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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1844
Page
2
A fragment describes a lengthy speech by Mr. Srench from Congress and Mr. Youre from Kentucky’s Lexington District. It notes an entertaining speech with Kentucky anecdotes and Mr. Clay, with late-night speaking, singing from many voices, and strong Kentucky cheering.
A chaotic riot scene unfolds as Native Americans clash with Irish settlers in Kensington and surrounding streets. Reports describe gunfire, arson, and mass arrests with casualties on both sides, including several killed and wounded. Civil authorities and military units struggle to quell the violence amid widespread property destruction and flames.
A May 23 front notes Henry Clay for President and Theodore Frelinghuysen for Vice President, urging unwavering adherence to Whig principles. It criticizes opponents’ slanders, promotes tariff protection, and argues the tariff boosts industry, labor, and consumer prices while signaling a broad national support base for the Whig ticket.
May 17 1944 Rochester NY reports the state convention of County Superintendents of Common schools in progress with Lewey J Rochester president. Addresses praise public schools, Governor Bouck factions discussed, political turmoil in Locofoco party, canal traffic improves, Rev Dr Whitehouse moves to New York, rail interruptions resolved, and Fraternal unity urged among Democrats.
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