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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1850
Page
2
A historical report notes the result of a county election in Calhoun County. It laments a failed Whig victory while praising Me. Williams’ election and the county’s overall shift from Democratic to Whig and Free Soil ticket success. It reflects on disappointment, pride, and calls for future effort by supporters.
The latest returns show Whig majorities for Representatives and several county offices, with the State ticket close. Reports mention a new state constitution adoption, defeat of equal suffrage, and mixed results in New York and Wisconsin. Local items note a fire alarm, a plan to organize a volunteer fire company, a plank walk project, and local business ads.
The piece notes eighty one female postmasters nationwide and praises progress for women in medicine law and education. It mentions Miss Blackman from Geneva Medical College, a planned Philadelphia College of Medicine for women, women attending Buffalo or Cleveland Medical College, and a shift toward female academics and advocates. It also lists a traveling singing group, medical journal promotions, rail receipts, a recovered Calhoun statue, railroad construction plans, and population notes for Philadelphia.
The piece argues population growth in Eaton and surrounding counties, noting rapid timber and oil resources, and urging settlers to consider Eaton Barry and Ingham rather than New Buffalo. It highlights the need for a plank road to Bellevue to boost trade with Albion Jackson and Battle Creek, and promotes Marshall as a growing hub with increased land values and village prosperity.
The readable text evokes a lament for a departed leader celebrated as the idol of a nation. It speaks of life’s honors and the transition to an unseen world, outlining authority and affection for a ruler of a mighty people while hinting at posthumous reverence.
The Secretary of the Interior publishes a notice to bounty land claimants to address communications to the Commissioner of Pensions. Provisions include: entitled individuals or widows at law passage, minors of deceased soldiers, and limits on multiple warrants.
Washington reports naval officers voice strong objections to the selection of the storeship Fre donia to carry American goods to the World Exhibition. They advocate fitting Pennsylvania as a noble naval example. William F. Anderson, the Train Agent during the Philadelphia Mail Robbery, is reinstated after investigation. The President only ordered the militia near Boston on standby to follow a marshal’s requisition.
The Georgia arrives from California with about 450000 in gold dust and 326300 in freight in the hands of around 250 passengers. Officers report general satisfaction with earnings and plans to return home soon. Passengers say they are content with California and its opportunities.
A city blaze destroyed the Pacific News office and extensive property amid a midwestern fire crisis. Reports from Placerville describe mining growth around the American River with shafts sunk, gold found, and a rising population. Immigrant overland travelers suffer food shortages and disease, while Cleveland advances road work toward Pennsylvania line and August completion. Yellow fever returns to Para shipping, and Mr. Goven conducts lectures in Toronto provoking Canadian interest.
Fragmented OCR notes recount a traveler’s journey to a new settlement called New Buda, with references to a Crooked Lone tri pent and streams, and mentions of Gov Ushidy receiving Kosuth correspondence and a mix of political opinions. The piece also notes tradesmen turned lawmakers and a mix of scattered historic details without clear narrative coherence.
Governor John S Barry proclaims a statewide day of public devotion to observe with prayer and thanksgiving. Citizens are urged to gather in public worship places on November 28 to offer devotions and seek divine protection and favor. The notice is dated Lansing October 7, 1850, signed by Secretary A Tarion.
In Spring Arbor on the 6th inst Rev Bev Foster united Dr L Ogruy of Albrox with Crotma A Coon of Spring Arbor. In Battle Creek on the evening of the same day Prof J A B Stone officiated at the marriage of Hewat J Chammon, merchant, of 03d Avating Kira, to a party from Battle Crsk.
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