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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1864
Page
2
A compact Nashville dated brief notes two entries labeled 2 Zouscovern Hannacks and eNasnyrenk with motive terms, followed by Deo Bu and a number 18047. The fragmentary paster hints at catalog or ledger style listings common to newspaper notices of the period.
A Confederate defeat reported as a complete rout near Nashville with many troops and prisoners captured. The narrative follows a detachment marching from Jackson to Indianapolis, describing marches, guard duty, and observations of towns along the route from Jackson to Louisville. The piece ends with a confirmation that Fort McAllister has fallen and Savannah is summoned to surrender.
Dispatches from Nashville describe Gen Thomas's forces driving the enemy from entrenchments and river positions. The pursuit continues toward Brentwood Hills with significant captures, including artillery and prisoners, while officers praise discipline and speed in the battle.
Dispatches recount Union Maj Gen Thomas defeating Hood near Nashville with heavy artillery losses for the rebels. Reports claim 200-300 prisoners taken and the enemy routed into two columns, as Union forces press forward with minimal own losses. Major details include captured brigadier generals and disrupted Confederate commands amid weathered communications and ongoing pursuit.
General Thomas reports total losses not exceeding 3 000 with few fatalities. A Lexington dispatch adds that on the 13th at Kingsport Tennessee General Burbridge defeated Basil Duke's brigade, with the enemy suffering about 160 killed wounded or captured, including Dick Morgan.
General Dix issues a frontier safety directive authorizing pursuit across the US Canada boundary to capture and trial marauders. Rebels and marauders responsible for murder and robbery are to be pursued by frontier commanders and, if captured, not surrendered but sent for martial law. Civilians urged to avoid retaliation while authorities extend lawful measures to protect towns and lives.
A garbled wartime dispatch outlines Admiral Porter aiming to reduce Fort Fisher by long-range shelling and disabling river obstructions above. It mentions powder explosions from transport, Wilmington actions, and advancing to seize Richmond by May with Grant’s forces continuing Petersburg.
An 1868 War Department order directs Provost Marshals and Enrollment Boards to press soldiers to the front, arrest deserters and absentees, send fit hospital patients back to duty, and caution against sending the unfit. Recruiting officers must be diligent. the Adjutant General to recall and forward those not meeting standards. Townsend AAG signs on behalf of the Secretary of War.
Yankee officers attempted to overpower the guard at Danville prison. Col. Rossier of New York was killed, others wounded, and the assault ended within minutes before calm resumed. Correspondent reports the regiment marching to Nashville to join Gen. Thomas, as troops prepare to move out.
A historical medical discussion argues lungs are the heart’s neighbor and feature tubercles and open vessels. It asserts consumption is incurable, cites cases of recovery, and critiques medical theory, urging careful study of remedies and their effects before asserting cures.
The notice states that the five percent levy under Joint Resolution No. 69, approved July 4, 1864, has been revived by the Collector. It is now due and payable, with the Collector or Deputy collecting the tax. details on collection are provided.
Iat 696 Osgood of the Michigan cavalry has resigned and sent his report to the Grand Haven Union. He notes Lincoln led with 464 votes to McClellan’s 141 in that regiment. The 12th infantry near the 3d cavalry showed a Lincoln majority of 289.
Brief wedding notices report two marriages. Oren Baker and Mary Dewey wed in Fredonia on December 12, officiant Rev. De Millard. Julien Pray and Phebe Markle wed in Alfrion on September 23, officiant Ter Woman Hose.
A dead letter office notice from Marshall Michigan dated December 20 1864. To obtain any of these letters applicants must call for advertised items provide the date on this list and pay one cent for advertisement. If not called for within one month they will be sent to the dead letter office.
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