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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1883
Page
2
A patchwork of 19th century notes covers officials and events from Massachusetts, England, and the United States. It references Militia and postal medical staffing, a Sherman friendship, a Japanese indemnity bill, a geese anecdote, rising divorces, Missouri self decree, and immigrant statistics for 1862.
The piece reviews the late congress noting failures to pass several bills and crediting passes like the national bank charter and tariff reforms. It highlights the tariff bill as a shift toward reduced old war tariffs and cites civil service reform as a starting point. It honors ex Governor Morgan, detailing his rise from a farm boy to New York’s U S senator and governor, praising his business rigor and public service.
The legislature was out and it was uncertain if state funds could be used in an emergency. After deliberation, Gov. Morgan decided to allocate 4 million dollars from state funds. His prompt move aided President Lincoln's call and helped New York troops drive invading armies from Pennsylvania soil. He earned broad public and press support, and the legislature ratified the action in the next session. Morgan's steadfast leadership and energy defined his statesmanship and business acumen.
The East Saginawa Terald reports Col DeLand endorses Thomas J O Brien of Grand Rapids for the supreme judgeship vacancy. A native of Jackson County, self made and meritorious, he enjoys broad support from lawyers and business men. His election is welcomed by his friends who expect an upright, capable judge who will adorn the bench.
Lassina March 12 1583 reports Governor pardons Samuel Ulm freed after 32 day trial in Kalamazoo for Estabrook murder in Sc Jo county. Mentions bribery probe, Reilly Jennison election case, asylum inquiry, insurance bond rate bill, Lansing conventions, and colorful remarks from Democratic and Greenback leaders.
The rise in amateur and private observatories fuels many discoveries. Burnham, Barnard, Schaeberle, Brooks, Wells, Swift, Hall and Band report major finds in double stars, comets and planetary bodies. Warner Observatory's 22-foot refractor, valued over $100,000, demonstrates private funding fueling progress and America’s growing leadership in astronomy.
A historical note on the monthly Good Cheer from Greenville Mass praising its home science focus. It includes Clara Doty Bates’s poem The Singing Band, followed by miscellaneous ads and a stark historical passage about the Spanish Inquisition and the Ghubris, contrasting faith and superstition with colonial cruelty.
A lively sale prompt offers a free trial bottle of Dr King's New Discovery for coughs colds and throat ailments at F G Seaman's drug store. The notice encourages all persons afflicted with asthma bronchitis and related conditions to visit for a sample.
Fragmentary old advertisement mentions Hucklon's Aruba salve claimed as best for cuts sores and rashes. The garbled text references F. G. Benign Oanaea and scattered items like shoes and headgear, with unclear context or complete product details.
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