The Coast Wide Lament and Early Canal Plans
A historical note describes early efforts under Gift Bayfield to secure Congress approval for a canal around the Falls of St Marys and to chart Lake Superior navigation. It covers regional pride, the Astor interest, vessel wrecks, and a demand for public money, with references to White Fish Point and La Pointe and mentions of the Sarah Ann and Mexican tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayfield
Washington
Congress
St. Mary
Lake Superior
Ontario
Evie
Fluroo
St. Chir
Michigan
la Pointe
Neerssing
Asior
Wiehoaeh
Copper Harbor
Aiecican Pur Company
Delinquent Ads Loom as Harvest Approaches
A cautious notice from Paarabatt State urges debtors to settle papers advertising and job work within three weeks or face personal collection. The warning hints at an upcoming harvest period and stresses the need for prompt payment to maintain good relations with supporters.
The Tariff Debate and Political Attacks Across Press
A lengthy critique traces tariff policy from Secretary Walker to the Polk era, accusing opposing papers of free trade bias and detailing arguments about duties on face cloth and cotton goods. The piece denounces Pro tection opponents, defends the current tariff, and cites ministerial and press personalities before switching to agricultural publishing notes and a comparison of Jacksonian and Locofoco rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Tho Okase
Polk
Linco Foco
Tarif
Exuhkinaly Vpeneta
Flo
Sik
Corton
New York
Washington
Protection
Friends of Protection
James KK. Polk
R.J. Walther
Fragments on Texan annexation and Mexican policy debate
The text reports heated posturing over Texas annexation with references to a convention, a fifteen member committee, and Richard Bache as a key ally. It warns of war with Mexico, a large national debt, and urges petitions to Congress. It also notes a British ship arrivals and Detroit’s religious, commercial growth, and local politics including Governor candidates and banking activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Bache
Walker
The
Treasury
United Starter
Pranklin
Congress
Free States
Gen
Jackson
Texas
Mexico
Union
Austin
New Orleans Picayune
Inter
United
Seates
Tour Frontier
Esas
Grearus
Lesas
Galveston
Verd Cruz
Owas
Washington
Jones
Drenorr
Ata
Lewis
Detroit
Sesson
Jefvison Avenue
Congress St
Jeffurson Avenue
Woodward Avenue
Capitol
Joseph R. Wiiama
Constantine
Williams
Canaime
Our Village Celebrates Gruner Trial and Emancipation Day
The piece surveys a bustling village scene with a court case about Grunter jailed as a dishonored citizen. It notes village amusements, trades, ministers, and oddities, plus a mocked legal proceeding where counsel Shark debates bail and liberty. It ends with Black citizens holding a telebra for Emancipation Day in the eastern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Detroit
Virginia
Alabama
Aquinas
Mottover
Grunter
Axa
Isay Sancho Panza
Gowen
Chiuy
Wade Faz-Craens
bin Chent
Cory
Also Mentioned on This Page
Davidson
Sarah Ann Mihi
Isr
New Oilane
Generit Avaty
Vera Cruz
Sarah Aun
Phil Nort American
Thinpivca
Alreles
Leprese
Osto
Ohio
Cleveland Herald
R. Unaie Jr
Worthington
CIA
Morsay
Carvin
Gov
Vanee
Adams
Justee
Roy
Quiarto
Vmidd
Coe
Kerstey
New-York
Folspeed
Bell
Paarabatt
Quean
Hage
Holland
Beleine
England
Scotland
the Farmers Library
Tue Farmen
Linnarvako
Monty Jounnaner
Farmers “Library
Bughear
Himerlf
Parmere
Soca Foca
Loca Moco
Oliver Cramwell
Ged. Jackson
Starca
Maine
Starka
Digbt
Dougafaces
Southier Ray
Toronto Globa
Iolan Railroad
Pont-Sarnig
Trista
Mnake
Windsor Western Armiave
Garex Bay Lane
Wisconsin Republican
Green Bay
Jane Ise
Enirios, Houk and Hing -Buodred
Ared Ayers
Farmers & Mechanics’ Bank
Ile
River Raisin Bank
Askland Co. Bank
Michigan Insurance Co
St. Clair
Oregon
Efe
Buffalo
London
Burlingame
Maratall Bateson
Gronter
Anuragvile
Shark
Cdvee
Legatiare
PRI
Rettor
Bert
Gruner
Casrles Dickey
Prentiss
Nerombor l
Calhwur
Sy Wright
Mintga
Suil Vanowan
Dory
Wright
Robert Gross
Merspill
Eaid Morigngue
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