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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1850
Page
2
In sparse 1850 notes from Canansas and Detroit the article discusses next week’s anticipated government moves, Cass era politics, and potential Senate outcomes. It reviews proposed retirements, possible challengers, and hints at a Cass-Buel feud as 1850s campaigns unfold. It also notes a railroad calamity and local business notices including tobacco, goods losses, and corrections to county expenses.
The piece discusses opposition to the Fugi tive Slave Bill noting regret over its extension of slavery into free territory. It includes a letter from Co. Hascall opposing its provisions and criticizing others in the Third District for supporting a different stance. The article also reports local crime, a store burglary, and introduces the Clinton Air Tight stove as a new cooking appliance at Dibble's store.
The official canvass shows Conger with a majority of 168. The Free School Law is sustained by about 25,000. The Sons of Temperance Division No. 18 are asked to attend the next Order meeting for important business to be acted upon.
The New York Whig reports Wasuincroy Aunt elected governor by a 847 majority with Whigs defeating other state ticket nominees. Legislature totals show Whigs 82 to 40 in the House and Whigs 17 to 15 in the Senate, a 88 vote Whig majority on joint ballot, plus a Whig U S Senator replacing Dickinson. Other races note Daly's Wisconsin lead, Cass over Habert in the 8th, Eastman over Cole for loco, and Whigs gaining in state contests. Senate and House tallies vary as more districts come in.
The steamship Chid reached California from Chagres early this morning carrying a full passenger list and 1,275,000 in gold dust on weight besides substantial gold held by travelers. The vessel also delivered California mails while 160,900 to 9000 persons crossed the Nicaragua route, though many details are garbled.
Fire devastates a freight depot in Michigan City center, destroying eight hundred by one hundred feet of building and its cargo. A train of freight cars, including kegs of powder, is partially burned. wheat, flour, and other merchandise suffer heavy losses for numerous individuals and firms. Officials report no insured property and estimate total losses around 150000 to 40000 with the books saved and the railway business continuing.
Abner E Campbell and county canvassers certify the vote counts for the U.S. House of Representatives second district. Charles E B Stuart leads with 1532 votes, Joseph R K Williams 1702, and D K Williams 1. The total votes cast in Calhoun County Michigan for Representative in Congress was 3235 with per-candidate tallies listed across towns including Albion Athens LeRoy Marengo Marshall Homer Tekonsha and more. The statement confirms the accuracy of votes cast in the 1850 general election held November 5.
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