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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1864
Page
2
A list of presidential electors and state ticket nominees is presented, including governor and attorney general contenders. The piece condemns the Chicago nominee McClellan, then critiques Civil War causation, arguing Republicans caused the war with historical claims and dated events.
A lengthy critique argues that the Civil War followed a Democratic-led failure to enforce federal laws and a pattern of secessionist plans by Southern leaders. It traces disunion efforts from Calhoun and Yancey through Davis and Floyd, asserting abolitionism did not cause the war and that Republicans and traitors aimed to subvert the Union.
General Hancock repulsed repeated attacks near Ream's Station with heavy enemy losses. Grant Meade dispatch notes enemy blow on our left. our casualties include killed and wounded, with several officers and many captured. Stanton reports enemy incursions repelled, Fort Morgan status unclear, and Confederate movements along the Shenandoah fading with indications of retreat toward the valley.
Proceedings at the Congressional Convention in Jackson show Hon. John W. Longyear of this city named by unanimous vote for Congress. The endorsement rests on his legal knowledge, logical reasoning, and faithful service to constituents including care for sick and wounded soldiers. He is praised as a sound Republican and likely to win reelection with increased majorities.
New York on August 29 reports the Quartermaster estimates about 1000 recruits passing through from parts of the state and from Boston and New Haven. The figure excludes those from other places and shows the steady intake for Geo. Grant's army.
Rumors claim Gen. Sherman shifted part of his army near Red Oak and advances on Atlanta from the south. No official intelligence confirms Sherman’s movements yet.
Notice from the county treasurer announcing sale of lands assessed for taxes due for 180, with parcels listed in Cathcart, to be offered at auction on the first Monday in October or sooner if not redeemed. Full descriptions available at the county treasurer's office. sale includes rights of redemption and state purchase options per law.
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