Whig Nomination List for State Ticket
Fragmented 19th century political slate shows George Bear Austin N'Blate Briston Ow Henry Hipaa Tiffany Charles Draper among nominees for state ticket and county representatives. Copied names imply district selections and party alignment in Kalama area.
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Ceorge Bear
Af Ken Co
Cnonges “Cob
Austin N'Blate
Frecaon
Sage Briston OW
Wayne Co
Henry Hipaa Y
Wayne
Tiffan Enawore
Charles Draper
Dalond
County Ticket Names Read in Marengo Area Race
Darius Clark of Marebell Nathan Pierce of Marengo Rodolphus E Knight of Penfield for Sheriff James Monroe of Abion Hor Treasurery Devreux Harrington of Clarendon for County Clerk Erastus Clark of Battle Creek for Register Joseph C Frink of Marshall for County Judge George Woodruff of Marshall John T Bellis of Conins for Prosecuting Attorney William H Brown of Marshall for Surveyor David A Tichenor of Sheridan for Coyonora Robert Church of Marengo John Houston of Fredonia for County offices.
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Darius Clark
Marebell
Nathan Pierce
Marengo
Rodolphus E. Knight
Penfield
James Monroe
Abion
Devereux
Harrington
Clarendon
Erastus Clark
Battle Creek
Joseph C. Frink
Marshall
George Woodruff
John T. Bellis
Conins
William H. Brown
David A. Tichenor
Sheridan
Coyonora
Robert Church
John Houston
Fredonia
Second Annual Calhoun County Fair Opens Tomorrow
The Calhoun County Agricultural Society hosts the village fair tomorrow in a broad effort to boost farming profits and showcase horticulture and manufactures. The previous year marked a new era of improvement and increased emulation among farmers as they apply agricultural knowledge to raise crops and profits across Calhoun. A mass meeting is urged, with attendance welcomed from all towns to witness exhibits and benefit from shared information.
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Calhoun County Agricultural Society
Skme
Aoi
Calhoun
Michigan State Fair draws large crowd despite weather
The State Fair drew an estimated fifteen to twenty thousand attendees, with widespread satisfaction at the exhibits showing Michigan's interest in improvement. The event is seen as a potential annual premier attraction and included an address by Hon. J. R. Williams. Forewarning frost and lower demand are noted for the coming period.
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Michigan
J. R. Williama
Advertising boosts business in Marshall and Adrian markets
The Adrian Expositor urges merchants to advertise more, citing Horace Greeley on advertising and noting that Marshall’s merchants could double trade with wider ad efforts. It argues readers are better informed through newspapers and handbills, rewarding advertisers with increased cash customers and reliable credit.
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Werdonta
Marshall
Adrian
Adrian Eerposisor
Horace Greeley
Merehall
Merino Bucks Shine at State Fair Led by Jony Patterson
Jony D Patterson of West Held Chartongue county New York exhibited yearling Spanish Merino Bucks at the state fair. The animals drew top attention for outstanding quality, with buyers from Vermont Michigan and New York paying 100 to 150 dollars. Patterson is praised as a leader in sheep breeding and wool growing gains momentum in Michigan.
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Jony D. Patterson
West- Held
Chartongue County
New York
France
Patterson
United States
Cay
A. L. Bingham, Esq
Cornwall
New England
Newton
Oakland County
Walter Knight
Adrian
Leonwee County
David Wilcox
Homer
Michigan
Fugitive Slave Law Provisions and Controversy
A garbled summary of a federal act on fugitive slaves outlines appointment of US court commissioners and assistants, procedures for hearings, and penalties for obstructing enforcement. It notes recapture across states, compensation terms, and calls the law a “bit of abominations” while questioning protections for free colored citizens against abduction.
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United States
Commissionera
U. S
Agningt. Ap al i
Eaton County Whig Nominations and Ada list
Eaton county Whig convention held at Charlotte on the 26th alt. nominated Horatio Hall for Representative Nathan A. Johnson for Sheriff L H Son for County Clerk A D Shaw for Register Harvey Williams for Treasurer L Foote for 1st Judge Geo Cowan for 2d Judge H A Shaw for Prosecuting Attorney Luther Blodget and Wait J Squiree as Coroners. A note on public sentiment and local events accompanies brief remarks.
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Eaton County
Charlotte
Horatio Hall
Nathan A. Johnson
L. H. Son
A.d.shaw
Harvey Williams
L. Foote
Geo. ¥. Cowan
H. A. Shaw
Luther Blodget
Wait J. Squiree
Notices of Almanacs and New Papers Adopted in 19th Century Europe
Notices review Palmer’s Almanac for accountants and business men, Arthur’s Home Gazette promising as a temperance family paper, The Boxorian News for foreign coverage and native readers, and Gramam for October. confirms Col. Charles P. Babcock as Indian Agent for the state.
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Arthur
Boxorian
Thiz Journal
Thia Wa
England
Ireland
Scotland
James Montgomery & Co
George R. Graham
Col. Charlea P. Babcock
Grand Rapids
Journey of California Emigrants Reaches Safe Arrival
From California Emigrants dated August 5 1850 the writer reports arrival after a five month trek, ten riders remaining with provisions scarce, paying steep prices for flour and an ox, and the group splitting from other trains after hardship at the Upper Platte region.
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Bacaanento Crrv
Bidmore
Nortons
Hay-massh
Gallup
Not lost any horsees on the talon and escape from Indians
The writer recalls losses from a recent advance but reports none of their horses lost while some were injured or scattered by grass water or by natives. They describe escaping with many men dead or dying, letters from Ladd in Feather River promising aid, and mention people like Hobart Camp Mansor Hoog Rood Brooks Nichols Cobden Button Downs Cox Henry Mann Nash and others at a house on Bat tle Creek.
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Tela
Ladd
Feather River
Hobart
Camp
Mansor
Hoog
Rood
Brooks
John Nichole
Anys
Cobden
Battle Creek
Button
Downs
Cox
Henry R. Mann
Charles Nash
Honees
Whig State Convention at Jackson September 1850
Report of the Whig delegates meeting in Jackson Michigan on September 24 1850 selecting officers and credentials committees. Names listed for permanent officers secretaries and various district delegate appointments with nominations for state officers and judges.
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Sraigh
Kalamao
Thonie
D. Allen
Kelattazoo
Free Soil Convention
Boo Ie Ecoh
Battle Creek
Qotobey
Bre 'Ufilittlesoan
Austin Blair
Chadwick, Jr
Chester Gurney
Michigan
Jackson
H. R. Lathrop
H. F. Mather
Berrien
Jonathon Davis
Genesee
A. J. Sheldon
Kalamazoo
A J Sheldon
Bethune Duffield
Wayne
John Sumner
T Backus
Lodlock
Sheldon
Comiputes
Wm Jackson
B Lathrop
Figham
John N Longsear
Miles N Pritchard
Whitney Jones
Calhoun
Charles Dickey
Darius Clark
Seth Lewis
Barry
Henry & Jennings
Macomb
Orson W' Delano
George F. Lewis
Stephen Serrill
Charles Andrews
William Warner
R Wayne
Rufus Hosmer
Leary T Back
Josiah Snow
J I. Carew
Elbert
Rashune Duffield
Joseph T Wilder
Washténaw
Thos
Town
Jas
Walk
Crone
Calvin F Fillmore
Olney Hawkins
Eaton
William Hammond
George W Sherwood
R P Barker
H F Mather
B C Hoyt
Thomas Lull
George M Dewey
Arthemas Thaper
R T Crossman
Jonathan Dayton
Lenawee
C B Stebbins
fonia—Loring Bartow
H. F. Maruen
H. T. Beckus
A. T. Crossman
Ganesee
J. Nicholeon Elbert
Kent
H.T. Backus
J L Carew
Thomas N Town
B Stebbins
Laird
W Curtenius
D “Thayer
Nomionions
Viva Voce
Secretary of State
Geo
Whig Convention Adopts Union and California Cheers
The Michigan Whig convention endorses Millard Fillmore administration, praises unity and conciliation, and calls for continued party loyalty. Delegates appoint a State Central Committee and resolve to fill vacancies, with special mention of California joining the sister states and urging nonsectional governance.
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California
New Mexico
Millard Fillmore
Whig Party
Michigan
Ous
Union
Statene
Pacific
O. Haivkins
Washtenaw
Rufus Hosmer
C. B. Stebbins
Whitney Jones
R. ?. Parker
State Committee
Jackson
R. P. Barker
Itvas
State Central Committee
D. Bethune Duffield
Sene Lee
The Fugitive Slave Bill and its startling provisions
The piece critiques new parts of the Fugitive Slave Bill. It notes that a fugitive’s escape triggers liability on the marshal or deputy for the full value of the labor due, regardless of fault or effort to prevent escape. It also questions a $10 fee for favorable rulings and a $5 fee otherwise, arguing such payoffs distort justice. The narrative then shifts to violent clashes in Sacramento and San Francisco, detailing casualties, proclamations, and mobilization. Several reports of mining news, proclamations, and regional digging anecdotes follow, with emphasis on gold discoveries and mining activity across multiple California counties.
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Marshell
Alds Oul & Ee
Ees
Fn Far
Ageinas
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Sonttianis i Cara
Canandais
Dienes
Evan Court Howes
Kalama Pane
Burma
Ray
McAllusten
Kutammaco
Correspondio Conner
Jace
Wuoy Tnies Bak
Saecane
I Veni
Casa
Wad Hie
Wisppori
Free Territory
Fred
State Fair
Thas
Chaster Scott
Perrin’s
Chicago
California Emigrants
Ih. F. Mather
H. T. Backus
Alt. Crossman
J. Nicuousos Evesar
Sern Lews
Fervand
Bork
McClatchy
Ste
McKinney
Bigelow
Htt
Herkimer House
Austen
Sherif Mae
Harper
Sanna
Robinson
Seer i
Tg Jatreea
Cunigtey
Ben
StcDongal
Becki
San Francisco
Cal
Geary
Catforcigne Protection Fire Company
Bonday
Sensior
Hy Minturn
Sacramento
Cola Geary
San Francico
Ayia
W. Grary
Bar Francisco
The
Pacific News
Lea Co
D. J. Woodliel
Galeveras
Careon
Robinson's Ferry
Sonora Hirard
Yu Phy
Anmler de Bera
Peraonehall
Suy
Ae Vila
I Joma
Sonora
Soumean Minee
Stanislaus
Humbolt Bay
Trinity
Simon
Gobi
Klameth
Klee
Mania River
Baen Akon
Ouncen
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