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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1848
Page
2
The Statesman notes the new Capitol opening under Governor Rawson with Loco Foco dominance across branches. It hopes for cordial relations between factions, mentions a potential Freehold Exemption bill, and wishes the Locofocos a productive session while criticizing excess stationery.
The National Intelligencer article, praised as profound and candid, argues the Mexican war was a premeditated conquest to satisfy Polk and personal ambition. It contends false claims of Mexican aggression, asserts Texas territory status, and claims the President acted without congressional war authority.
The Lexington assembly drew 9 500 attendees as supporters hailed Henry Clay as the country’s crisis rescuer and likely presidential candidate. Canon B Smyre of Indiana gave bold, direct praise amid antiwar sentiment, while praise for Clay grew nationwide with mass meetings at Poughkeepsie and strong resolutions honoring his service.
The piece denounces neglect of navigation on Western Waters and defends federal internal improvements. It cites Mr. Wentworth of Illinois proposing a resolution affirming government power to construct harbors and improve rivers for navy protection and commerce, challenging opponents and the Loco Foce party. The tone is partisan and critical of abstractionist views.
The Detroit Daily Advertiser passes into new hands with Vict 1 Aue retiring. Mesars Rawson Dunoxure & Co. become proprietors and Geo. W. Wisnes of Pontiac appointed editor. Wiattasa, long editor, retires from editorial work to serve the Whig cause in a new vocation.
The Free Press argues that Whigs will alter war conduct but not its character while noting their internal principles, and predicts Polk will withdraw in disgrace. It quotes Calhoun on the “cohesive principles of public plunder” guiding the Democracy, asserting enduring party cohesion.
Ceresco Mills have been purchased by A Watutsceonn & Co and placed in full operation. Mr Wallingford, formerly a practical printer, returns to business under favorable auspices. An established Marshall resident now mill-owner at a prime county site, praised for business skill and integrity. The mills boast five run of stones, built at about $40,000 by Preace & Tue, regarded as among the best in the nation.
A political critique denounces aggressive war aims and national debt growth linked to the Mexican War, mocking a Washington correspondent and Expounder publisher. It labels the policy as war for conquest, challenges the Whig majority, and taunts commentators with quotes and insinuations about loyalty and strategy.
The lakes imports and exports for 1846 reached 129,527,022 dollars, while 1847 projections show 61,914,010 dollars. Commerce has nearly doubled in five years with projected 1.762/100th percent annual increase. Licensed tonnage in 1846 totals 106,696 tons. total American lake trade clearances and entrances amount to 15,855, with 2,071,802 tons of goods shipped. About 136,896 tons of shipping move the trade, with an estimated 80,000 tons British. The piece critiques neglect of lake navigation protection and notes passenger travel near 250,000 and voyage earnings around 1,260,000. Projections to 1857 put net commerce at 170,645,257, and a school notice mentions local literacy efforts and weather.
From Mexico comes word that Mr Trust, recalled, plans to depart on 28 Nav for Vera Cruz with a small train, as the Free American notes. It is believed the war will persist. negotiations failed and many fear a prolonged conflict and potential dictatorship from Santa Anna’s camp. Reports from Vera Cruz discuss Santa Anna, Gunta Aana, and Polemics over Northern states backing war or peace, with hints of financing and force buildup.
Fractured congressional record shows debate on referring the commerce of internal navigation to a special committee. Speakers argued over presidential messages, constitutional limits, and printing for use in the house while discussing ships, routes, and potential measures for harbor clearance and national defense.
Advices from Mexico City reach December 27 noting the government appointed Peace Commissioners. A recalled official cannot negotiate, while another troop train heads south under artillery guards. The administration’s failure prompts popular relief at a likely purge, and the British Minister travels with an American escort amid Mexican political uncertainty.
In Marengo on December 30 a marriage was performed by Rev. Win uniting Dickina Tl. Bement of Marengo and Mary Morton of Marshall. Also in the same town a December 29 marriage of Proctor McWeti Ey to Emily Jane Hanchett. A December 90 wedding in the same town joined Levi Connett and Prulla Lusk. In Marshall on December 25 Amos Hartwell wed Martha Firkin, both of the former place.
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