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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1864
Page
2
The Chicago Tribune warning urges debtors and traders to prepay and avoid new obligations as war ends. It predicts a drastic currency devaluation, rising real debt, and widespread bankruptcies, urging prudence, cash payments, and readiness for a gold standard recovery.
Lieut. Clark of Michigan Engineers and Mechanics, once a Detroit Advertise correspondent, is described as killed by guerrillas near Nashville. The piece blames rebels under McNary, notes Clark’s Olivet, Michigan origins, and details a night raid on a moving freight train where Clark and a sergeant were compelled to surrender to armed rebels.
A Confederate assault on Union lines results in the killing of Lieut Clark and wounding of a sergeant. Raiders strip Union men, rob the dead, and burn railway cars before riding off with loot. Clark was respected and beloved, known for kindness and literature interest. his widow and young daughter mourn as the community hopes for comfort.
Official dispatch from Washington confirms a heavy Confederate assault near Franklin, Tennessee, lasting into darkness. Union forces under Schofield repulsed attacks, captured about 1,000 Confederate troops including a brigadier general, and inflicted thousands of Confederate casualties while suffering dozens of Union losses. Hood’s forces reportedly withdrew toward Nashville as panic spread among civilians and Black residents south of the city.
From Nasuviale Tennessee near Franklin on Wednesday midday to night our army under Gen Schofield fought Hood’s forces. The rebel assault failed after heavy shelling and counterattacks. Our side reports 700 killed and wounded, over 1000 prisoners, eight captured flags, two rebel generals as prisoners, and a mortally wounded division general left on the field. Our troops hold lines between Nashville and Franklin with fresh advantage.
The Augusta Constitutionalism urges preparations to oppose Sherman’s raid with Georgia militia forming a tangible force. Gen. Mardec orders in Savannah to stop soldiers and report them for duty. Reports from Richmond note Sheridan’s army movement and Virginia governor’s peace stance. Alabama’s Gov. Watts opposes arming negroes beyond essential roles. The rebel Congress debates courts martial for derelict officers while alcohol issues resurface. A Raleigh paper argues for immediate peace negotiations and warns of a ruined people unless Congress and states act.
Washington December first. The Secretary of State directs the following dispute to be made known by telegraph. A letter from Annapolis appeared in the Baltimore American quoting a paroled prisoner in Georgia. John H Ripple of the 30th Illinois Volunteers says through Savannah he heard Union citizens warn of a possible large city fire if rebels act soon. Capt Montgomery, once of Baltimore, allegedly tasked to burn New York Baltimore Philadelphia Washington. Ripple reports Montgomery expected to receive money if successful and urges government to be informed.
A dispatch from Annapolis reports the steamer Lali¢ arriving from Savannah with 620 officers, while 57 died en route and over five thirds may not recover. Sherman’s advance near Savannah was said to be within 40 miles but progress stalled. The column also notes a satirical piece on a well-dressed woman and includes assorted naval and military anecdotes, including a cabinet organ claim and a tiny battlefront steam engine gift.
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