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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1862
Page
2
The article analyzes Governor Blair's 6,614 majority over Democratic rival and compares wartime voting shifts. It argues soldiers largely supported Republicans, cites Michigan units from Tagan and Washigoon counties, and condemns the Free Press for resurrecting the Democratic Party while demanding clear wartime proposals.
The piece cites Wood and Confederate sympathizers urging peace terms and political moves to gain control, with warnings of a rear attack on loyalists and calls for firm patriotism. It notes meetings in Washington and Columbia, touts threats to cut supplies, and argues no peace while rebels wield arms. The tone warns against compromise and urges decisive national resolve.
A mid-19th century editorial argues for decisive Union action against secessionist forces. It critiques supervisory indecision, calls for unconditional loyalty, and urges Burnside and Banks to act firmly while condemning Cabinet drift. Rumors of resignations and cabinet reshuffling are discussed, with Chase praised and Seward, Blair, Bates noted in context.
In New York on December 21 the Merald editor claims Gen Butler will supervise a 70 000 strong army. The report states the aim includes capturing Mobile and other targets as part of the expedition.
A correspondent recalls temporarily leading a company while Capt. Crittenton and Lieut. Curtis were away, recounting pay delays, purchases, and the morale of soldiers. He notes recruits in Michigan, a watch presentation to Quartermaster Innes, and issues of money and reliance on newspapers to keep ties to home.
Eyewitness account recounts heavy fighting and a night retreat with Major Moyors praising his unit s endurance. The narrative covers close-quarters rifle fire, a rear defensive stand, and a difficult withdrawal through darkness and woods amid Confederate pressure.
In January 1863 a supplier lists postage for boxes to soldiers, with charges by weight and a 15 to 10 instruction set. The notice notes consignments to the person, company, and regiment, prepaid and marked, via Magnaxp, Srmsius & Wigan in Ann Arbor. John and WM O’Hara claim prior success delivering to the 20th and other regiments.
The Herald from Baltimore reports rebel troop concentrations in several states. Generals Leo and at Fredericksburg hold 75,000 troops, Petersburg 15,000, Charleston 40,000, Mobile 30,000, with major forces moving toward Nashville and Vicksburg to reach 100,000 at each in a few days.
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