Nominations and debt collection appeal in Whig notice
The Septem ber 96 1640 Whig notes nominations for Jadestalt ir Flavius J Littlesohn Allegan Bop Ekin George tc Gor Branch Co State Printer Hubbard H Duncklee Detroit. The article warns debtors in Calhoun County that 80 000 will be paid to farmers soon and that unpaid notes will be turned over to an officer on November First for collection. Delinquents are urged to pay promptly or face summons.
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Flavius J. Littlesohn
Allegan
Bop
George Tc Gor
Branch Co
Hubbard H. Duncklee
Detroit
Calhoun County
Afi
Maly
Fort Laramley
Platte River
California
Bear River
Woodbury Old
Sandorgon
Ft. Larmmie
Bear’ River
Platte
the Platte
Atate
Itis
Yale
Whig Gubernatorial Nomination at Michigan Convention
The Whig State Convention in Jackson nominates Flavius J. Larrirroux for governor and Free Soil candidate. The Detroit Advertiser notes the unity around preventing slavery expansion, urging Whigs in Michigan to support the ticket vigorously.
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Jackson
Flavius J. Lrrrirroux
Michigan
Free Suil
Anying
Detroit
U. S
Free Soil Party
Limiejohn
Limuejohn
Locofoco Party
Ita
Litejohn
Casa
Littlejohn
Cass
Senate
Whig
Haa
Lowia Cass
Caspin
Calhoun County Fair seeks superior home produced goods
The Calhoun County Agricultural Society reports a strong start to the county fair with emphasis on agriculture and manufactures. It urges farmers and mechanics to compete at the next annual fair, praising ladies articles and urging exhibitions of fancy and useful crafts while noting officers elected for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
St Our
Calhoun County
Calhoun Co
Calhoun County Agricultural Society
Marshall
John Barbour
Emmett
Milo Souls
Marengo
D. C. Comstock
Clarence
J. R. Pauman
Sheridan
J. EB. Winns
Albion
Cyrus Rongarsox
Momer
J. M. B. Weathenwax
The Hunker Convention Attacks Locofocoism
The Hunker Convention resolutions condemn Locofocoism as self serving and hypocritical. They praise constitutional reform by Whig allies, noting the party’s inconsistency and dependence on patronage. The resolutions expose the Locofoco decay and seek reformist measures without solid merit.
Honest Democrats and reforms in Calhoun county
The passage criticizes the Democracy party for eight years of misgovernment and calls for genuine reforms. It accuses the county convention of airing contemptible party feeling and endorsing ribald nonsense, labeling its members political gamblers and prof ligate hucksters.
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Iti
Franklin
Taylor
Calhoun County
Proceedings of the Whig State Convention
The Whig State Convention organized with H. Maruman of Berrien as chair and A. M. Baker of Lenawee as secretary pro tem. A credentials committee of two per district was named, with members across the districts. A six-member officers committee named Tubell Barker Whiting Sunking Geddes and Smith. Delegates from multiple counties listed, including Kellogg and Dumont for Allegan. Mather Barker Muzzy Murray for Berrien. and many more. The credentials report awarded seats to numerous delegates and named John Biddle as president with staff. A motion authorized filling vacancies if delegations were incomplete. The convention then adopted the credentials report and prepared for an informal gubernatorial ballot.
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H. Maruman
Berrien
A. M. Baker
Lenawee
L. H. Pargona
Shiwassee
S. Conant
A. Backus
A. A. Dorrance
J.C. Spen
A. B. Uodsell
L. Ut. Par Bona
L. II. Parsons
Messra. N. G. Tubell
Livingston
R. P. Barker
Wayne
C. Snnking
Wasitenaw
J. Geddes
E. 8S. Smith
Case
Allegan
J. R. Kellogg
J. B. Dumont
H. F. Mather
F. Muzzy
A. Murray
Chippewa
J. W. Shulin
C. K. Green
N. Aldrich
L. Grant
E. S. Smith
J. Harper
Calhoui
J. Munroe
8. Lowig
H. H. Seaver
Committee On
Abel
Washtenaw
Soan
J. L. Whiting
State Whig Convention Balloting and Committee Changes
The Whig convention convened with President Biddle presiding and delegates noted. Littlejohn won the formal ballot for Governor, while Comstock and other candidates trailed. resignations from Smart and others were accepted and replacements named to the State Central Committee. The session adjourned with thanks to officers. State ticket nominees were Burnt for Governor, Fin ton for Lieutenant Governor, and Syeauts as State Printer.
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Locoroco
Wanker
Jackson
Jons S. Burnt
Wm. M. Fexton
R. W. Syeauts
Farmers brag about a 119 pound dressed pig
A letter from J Jennings at Nastings dated September 19 1849 recalls a Calhoun county farmer who slaughtered a four month old pig weighing 119 pounds dressed. The writer invites local farmers to share larger pig stories and signs off with cordiality.
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Fasesv Lewis
Calhoun County
From the Horticultariat How to manage Fruit Trees
An amateur horticulturist argues for shading tree trunks and mulching soil to boost tree health and longevity. He cites Professor Turner and compares two apricot and peach rows, showing bushy low trees with darker foliage outperforming tall, sun-exposed ones in vigor and fruit prospects.
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Turner
Fly
England Faces Trade Slowdown Amid Market Dullness
The report notes steady but dull trade in England with little change in prices. It mentions rising cholera cases in the country and describes weak employment and cautious consumer activity. European theater updates include Hungary’s military moves and Austrian political shifts, with Vienna indicating executions and prisoner transfers. The piece also cites Franco-German diplomatic friction and limited telegraph-worthy news from France.
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Liverpool
Hungary
Peterwardien
Klapka
Kiel
Gevere
Buda
Peatharate
Mons and
Auetriane
Frankfort
Austria
Praspia
London
Foreign lems and Rome departure prompt police crackdown
Oudinot announces official departure from Rome. M Savelli arrives to install 1, 48 police heads under authorities. Decree sets state currency notes at declared value. Danish Governor and others issue notices along eastern coast of Folatcia, including Neweland harbor. Cardinals plan prosecution of authors from the revolutionary period and maintain command of the French army.
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Rowe
Gen. Oudinot
Parture
Rome
M. Savelli
Thes
Dasuark
Folatcia
Newelasd
Burg
Sion
Emigration and upheaval loom in 19th century reports
The Cambri New York dispatch covers political shifts in Hungary as forces realign after revolutionary defeat, with figures like Lord Elgin elevated and executions reported. It also notes Mormon emigration from the Valley and a range of frontier events in Utah, Missouri, and Florida, including conflicts, provisional government setups, and a Maine election with anti slavery resolutions.
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St. Louis
Salt Lakes
A. W. Babbitt
Valley Mail
Agnes
Indiana
Kylor
Larmmie
Barlly Truin
Mill
Gen
Wilson
Major Simonson
Smith’s Fork
Great Basin
Missouri
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Nathan
The
New York Tribune
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Ollowings
Tribune
United States
Pasion
Europe
Sam
Thomas Jefferson
B.J
Je Wintens Wm
Mettee _John
M. R. Milerode
de R Will
J, Biddle
F. J. Littlejohn
A. J. Comstock
L. Miller
C. C. Trowbridge
Geo. A. Coo i
Williams
Flavius J. Littlejohn
E. §. Smith
James A. van Dyke
State Central Committee
David Smart
A. M. Hoker
D. Smart
R. P. Darker
J. C. Seaman
John Biddle
A.M. Barra
Alf. Daven
Socrstarins
Jennings
Nastings
England
Berligg
France
Pansports
Man
Americ
Fig
Cambri
New York
Elgin
Luce
Foxes
Washington
Florida
General Twiggs
Charlotte Harbor
Maine
Boston
Haz
Aed
Freesat
Republic
Americat so‘Association
Channing
Paoreev
Priseston
N.J
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