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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1849
Page
2
Flavius Littlesoun of Alegan appeals for timely payment from debtors as harvests improve and prices rise. He notes at least 80000 dollars will soon go to farmers in Calhoun County, mostly sent by East wheat dealers, and warns that on November first most remaining notes will be turned over to an officer for collection.
The Whigs of Calhoun County announce a convention at the courthouse in Marshall on Saturday the fifth of October at 11 o'clock A M to nominate candidates for Representatives to the State Legislature. Delegates from county towns are urged to attend. County Committee: Charles Dickey Charles P. Birdle George Monroe T W Southworth J I McAllister. Maraybill October 2, 1849.
Notice announces a Masa Convention of the Free Suil Electors of Use county Calhoun to be held at Mechanics' Tin in Maraball village on the 13th mat. at 10 o'clock A M to nominate three Representatives and handle other business per the county committee.
Barter Cacnx, Oct. 1, 1849, to the State Central Committee of the Free Democracy of Michigan, urges aligning Whigs, Democrats, and Liberty men behind Free Territory and Buffalo platform principles. The author withdraws as State Printer candidate, prioritizing freedom and principle over party, and supports H. Hf. Duncklee’s influence to advance Free Labor and Free Men, urging concerted action to avert slave power in Michigan.
The piece endorses Mr. Littlejohn's letter supporting anti slavery extension and Wilmot Proviso principles. It praises his stance on abolishing state legal channels for fugitive slave claims, backing constitutional reforms, single district elections, and limited Legislative sessions. The article lauds his plain honest tone and predicts voter confidence from Liberty-loving people.
The article argues that Locofechism drifted toward Centralism under Whig influence, with presidential vetoes dominating policy and Congress sidelined. It notes a constitutional shift toward civilian control, a civil revolution, and optimism in the new order led by Van Buren amid New York Democratic conventions and party dynamics.
A garbled OCR passage hints at citizens urged to attend an event offering valuable light or insight. It mentions Brame and illustrated drawings, with unclear names and details, reflecting a disrupted historical newspaper fragment.
The passage argues the Whig party has consistently supported freedom against slavery, contrasting with the Northern Locofocos and Democrats. It cites opposition to the Missouri Compromise, the gag rule, mail searches for anti slavery documents, and annexation measures, claiming Whigs defend constitutional liberty while Democrats align with slavery.
Letters from the Pacific Springs head of Sweetwater reveal a grueling westward trek for Wolverina Rangers. Descriptions detail thousands of dead pack animals, ruined wagons, alkali poisoning, new Mormon trails, and cautious safety from snow as they near the Sacramento Valley. Indians avoided, cholera feared, and feed scarce. mail trains and food news surface from Salt Lake as fires devastate Owego and a French Protestant synod seeks church independence.
The Michigan Conference discusses financial deficits since 1840, urging reform to fund ministers adequately and prevent premature superannuation. It approves temperance resolutions calling abstinence from intoxicants, stricter liquor laws, and partnerships with churches to form Christian Temperance Societies. The next conference meets September 1850 at Albion.
Report from September 97 details broad backing for Mr Littljohn across Mion roe Lengwee Hillsdale and Branch counties. Backers claim overwhelming local approval and expect strong turnout to secure his nomination and party leadership in upcoming polls.
A reformist sermon warns of a volatile social crisis from drunkenness and saloons. It condemns drinkers and merchants and urges total abstinence, appealing to husbands, wives, children, and community respect to avert moral ruin. Strong entities include village, Rogiety, and likely local ministers or speakers.
The piece denounces administration action as tyranny removing three Virginians, praising their moral character and Democratic loyalty. It cites The Columbus Journal condemning the blow to Virginia Democrats and laments perceived persecution by the Union authorities.
A court-like discussion examines whether county commissioners had authority to authorize a mortgage on public property to secure notes. The text argues the board lacked power beyond its charter and that insuring with a private company would unlawfully bind the board to all obligations of stockholders, exposing public property to mortgage risk. The decision, if final, shifts liability to claimants of about $1,050 and questions the legality of the insurance scheme.
A discussion critiques President Tyler's cabinet for a slaveholding majority. It notes DeNamer of Vermont and Meredith reside in non slaveholding states, while Clayton and Johnson are cited for past or expressed opposition to slavery. The piece recalls speeches from 1841 and 1848 asserting personal non slavery and opposition to slaveholding.
The page reports a Democratic State Convention proceedings, debates over territorial policy, and a Butler divorce decree with financial details. It also notes French ministerial actions, a New Haven railroad accident with injuries, and local court outcomes, including the Southers Tonyer murder trial verdict.
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