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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1852
Page
2
The piece rails at Whig principles and Democratic attacks, arguing party fouls and character assaults. It contrasts Gen. Scott’s proven record with Mr. Pierce’s alleged deficiencies, asking which candidate will win and stressing public discernment.
A rebuttal to the Expounder’s attacks on Gen. Scott, defending him against slander by a political judge. The piece recounts a libel case, notes a prior signed paper in the Statesman and Expounder, and disputes claims about a 1814 court martial and branding. It argues the judge slanders Scott and defends military procedures as lawful.
The Whigs in Calhoun County call for immediate organization and neighborhood briefing as the 1863 election approaches. They praise Scott and Gratian as standard bearers and encourage a hearty vote for Chandler and Waldridge, emphasizing duty and patriotism.
The Calhoun County Fair highlighted premier county products with strong displays in fruit and livestock categories. Judges praised exhibits including a notable mechanical item by Wm. Ri McGall of Ingersall Pratt and overall craftsmanship reflecting regional agricultural excellence.
A long political letter argues against Franklin Pierce for President, praising Gen. Winfield Scott as the Western-friendly Democrat favoring internal improvements and American industry. The writer, Ohio aligned, urges support for Scott over Pierce, citing adherence to Democratic principles and national growth.
The Whig Convention for Michigan's 22d Senatorial District gathered at Verrontville on Sept 24. Eaton County delegates Henry A. Shay and E D Lacey led ballots with Geo Y Benedict and Geo Cowan nominated. Barry County chose John Roberts and J W Stebbins. committees named for correspondence and executive matters. county reports included livestock, dairy, and farm exhibit results with numerous named participants.
A fragmented OCR page lists numerous personal names and places such as Charles James, Evieha, Gilbert Eckford, Fredonia, Graham, Newton, Jeremiah Drake, Le Roy, Tass Winters, Athens, Burlington, Tokonsha Waris Cook, Clarendon and other oddly joined terms. The text appears as a garbled mix of references, with no clear narrative or event to summarize.
In a Detroit Tribune discussion, Capt George McLane’s letter defends Gen Pierce’s courage and piety amid notes of a Mexico City incident. The piece questions whether insult at a card table and a gambling room setting truly reflect his religious devotion or mere bravado.
A 1844 Kana letter by Polk laments renewed frauds on Tariff of 1842 and Harbor Improvements. It notes pledges by Locals to veto such bills, while advocates push the issue with references to Pier ce and river improvements. The piece criticizes shameless political posturing and flag symbolism used to rally support.
A dense, fragmented late 19th century newspaper snippet covers global updates. It notes stock-like prices and exports, British parliamentary timing, naval and colonial items, ship launches, and a Concord church incident where Gen. Pierce’s presence sparked local church seating tensions and a contested vote on the pastor’s dismissal.
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