Logan Speech at Vicksburg Seeks Union Resolution
Gen John A Logan spoke at Vicksburg July 26 1868 praising Union victory and Port Hudson and urging loyalty to the United States He attacked Copperheads Vallandigham and antiwar Democrats calling for forceful action to end the rebellion He warned deserters and urged national unity and military support for the Union cause.
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The Marshall Statesman 1863 Anniversary Request
The Marshall Statesman, August 5 1863, marks twenty four years of publication. The editor recalls sustained effort through prosperity and adversity, pledging faithful, impartial journalism and loyalty to liberty. It defends abolition, the Union, and emancipation, opposing slavery and secession while urging subscribers support and timely payments as rates remain unchanged.
Democracy’s stance on arrests and free speech in wartime
The passage argues that Democratic figures like Vallandigham supporters and Old Hickory defended arrests and habeas corpus during war. It cites Douglas and Ledvitt, claims about Jackson’s views on treason, and portrays Democrats as favoring strong measures for national security while preserving free speech in wartime. The text reflects partisan defense of government action and critique of civil liberties debates.
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Barnide
Burnside
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Cutta
Stephen A. Douglas
Ledvitt
A. Wacknon
Jackson
Lonillier
New Orleana
Hall
Liberty
Stephen ‘A. Douglas
Old Hickory
New England
Hartford
The Draft and Naturalization Law In Michigan
The article defends the draft as humane for the poor and criticizes copperheads. It explains exemptions for the poor and the $300 substitute cap, and notes a naturalization amendment allowing alien soldiers to gain citizenship after one year’s service. It announces a recruitment chance for the 1st Regiment of Michigan Sharp Shooters at Dearborn.
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United States
Oatis Iy
United Steven
1St Regiment of
Michigan
Dearborn
Loyal General Mead Invited to New York Union League Meeting
A fragment recounts General Mead’s praised Civil War leadership in Pennsylvania and Virginia theater. It notes an invitation to a New York mass Union League gathering in April, mentioning military pressure and a letter to the meeting organizers outlining views attributed to him. The readable text is highly garbled but centers on Mead’s endorsements and a planned public appearance.
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Pennsylvania
Virginis
Loyal League
Union League
New York
Pieang
Bat
Shaw
National Loyal Leagues Aim to Unite War Effort
The speaker urges unity and harmony across parties through the National Loyal Leagues. He praises the league’s simple platform, claims it will deter subversion and rally true patriots, noting Baltimore’s Leagues have already sent three regiments.
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Pitts
Pontabelle
Ita
Union Leagues
Union
Baltimore
Free Press on Emancipation Proclamation and Draft
A reader cites the Free Press stance claiming that without the emancipation proclamation voluntary enlistments would not meet troop needs, and questions when the paper was correct regarding voluntary enlistments versus a draft in Michigan.
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Palmtake
Michigan
Free Press
Lee's Invasion Plot Suppressed in Pennsy and Cities
Government reports reveal a preconcerted plan for Lee's invasion of Pennsylvania with a rebel army striking Washington from the rear and uprisings in Baltimore Philadelphia New York and Boston. The plan failed as Lee was driven from Pennsylvania and copperhead efforts in Indiana diminished.
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Rebellion Fading and Plan to Regain Charleston and Mobile
The message notes the rebellion waning as Napoleon withdraws troops from Mexico. It predicts the usurper will lose Mexico and that the government will reclaim Charleston and Mobile.
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Mexico
Charleston
Mobila
Virginia affairs report from Army of the Potomac
Army of the Potomac notes Buford cavalry and artillery crossed the Rappahannock to the railroad station and moved toward Culpeper, engaging a large rebel force near Culpeperton before dark. Reports indicate Lee’s forces concentrating near Culpeper with Stevensburg as a headquarters. Moseby raiders captured and recaptured by Massachusetts Cavalry. a skirmish occurred with guerrillas near Aldie. Detachment near New Baltimore killed two and captured two Moseby men.
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Steamer Fulton Progresses Near Port Froya
Report from New York dated August 2 notes the steamer Fulton bound for Port Froya still progressing. Gen. Waa claims 200-pounder siege zones within a mile of Fort Sumter as efforts to reduce Sumter and Wagner quickly. Danish writer cites uncertain outcomes and a cautious stance amid conflicting reports about Baxanoah and related movements.
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Wagner
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Fotop Press
Baxanoah
War correspondence from Kaginters and Mechanics in Penn
A fragmentary World War II era letter describes a difficult advance through wet weather and bad roads in Pennsylvania. It recounts bridge work, a rocky mountain tunnel, a celebratory excursion train, and a wounded comrade, ending with a parade plan and a Chicago Tribune note praising Michigan engineers.
Michigan Engineers and Mechanics Halt Train Pursuit
The Michigan Engineers and Mechanics under Col Egbold halted a pursuing train. The train consisted of locomotive tender and platform car. The regiment’s energy allowed arrival several days earlier, with no damage to property or personnel.
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Sndwguard
Angie Hooters
Egbold
Stevenson
Michigan Regiment of Engineers
Protection to Colored Soldiers War Order from Lincoln
The War Department Adjutant General announces a presidential order assuring protection for all citizens serving in the armed forces. It condemns enslavement or harsh treatment of prisoners of war by color and mandates retaliation against the enemy, including execution for soldiers killed in violation of the laws of war and hard labor for enslaved captives until release. Signed Abraham Lincoln by order of the Secretary of War E D Townsend.
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Cnter
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Secretary of War
E. D. Townsenn
Michigan State Teachers' Association Annual Meeting
The next Annual Meeting of the State Teachers' Association will be held at Marshall. Opening address on Tuesday evening August 18. Wednesday and Thursday schedule with papers and discussions. Open to all teachers. Marshall citizens offer hospitality. Meetings at Mendon. committee on Tuesday afternoon to assign visiting locations. Free ride tickets extended to delegates as in previous years. Edm B Fairfield President.
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