Nominating Tickets and County Officers Listed
A historic whig era slate names Samuel Armos of Wayne County and Joseph R. Fo Conga of St Joseph for positions. Darius Clark Marshall Nathan Pierce Fifarengo Laodolphus Knight Penfield for Sheriff James Monroe Albion for Treasurer Devereux Warrington Clarendon Beastus Clark Battle Creek Joseph C. Po Ree Marshall George Woodruff Mixshall For 2d County Judge John T Bell Convis Brown Marshall Surveyor A Higgins Sheridan Robert Church Marengo John Houston Fredania.
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Fitatines
Darius Clark
Marshall
Nathan Pierce
Fifarengo
Laodolphus
Knight
Penfield
James Monroe
Albion
Devereux
Warrington
Clarendui
Beastus Clark
Battle Creek
Joseph C. Po Ree
Gorge Woodrufi
Mixshall
T. Bell
A. Higurg
Sheridan
Robert Church
Marengo
John Houston
Stephen EI. Praston
Ferma
G. Paetison
J. Hendryx
Jos
Olle
Thomas Chisholm
2D Best
Jomea Bryant
Tracy H. Southworth
Loren Maynat
G. Pattigou
Wm. My Alcott
Paul Bronte
Robert Mazon
Saxeon Diver
Geo.w
McAlister
Geo. W. Briggs
M. Hy Crane
R. N. Ball
M.R. Gregory
Gen. W. Bentley
J. Drago
C.L. Gorbom
Z. ‘Tillotson
C. B. Turner
G. Pattison
C. Dickey
James Polhemus
Z. Titotear
H. J. Hendryx
L. Maynard
Asahel Beach
John Tusky
Steera
Jozeph Otis
Loren Maynard
Tillotson
Peéte
James
Polhomus
Jdrion
A. Lurtan
B. Viel
J. K
John Fi
Oter Hall
Geo
Herthy
Granville Beardsley
Bogsgier
Joseph Orie
W. Herrington
Thos
Chishelm
J. Maynard
Thy Epee
Daniel Woolsey
Mentig
Shelin
Robert Williamson
Woolery
James A. Way
I. Danforth
Hentig
J.D. Cook
Lyman Root
Zenus Tillotson
Joseph Oris
Geo. N. Bolles
Dana Stone
F.C. Rathbone
Andrew Reese
Mise Cook
George W. McAlister
Mise Maury €. Smith
Whig Nomination Announces Congressional Candidate
The Whigs nominate Joshin R. Winning of Constantine for Congress praising his business talent and legislative ability. Opponent Spracur declines re nomination. Battle Creek reports Joson R. Willrans as their candidate, showing unity and confidence in legislative service and freedom through Congress.
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Congress
Joshin R. Winning
Constantine
Thia
Wu. Spracur
Frida
Battle Creek
Joson R. Willrans
Mrvw
County Fair Highlights From Calhoun County Annual Event
The second Annual Fair of the Calhoun County Agricultural Society drew larger crowds than expected despite September farm work being delayed by sickness. Exhibits of fancy goods, domestic manufactures, fruits, vegetables, and grain impressed judges, with strong emphasis on quality stock. A notable speech by Hon. Mr. Patree attracted a smaller crowd than anticipated, and local men faced fatigue from long hours on fairness grounds.
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Calhoun County Agricultural Society
Aetouich
Antona
Michigan
Atock
Patree
Cheap Postage Reform Advocated by Public Interest
The piece argues for reduced postage to boost revenue through higher mail volume, citing Britain’s penny post and proposals for two cent rates on single letters with prepaid options. It urges Congress to pass cheap postage before year’s end and to ensure free circulation for newspapers within thirty miles of publication. It lists local nominees and supports Whig-aligned Prikigona friends for Congress, noting district politics.
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Congress
Post- Office Department
Great Britain
Hogland
Alsc
Ehea Aed
Ita
Election call for Expounder on education reforms
The passage requests Expofi der to provide definite information on education, urging the expounder to explain the benefits of electing Mr. 8 B. and criticizing past education Miltenets who favored former superintendents now opposed for the current reforms he champions.
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Timoe
Fractured New York Whig Convention Splits Over Seward Rift
At the Syracuse gathering disagreements over anti slavery lines cause about one third of delegates to bolt replacing the adopted resolutions while keeping nominations intact. W.H. Seward supporters argue he faithfully represents majority wishes, while others back Cray Damon Weasten and minority Congressmen, fearing an implied attack on President Fremont. Separatists plan a state convention to push their views.
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Holwever
Albany State Register
Sen. Wm. WH. Sewarp
Senate
New York
Havar Cray
Damon Weasten
W.H. Seward
Bale
Peninsula
Patipte
Michigan
Newt
Detroit
von Gexenat
Austin Blair
Jackson
Eat
Elen
Chipman
Wayne
Alexander R. Tiffany
Lenawee
Charles Draper
Oakland
Curran
My. Draper
Steon Gay
Sampen Ryan Rminati Y
Whig Nominations and Agricultural Fair Awards
Report covers Barry county convention nominees for county offices and comments on Whig state slate. Details include Representative John Miles and Sheriff Milo Wheeler, plus judges and attorneys, with notes on Deliberations and endorsements. Also summarized are farm show prize results listing numerous livestock and crop awards with names of winners and entries.
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Ato
Gastxe R. Beamer
Irving
Ikter
Harvey N. Sheldon
Gastleton
Piavel J. Woodward
Barry
Milo T. Wheeler
Woodland
Henry 8. Jennings
Hastings
Calvin G. Hill
Loniappie
Joseph Badcoth
Maple Grove
Sage
Jason Cowles
Johnstown
Riptions
Fugitive Slaves Tremendous Mail Storm at Sea Town
A wild storm struck the western region with hailstones nine to fourteen inches, accompanied by vivid lightning and heavy crashes. Dozens of hotels reported disturbances while fugitive slaves gathered armed, determined to resist capture, with total numbers reaching about three hundred. The storm caused widespread damage and injuries, though specifics are limited.
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Medo Canada
Ios
Severs
Steamship passengers safety bill advances in Washington
The House debated amendments to a steamboat passenger safety act requiring life boats and life preservers for each passenger, regular boiler inspections every six months, and passenger limits by vessel size, with the measure to take effect April 15. Speaker Mr Lané of Maryland said the bill arose from consultation with steamboat owners.
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Washington
House
Ma Lané
Marzland
Sfjar
Stean Boat Owners
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