Republican County Convention Delegates Call in Calhoun County
Delegates from Calhoun County townships and cities are summoned to convene at the Court House in Marshall on the 12th day of May at 1 o clock PM to elect delegates to the State Convention in Detroit May 18 and to select delegates for the National Convention and a forthcoming State Convention. The table lists apportioned delegates by city and township. Signed by local party officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Detroit
Rasoeven
WM. A. Howard
Chatrman
R. NR. Beecher
George Jerome
Ammons Buell
Darius Monroe
W. W. Woolnough
RM. Cutcheon
Turner
T. W. Ferry
D. C. Buckland
J. W. Sandborn
Alex
Campbell
Walker
Woor
State Central Committee
Calhoun County
Court House
Marshall
Coun Dry
Albion
Athens
Township of Battle Creek
City of Battle Creek
Bedford
Burlington
Clarence
Congie
Eamett
Fredonia
Homer
Lee
Leroy
Marengo
City of Marshall
Newton
Pennfield
Sheridan
Tekousha
Calborn
Michigan
James Mountdehlave
Northern Treason and the War Dissent in 1860s Context
An editorial style piece argues that Northern Republicans and Democrats display treasonous tendencies against the Union, citing figures like Davis and Toombs and a brutal Senate assault on Senator Sumner. It urges unity in opposing abolitionists and secessionists as the country nears a pivotal presidential election and contemplates wartime policy and peace terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bratas
Long
Iturris
National
Congress
Osnaarb
Davis
Toombs
Breckinridge
Washington
Republic
United States
Suimner
Senate
Chicago Times
Jeff
Davia
Zetia
On Trial of the American People in Civil War Ferver
The passage portrays the nation as on trial amid war, claiming faith, virtue, and patriotism endure a fiery furnace. It asserts moral cause, inevitable consequences, and need to fight. It foresees purification through suffering, with war as just and necessary for national vindication.
Democratic Principles and Soldiers’ Rights in the War
A partisan attack alleging Democratic opposition to soldiers voting and constitutional amendments. The piece claims Democrats tried to bar soldiers from polling places in New Jersey, labeling opponents as copperheads and urging accountability after the war. It asserts most soldiers are Union Republicans and condemns Democratic actions as villainous and unpatriotic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Lansing Correspondence. A Citywide Update on Treasury Vaults and Banks
A Lansing correspondent reports a shift in city affairs as weather improves and activities resume. The Treasury Department vault is completed with bullet and fireproof features. Second National Bank begins full operation under James O. Mead as president and Joseph Mills as cashier, with Mills moving from the Auditor General's office. The bank owns the former J. Q. Bailey building, and the postoffice remains in that same structure. Bailey also buys Thayer's corner property on Washington and Michigan Avenues.
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Editor Statesman
Bien
Treasury Department
Wau
Pan
Wisconsin
Second Nations Bank
James O. Mead
Joseph Mills
Mills
Auditor General
Second National Bank
J. Q. Bailey & Go
Postoffice
J. 0
Bailey Hax
Thayer
Washington and
Michigan’ Avenues
Ha'bav
Michigan towns speak of schools and rail here
Ali Chiatoh faces a two year term and a summer conscription near Michigan Female Learning Academy. the Second Ward Union School under Charles Hurd thrives with 120 pupils while the State Reform School houses about 180 students and plans an artesian well funded by the legislature. Salt wells and an Lansing to Jackson railroad survey progress are noted as strong gains. The city recently elected a Republican ticket with Dr I H Bartholomew as mayor and leaders Liccy and Crapo prominent for governor, while John Owen may be re-nominated for state treasurer. A Congregational church is organized with Rev. Ir B Walker D D as temporary pastor, worshiping in Chapman’s Capital Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ali Chiatoh
Michigan
Lauslig Academy
Olds
Charles Hurd
Igalt
Lansing
Lansing and
Jackson
I. H. Bartholomew
Samuel
Liccy
Henry
Crap
Ir B Walker
Bengonia College
Chapman
Grand Ecore Crossing and Confederate Losses Reported
From Louisiana and Grand Ecore details emerge on Gen Smith's crossing toward Vicksburg, Grant's orders to return, and Rebel claims of 25 000 in battles with 8000 killed and wounded later buried. Banks' dissatisfaction, Pleasant Hill retreat tensions, and river mobilizations shape the evolving campaign as Alexandria and Grand Ecore shift base plans.
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Grand Ecore
Smith
16Th
Army Corps
Hurlbut
McPherson
Banks
Franklin
Ransom
Pleasant Hill
Grand ‘Ecore
Alexandria
Grand Eoore
Jela
New Orleans
Lovegan
Lovinville
Eastport
Oss
Mound City
Mobile
Todd
Lincoln
Tran Aporte
Ghreveporty
Lou-a Bua
Grand Egore
Rebel forces drive back Union at Sabine Cross Roads
Despatches from Grand Ecore on April 14 report Confederate reinforcements near the Red River and skirmishes at the double bridge toward Pregnant Hill. Shelling silenced a rebel battery. Gen J A Smith's 6th Corps arrived, capturing prisoners and claiming Greene killed by a Rob Roy shell. Conditions emphasize water shortages hindering movement and the need for rapid crossing to keep Alexandria and Nachitoches in effective reach.
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Kirby Smith
Dick Taylor
Gen. Magruder
Price
Sabine Cross Roads
Pleasant Hill
Waa
Mansfield
Grand Eeore
Grand Beore
Col’ Kirk
87Th Ilitois Mounted Infantr
Pregnant Hill
Red River
Alexandria
Nachitoches
Steele
Shreveport
Admiral Porter
Grand
Ecore
Louisiana
Grand Ecore
Clara Bel
Rob Roy
Green
J. A. Smith
6Th Corps
Grand Ecere
Greene
Fragmentary Sports Teaser From Local Paper
On the 24ight event fragment shows a trio of players forming a near miss in a basketball scramble. The read text is garbled but suggests a team effort and a close call, with names and specifics unreadable.
Plymouth Falls to Rebel Forces at Plymouth and Washington
An officer's report from Fortress Monroe via Baltimore describes Plymouth's fall after four hours of fighting. Gen Wessell and his troops retreated to Fort William, holding out until noon with heavy rebel losses. The enemy moved toward Washington as the rebel ram Atkinson and the Neuse reportedly head toward New Bern. Casualties and prisoner losses include 1,500 rebel dead and many Union soldiers captured or shot. Negroes in uniform were executed. funeral for Com. Flesser slated for tomorrow.
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Monroé
Bal’ Timore
Roanoke
Jeland
Weasell
Plymouth
Deaperti
Lora
Thare
Ars
Plymuth
Wessell
Fort William
Vine
Richmond
Solemon
Ashington
Atkingon
Neuse
Com. Flesser
Washington
Newbern
Fate of Gold certificates tied to Treasury order
Reports claim gold certificates' fate is governed by the Treasury Secretary's order. Destruction and misfortune marked the Sequelize events as rebels and guerillas engage in strikes, captures, and fires along riverfronts, with ships seized and stores scattered. The Memphis to Fort Pillow actions sparked broader military movements and counteractions near Elbow and Roseville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Tennessee
Alubile Bay
Folly Island
Memphis
Fort Pillow
Hope
St. Lonia
Ike Harriett
Alexandria
Red River
Fort de Russey
Prince Courac
Hungary
Revolutionary Party
Na‘tional Guard
Louisiana Free State Convention
Elvira Sinks After Bay of Bengal Hurricane
From Point Lookout comes a report on the ship Elvira, captained by Andrewe, bound from Calcutta to Boston with a seal and cable cargo, foundering January 20 in the Bay of Bengal. Of 29 crew, five died first night, two more by day four, one more by day five. survivors rescued by the French bark Clara on January 27 and landed at Point Degallas. The vessel and cargo are largely insured in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Lookout
Hincks
Point Degallas
Boston
Red River Battle Dispatches From Cairo
The Cairo telegraph reports via steamers Sultana Gladiator and Henry Ames that New Orleans dates show fighting on April 8 and 9 in Louisiana. Pro-Union claim a victory with heavy casualties, four steamers carrying wounded arriving at New Orleans.
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Cairo
Sultana
Gladiator
Henry Ames
Orlesne
Louisiana
Shey
Ie Union
Ife
New Orleans
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