The Jury and Law In a Grand Vision of Justice
A speech extols jury deliberation as the best guard of individual rights, arguing judges should set the law while juries decide facts. It defends plain language in trials, cites Scottish and Roman law, and praises the common law as a fountain of principle. The speaker reflects on apprenticeship to law and vows to value education and integrity for his children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heber
Ani
Learned Court of Sessions
Scotland
Sir Walter Scott
New England
Late Army News From New York May 23 Mexican Movements Mentioned
A late 1847 dispatch reports Mexican forces under Santa Anna retreating after Buena Vista with Vera Cruz fallen. General Taylor’s troops are en route and Doniphan is moving from Chihuahua toward Saltillo. Reports from New Orleans note wounded officers, volunteers marching to Vera Cruz, and Puebla garrison movements as guerrilla activity grows.
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New York
Tampico
Mexico
Leow
Aramor
New Grrvana
Taylor Han
Monterey
Encarnatios
Gita
Taylor
Hanes
Mescauartens Rally Oe Occoration
Camp Agar Monterey
Maj
Chevaldie
China
Aidacs
Edapor Chevalle
Moriemorales
Urren
Col Doniphan
Chihuahua
Saltillo
Vera Cruz
Santa Anna
Fanjico
San Luis
Buena Vista
Sao Luis
Tam, Sir
E. Z. Taylor
New Orleans
Geo. Pattinson
Cerra
Gorda
Wouru
Puebla
Capitol
Jetapa
Perote
Mike
Santiaueta
Porery
Mexican and American War Dispatches From Vera Cruz and Mexico City
Reports detail troop movements toward Vera Cruz and Mexico City with Union and Mexican forces. Descriptions include a wagon train, pack mules, and dragoons marching to reinforce, along with estimates of fatalities among volunteers. News notes rumors of peace efforts, a large artillery tax on Orizaba, and Gen. Santa Anna's possible advance toward the capital.
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Vera Cruz
Séorr
S'Chool
Santa Anna
Riley
Minster
United States
Javara
Mexico
Fancera
Archia
Mexica
Quitman
Peelcig Tomer
Tor
Mexics
Tompiso
Aquayo
el Republicana
Ayanco
Ananco
Avernera
Palnes
Miguel Ouibe
San Louis
Geerner
Queen of Spain and royal intrigues in Europe
Article fragment discusses the young Queen of Spain and the French influence on her. cites threats and diplomacy around her position, plus an anecdote about Queen Victoria’s cloak. Includes a London letter on bread prices and harvest anxieties affecting imports.
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Han Berg
Tiewacy
Spain
Marin Christina
Europe
Quern
Troy
Temperance and Educational Society Meetings Planned
A quarterly meeting of the Calhoun County Temperance Society will be held in the village of Momer on Tuesday June 1 at 9 AM at the Methodist Church. Delegates and citizens are urged to attend. Also a Calhoun County Educational Society meeting is set for Saturday June 1 at 10 AM at the Marshall Court House to appoint delegates for a convention in Ann Arbor and to conduct other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun Co. Temperance Society
Momer
Amulpele A. M
Methodist Church
Calhoun County
Marshall
Ann Arbor
Coumy
ATTA
Arike
Julgachem
Calhoun
Poatt & Cuasy
Credvur Marshall
Gwintu
Opposition to Exemption Law Sparks Public Debate
A heated exchange argues that the proposed exemption measure would harm creditors by allowing debtors to shield property, reduce credit, and depress trade. The writer contends such law labels the state and citizens as dishonest, undermining confidence, and warns it would promote fraud and stagnation in commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion Wieasire
Untega
Althouh
Yehaw
Honcut
Credit collapse and political pressure threaten merchants
The notice laments trade depression and widespread credit loss as merchants suffer bankruptcy and op pression. It warns citizens against backing a controversial scheme, urging restraint to preserve county integrity and prevent further mischief amid invested motives. It condemns those promoting the plan and urges vigilance at towns and county conventions.
Copper fever spurs western migration and town sales
The article reports a strong winter fever for copper mining and Lake Superior journeys. It notes many citizens plan to head north for the season, with steamers from Detroit to the Sault planned. Emigration to the West rises, and land sales at the New Capitol auction near Detroit are advertised with installment terms.
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Cleveland
Lake Superior
Detroit
Sault
Steamer Orenn Patronized in Michigan Advertised
A Western Michigan appeal urges support for the steamer Orenn, built and owned in Michigan, the sole Erie to Buffalo Chicago line advertising in Detroit papers. It praises safety, comfort, and staff, urging travelers to choose the Orenn for Lake Erie service. Also notes on canal boat projections, Polk remarks, and a local death.
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Michigan
Buffalo
Chicago
Detroit
Denoabie Lake Stramer
Lake Erie
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Arwy
Webster
Avristy
Eilsvale
Col. Milton
Ater
Kendall
Senda
Pucla
Brava
Coebla
Canalizo
Perry
Paris
Pivntera
la Gunn
Seal
de Campeachy
Queen of
Queen Victoria
Breanstouyré
London
Courier
the Statesman
Marshall, Mich
Temperance Meeting
County Educational Society
Homestead Exemyflon
Oor Midat
Ter Chea Sacoos
Fiiend Robinson
Palmer
Land Office
Marvety
Cliiston Advocate
Journal
New York City
Jie
Christian Advocate
Ng Lis Coudsel
Eatcratios
Alsse
Toledo
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Towa
Hswever
Macligan
Nuschern Lui
N.Y. Jepids
Ceverios
Syracuse
Frederick Whitlesey
Marcus T. Heynolis
B. Datis Naxon
Danhasgngy
Ambrane Ts Jordan
Locus
Greene C. Bronson
Cho’s Hl. Ruggles
Freeburn C. Jewett
Addison Ganiner
Fioun
Sourcay
Daxies
Wensten
Columbia
S.C
M’riasovo
Thig
Tarcon
Bossa Or Vinzona
Visitura
State University
John D. Pierce
Clark T. Hinman
Justus Goodwin
This County
Geo. E. Hand
Wayne County
Anson Tucker
Lenawee County
Wurar Caor
Grand Rapids
Eugeber
Wafay
Waajoaion Union Gisy
Col. Childs
Scout
Jatapa
Timothy Childs
Rochester
Don
Dusan
Wareren
River and Harbor
Tale
Trai
Wayne Sentinel
Boctor Courier
Clarieza
St. Peters
Santa
Cerro Gordo
Charleston
Polk
Louisville Journal
Rochester Democrat
Erie Canal
Pridace Wesler
Boeing
van UF
Cornelia
Owhoeesald
Steves
Wim
Capperas
Epson Salta
Brazil
Haskell & CO
Mar
Joan Siteen
Zephyr
Breige
Shetland
Erdine
Denil Mey
Neve
Vera
Fay
Jiras
Podiguy Party
Dragnons
Amd Sir Jh
Walker
Imprin
Fiewler
Hye
Chihulaa
Tay
Messeneeven
Tim
Scott
Ag Doar
Mayiey
Arete
Rosa Minis
Cosarpa
New Yorker
Iuus
Pile Bankers
Lise Sya
Buepp
Alo
Cure
Dusd FF
Roy
T. Ab
Oregon
Geo
Pease & @o
Detrov
cAgtet AG
Aaron
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