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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1844
Page
2
Travelers describe Ashland and Mr Clay, praising the estate, grounds, and Mrs Clay. Also included are General Waddy Thompson’s note from Mexico and critiques of the Texas treaty, reflecting U S political tensions in 1844.
The piece accuses Amos Kendall and Levi D Stamm of provoking religious and political anger, recounts an 1840 confrontation with Van Buren supporters, and describes sensational prophecies of divine judgment. It cites incidents at the Capitol including a broken statue arm and a fallen constitution scroll, plus widespread fires and disturbances in Washington as the election nears.
Fragmented 19th century political prose discusses Mr Clay and civil liberty in the West, the Union, and national prosperity. It critiques Amos Kendall and Kendall’s pamphlet Clay's Duels, notes Democratic and Native party tensions, and mentions Tyler’s Texas treaty stance and Calhoun-Tyler friction. The passage references Detroit and Augusta political events and a Dearbornville Tyler mass convention.
A fragment describes a parent at breakfast praising Willy as he enters grammar class at Sligh School. The playful mispronunciations hint at a lighthearted school scene and a father guiding his child through new learning expressions.
Washington dispatch reports the President sent Dr Mattie, editor of the Globe during Blair's illness, as Secretary of Legation to France under Mr King. It notes plans to make Robert Tyler postmaster in Philadelphia after the House adjourns and mentions local Loco Foco mood and political maneuvering around Van Baten and Galebraie dumilia fighters.
Notice announces the cessation of J Baron Esq as editor on April 18 and directs future communications to be addressed to the publisher for the Statesman publication.
A Locofoco pamphlet denounces Whig tactics in the 1840 presidential race. It ridicules log cabins, coon skins, and hard cider as alleged weapons, condemns Van Buren era policies, and asserts the 1844 contest will be won by Whigs led by Henry Clay. It notes Tyler’s Texas treaty and mocks Michigan editors.
A town meeting on a Saturday evening formed a Democratic committee with Preston Pratt and Noyes drafting a constitution. The piece argues the party’s principles clash with its actions, condemns support for Texas annexation and slaveholding, and attacks Van Buren governance and Locofoco tactics while noting indictments against Pratt.
A critical review accuses the Locofocos of opposing Whigs while pursuing dual northern and southern policies, praising free trade for some and tariff aims for others. It condemns Van Buren era expenditures, Florida war actions, and treasury defaults as evidence of hypocrisy, claiming the party blends deceit, corruption, and shifting principles to plunder. The piece predicts the public will soon repudiate their leadership as the truth of their opportunism emerges.
Fragmentary 19th century letter page condemns Henry Cray as an elite rival to Hewes Cray and laments the nation’s potential misrule. Items cite election results in Ogdenstorf and actions by local officials, including naturalization tickets and a charter race. Mentions a brass cannon, Washington artillery, and school reforms.
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