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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1848
Page
2
Sparse readable fragments show a personal note or notice with references to a husband and a name like Bowers. The garbled text hints at a relationship event and location terms but lacks clear dates places or actions. The item presents as a damaged social notice with uncertain attribution.
A letter by Rav. H. G. O. Divight from Constan tinople discusses early cholera symptoms and a recommended urgent remedy. It advocates immediate use of opium or laudanum to halt diarrhea in mild cases and larger doses in severe cases, plus a rhubarb and camphor tincture mix, with cautions on diet and fluid avoidance and notes local Nicomedia and Brusa help. It ends with a patient anecdote of two children recovering after prompt treatment and supportive care.
Receipts for township treasurer duties recently printed and available at the office at low cost. This notice promotes affordability and immediate availability for local officials managing funds and records.
Report on Central Rail Road Company works at Marshall noting drainage of eleven acres, new tracks and a bridge, and the relocation of depots into a new Exnixe House. Praise for contractor Nas & Crank and Superintendent Jacon Hovarrrox Fay, with expectation of increased industry and business.
The article discusses the French Revolution and its wider impact across Europe, noting France's move toward a republic and the influence on Italy Austria and Germany. It highlights American hopes for republicanism, the siege of Vienna, rising hunger, and the awakening of masses demanding liberty and equality. The piece calls for nations to pursue the greatest good for the greatest number.
The piece argues Gen. Taylor is a Jeffersonian Republican or old line Whig, criticizes the Locofoco party as exhausted and Democratic frauds, and predicts a new era with Whigs supporting Taylor while Locofocos fade. It asserts Taylor will show the difference between true Republicanism and Locofoco democracy.
The Expounder accuses the free soil era of misunderstanding its aims and questions the effort to bar slavery from territories. The writer expresses hope power will prove its sufficiency, noting the misperception that opposing slavery equals support for free soil. The plea asks Mr. Shearman to clarify next week.
The Expounder argues Old Zack will appoint a Whig Cabinet with certainty, likening his choice to preferring saving America over Mexican officers around him in battle.
The New York vote for Electors shows Taylor and Fillmore leading with 218,551, Van Buren and Adams at 120,519, and Cass and Butler at 124,698. The tally notes overall 1848 results, party splits in the Senate with Whigs dominant and a Whig majority in the House as well.
The state official vote for Presidential Electors shows Casz and Butler leading with 154,869, Taylor and Fillmore at 138,396, and Van Buren and Adams at 35,456. Casa's majority over Taylor stands at 18,466, while Taylor and Van Buren surpass on 18,990. Whig tally is 155,113 to Democratic 119,061, with a Democratic gain of 5,301 and Whig loss of 16,717, roughly matching Cas' majority.
A lengthy manuscript letter discusses the Whig triumph, contrasting it with Democratic rule, praising General Taylor, and condemning Van Buren and Cass. It argues for national unity, constitutional authority in Congress, and warns against foreign wars and protracted imperial aims. The piece reflects regional endorsements and mentions Erie constituents and southern Whigs.
A chaotic account denounces Locofocoism for attacking General Hugh Brady, a veteran hero. The piece laments insults to the war worn soldier and hints at political maneuvering amid public outrage. Readers are told to await further discussion as events unfold.
A lively recount of Whig voting scenes and aged supporters in towns like Medway and Lexington, detailing a septuagenarian Revolutionary War veteran, a Lexington survivor of the battle, and other elderly voters. The piece weaves humor with civic pride as old friends recall past ballots while a long ledger lists county accounts and local officials.
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