Central and Palmyra Railroads Near Final Action
In the Michigan Senate February sessions the Central Railroad bill from Marshall to Kalamazoo advanced to third reading and passage. The Palmyra Railroad bill was made a special order and linked with the Southern Railroad. both measures progressed as part of the logroll. The Assembly reported land sales for delinquent taxes and conformed acts for Wesleyan Seminary and Grand River Plank Road. An Odd Fellows hall incorporation was approved with amendments after favorable debate. The funeral of Paul Rous highlighted Odd Fellowship’s public regard.
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Barry County
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Mason
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Williams
Mesars
Denton
Odd Pellowa
Paul Rous
Nowlin's
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Society of Qld Fellows
Georgia
Odd Fellowship
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Baltimore Sena
Washington Senate Debates Shifted and Bills Passed
The Senate postponed the Texas debate until Thursday while petitions against Tariff reductions and Tex as and Oregon occupation were read. A bill to reduce duties on railroad iron in certain cases passed. acts for internal improvements in Iowa and Florida, harbor work at South Port, and land grants for Wisconsin rivers were approved. The admission of Iowa as a state dominated discussions, with various senatorial bills also advancing.
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Wisconsin
Legislature Sketches and Pacific Northwest Rail Plans
In the Legislature, factions clash over funding for northern interests while the Kalama to Tonia State road advances and Central and Southern Railroad bills move, seeking land grants Kalamazoo to Saint Joseph and Hillsdale to Coldwater. Odd Fellows corporate privileges draw debate with Senator Pratt opposing. News from Santa Anna reports sieges and shifting rumors as U.S. Oregon measures proceed. Local notices urge a March 4 Charter Election and a public meeting at the Court House for village officer candidates.
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Tonia
Tba Central
Odd Fellows Association
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Vickery
Alphadelphia Association
Potatoes and passages at Battle Creek ball alley gossip
A rambling reminiscence describes a Battle Creek ball alley, the adjacent saloon, and a connected passageway used for betting. It mentions a half breed proprietor, the odor of controversy, and a tale of Raleigh and potatoes shaping local lore amid social mischief and curious visitors.
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Wasley
Baile Creek
Marshall
Battle Creek
Tey
A Plebian Barroom Skirmish Named Captain Hardhead
A detailed, period-voice account describes a chaotic late night confrontation at a tavern near a Methodist Church. Captain Hardhead leads a rough melee over fifteen glasses and a barroom dispute, with patrons drilling insults and missiles before the scene cools and the party dissolves.
Statesman Oda Fellows Society Under Scrutiny
A large secretive society in this place draws mixed views as secrecy hinders open judgment. Proponents argue its benevolent aims and mutual aid justify concealed deliberations and signs, while critics insist virtue should be visible and question the need for secrecy among brothers.
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