Thunderstorm tragedy and scattered old notes
Fragmented news items show a lightning strike causing three boys to scatter, a widow joke, a political convention note, stock sales at discount, a legal life policy, and a fatal accident of U G Squires after a horse frightened a buggy on State street. The miscellany reflects unsettled weather and local incidents.
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Matasenouy
Fara
U. G. Squires
State Street
Joshua Baldwin
Baldwin Sy
Squires
Mack
Mr. S
H. A. Brewster
Eminent Physician Reports Yellow Fever Surge in New Orleans
A prominent New Orleans physician asserts 20 000 yellow fever cases have struck the city, worse this season than during the cholera outbreak of 1832, with about a quarter of the population afflicted and troops in Mexico facing high danger. Telegraph dispatches from Syracuse note the Locomoto State Convention’s nominations for lieutenant governor, comptroller, secretary of state, and attorney general, all hailed as Hunks by the Dem. The convention adjourned early Sunday morning, with other candidates unnamed and one figure described as a straight political actor.
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New Orleans
Ciy
Mexico
Las
Deapuich
Syracuca
Locom¢o
Narnas Davron
Nyagarg
Housaerxona
Jefferson
Rowano Sanzono
New York
Allorney
Levi S. Cuateieno
Otsego
Roch
Dem
Detroit
Army News
Scot
Wari
Eters Croz
Tohuog
Herald
United States
Gulf of Mexico
Jung
Rio Grande
Arid River
New Mexico
Colomado
Colorado
Gulf of California
Pacific Ocean
Tarhery
United Staten A
Tehuantepec
Pacific
Irentyla
River Neuces
Neuces
Mmesican
Grees
Rex
Lake Erie
Che James
Anna
Tecubaya
Anata
Bern
Eli Vion
Hetma
Chapoltepesiat
Allisco
Tpoo Tacvba
Bis
Ollawa
Scott
Tayeubaya
Church of Our Lady
Thongs
Twiggs
Pierce
Chapalopec
Diaro
Tiola
Ofelock
Mila Ll- Rey
Nemerone
Pearing
Adiere
Humber
Battiens
Leon
Severa
Ban Aana
Prreod
City of Mexico
Julapaio
Arco Lis
Geo. Vierce
E Nes
Chepultepec
Gen. Worth
Accounta
Arco Tris
Smith
San Antonio
Chapul Hg
Mopassiot
Belen
Baza Nuevo
Lapiedes
Taycubaya
Halla
Monteruniz
Elruggie
Mr. Dismond
Vera Crag
Orizaba
Michigan candidates spark debate over district issues
A report notes candidates for district offices in Michigan, including Gordon and Taylor of Calhoun, Moffatt of Battle Creek, Munson of Albion, and Nash of Fredonia. It warns the public against distractions and urges voters to consider serious principles vital to the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando Moffatt
Battle Creek
Lyman Munson
Albion
Ira Nash
Fredbnia
Hairitheich
Jase
Michigan
Congressional Nomination for Second District Whig Candidate
The Whig convention in Kalamazoo nominated Hon. Jones Wiccar Gorvon for Congress to fill the late Epwaap Braorey’s seat. Gorvon is praised as a faithful, able, and fearless leader with strong support among Western Michigan Whigs. Voters are urged to rally to his candidacy and defeat Charles EB. Stuart, asserting he will represent the district ably and with credit.
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Second
Jones Wiccar Gorvon
Congress
Epwaap Braorey
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Charles EB. Stuart
le Ia
Whig Nominates Henry WuTarcon for Senator in District
The Whig convention at Katamazoo on the 6th Inst unanimously nominated Henry WuTarcon as Whig candidate for Senator from the district. The nomination lauds Taxon’s experience and character, urging Whigs to support him to honor the state. Calhoun County pledges full support for their candidate.
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Katamazoo
Henry WuT'arcon
Senate
Calhoun County
The Issues Warn Against False Election Topics
The piece urges readers to beware false issues in the approaching election and to consider the true issues presented by both parties. It references the Free Press and the state’s response, noting alarm and shifting sentiment as nomination news unfolds. The author urges focus on substantive questions like the extension of slavery.
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Det. Free
Erea
My. Ep
Israel
Po Thesa
Issuaa-Wa
Harbor Convention Debates 1847 Commerce Stats Session
A report from the Chicago Harbor and River Convention outlines a committee to collect statistics on Great Lakes and river commerce. Subcommittees will gather data for a five-member panel to compile reports for a January Washington adjourned meeting. The Michigan delegates include Justim BR and Dayto A. Nounz with allocations for state delegates.
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Chicago
Great Lakes
Congress
Astor House
New York City
Aanorr Lawnener
Massachusetts
Deans Wilson
Roy
Washington
Jastim Br, Wirtiane
Constantine
Dayto A. Nounz
Monroe
New York
Joan C. Srexcen
Lowing States
Samuel B. Ruggles
Guty
Acted Committee of Five
Shiny
Detroit Market Report A Illiquid Trading Day Oct 9
Detroit market notes a weak turnover with few sales and prices near yesterday. Prices mention $481 offered on some lots and $480 on others, with eastern orders limited to 1 dollar per bushel and uncertain panthet carrying. Wheat arrivals increase as prices drift, pork at $15, and a lot of Ghlo cheese sold for a small value.
Buffalo Market Prices and Trade Conditions in 1847
Buffalo Market report from October 3 1847 notes unsettled produce trade with prices near previous lows. Wheat and flour show weak demand with prices around five to six dollars per barrel or bushel equivalents. Buyers hesitate to bid above five dollars, while shipments to Chicago and nearby towns are reported.
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Mies
Hibernia
New York
Chicago
Suny Dantele
Convention delegates choose Henry W. Taylor for Senator
The convention, after an informal ballot, unanimously nominates Henry W. Taylor for Senator. A Senate committee is appointed, and the proceedings are ordered published in the district Whig papers. Reports from Detroit and New York describe the Mexican war news with cautious optimism about troop movements and treaty terms.
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H. Mowan
Lo Riné Gant
Honace Mowen
Joxr. Brownson
James A
O. A. Gregory
F. Booher
Caleb Sweetland
H. Mower
Alfred Thomas
William d. Roath
Henry W. Taylor
George Manroe
William Still
O. Moffat
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Bank of England
Messrs, Denny
Trost Br
Gobers’ Leken
Burnett
Howes
Sardinii
Wilt
Dabigt
Austria
Chlarge
Himléch
Sam
Horay
Bill Tompkins
Bill
Mactor
Widdrers
Johngan
Central Railroad Company of Michigan
Jonathan
S. W. Higgins
Nud Vin
A. Burd
Thuradry
Montreal River
Bear
Ter Tory
Wisconsin
Sup Neues
Stravon
Eaton
Ohio
Cuarrieto
Seci
Gill
Egqu HG
Yue Yoeaisa
India
POR Conorasse—2P
Tames W. Gordon
Calhoun
POR Benator—Bsin
James M. Edmunds
Washtenaw
Est
Hiram L. Miller
Saginaw
Detroit Free Press
Central Railroad
Comstock
Galesburg
Cereseo Mills
Emerattt
Marshall
Nepanee
Bath Mills
Concord
Newborg
Gitneys
Jackson
Michigan Centre
Leoni Gd
Lilt
Cross Lake
Francisco
Davison's
Dexter
Scio
Delhi
Setae Farmer's Mills
Ann Arbor
Geddes
New Jersey
Lon
Lodofmeo
Bali
Marengo Mill
Chafcety Sui
Marengo Mills
Rochester
N.Y
Inrontanr Deerstox
Charles M. Les
Enq
Lce
Wing
Lee
J. W. Kennery
Corton
Patturee
Kearer
Ongaow
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Michgan
Mientens University
Our
Line University
Mercharte’ Exenaxar
Central Railroad Company
Treasury
Rend
Southern Railroad
Groner
R. Grrawssnaie
the Loos
Esq's
En’s Litten
Whigs of
Miller
Wh Committee
State Central
Det
Daily
Sacixaw
Gaetiyares
Ogi
H. L. Miller
J. M. Howard
Samuel Baretow
James A. van Dyke
J. Owen
D. Smart
Central Comanties
Buffalo Market
Expres
Mexia
Scurt
Amerinan
Chapultepec
Chy
Brvo
Santo Agua
Geadalupe
Ketter
Coentaie
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