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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1862
Page
2
The Marshall Statesman reports a court ruling clarifying how subscribers’ actions affect their subscriptions. Rules cover no express objection, continued delivery after cancellation, nonpayment, relocation without notice, and withholding papers as evidence of intent to discontinue.
The edition marks twenty four years of publication, pledging fearless duty to readers, independence from party subsidies, and continued advocacy for freedom and progress. It invites new subscribers, urges renewed patronage, and highlights wartime calls for enlistment while urging support for the 20th Regiment.
A Civil War era policy declares seizure of rebel property for military needs and employment of fugitive slaves as labor. The plan urges white male guardianship, using Black labor for cannons and trenches, while criticizing the Free Press for opposing emancipation tactics and praising Black labor alongside white men in mud and water trenches.
A patriotic letter defends federal progress after 20 months since Sumter. It lists Union gains across Delaware Maryland Kentucky and western Virginia emphasizing captured armies at Forts Henry Donelson Pea Ridge and Corinth. It notes garrisoning, control of rivers and harbors, and the collapsing rebel forces while urging continued resolve.
The article reports a government draft order for 14 800 000 in immediate funding by conscription and predicts Michigan will raise about 85 000 men in several regiments. It notes public enthusiasm, a meeting in district 7 at the schoolhouse with J P Robinson as president and J S Kingon as secretary.
The Superintendent of Public Instruction announces a series of Teachers Institutes in the county to be held at Battle Creek starting Monday morning Sept 1. Institutes begin at nine and lectures run regular courses with full progress within the first hour. Free instruction and guaranteed free boarding for actual teachers or prospective teachers. others may obtain board at reasonable rates. Certificates of time and attendance for the first day and regular attendance throughout five days will be issued.
A damaged OCR note reports the steamer Garden Gate burning at sea while en route to Panama on the 21st. It mentions cabin passengers, 95 crew, and 400000 in treasure. firms Kirby Byrne & Co and Meader Loler & Co are named with sums. An alarm was heard near Manzanilla as the ship steered toward shore.
War Department notices from August 8 1862 authorize marshals and police chiefs to arrest and imprison any person aiding disloyal practices or discouraging volunteer enlistments. Reports to Judge Advocate General, military commissions possible. costs reimbursed. Also an order preventing evasion of military duty suspends habeas corpus for those aiding disloyal acts and arrests absentees for immediate military duty. Signed Edwin M Stanton.
Circular issued in Washington Aug 11 directs Provost Marshals and police to enforce military duty. It authorizes detention with bonds up to 1000 dollars, requires reports on detainees, and allows state governors to issue passes for those leaving to evade service. Civil authorities urged caution to avoid unnecessary trouble.
American forces under Banks and Pope hold ground after a day of heavy fighting along the Rapidan. Union generals Banks and Pope coordinate to repel Lee’s forces, with Jackson and Ewell pressing a major assault and casualties reported on both sides.
Petersburg dispatch notes the ram Arkansas under Lieutenant Stephens was destroyed near Bayou Sura after leaving Vicksburg to aid an attack on Baton Rouge. Machinery failure forced retreat as Union gunboats attacked. crew reached shore safely. Also mentions Farragut fleet at New Orleans and health updates from Pensacola.
From St Johns N B Aug 9 the Scotia from Liverpool and Queenstown was boarded this morning with advices two days late. Reports say France Russia and England are negotiating mediation in America with proposals exchanged and a special envoy sent to urge peace. Gen Pope’s proclamation is criticized as tantamount to ra pine. Troop conditions on Bartley’s Island are described with 40 sick and wounded, 70 more expected next week, tents and trees creating a village like camp. soldiers express mixed desires for home, freedom, and regimental duties while doctors treat them daily.
Fragmented records show Supervisors reporting July orders drawn for relief of Volunteers families in Clarence Township and various towns including Mason LeRoy and Burlington. Donations totaling 12 plus gifts from individuals funded a hospital supplies box to Dewalt for Mc. Fountain General. Also a wartime concert program by Cirpus Vercurssnx Fawley with Whitter poem and Whig event planned at Morndam Mall.
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