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Marshall Statesman

Location

Marshall, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1864

Page

2

County Convention nominates county officials for the coming term

The county convention, composed of leading residents, nominated candidates for county offices. Victoxy P. Contren of Battle Creek for Senator, Joan Housroy Jr. of Fredonia for Sheriff, Turon Hamilton of Burlington for Judge of Probate, E. F. Henpenson of Ewmett for County Treasurer, Henry J. Coone of Clarendon for Register of Deeds, Writtast Howard of Albion for County Clerk, J O FitzgrazneLp for Prosecuting Attorney.

Muntain Hovie Sinew Victoxy P. Contren Battle Creek Ile Joan Housroy, Jr Fredonia Turron Hamilton Burlington Henry J.coone Clarendon Register of Deeds Pook Register Howard Albion J. O. Firzazeal

County nominees praised for integrity and loyalty to law

The county ticket, led by seasoned lawyers with deep bar ties, is lauded for fitness and moral worth. Nominees for coroner and surveyor are described as capable, with a pledge to uphold the Constitution and defeat rebellion. The piece vows a strong victory in Calhoun County.

Woodruff Marshall Lopax Battle Creek Atending Calhoun County Copperhead Jeff Atrife

Third District Republican Convention Nominee Chosen

Delegates from Calhoun Eaton Washtenaw Jackson and other counties met at Bronson Hall Jackson on August 19 1864. Hon S Lacey temporary chaired with A D Crane secretary. John F Hinman Charles Tripp James O'Donnell named credentials and permanent committees. John W Gongyear nominated by acclamation for Congress. Mr Longyear greeted with speech and a committee formed to inform him. Blye Blair addressed the assembly before Longyear spoke.

Congressional Bronson Hall Jackson Harrington S. Lacey Calhoun A. D. Crane Washtenaw Ingham Avterndon Bersion Committee On Credentiala Calhoun County Charles M. Boréwell Bain'l’ V. Irwin Charles D. Wolmes John F. Hinman Willian F. Neale David Miller Marry Randall William Cook Samuel 5 Henry 4. Shaw Alburtis L.greek Sylvester —L[gging Robert. Nixon John Mortis Angham County E. Baker H. B. Shank D. B. Harrington Joseph Gale Vernon Dixon H. L. Trenderson Jackson County W. L. Beaton P. B. Loomis I James O'Donnell R. R. Tingle Lacey Lemuel Yester Wach Enaw Sylvester Higgins Inghan James O'Donnell Lucey BR. W. van Fossen Waghtanaw John W. Gongyear Republican Party Congress W. van Fossen Walt Longyear Megira I. W. van Possee C.T. Gorham I A> Shaw Eaton J. F. Hipman Messia J. F. Hinman Gulboun Charles Tripp Eugend Pringle Eaton County Gov. Blair J. O

County Republican Convention at Mataball Aug 17 1864

The Republican county convention assembled in Mataball on August 17 1864. Committees on credentials and permanent organization were appointed, officers and nominees for county offices were chosen by informal ballots, and several candidates including Sheriff Clerk Judge of Probate and Register of Deeds were named or nominated with adjournment to finish appointments.

Mataball Jobo BF Maman Battle Creek Wittta Haxxond Writtan J. Gasca Homer Jaura M. Pakbows Hf. Preston H. Preston Marshal Henderon Sheridan J. F. Hitman Geo. H. French George H. French H. C. Hurd Burlington Henry Parsona Pounfeld R. x Wm. Hammond Chas. T. Gorham MM. Dornwett Jaura M. Panag Marshall Matlon Alion Brazee M. Haven Buslington S. KR. Root Wmn Hammond Committee On J. F. Hinman Battle Creet Tellers Tellera Nenry Parsons Pennfeld Wr. Cook Clarendon G. T. Gorham W. P. Collier Henry R. Cook William F. Neale D.woolsey J. Phelps Beach S.J. Henderson Regiatur RB. White Register Fallawa Henry R Cook Wi. PF. Neale John Ellia J. Henderson Mr. Henderson Robin Fhageralit George H.pennimany J.G. Lodge G. H. Penniman J. C. Fitzgerald A. D B. Cook George Wood Jruff J. F. Minman J. G. Lodge Battle Crook Charles T. Gorham George Johne Preston Thomas Knight Ira Nash John F. Hinman Isaac Bull

2d Representative Convention in Marehall

The Convention met in Marehall on a Saturday the 20th. William Hoskins was named Chairman Elias Hewitt Secretary and a Committee on Credentials reported delegates. George RB McKay was unanimously chosen Representative for the 2d District Calhoun county. A District Committee was appointed Rouben B. White Tracy H. Bouthworth Elias Hewitt and the meeting adjourned.

Mat Purstant Marehall William Hoskins Elias Hewitt Preston Mitchell Lewis Townsend Joseph Bentley George RB McKay Calhoun County Rouben B. White Tracy H. Bouthworth WM Cheirmax Ectas Hewrre Garyee Sali

Rebel Accounts from Atlanta and Surrounding Action

From Atlanta dated August 15 reports describe enemy attempts to drive in our pickets at the center, followed by desultory skirmishes and night shelling. A body of cavalry dashed into Decatur and moved toward Cobb's Hill while a small infantry force was sighted at D.

New York Atlanta Regulond Lipa Ensmy Decatur Cobb's Hill

Union Troops Cut Weldon Railroad at Reini Station

On the morning of August 20 the 6th Corps advanced to destroy the Weldon Railroad near Reini's Station after four days rations. The 2d division defended the line against Jill's corps in heavy fighting, tearing up track for over a mile. The 15th New York Heavy Artillery stood out in the engagement, with light Rebel losses and several prisoners taken. The track remains torn and the position held at night, with plan to finish the job unless higher force arrives. The report notes 300 total Union losses including Lieut. Col. Pierson. The Post adds no major news from Grant and mentions progress on the James River front.

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Unfounded Peace Reports Mentioned in Washington Dispatch

From Washington August 20 a thorough inspection of the fortifications of Washington was made yesterday and proved entirely satisfactory should the enemy advance the capital would not have improved defenses. Unfounded reports claim Republican leaders impressed the President toward armistice before the election. The President would not change his Cabinet to seek reelection. thus a bold peace measure is unlikely.

Washington

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