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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1853
Page
2
Fragmentary notes show price declines for woolens and wool products amid general market shifts. Announcements include Chaé B Prat opening Crockery and Glassware near Hollande store, and Duker and Kochet renting a stall in the Meat Market to serve customers.
The village official urges action to remove disease causes as the season nears, ordering thorough examinations and enforcement of duties. He stresses that proper cleanliness can prevent illness and assigns authorities to compel those lax in duty to act.
The paper notes plans to complete a plank road from Marshall to Belleville via the Junction. Directors authorize bond issuance to fund construction as permitted by new state law. A strong push is urged to expedite grading and laying the road, with community support requested for timely completion.
The line's supporters report progress with meetings in several locations and substantial subscriptions. Detroit and Pontine Railroad Company, citizens of Detroit, Pontine, Corvone, Fentonville contribute, totaling 604000 with 196000 more needed. Whitmore pledged rapid start once 300000 is raised, aiming for late 1855 completion using heavy rails and best in the state.
At a June meeting of Marshal villagers at the Marehall House, officers for Independence Day were named. President Isa Crary leads the day with vice presidents Tinpotsom and A. Naves, and assistant marshals include D F Hendryx and A L Mertint. Arrangements committees feature J T Vernor, Jos Holton, and J J Burdwyl among others.
The board discusses rejected Tuleath accounts and transfer to the committee to settle with county Poor Superintendents. It also orders references to committees on public buildings and on comparison, correction and equalization. Meetings set for June 13 and 14, 1853, with adjournments and appointments to be made.
A dense 1868 union of county treasurer notes, budget resolutions, and international concerns is summarized. It covers a county board’s plans for lightning rods, prisoner bord funds, and a tax roll equalization, plus speculative European diplomacy on Russia, Turkey, and Belgium. The piece cites The New York or London press and debates whether a Whig party persists in Detroit.
An amid the Chinese upheaval foreign ambassadors and envoys observe from Shanghai and Nanking as rebels gain money and momentum. The English and French envoys shift to hostilities theater while British consul contemplates defense of Nanking. Foreign nations hesitate to intervene, expecting Chinese factions to settle disputes themselves.
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