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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1852
Page
2
A damaged text outlines Whig plans at the State Convention with harmony and a strong ticket. It mentions Zacaanian for Governor, Dy Waxenmas for Lieutenant Governor, and a pledge of support from citizens of the state. The piece praises the candidates and predicts a triumphant election with full notification of state officers and electors.
The seventh anniversary of our National Independence was observed on the third day of Tully with afternoon exercises and an oration delivered by Rev. John D. Pierce in Rev. McClure’s absence. Fireworks, directed by Mr. Bande, drew a large crowd. two injuries were reported, with Mr. Percis and Frederick Ry Hatch hurt but on path to recovery. Train delays affected travelers from Longaville seeking the South ern Railroad to Chisago, as women waited overnight for cars.
An old advertisement lists loving books for sale by Vriend Giez, including Life on the Sea and Adventures of Ocean Life, with sixty illustrations. It promotes works on whales, Methodius, and notable figures, claiming broad appeal for curious readers and collectors.
The Michigan Whigs convened to nominate a governor and a national ticket. They endorsed Winfield Scott for President, William A. Grattan for Vice President, and praised Henry Clay’s memory while pledging unity and adherence to Whig principles. Delegates thanked the national convention in Baltimore and commended President Taylor's administration.
OCR text lists multiple officials including for Lieutenant Governor David Walbridge from Kufamazga and Foy as secretary, then Sylvester Abel for State Treasurer, Mae Inghom as Auditor General, Natitantel Bacon for Attorney General, Joseph Penny for Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jonathan White for State Land Office, Joseph R. Williams and Sylvester Larned among electors. Exact spellings and places are garbled, but the passage records a draft list of candidates and electors in a constitutionally defined ticket.
Announcement of the death of O H Knox Esq United States Marshal for the District of Michigan, in Centreville, after a long public service. The obituary notes his Waterloo origins and praises his generous, kind nature and strong community ties.
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