State legislative actions on roads and schools in Michigan
The Michigan House and Senate debate road extensions and land grants. Willanite adds 6000 acres and Schwarz 2000 acres for river improvement. Amendments fail by narrow margins. adjournments occur. Senate authorizes contracts for Central Railroad segments. House considers school district borrowing and Central Railroad extension with land grants. Foreign news reports include Roscius voyage and European political updates.
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Cotton Wood
Schwarz
River Rouge
Harvie
Yeas
Cartter
Battle Creek
Central Railroad
Wood
Pratt
Steevens
Steeving
Stone
Groves
Joslyn
Waye
Saar
Messrs
Arnold
Bancroft
Cartier
Davis
Galloway
Hazleton
Johnson
Magoon
Munger
Murray
Power
Ross
Thompson
Vickery
Walker
Adams
Andrews
Bowman
Compton
Cook
Eastman
Eckles
Fowles
Bill
Humphrey
D. Johnson
Jones
Mason
McLeod
Menzie
Packer
Pease
Pitcher
Pullen
Ransom
Richman
Roof
Shaw
Stillson
Marengo
Marengo Village
Kalamazoo
Coudoy
Geo. Cogswell
Marshall
Later From France on Zurich Ship Departing Havre
A packet ship Zurich under Captain John sailed from Havre on the sixth of sanetty. Paris dates reach the Gihul and report Abdel Kader still in the mountains beyond the Malenia after the battle. The Queen of the Belgians left Paris for the Palace of Laeken, with journals noting the king’s status.
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France
Zurich
John
Havre
Paris
Cran
Abdel Kader
Malenia
Hed Sphysness
Im- Ne
Laeken
Massachusetts Protest Over South Carolina Slavery Issue
The Massachusetts Legislature submits a protest against South Carolina’s actions, arguing the state overreached constitutional powers by threatening sailors, jailing or selling citizens, and expelling Massachusetts residents. It asserts Massachusetts will pursue redress without violence, warning retaliation if the dispute widens.
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Massachusetts
South Carolina
Baggs
Samuel Hoar
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
United Sues
England
Bay
United States
Massachusetts Legialaluge
Hoar
Masgarhuseus
Pacific States
Polk and Dallas arrive in Washington amid rumors of Cabinet picks
President elect James J. Polk and General M. Dallas reached Washington on February 18 and stayed at the National Hotel. They were greeted by a national salute and by locals and congressmen. Debate focused on Texas annexation with Morehead opposing and Buchanan supporting the Hauge resolutions. The House passed a bill admitting two new states from Florida and Iowa. The ARMY BILL to regulate and reduce officers' pay was approved Ages 107 Noes 37.
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Washington
James J. Polk
Gen. M. Dallas
National Hotel
Congress
Polk
Texas
Senate
Morehead
Kentucky
Buchanan
Rives
House
Florida
Iowa
Committee On the Judiciary
Hopkins
Wee
Woodbridge
Secretary of the Treasury
Saginaw Bay
Lake Huron
Dickinson
New York
Canada
Woodbury
Seals broken and Polk elected president in 1845
The article recounts the formal count of electoral votes declaring James K. Polk of Tennessee elected President and George M. Dallas of Pennsylvania elected Vice President for a four year term. It notes the Senate proclamation and gives the tally figures and related appointments. It also mentions local pottery sales and minor political updates.
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National Intelligencer
Fab
Walker Rove
United States
Senate
James K. Polk
Tennessee
Geo. M. Dallas
Pennsylvania
George M. Dallas
Theodore Frelinghoysen
New York
Village scandal and reform calls echo in old letters
A long letter from a resident of the village recounts social rivalries and curiosity about authors of local writing. The writer urges strong action to restore order, suggests patrols and public pledges, and recalls a past water-nelson patch incident to deter mischief. The piece also touches on Odd Fellows, local elections, and calls for accountable leadership.
Old Bear Trap Rumor Haunts Rural Tale
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls an old bear trap set on hard ground with chaff around it. The speaker warns villagers of a hidden danger and promises to reveal more if disturbed, hinting at past havoc from someone more fortunate.
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Phin
Capture of Santa Anna Reported by Mexican Government
The Water Witch carried Vera Cruz papers up to the 22d and brought news that Santa Anna had been captured and would be taken to the fortress of Perate for government decision. Reports say his forces defected from his command after atrocities at Puebla and that public chaos ended with orders for army disbandment and festivals to mark his downfall. Santa Anna reportedly left Perote for Mexico City on the 20th with a strong escort.
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Mexico
Santa Anna
Tampico
N. Orleans
Vera Cruz
Congress
Perate
Puebla
Constitutional
Andes
Ampudia
Martinez
Republic
Santa Ana
Potatoes and Soil Resting Effects on Seed Quality
Historical note discusses experiments on potato seed vigor, arguing that seed from land long rested or soil brought anew by trenching yields stronger plants. It cites trials comparing seed from old grass lands to recent crops, suggesting rest improves vegetative strength and reduces crop failures.
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Parstey
Thad
Gottom
Paisley
Orhiohas
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