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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1847
Page
2
Silas Wright responds with formal gratitude for a notice invitation. He expresses regard, confirms receipt, and pledges respectful attentiveness. The tone is ceremonial and courteous, reflecting official or social correspondence. The writer thanks the recipient and states ongoing respect.
An arriving Santa Fe traveler, Mr. Murphy, reports May events near Red River cenon and Pawnee Fork. A detachment of about 175 Americans under Major Simmondson fought 400 Mexicans and Apache. two Americans killed, one wounded. Key actions by Lieut. Elliot and Dragoons protected retreat, horses and cattle lost, trains harassed, and reports touch Col. Wim. Rossel and Fremont despatches. No confirmation on Walnut Creek attack news.
From the Little Missouri correspondent on the plains dated July 1847 reports Col Easton’s infantry column marching from Fort Leavenworth toward the Kanzas River. After days of 12 to 16 mile moves they rest for Independence Day, then receive an express from Lt Love of the Dragoons describing Indian attacks that toppled horses and delayed two government trains. The raiders, said to belong to Cat and Evlaw tribes led by Mexicans, totaling about 1900, killed an escort and hampered advance. one avenue of relief is discussed as Easton’s company moves to assist.
An illegal man wounded in a clash. Serpebht istlop accuses twelve to eighteen Indians of deaths. Lt. Love carried $200,000 in specie intended for Santa Fe volunteers pay, heightening risk as Indians target the presumed treasure.
The excerpt chronicles Michigan’s rough early development, its boom and bust from speculative finance, subsequent recovery, and rising agricultural output. It notes vast wheat and wool production increases, export surpluses, and settlers moving from New England toward Michigan’s fertile lands, urging emigrants to settle for rich soil, cheap lands, and a healthy climate. It also references supporting charities and public notices amid a broad political gathering about western commerce and infrastructure.
Remarks by Andrew Stewart argue that the West gains political clout as the 1850 census approaches. He predicts two thirds representation in Congress, federal support for harbors and rivers, and expansion of internal improvements, while cautioning against overreach by the Atlantic seaboard.
Daniel Webster reflects on his health delaying travel to the Chicago Convention. He discusses federal authority, the commercial power, and the need for Congress to act, urging adherence to precedent and public interest while criticizing partisan excuses.
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