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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1847
Page
2
The piece urges abandoning territorial expansion to prevent internal conflict and calls for bringing armies within recognized limits. It argues peace with Mexico by concession rather than conquest,復 and stresses closing the door on sectional feuds to preserve national unity and prosperity. The message frames peace as duty and prudence amid ongoing Mexican and U.S. tensions.
From the Army comes word of a rumor that General Taylor fell back toward Monterey pursued by 25,000 Mexican troops. Reports from New Orleans and Brazos note excitement over the rumor while American scouts doubt it. Capt. Hughes left Taylor’s camp on the 13th, and Taylor planned to stay put until April before advancing./messages also mention orders to halt provision trains and a large enemy force near San ta Ron with unclear objectives.
Whig citizens urged to prepare for town meetings on Monday next to secure a two to one Whig majority on the Board of Supervisors. The piece defends past county governance, warns against a Democratic clique, and calls all voters to action to maintain prudent, upright leadership. It also discusses Capitol site plans and postal and education notices from Detroit.
Telegraphic dispatches to the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh papers describe arrivals at Tampico on February 18 and embarkation on February 22 for Lobos Island. Generals Quitman Pillow Twiggs and Shields reportedly joined, with about two thousand troops believed headed for Lobos or Vera Cruz for observation. The scene at Tampico is described as highly active and unsettled as veteran forces under General Worth were expected soon.
A resident of Odine, formerly from Tihica, was killed by a fall last night in Fredonia. A boat named Chantangne sailed from Monroe to Detroit last week and was bound for Cleveland, with Sobn Owens also scheduled to Cleveland and ports. Lakes navigation remains delayed but should open to Buffalo soon. Grain markets show flour up slightly on foreign news, with Detroit prices around 4.25 for flour and 3.75 for cald. Ireland and Scotland famine cited as price drivers. Jonas H. Trews appointed state prison agent, replacing the prior appointee. criticism of officials and inspectors noted as a legislature committee prepares to report. Readers seek clarity on these charges.
The Hibernia report from New York lists commodity prices for wheat, Indian corn and meal, flour, and Canadian and U S sweet goods. It notes a Finance aid loan to Ireland and fluctuating corn trade with a late February recovery in prices and renewed confidence in March. The piece also includes a travel anecdote about South American markets and a humorous vignette about a woman with a keen eye for dirt.
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