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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1845
Page
2
Dated Detroit and Ann Arbor dispatches describe Washtenaw County leaning Whig after local elections. Reports laud Whig majorities, note stronger state and district support, and warn Locofocoists of stiff resistance. The piece mentions Governor, Senator, and Representative races, plus local clergy and market updates.
Reports from England describe bad harvest prospects and rising bread and provisions prices amid poor weather. Telegraphs note declines in money value, brisk iron trade, and higher imports costs while France and Ireland face further agricultural stress. Notable items include Abd el Kader’s Algerian operations, church reforms, and leadership tensions between Wellington and Peel with Irish governance debates.
Message from Bresctaw dated November 4 notes Whig strength in Eaton County with Polk carrying the town by seven and Whigs expanding to thirteen. Jones leads in several towns with a growing margin, while Cot trails Vickery by eight votes in listed towns and remains ahead in Belleville and western towns.
Michigan voters show Alpheus Fetch likely governor with state majorities in Washtenaw and Wayne counties. Whig strength noted across counties with several elected representatives. New York results show Locos ahead in Senate Assembly and Register, Whigs competitive in multiple districts.
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