Constitutional Convention Opens With Crary as President Pro Tem
The constitutional convention met last week with Isaac E. Crary serving as president pro tem. D. Goodwin of Weyne was elected president, John Sweegles Jr. secretary, and Horace Roberts and Chas. Hascall assistants, with D. Hubbard as sergeant at arms. The record notes possible log rolling and calls for parliamentary expertise, while a motion to invite two village clergymen to open sessions with prayer passed 73 to 10 to 16. Crary’s name is criticized in the report.
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Isaac E. Crary
D.goodwin
Weyne
John Sweegles Jr
Hilledale
Horace 9. Roberts
Chas. Hascall
D. Hubbard
Kalamazoo
Gun
Crary
van Valkenburgh
Crury
Charles A Ror
Bate
Tay
Ringaley
Waahtenaw
Teene B. Crary
Calhoun
Daniel Goodwin
H. F. Backus
C W Whipple
Willaims
DC Walker
Crazy
Berrien County
Merals Whipple
Berrien
McClelland
Monroe
Constiutes
Ophia Lehall
Ae Conk
Hillsdale
John Swegles, Jr
Hormece
Roberts
Charles Hascall
Hanscom
Rutea
House of Representatives
Chippewa County
David Hubbard, Jr
Kingaley
McCleland
Cook
Daly Journal
Wr Redfield
Care County
Britain
Daily Journal
Thia
Free Soil Convention notes and events from Michigan text
A fragmented 1850s column reports on the Free Soil State Convention with 40 delegates, debates over alliances with Whigs, resolutions including the Proviso, California adhesion, and territorial governance, plus broader notices on Panama, bindings, emigration, and literary reviews. The piece weaves in travel logs, rail and canal updates, and local business notes amid political agitation.
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Free Soil State Convention
Free Soilers
Free Soil
Athors
The
Freeman
California
Tate
Congress
Convention directs business in 1850 Michigan assembly
The 1850 Michigan convention appoints officers and committees with Daniel Goodwin chosen president and John Swegles Jr as secretary. Rules are set, daily journals printed, and arrangements made for sergeant-at-arms, door-keepers, and reporters. Various resolutions establish proceedings, language considerations, and session observances amid ongoing governance amid the 1850 political context.
Southern Convention at Nashville concludes with disputed union aims
The Nashville Convention roomed into session at 3:30 PM with A V Brown calling it to order. Judge Starkey of Mississippi was elected President and urged preservation of the Union amid southern grievances. Resolutions on credentials, committee appointments, and potential future conventions followed as the gathering adjourned to tomorrow.
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W. T
Cooper
Starkey
G. B. Ferguson
Wilkinson
Gen. Pillow
Missouri
Pillow
Walker
Ala
Tenn
Miss
Gen. Walker
Henderson
Texas
Col. Pickens
Noehville
Tucker
Congress
Erwin
Ale
Dupont
Florida
Pieraone
Campbell
Algo
Panama trouble and gold shipment details reported
Reports describe a robbery of the Rio steamer by a youth, a subsequent arrest and fight that left Mr. Bimple of New York dead, and native casualties. Governor and American Consul restrained a larger clash. California Legislature adjourned after 143 acts and 61 joint resolutions. Panama steamer sailed with gold dust totaling about 140,000.
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Panama
Rio
New York
Ioe
California
Atlantic States
Genttleman Yeaterday
Emigration drive and harbor project stir Milwaukee and Michigan
A long letter from Milwaukee extols Dutch colonists led by Mr A C Vanmill who settle on Lake Michigan shores and plan further emigration after August. optimism cites civil privileges in their own land and potential wealth from newcomers. The Milwaukee signal notes a harbor pier appropriation and Lake entrance improvements to boost trade with the colonists as a major regional effort. The Lamartine steamer voyage up the Mississippi is described as reaching a record high ascent, with crew and passengers witnessing a spectacular fall and seeking prize for best ascent.
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A. C. Vanmill
Ottawa County
Michigan
Ua -Mix
Rasite
Ty Ring
Holland
Bayeng Sa
Uihag
Milwaukee
Lamartine
Mississippi
Travelling Pubs and Oddities on Early Rail Travel
A jumble of anecdotes and notices recalls travellers on the St Johns and Mentiel Railroad facing a new tariff and second class crowded with a mix of dignitaries and common folk. Separate snippets report Rio Grande dates, mint gold ingots, cholera outbreaks in Mexico, agricultural yields, and curious misadventures in Europe and America, all reflecting 19th century global news.
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Canada
St. Johns and Mentiel
Robert Jones
Telys
Oyal
Wright
Frank Granger
Madame Rastell
Helexander
G. W. Kendall
Europe
Detroit
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