy
Josyrs Cnensty
Exastus Husser
Jown Curoser
Natiin Prince
Grance Monnor
Antenas Duann
Gobel
Noilera
Chas T. Gorimam
Enastos Hussy
Notes by the Wat Wolverine Ranger chronicling a trek
The diary covers daily travel Oct 27 to Nov 7 detailing cattle, camp life, terrain, weather, and dangers while emigrants push toward Feather River. It notes encounters, river crossings, supply issues, hunting, fatigue, and a government relief escort aiding the group through rugged pine forests and snowbound passes.
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Wedneday
Free Soil
Delegaton
Erastus
Joseph Chenbey
George Monroe
Artemus Doane
Puane Roap Cuantra
Merabail
Ionia
Scholler
Adame
Ponthic Fae Fall
Slavistica Agais
Jacmoon
Whigs
Delepaics
3. T. Gidley
William Jackson
A. Vandebopart
Ti. Frink
Austin Blair
Charles H. Taylor
Reg
The
Grand Rapids Enquirer
Redfield
Tammencs
Contino
Nightinguire
Jenny Lind
Adirces
Geo. R. Graham
Philo
Politics and Literatur
American Review
Hastinge
Barry
Dill
Tha
Lanz of Temperance
Leiter
Mr. Pierce
WAT
Wolverine
Polta
Ladd
Munzer
Crosby
Wa Lest Pandango
Feather River
Brooke
Rawson
Seymour
Feather Riser Valley
Rogere
Lawcons
Dayepuat
Purmesa
Ont, Bey
Alter
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