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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1850
Page
2
Fragmentary note defines authority to seize and transport a person to a state or territory of origin. It allows hearing upon lacking transcripts and records, using competent in law evidence. Approved September 18, 1850.
A state ticket lists Secretary of State George Martin of Kent County Attorney General George A. Cor of Branch County and Austin Blair of Jackson County for Superintendent Samuel Darstow of Wayne County and Agney Chipman of Wayne. Charles Draper of Oakland and Joseph R. Williams of St Joseph for Congress. County ticket includes Representatives Darius Clark of Marshall Naluan Pierce of Marengo Rodolphus E. Knight of Penfield James Monros of Albion.
A tirade condemns the So-cofoen faction for intolerance and proscriptions in opposition to admitting slavery in new territories. It denounces prominent figures like Kingsley Bingham Howell and others, rebuking party bigotry, calls for resistance to tyranny, and decries the Fugitive Slave Law's cruel penalties while urging humane shelter for fugitives.
The Rochester Democrat reports that work will begin this week on a 75 mile section between London and Hamilton, with faster progress to Niagara Falls. Other Canadian routes are abandoned, stock subscriptions rise, and a Rochester Niagara Falls charter holder expects the line to Detroit to shorten travel from Chicago, aided by a $1 million pledge and 6 percent annual returns, signaling a major eastern route.
A narrative recounts caravan travel from the Sweetwater River east of South Pass to Great Salt Lake City in June, then onward through deserts, rivers, and mountains to Hangtown by August. It notes hardships like water scarcity, muddy ground, and long treks, plus a university medical school debut in Michigan with low fees and free lectures. It also mentions population figures for a city and local name changes, alongside local curiosities and corrections.
A reader questions the role of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, arguing the office acts like a guideboard that points routes but yields no action or statements. The note asks whether a Northern Democrat can clarify the subject when Hughes offers no light.
Summary of acts passed affecting Michigan including land grants to swamp and overflowed lands totaling 4,544,189 acres, unknown overflow land amounts, mineral land price reductions, title examination at Sault Ste. Marie, state rights to a 500,000 acre public land donation for a fortification and falls at St Marie, and fortification measures for Detroit and Fort Wayne with river ground allocations and amounts listed for Marquette Eagle River and other sites.
Local cholera panic grows as 14 deaths occur. physicians attribute virulent imported cholera from two German families who stayed at the Exchange. Victims moved to a pest house as reports of poison are denied. Jury returns a verdict of deaths from cholera, while readers debate the spread and accuracy of the tale.
The article lists how Northern Whigs and Locofocos voted on the Fugitive Slave Law. Alexander W. Buel, a present Locofoco candidate, supported the measure, while most Free State Whigs opposed. It notes Cass and Pelciseva Deda voted in the Senate for passage, and it cites editorials calling enforcement essential.
Report from Buffalo Repub details efforts by Michigan residents and abolitionist support to aid Black citizens in leaving for Canada. It cites a law blamed on politicians, the departure of a Pittsburg party led by BG Sampson, crossing to Toronto with arms, and widespread organization of 1500 motived to seek freedom, with women and children among the party.
A liberal wealthy gentleman offers a 270 ton ship to the New York Colonization Society on the condition it runs as a regular Liberia trade packet. He notes flourishing New York Liberia commerce and growing emigration among wealthy North colored people. Congress has funds to enlarge the Capitol and Senate chamber. debates attract many auditors.
A broad discussion on California emigration, mining yields, and urban conditions in San Francisco. The piece argues mining profits are overstated, reveals real wages, ponders who benefits from gold remittances, notes rising business costs, and contrasts migrant optimism with widespread discouragement among new arrivals. It also covers emigration trends, San Francisco commerce, and regional trade mentions.
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