Michigan Legislature Proposes Amendments to State Constitution
The 1801 regular session outlines amendments to Michigan’s hybrid constitution for voter consideration in November. Proposals include removal power for the Governor, creation of a state bank with two thirds vote, and tighter control of bank formation and monetary circulation. The note recalls debate over Joe McKinnay and emphasizes informed voting.
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Michigan
Land Office
Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Board of Education
Joe McKinnay
Sngle Bank
Vwhareon
Euph
Jajrs
Amendments to state constitution and convention notes
The article discusses proposed amendments to Michigan's 1850 constitution, details governance of a constitutional convention, and records proceedings of the Republican State Convention. It covers delegate selection, permanent officers, votes for governor and other state offices, and speeches by Governor Blair and party leaders. It also notes a Jackson convention communication and various resolutions supporting wartime unity and presidential administration.
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Whyne
Pranklin Johnson
Monroe
J. G. Wait
Joseph
W. Panay
Jeakaon Co
Osmond
Towernia
J. L. Waterbury
Banilac
Jan. Burtenshaw
Ontona
EB. W. Barber
Haton Walter Robinson
Leanaway Co
Arms
R. Kelsey
Qhiawasee
Eugene Pregle
Jackson
John Seergturg
Austio J Blair
Henry Waldronith
P. Baldwin
H,t. Backus
Tohn Owen J. M. Edmunda
Broveston Lannen
Marriaan
St. Joseph
Wilhileaci
State Central Comittee
Judge Wall of Calhoun
Tov. Blair
Whale Lumber
Chiles E. Ellsworth
Montcalm
Charles
May
Kalamazoo
Augustus Colburn
Ontonagon
H.?. Backus
Wayne
Porley Billa
Lenawee
L. P. Alexander
Berrien
Edward Dorsch
Janes McMahon
Gov. Blair
Brate
Michigan
Sian Pet
Ohio
Char
CL Milworth
Chay
May HS
Th.t. Backus
Perley Bill
E. Vorsek
A. Qampbell
S. May
Floo
John Owen
James B. Porter
James M. Gregory
Lacey
Ingumbent
State Land Office
Momes
Allert Wiliams
Tonia
Mmil Agneke
Ingham
Bara Jones
Albert Williams
Emil Anneke
Ezra Jones
Albert Williame
Reva Jones
Hoo
A.A. Morrison
Berries
Haart
Dorset
Waa
Board of Education
Abel
A. Howard
Shaituian
Andifar Gedere Baring
Heta
Ee Emporire
Aléimeangy
Camry Aichan
Alexandar
Periniasion Haing
United States
Thia
Jtone
Staten
Walker
Sylvester Larned
Sylvestar Lerned
Sepeynier
Republican Organization
Tia
Proclamation by the President on Martial Law and Habeas Corpus
President Lincoln proclaims martial law to suppress insurrection and to arrest disloyal persons. Writ of habeas corpus suspended for rebels, abettors, and those aiding opposition to the United States. Deployment authorized across the states with trials by court martial or military commission. Done at Washington September 24 1864 with seal affixed by Wa. H. Seward, Secretary of State.
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United States
Wahington
U United States
Abraham Lincoln
Wa. H. Sxwano
Fredonia Republican Caucus and Michigan district convention notices
Notice of a Fredonia town caucus on Saujray 4th at Center School Hong for selecting delegates to a Republican convention at Wet Prairie Opt. 1th, 1862. Also a delegation convention in Calhoun County Marshall Court House on October 11th at 2 PM to nominate a candidate for Michigan Legislature with delegate apportionment listed. Battle Creek date September 7, 1862.
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Court House
Cty
Mar ‘Ahall
Olulock
A. M
Allion
Athens
Township of Battle Creek
City of Battle Creek
Fletford
Burlington
Arener
Clarendon
Consin
Eckford
Emmett
Fredonia
Tinrver
Lee
LeRoy
Marengo
Township of Marshall
City of Marshall
Newton
Pennfield
Sheridan
Tekousha
Daty of
Marshall
Court Houes
White School House
Outobar
Torhcouse
Hong
Saujray
Aix
Hell At Wet Prairie
Ander
Mom
Aneeanoen
Calhoun
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State of
Michigan
Vine
Convia
Marenge
Marton
Strann
Danied Woolsey
Isaac Buld
Convis
Murehall
Trents Fifth Regiment Letter from Cass Kalamazoo 1862
A veteran correspondent writes from Kalamazoo in 1862 praising regimental spirit. He thanks U S Pratt's company for a gift watch, recalls a Buffalo Hunt for about 5000 spectators, and notes his unit remains under marching orders. He pledges to keep readers posted on whereabouts and expresses hope for a future reunion.
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Cass Kalamazoo
Burrow
The
Statesman
U. S. Pratt's Company
Michigan
Pratt Ward
Fagebae
N. Wrink
Baar
Sorell
Parson Brownlow to Deliver Annual Address at Calhoun
Washington reports a dispatch notes Parson Brownlow will speak before the Calhoun County Agricultural Society on Monday October
Bi. It describes a stark winter forecast with frost warned and editorials urging economy to aid the poor while predicting hardship and rising prices.
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Nual
Calboan County Agricultural Society
Mrnday
Hoover
Chiragy Tribune
Valuable Testimony On Color Troops And Naval War Echoes
An extended lingering account discusses General Butler organizing colored regiments in New Orleans and the belief they could crush the rebellion in the Cotton States within ninety days if whites were allowed to enlist. It also mentions a New York remark about arming and feeding Black soldiers, potential campaigns in South Carolina, and a note on naval activity including a recentDelivery of a British warship and references to Commodore Preble and naval heroes from the War of 1812.
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New Orleans
Butler
Tranter
New York
South Carolina
Proble
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Commodore Preble
Tripoli
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Decatur
Bainbridge
Lawrence
Preble
Wamre
Ral P . Who. Peaved
Ware Serre
Massachusette
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