Calhoun Whigs Nomeinate Moffat and Pierce for State House
A Calhoun county Whig convention nominated Orlando Moffat of Basta Creel and Nathan Pierce of Marengo for Representatives. The gathering praised their farming background and public service, urging readiness to support reforms and extension of the Central Rail-road to Lake Michigan, with resolutions favoring retrenchment and private over state-led internal improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whig
Calhoun
Oncand Mortar
G. H. Faenen
Orlando Moffat
Basta Creel
Nathan Pierce
Marengo
Moffat
Pierce
Washtenaw County
Michigan
T,han
Lake Michigan
Mississippi
Atlantic
Minuia
Detroit
Niagara
Jordbeighlness
Resdeed Candidates Relected for Hepa Offices
A fragmentary notice lists MARVIN HANNAH and GEO AUGOR as senators, and ORLANDO MOPPAT and NATHAN BIEROR as representatives. It references Whigs of Cathonn and Sasvacaet with unclear motive and cautions about political sentiments and conviction in a period tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Hannah
Geo, Augor
Orlando Moppat
Nathan Bieror
Ann
Cathonn
Mormon War Ends As Mormons Pledge Departure From State
The Hancock county turmoil subsides as Mormons pledge to leave the state by April first and Old Citizens agree to suspend efforts until then. Gen Hardin and allied officials receive praise for securing an amicable settlement. Brown county Colonel Singleton reportedly near Augusta with a sizeable force, unclear if acting with Gen. Hardin.
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Carthage
Marmaona
Nauvoo
Thomas ©. Sharp
Warsaw Signal
Sharp
Worrell
John Hardin
Morardia
Thera
Backenstos
Warsnaw
Hancock County
Singleton
Brown County
Augusta
Hanencl
Hardin
Flour Market Rises on British Arrival at New York
Postscript notes a surge in flour prices after the steamship Great Britain brings news of expanding breadstuff demand across the British Empire and Northern Europe. Weather woes cut crops, markets rally in Boston New York Buffalo Detroit with prices rising to $4 and potential highs beyond. One firm reportedly valued wheat and flour holdings far above purchase prices.
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Britain
New York
British Empire
Europe
Boston
Buffalo
Detroit
Ohio Clings to Victory Reports From Buckeye State
The article cheerfully notes favorable results in Ohio with the North and South praised for likely larger legislative majorities than last winter. It urges Whigs to stay bold, respond to Buckeye greetings, and prepare for future battles as brighter days appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeye
Clay
Georgia Too Still They Come Returns From County Votes
Report from Georgia notes Whig candidate for Governor leads over Clay and expected large Whig majorities in both state branches. Mentions Polk win in fall, Whig activities in Michigan and New York, Crawford’s presumed win, and gains in Pennsylvania election context with references to Senate and House shifts. Several fragmented phrases reflect election campaigning and party gains.
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Georgia
Clayls Vine
Polk
Michigan
New York
Crawford
Loewe
Pho
Shige
Letos
Aristocracy in Democracy Critics Charge Political Elite
A Detroit era piece denounces the so called aristocracy within the democratic party. It blames lawyers merchants and farmers contrasted by public office holders seen as non producers. The pamphlet cites Judge Felch Lt Gov Greenly and others as examples and questions the farmers capability to govern Michigan amid bankruptcy law names Lenawee county as aristocratic habitat.
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League
Thoas
Loco Focus
Judge Felch
Detriot Express
Adrian
Detroit
Michigan
Greenlyign
Voi
Lenawee County
Calhoun Democracy Opposes Railroad Sale Debate
The piece outlines tensions within Calhoun County politics over railroad privatization. Whigs oppose the sale, while Locos oppose it in principle, with resolutions favoring taxation and public works debated at a September county convention. It notes the committee chair who authored the resolutions and references the World’s Convention in New York.
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Bhat
Edeo Fogo
Calhoun
New York
Loco Focos
Debated voting records stir local political press
A public quarrel over Judge Feleb and his stance on the General Banking Law erupts in criticism from the Daily Free Press. The piece disputes editorial claims about his support, cites possible motives, and warns of reform opposition by lawyers and officeholders. It also notes James Kingsley’s gubernatorial bid and Janes G. Binney’s health issues amid partisan rhetoric.
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Daily Free Press
Feleb
The
Free Press
Feleh'a
Fetch
Inet Mani
IFN
M. Fetch
Young Democracy
James Kingsley
Vickery
Penos
Better candidate remarks for Lt. Governor race discussed
A short republication comments on the Whig candidate for Lt. Governor Fernar and Judge Felch. It praises reform and plain language, endorsing reduced salaries for public officers and two dollars per day for legislators as remedies. The notice emphasizes disinterested public spirit and fiscal redirection.
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J. J. Lamb
Ga- Fernar
Ludge Felch
Jackson
Whigs claim reform cuts state costs in two years
A Mississippi style critique boasts that in two years the Whigs trimmed salaries and offices, abolishing private secretaries and state posts such as State Librarian and State Zoologist, saving at least 46 000 annually. It credits tax relief and reduced printing costs, while accusing Locos incumbents of waste and hunger-driven attacks as they sought reelection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ig Bei
Saa
Department of Internal Improvement
Tate
Loco Foco
Local editor rails at reform and presses profits
Fragmentary column surveys partisan tactics, printing costs, and revision bills. It cites Locofoco economy, critiques revisal profits, notes a Rochester Democrat dispatch from Marshall about a dilapidated railroad line, freight charges, and a pointer about local politics and nominations amid a fragmented 19th century public sphere.
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Rochester Democrat
Marshall
Albany
Boston
Reform talk and court turmoil in Detroit letters
From Our Detroit Correspondent 1845 recounts critique of the Court of Chancery, calls for Chancellor Manning's removal, notes public dissent, and discusses the U S Circuit Court term. Mentions Judge Wilkins, Judge McLean, and editor Col Charles B Flood, plus local events at American Hotel, Bank openings, and civic reform efforts.
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Breiners
Stow
Manning
Macnay
United States Circuit Court
Wilkins
McLean
Flood
Charles B. Flood
Ohio
Free Press
Bernion
Chas
Loco Foco
Hillsdale
Priin P. Acxie
Bettar
Uls
Bijllsdale
Wales
Exchange
National
Iesia
Epeche
Heranoz
Lorofvces
Ausialt L
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styaTone
Marvin Hannahs
George A, Coe
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Janes G. Binney
Rome
Samuel Medary
Jessons
Geo, Savary, Eeg
Bradford
Mass
Loto
Lt Gov
Locofoco
Epoila
John M. Brewster
Masoncawell
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