20 Jun 1848
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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1848
Page
1
A nineteenth century style guide discusses carrot beet and mangel yields for dairy and beef farming. It covers crop choices, seed quality with English bags, land preparation ridging and sowing schedules, with emphasis on milch cows and feed value.
A reader letter from Greece, Monros county, discusses William E. Wenster and the English constitution, comparing his political wisdom and adaptability to Burke. The piece praises Wenster’s consistent pragmatism, anticipation of change, and leadership in public safety, while critiquing other figures and highlighting his influence on U.S. constitutional understanding and policy debates.
The passage praises Daniel Webster for a grand speech on the Constitution. It extols intellectual dignity and moral force, comparing the oration to Olympian height, and urges Americans to inhale its noble spirit. It emphasizes respect for the Constitution and warns against idolatry, noting the speaker’s enduring impact across ages. The writer disclaims judging Webster’s character while lauding the oration’s influence.
From the Genessee Farmer the prospect is that after the coming clip the wool market will be dull and dealers will bid well below last year. European financial troubles have kept cloth cheap, but the mood is shifting. Farmers should not sell wool at lower prices, as manufacturers offer no insurer's protection, and many expect prices to rise with improving Europe. The piece urges patience for better times in 1838 May.
The Barnburners in the Park held a major gathering on the sixth to hear delegates explain the Baltimore convention fallout. The Globe hails it as a mighty assemblage of freemen, noting the crowd’s unity against slavery extension and support for nominees opposing Cass. The edition claims the event will influence New York’s electoral stance and posterity’s view of the era’s political battles.
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