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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1854
Page
2
The Independent County Ticket presents qualified nominees for county offices. The convention drew broad attendance with full harmony, aside from Lee, and pledged unwavering support from independent voters. Opponents will use every means to thwart the people's will in November, urging Republican supporters to work hard to elect their slate.
The Agvual County Fair is postponed to October 11 and 12 due to drought and slow wheat sowing. Rain is hoped for soon as farmers prepare for winter wheat. Ground for the fair occupies four acres with oak shade trees, caltla and Logs areas, and will be ready by fair time.
The Whig State Central Committee calls a state convention in the village on October next to nominate a state ticket. The move aims to unite the Whig party for the fall election and oppose the extension of slave power while avoiding a split with anti Nebraska factions.
The Bleatre of Calhoun county records a county convention at Morahall on Bathray day in September 1854. Delegates appoint a committee to nominate candidates for county officers, adopt resolutions denouncing the Fugitive Slave Act and Missouri Compromise repeal, and pledge support for Republican principles nationwide. Sheriff Harvey M. Dixon and County Clerk Samuel Lacey named in the committee slate.
Fragmentary notes reveal a Marshall Cemetery report accepted by trustees, a public protest against a swine ordinance, and a council adjournment set for September 6 1854. Foreign news covers Archangel events, flour and wheat price shifts, and a ship fire in Glasgow with casualties.
A fragmentary rumble about enrol examination and pro propinents in a coal mining venture. It hints at promoters from abroad and local residents affected by a proposed enterprize near Th Thani county. The text is unclear and largely garbled.
A large open air assembly in Chicago was held to address Senator Douglay on the Nebraska question. Noise and interruptions plagued the discussion. speakers could not be heard and many left around half past nine. A crowd trailed to his hotel before dispersing quietly.
Reports from Kingston and various border areas describe renewed insurrection against the central government. Insurgents in Guerrero Michoacán and Sonora claim sovereignty and denounce central taxation while clashes intensify near Tamaulipas and along the Rio Grande. Government forces under General Tancz repel attacks. casualties reported and treachery alleged as Vera Cruz imposes martial law.
Fragmentary 19th century political rhetoric discusses opposition to repeal of a compromire, party realignments, and fears of weakening both Whig and Democrat efforts. It contends that farmers and voters must judge by principle rather than party labels and warns of danger if alliances shift.
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