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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1849
Page
2
A plea to farmers and debtors to settle dues and notes at once. The writer notes past crop yields, warns of impending collection actions by officers, and urges immediate payment to avoid further measures. Delinquents are warned they cannot claim lack of forewarning.
A lengthy critique denounces eight years of mismanagement, wasted public money, and press manipulation under the ruling party. It argues for union, concession, and compromise to achieve state regeneration, urging honorable, capable leaders and cross party cooperation to restore justice and governance.
The Annual Conference adjourned and no proceedings are available for publication. The Sept. 13 Family Favorite lists preacher appointments by district, with only partial access to names and assignments. Names include Jaurs Bnaw P E and W J Corzine among others, across Detroit Ann Arbor Marshall and Grand River districts.
A polemical critique claims decades of partisan control under the Locofoco era harmed public trusts. It argues President Taylor faced widespread abuse from a vicious press and calls for accountability, while denouncing Democratic propaganda and party loyalty in journalism.
The passage argues that true civil progress comes from the faith in human capacity for self-government. It contends rulers and the powerful resist reform, exploiting authority to suppress the governed. Yet the rising dignity of the mind fuels resolve to reclaim rights and throw off tyranny, signaling a new political regeneration.
Fragmentary lines discuss liberty tempered by law and contrast with other nations that legislate for a few. The speaker argues that true freedom comes with regulated liberty and that the masses must resist wrong to protect rights.
Locofoco County Convention notes 61 delegates attended with 16 towns represented. Nominees for Representatives include A. L. Denna of Homer or Clarendon, Mino Souxe of Marengo, Mogis Hane of Battle Creek, and several delegates elected to the State convention. The body debated governor candidates and state printing law, while the Buffalo Platform controversy and party splits surfaced.
In a heated discussion about ministers serving in civil offices, the author argues pastors need not abandon honesty or faith to enter politics. They stress that a minister’s character is not corrupted by public service and urge citizens to judge officials by knowledge of laws and duty rather than calling. The piece defends clergy remaining moral leaders while participating in governance.
A Whig voice argues for conces sions to Free Soil forces in Michigan to defeat pro slavery Hunkers. The writer endorses nominating Mr Lilbejohn or Mr Darr with Mrs Coa as feasible partners, urging November voters to back a ticket that ends slavery advocacy and reshapes the party’s future.
The report outlines shifting alliances and ambivalent rumors about Georgey surrendering to Paskewitch under a pledge by the Riesian commander for Hungarian independence. It notes Comoras still under Klepto and varying accounts of Magyar forces on the move, with officers awaiting trials and scattered detachments retreating.
Reported dispatches describe Austro Hungarian actions near a fortress and mass evacuations, with ships likely sailing to Raslond. Paris notes praise a tranquil state, cabinet liberalism, and hopes for a renewed constitution by July. Rome expeditious movements, Pope protection, and tensions between Roman populace and French forces are noted.
Europa Roems Monseigneur Carelli has taken the reign of government in Rome with Gen. Oudinot recalled by France. Pestoli will assume chief command while Teothan Rehekey nears Rome on his way to Gaeta. No clear cause for garrison losses. Ministry changes alleged but unsupported by leading figures. The Peace Congress closing with British and American propagandists satisfied.
The report notes the Central Railroad routes from Chicago to St Louis in about 43 hours and Buffalo to Philadelphia in around 81 hours, praising the Michigan Central for faster service. It mentions navigational limits on the main river and the Great Northern route linking Southwest to the East as a preferred option for business travelers aiming to save time.
Reports from Maine describe a tight race in the House and Senate with Whig leanings possible. News sketches a visit by Gen. Tawsan to Cerner and reception by locals, plus allied discussions on slavery, third-party prospects, and regional industrial topics.
New York reports arriving from the Empire City include a month’s latest news from California with rich gold finds and riot trials. Details cover arrests, convictions, and sentences for conspiracy and riot, plus high mining profits, abundant provisions, and rapid gold dust gains.
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