23 Dec 1845
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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1845
Page
1
Fragmented poem from Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1848, delving into ambition, labor, fate, and youth as Time moves swiftly. The piece casts Fortune and Glory as rewards for effort, urging persistence amid the lure of fame while noting an eventual reckoning beneath Eternity.
The issue highlights how sheep diet affects wool quality and strength, detailing feed types, regularity of meals, and the difference between short and long wool. It cites pastures with aromatic plants and grains as improving fleece, and notes differing outcomes across generations under varied diets.
A long historical tale follows David, a young man torn between civilian life and patriot duty. His father prods him toward battle as Loyalists threaten the Bunkers family. David allies with Whigs, feigns loyalty to learn foes, and rescues Mary Bunker and the two sisters during a fierce raid led by Major Wilson. After heroic fighting and a rescue, David earns his family's respect and secures a hopeful future.
In a long notice from Philadelphia Now Ltd, Laelia Fane Pierson's new poetry collection Forest Leaves is praised for its rural scenes and heartfelt emotion. The article recounts how Judge Ellis Lewis and Thaddeus Stephens helped Pierson, then a financially distressed newcomer, acquire a farm to support her writing, with the deed held in trust for her and her heirs.
A historical plea urges parents to give children newspapers to build literacy and resilience. Mothers as family heads should be educated, and reading powers shield youths from life’s ills. The piece argues fathers should spend on books for children to prevent moral lapses and encourage progress.
The Senate adjourned on a motion by Mr Monguins as the election truth was debated. A resolution on New Hampshire and Mississippi seats failed 112 to 72. Debates covered tariff policies, postal expenses, and Postmaster General recommendations, including a warehousing system and subtreasury advocacy. The Treasury report projected receipts and expenditures for 1846, with focus on revenue sources, public debt, and potential cuts, while the Post Office summary noted postmasters, fines, and rate reforms for letters and newspapers.
Absent, Webster Moorhead and Calhoun. The caucus result shows a Whig led majority with abstentions. The piece contrasts political maneuvering with a broader call from press and church groups for stronger Sabbath observance and public moral standards. The Philadelphia North American excerpt argues the Sabbath aids governance, labor, charity, and national prosperity.
From Washington on December 9 1945 reports Cass proposing naval affairs inquiry and possible spending increase while maintaining last session’s printing rates. Senate elects secretary sergeant at arms door keeper on ballots, and receives a presidential message about Texas constitutional admission. Committee chair allocations for Foreign Affairs Finance Commerce Agriculture and other panels listed with vote totals.
A late nineteenth century reflection extols daughters as a divine message inspiring gentleness and self denial. It contrasts future roles of sons and daughters, stressing tenderness toward girls as central to parental affection and social duty. The piece argues daughters prompt protection and moral responsibility within the family and society.
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