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Newspaper

Marshall Statesman

Location

Marshall, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1848

Page

2

Trials Reveal Crosswhite Slaves Case Rowdy Looming

A transcript from the Marshall January 1847 proceedings shows a large crowd protesting the attempt to recapture enslaved Crosswhite family. Witnesses describe heated speeches, resolutions, threats of tar and feathers, and defenses arguing the defendants merely expressed opinions rather than acted with violence.

Gorham J.W. Wilder Troutman Adam Crosswhite Justice’ Office Hurd Hughes Bers Cates Gotham Sa Srenne Croat Tabor Q. Mendes Marshall Areie Mr. Treatings Eee Yard Trouman Goyham Otman Mr. Hord Bysinger Ross Crappined Trentman Floyd Fitsgerald Mershall Adam Kate Pattison Comstock Herd Cresawhite Comatock Witnemaea Hord Patterson Cometock Cook Goorlam Hard Grouand Marabul House Beth Hell Crosawhiten Crosawhile Esquire Shearman Gortam Wells Tate Apie Teaving Lee Giltoer Marshall House Eden Johan Anthony Benjamin I Cyrus Jackson Lucretia Carroll County Indiacea Meimuff Ohio Ohio River Thera Troutmad Crevewhite Kentucky David Giltner Laacson Plaintff Ford Mr. Troutman Plaintif Slade Wang Urean Parker Rector Feathering Mr. Gorham Giltner Crosswhite Hurda Trootinao Flord Trautman Murda Moss Ingemoll Crosewhite Alvee Comstock Gorhem Allcott, Lusk James D Potts Crosswhites Amos Var Valin Doug Ciltosr Peo Rabker Aword bell—Smith Hond Fegnire Shearmag Eavie Marsfiall Dixba Creadwhite Crésawhite Randia Troutman Slavea Mexara Ford Dad Gilmer Marehall Mc Romeyn Romers Michigan Senate Butler South Carolina Nand Teontrovi Ray Inlow-Citiens Cie Renin Ogillien O'Connen Ovidegen Darby O'Connell

View Resident Millard Fillmore in New Yorks

A fragment mentions Millard Fillmore in connection with New Yorks and a view of a president figure. Details are sparse and fragmented.

View Bresident Millard Fillmore

National Politics and the Union for the Presidency

The piece argues for unity across states from Maine to Texas amid sectional strife before a Presidential election. It urges voters to evaluate parties and nominees, oppose extension of slavery, and elect leaders who will uphold the Constitution and national welfare.

Oiter Maaine Texas Florida Wisconsin Massachusetta Missouri United States Louisiana South Carolina Michigan Wasiaxerox Friends of Freedom Congress Provident Ghia Fertiona Guy Tarzox

Election Lessons and Separation of Powers in 1840s Debate

The piece argues that Gen Taylor’s election will restore constitutional balance by clearly separating executive and legislative powers. It criticizes presidential overreach and predicts the People will be heard through their representatives, with a call to replace adherents of courtly flattery with honest leaders in Washington.

Chen Rochain Congress Taylor Legislative Department Louis Phillips Zack Ie Polk Washington Tidin Zack Albion Rough & Ready Club

Territorial Legislation and Slavery Prohibition Debate

The Expownder editor argues no express ban on slavery in Northwest Territory law. we counter that the 1787 Ordinance barred slavery and shaped territorial governance. We note North Carolina’s ceded land and Mississippi territory language that excluded slavery, then urge a universal ordinance across territories to curb slavery’s spread. LoGrange Whig nominates Exaian A. Waustan for Representative.

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Patriotism, Liberty, and Duty in Electing Rulers

The piece extols freeman sovereignty in choosing leaders, praising the Constitution, independent judiciary, and the Union. It lauds Whig candidate General Tariog for fidelity to early American virtues, urging voters to uphold constitutional governance and resist attempts to undermine the instrument.

Gener Tariog

Cass on River & Harbor Improvements in Cleveland

The Herald reports Gen. Cass’s Cleveland visit with military honors and a public reception. Judge Wood framed Cass as a Western advocate for river and harbor improvement, Cass thanked the crowd and referenced his Democratic stance. The piece notes partisan tensions and mock plans by local clubs and remarks by a Rough & Ready faction.

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