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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1849
Page
2
Fragmentary religious verse laments changing fortunes, friendship, and wealth while affirming faith in God. The text references Olivet Institute and themes of resilience, peace, and divine steadiness amid earthly upheaval.
A tale shows Mr Rivers, who believes he cannot afford Godeys and other periodicals, spurring financial strain as his daughter Mary longs to read. After borrowing from friend Jane Tompkins, friction at home grows until Rivers subscribes himself, sparking family reading joy and a broader habit that transforms their finances.
New York reports the Europa arrival from Liverpool with Paris dispatches noting ongoing tranquility and a Louis Napoleon lead. Partial amnesty discussed, Vincennes prisoners excluded, possible presidency of the chambers, and clashes among Garda Mobile in Mandad. Early results show Louis Napoleon ahead with about 189,165 votes to Cavaignac's 72,784 and others far behind.
Fragmented notes describe Felch's motion to postpone orders to take up a land and canal bill for Michigan, with no quorum and withdrawal of the motion. Also mentions Dickinson's caution on more special orders, and a brief executive session in Washington regarding territorial government for New Mexico and war-time port information.
The Senate debated the relief bill for John P. Baldwin while the House, led by Mr Vinton, considered supplying deficiencies in the last year’s appropriation. Amendments included pay for a Sergeant at Arms clerk. Proviso to limit assistants carried 89 to 72. Reports on navy and pension bills referred to committees. House then moved to committee of the whole to establish a board to settle private government claims. Senate reports private bills and laid over.
Marshall Statesman notes James Pratt and Bui Ratton with receipts printed for township treasurers. This office lists the items as just printed and for sale.
The Governor urges banking reform and cautious expansion of paper currency, praising existing banks while warning against risky bank notes. He rejects recharter of Mechanics and Farmers Bank and delays on Southern Rail Road debt. The piece notes alignment with Whig principles and hints at presidential campaign implications.
A Detroit newspaper tirade depicts the Michigan Locofocos clashing with the Free Press and Michigan State Journal, accusing Gov. Ransom’s administration of shaping the Buffalo platform. It singles out Geo W. Prex as a demagogue and critiques party factions over slavery and cabinet loyalties in a heated editorial frame.
The writer argues for governoral support by the Whigs if it secures the Senate, criticizing Cass and Ransom as extreme and dodging figures. They urge reflection by Whig legislators to nominate a new candidate if possible, preferring a governor who serves his term regardless of motives.
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