Whig State Central Committee Call to State Convention
The Whig State Central Committee of Michigan Kalama zoo County calls Whigs to meet in Jackson on June 1 to consult on state preparations for the general election. Delegates from counties to assemble June 20 to nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor and State Printer. Ezra C Seaman and others signatories. May 18 1849.
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Jackson
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Yarbtow
Whig State Central
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Whig County Convention Called for June 1 in Maraball
Several towns in Colham County are requested to send delegates to the County Convention at the Court House in Maraball on Friday June 1 at 1 PM to appoint delegates to the State Convention in Jackson on June 19 and 20 and to transact other business for the county. The call is by the county committee. Also the Whigs of Muratinllci plan a June 11 meeting to appoint eight delegates. Marshall June 5 1849. Town Committee.
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Muratinllci
Avbuus B. Pratt
George 8. Wright
Seth Lewis
Marshall
Lombardy
Piedmont
Hungary
Sugaor
Gmb
Hell
County Convention Urges Prompt Delegation Caucus Setup
The County Convention urges Whig towns to ensure strong representation at the upcoming gathering. It stresses timely caucus meetings and careful selection of delegates, noting that much depends on the character of those chosen.
Woot-Growars praise for Lie Wool rowers on Patterson ad
The notice addresses Lie Wool rowers near Uris to consider Wire Patterson's advertisement. It states his flock of sleep surpasses all seen in agricultural papers, with wool noted for length firmness and compactness. Patterson's Merine stock is praised as excellent and Michigan’s wool industry is highlighted.
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Uris
Patterson
Michigan
Assault at the Farmers Inn Leaves Citizen Near Death
An incident near the Farmers Inn in a nearby town saw Snaulman, an esteemed local, struck with a heavy stone by Irish laborers after a pre daylight fishing trip. Inselman lies in a precarious condition. the gang pursued others but injured only Inselman. Sheriff Hollon released several suspects after questioning. authorities anticipate a trial as the dispute followed the ejection of a Trivhman by proprietor Burgess. A whiskey trade rumor fuels public peace concerns. American Hotel-Bridge area, Jackson, Michigan, noted for repairs and court term context.
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Sherif Hollon
Burgess
Stig
Bir
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G. Noyez
Hity
Oratorio The Creation praised by St Louis press
A long notice from the St Louis Republican lauds the Alleghanianas and the St Louis Oratorio Society for performing The Creation in a central valley church. It notes the concert featured solos and choruses, calls it a milestone, and recounts the composer Hadyn developing the work in Vienna.
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Begone Tyrant Ode From 1849 May Correspondence
A long satirical verse by John Holmes dated May 31 1849 from Coreago corruptly recalling political and social tyranny. It laments oppressive rule and mocks a tyrannical influence with vivid imagery of coldness death and imagined comforts while invoking historical figures and symbols.
Proscription in Federal Appointments Sparks Editorials
The Buffalo Courier rails at federal office patronage as it shifts under President Taylor to reduce long running proscriptions. It condemns supposed party favoritism, defends recent moves toward equalizing offices, and notes local figures labeled as Irish agitators. The piece mocks critics while praising officials who fought the political tides.
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Fourth of July Jubilee Brother Jonathan advertised
Messrs Wilton & Co of New York offer the mammoth Fourth of July Jubilee Brother Jonathan as a pictorial sheet with large engravings. Priced 18 cents each or ten for a dollar, with cash orders to Wilgon & Co. Includes Scenes in California and other humorous engravings.
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Asia
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Appointment brings Whig satisfaction and hints at justice
The Advertiser notes Mr. Hyde’s Whig allies praise the appointment as satisfactory and just, while acknowledging two other candidacies of integrity. It asserts the Department chose wisely, praising Mr. Hammond’s long service and punctuality, and wishing him continued community approval.
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Trimbill County
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Ile
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Inundation and Comanche Raids Plague New Orleans Area
May 30 dispatch reports New Orleans inundated as crevasse breaches flood half the city. Cholera breaks out near the breach with several deaths. Meanwhile Texas frontier hostilities rise with Comanche attacks on Brownsville Palo Alto and Fort Brown. Civilians evacuated and property losses mount as Mexicans and Americans clash for control of the river valley.
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Last Scene in Parliament House Montreal Riot and Dissolution
An eyewitness account describes chaos at Montreal’s Parliament House with rioters seizing Speaker’s chair amid flames and turmoil as the Governor signs a bill dissolving the body. The witness cites loyalties, Queen Victoria, and a mob’s attack reflecting a volatile political moment.
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Courtney
Victoria
Half of New Orleans Inundated Amid Rising Flood Waters
A chaotic scene recounts half of New Orleans already submerged as floodwaters rise, residents die at home, and businesses wind down. The text also reports a violent incident in Rochester and a dramatic boardinghouse catastrophe with a crowd rushing to assist.
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