Whig State Convention nominates Edmunds for Governor
The Whig State Convention held in Jackson named James M. Edmunds of Washtenaw for governor and Ram L. Miller of Saginaw for lieutenant governor. Edmunds, former senator, led on ballots with strong support from Washtenaw delegates and allies across the Peninsula, while Payton and Wyclosely trailed. The California Whigs pledged united backing for the ticket, praising Edmunds and Miller as faithful public servants ready to serve with credit and dedication. Edmunds is a merchant from Ypsilanti who has represented Washtenaw in the lower house and previously served in the Senate.
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France
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Indy
Spain
Narvaez
Winthrop
Gen
Armstrong
Britannia
Jathsan
Govcor
James A. Edmunds
L. Miller
James AL Edmunds
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Road relaying to Detroit promises superior line network
The Ypsilanti to Detroit relay project advances with enlarged locomotives and freight and passenger cars. Warehouses, depots, and upgraded grading west of Kalamazoo push toward Lake Michigan. The railroad’s strong management keeps stock above par as business grows nationwide.
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Ypbilanti
Ypsilanti
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United States
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Lake Michigan
Michigan Choral Union Annual Convention at Ann Arbor
The Michigan Choral Union announces its annual convention at Ann Arbor on October 13 at 2 PM. It notes concerts and sacred music exercises for enthusiasts and an election of officers for the following year.
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Michigan Chorel Union
Ann Arbor
Marshall Enters Growth at Strategic River Confluence
The Detroit Free Press notes Marshall’s rapid rise at a key confluence of Race Creek and the Kalamazoo River. Water power, mills, a woolen factory, a machine shop, and diverse businesses operate amid fertile country. The population shows entrepreneurial spirit and high hopes for Marshall’s future importance.
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Race Creek
Kalamazoo
Detroit
Haraon
Political Nominations Rise for West Michigan Legislature
Our Whig allies nominate Hexat Co. Tenry for Macomb County Representative and Georee Hazleton of Genesee, Dawn Busan of Shiawassee, and Hexas W. Loap of Oakland for the Northern Senate. Hazleton, a veteran lawmaker, is praised for diligence. The Detroit Free Press notes White faction efforts and continued support for Gen. Taylor, with subscription terms offered by Wil ikéson & Co.
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Hexat Co. Tenry
Georee Hazleton
Genesee
Dawn Busan
Shiawassee
Hexas W. Loap
Oakland
Senate
Hazleton
Hinself
News from Buena Vista and Zacatecas reports
Dispatches describe movements of cavalry and infantry toward Parmy and Zacatecas under General Vircrears Fir qsuna, with reports of a tiger near Cu eeu and a Finian party arriving from Chilisuhoa. The Delta correspondence recounts the fall of a Mexican fortification after a brutal assault, praising Generals Shields Pillow Worth and Twigg while noting heavy losses among Texan prisoners and the dramatic capture of cannons. Also included are party notes from New Orleans about political nominations in Michigan and praise for Representative Edmunds and Hiram L. Miller.
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Zaca
Dursago
Iis
Texaxentre
Mexicay Cartan
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Santi" Anns
Texas
Infantipas
Avere
Mith
Col. Riley
Cerrol Gorde
Twlea
Taylotta
Smith
Martis
Boynton
Simos
Horace
Gaptain Taylor
Bille
Wee
Scott
Pierce
Qurlosa
Auch
Pillow
Worth
Pillows
Twigg
J. M. Smith
Sd Infantry
Rincon
Shields
Lassle
South Carolin
Butler
Shielda
Fragmented 1847 convention notice from Alabama region
A damaged historical clipping notes a September 14, 1847 date with references to U S expansion ideas, a Liberty County convention for delegates to the state or national parties, and an October meeting to choose a Whig candidate for a U S House seat. Names like Webster and Cameron appear among party figures.
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