County Ticket Ballot for Hillsdale and Surrounding Areas
A historical list shows names and counties for WHIG AND FREE SOIL candidates and county officers. Includes James Monroe, Darius Clark, Nathan Pierce, John Balcombe, and others for Representatives Sherift Treasurer Clerk Judge and related roles across Marshall Albion and Marshall districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Soil
Darius Clark
Marshall
Nathan Pierce
Marengo
John L. Balcomba
Battle Creek
Sheiff
James Monroe
Albion
Our County Ticket Will Be Resented In Whig Rally
The Whig County Committee announces resignations and new nominations for county offices. Erastus Clark is replaced by Erastus Hussey for County Clerk, Rodolphus Knight by John L. Balcombe for Representative, Hovey K. Clarke for Prosecuting Attorney, Cyrus Hewitt replacing David A. Tichenor for County Surveyor, and Silas Shotfield for Coroner. The ticket unites Whigs and Free Brewers in Marshall County. Nath an Pierce and Darius Clark head the ticket for Representatives, with John L. Balcombe a long-time Battle Creek figure. ERASTUS HUSSEY is shown as capable for Clerk, and Joseph C. Frink praised as an effective former Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davereca
Warmington
Clarendon
Erastus Hasbe
Baule Creek
Joseph C.prine
Marshal
Georgie Woodrupe
Marshall
John T. Ellis
Convns
Whig County Committee
Erastus Clark
Erastus Hussey
Rodolphus J. Knight
John L. Balcombe
Win
HI. Brown
Hovey K. Clarke
David A. Tichenor
Cyrus Hewitt
Robert Church
Silas Shotfield
Conins
James A. Way
Co. Cam. Marshall
Pierce
Darius Clark
Udde
Battle Creek
James Monroe
Albion
Joseph C. Frink
Register
Jeffures
Comeneratives
Garter
Hia
Representative
Tillotson
Calhoun County Campaign Endorsements Highlight Local Judges
A local newspaper endorsement column praises George Woodruff for County Judge citing his jurisprudence, impartiality, and courtesy. It also supports John T. Ellis for 3d Judge, Hovey K. Clarke for Prosecuting Attorney, a respected public prosecutor, and Cyrus Hewitt for Surveyor, with Silas Sheffield for Coroner, urging voters to back the slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George. Woodruff
Bar
Calhoun
Hovey K. Clarke
Cyrus Hewitt
John Houston
Fredonia
Silas Sheffield
Canvia
Union Ticket urged by Free Soil and Whig in Calhoun County
A union ticket is urged to defeat the Cass faction in Calhoun County. The letter argues the alliance preserves anti slavery principles, counters Northern doughfaces, and cites opposition to the Fugitive Slave Bill with names like Buel. It notes prior failed attempts at union and cites county Whig approval and Statesman publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Soil
Calhoun County
Uckel
Cass
Wirtiaus
Congress
Joseph Chedsey
Buel
Thie
Elea
Rendom
Bue
Ulead
Address of Hon. J. R. Williams on State Fast address
The article publishes Hon. J R Williams address before the State Fast at Ann Arbor praising agricultural, horticultural and manufacturing pursuits. It notes changes in labor views, defines nobility as honest industry, and urges improvement and intelligent use of labor across professions. It also reports Hastings resident Hesar B Jessxes receiving the Whig nomination for State Senator and calls for support in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Ann Arbor
Sxaaron
Hesar
Jessixes
Hastings
Barry County
J. 1A
Whig
Lansing
Pendleton, Barton, and Clarke Named in Gray Note
Pendleton, Barton, and Hovey K. Clarke are listed in Gray in a transcribed item from the record. The brief note mentions their association with the unnamed source and indicates a formal naming or filing action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eng Fa
Pendleton Ign
Barton E Hovey K. Clarke
Gray
Williams and Stuart contest amid editorials and scurrilous attacks
The Expounder accuses Joseph R. Williams of opportunistic, disunionist tactics and a buying selling Federatist stance, while defending Williams against harsh charges. It condemns the Expounder and its peers for vile language and misrepresentation as voters prepare for the second district election between Williams and Charles E. Stuart, asserting Williams’s imminent victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colum
Williama
Times
Snetfall
Williams
Mr. Williams
Joseph R. Williams
Charles E. Stuart
Tocofoco
Hughes
Ree Press
People’s Man Joseph R Williams for Congress
Voters of Calhoun County are urged to support Joseph R Williams, praised as a man of ability, integrity, and honest purpose, over Charles E Stuart who backs non intervention and aims to see Gen Casa inaugurated. The choice pits Williams against subservience to Lewis Cause and Stuart’s platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph R. Whutans
Charles E. Stuart
Gen
Casa
Calhoun County
Lewis
Congress
Joseph R. Williams
Rally for the State Ticket Exterons or Canaova
Rally urges large vote for state ticket to reform Michigan governance. Questions past maladministration and partial legislation, praising candidates as worthy and able to fill offices. Calls voters to act this fall for reform and decisive change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaova
Michigan
Local opponents rail against qualified offices in county race
The piece denounces the ticket as chosen by frightened, ignorant candidates unfit for duties. It warns of imperfect voter registries, calls for competent men, and mocks the Lansing reform ticket backed by the Locos, urging scrutiny of endorsements and the temptation of office spoils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loco
Lansing
Loco Convention
Calhoun County
Bolters of New York Seceeding Whigs Meet in Utica
The seceding Whigs of New York held a convention last Thursday in Utica denouncing Seward and Syracuse regular convention resolutions. They call their protest unnecessary but harmless and pledge unity to elect Washington Hunt for Governor. Granger’s letter failed to draw out Hot, who saw no secession and defended anti slavery Whigs as national and equal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vote on the Brave Law and party split in chaotic session
In a chaotic vote on the Brave Law, Nomharn Whiga-Sanato House allies faced Northern Whigay Locafocos with nine Free Boilern members said to abstain or dodge. The outcome divided parties as critics urged action against the so-called democratic faction and called for reform amid the uproar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nomharn Whiga
Sanato House
A. W
Accroen Man Dies After Shelter Plank Fall
On Monday while at work for the new jail, Mr Fre Higgoas of this place was struck by a shelvy plank that fell. He returned home, grew worse, and died on Wednesday morning without a struggle. He leaves five children and life is insured for 500 pounds.
Crowing Over Ohio Shows Whig Gains and Cass Defeats
The Cass papers crow over Ohio results with Whig victories in several districts, noting large gains for Whigs and losses for Cass. In the 7th district Nelson Entrere leads Whigs by over 100, in 16th Hoagland loses to a Whig, and in the 20th the Whigs field no candidate while Giddings defeats Cass by over 5,000. The Detroit Ady reports a Whig trend despite Cass supporters, calling it a Whig victory and noting legislative gains for Whigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass
Ohio
Nelson Entrere
Case
Dist
Taylor
Tay‘lor
van Buren
Wm. F. Hunter
Hoagland
Maj
Cara
Whiga
Giddinga
Core
Qlet
Townshend
Free Soil
Santa Fe troubles stir Texas New Mexico sovereignty caution
A New Orleans Pi cayune correspondent in Austin on September 28 reports that a ten million offer would have been accepted if not for threats of military force. The piece notes the population's readiness to defend state sovereignty against adverse claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans Picayune
Austin
Texas
European News From New York Shows Tides of War and Emigration
News from Europe via two steamers in New York reports writers adopting sign names under a new law in France, Austria blocking German moderate journals, Danish river disruption, and Austrian measures to preserve sovereignty. Emigration from Ireland surges while railroads expand across the three kingdoms. Saints bound for Utah sail from Liverpool aboard the North Atlantic, with ships James Pennell and other vessels following. Havana rumors of expeditionary forces, Cholera in the plantation, and political volleys in Charleston and Chicago mark a tense transatlantic passage.
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Livarpeaul
Atlantic
Europa
New York
Europe
France
Austria
Germany
Cologne
Prankfort
Hesse
Lne
Diet
Cassel
Hanover
Vertainburgh
Ireland
Contine Ves
Yessels
United States
Canada
Three Kingdoms
North Atlantic
Liverpool
David Sudworth
Great
Sul Lake Valley
New Orleans
St. Louis
Council Bluffs
James Pennell
Aail
Anidoie
America
Boston
Hyufgh Moi
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James Birdsa
Cenelee
Dent
Public Distructi Gamuee
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St. Joseph
OUR County
Humbug
J. R. Willams
the Bolters of
Stuart
Jackson
Jackson Co
Kent
Kent Co
Detroit
Texas and
New Mexico
European News
Bartimoor
Charleston
Abella
Hava
Havana
Ces
Tha
Adalas
Esland
Cosic
New York. Tribune
R. B. Ruerr
Charleston, South Carolina
Iistract
South Carolina
Rochester
Democrat
Enastus Snevann
Ocrat
Chicago
Canady
Ghany
G. W. Gardiner
Manitou
Ver Islands
St. Clair
Meg Dnowlee
New Masti
N. H. Timothy
William Pinklam
New Market
Wabash
J. R. Giddings
Cleveland
el Paso
Zanete
Martha Freene
Buhl
Barcalonia
Lake Brit
4Brook
California
Joan B. Servis
Hudson River Rail Road
Wts
Michigan Southern Raload
J. B. Gordon
Backa
Wheeling
Pittsburgh
T- Butler
Ree
San Francisco
Beersiary
Walter
Senteman
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