State Bounties and Calls for Military Enlistment
Gov. issues call for five hundred thousand volunteers or drafts to serve the United States. State and local bounties offered to enlisted or credited soldiers, with quotas for districts and towns. The act authorizes up to one hundred dollars to individuals and up to two hundred dollars to others, plus fifty dollars state bounty to veterans in their regiments. Officials urge prompt, energetic response as the war effort nears decisive phase.
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Sargoifar
Thia
United States
Sinte
Ford
Dhe
I Lanain
Austin Hlair
Jasies
Portun
Stite
Soldiers' Suffrage Law in State Legislature Excerpt
The Legislature met in extra session January 19 and adjourned February 8 after enacting 91 acts and five joint resolutions. The push centered on a Soldiers' Suffrage law providing 100 to each recruit and 200 to township or city credits, with districts to distribute payments under President calls. The measure, debated as constitutional yet feasible, faced opposition from Democrats and Union-ticket members.
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Towa
Hood
Michigan Election Law Provisions and Canvass Process
The text details vote casting rules for Michigan during wartime, including ballot design, inspector duties, residency verification, challenges, oaths, and the role of poll books. It covers canvass procedures by the State Board, mail transmission of poll books, compensation for commissioners, and penalties for perjury, with references to registration acts and provisions for army regiments and state officers. It also touches on legislative actions, tax extensions, and appointments related to public service and commemoration.
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Dutiea
Michigan
United States
Ward
Secretary of State
Lansing
State
Pho
Board of State Convassere
Sromal Saeneat 8 Rete
Board of State Auditors
Fire at Mar aus Crane residence sparks suspicion of arson
On Monday night the Cranes’ woodshed and store-room residence burned rapidly, destroying the building and clothing while furniture largely survived. Insurance totaled 1,000 on the structure and 1,000 on the furnishings. Neighbors aided, but the engine was sabotaged. Authorities suspect an incendiary after years of nighttime prowling and anonymous threats against Mr Crane.
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Maraus
McCrane
Crane
Mor. Jrane
Albion Union-Terald
Lansing Correspondence from Clinton on State Reform School work
Lansing correspondent notes a shaken legislature with many members absent, listing officials and troops. reports a $2000 appropriation for an artesian well at the State Reform School and a 1300 foot well reaching strong brine. Mentions new brick blocks and two national banks in Clinton.
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Bolton
Lansing
Senate
House
Wat
Murphy
Frankfort
Danforth
Buckus
Beoj
Tryde
State Reform School
Galt
Thig City
Clinton
Richmond Prisoners Arrive From Libby to Washington
Captain Jnc F Porter of the 14th New York cavalry reaches Washington overland from Richmond after escape from Libby Prison. The report notes his arrival today and links to the broader prisoner exchange context of wartime travel between Richmond and the capital.
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Washington
Jnc. F. Porter
14Th
New York Cavalry
Richmond
Libby
From Cairo and Below Name of Texan Attack on Transports
Cairo reports Memphis papers lack news on February 12. The steamer Platte Valley left Sarcatia on Yazoo River. It and other transports, with Sherman's expedition, were attacked by about 3,000 Texas troops on the 6th, with artillery and muskets wounding six soldiers. Eight of ours killed and 80 wounded. Lincoln Illinois cavalry and black infantry engaged. Enemys forces driven from Mechanicsville with no loss to Union. A murdered sick black soldier from Col Woods command. two rebels executed by Wood. Little Rock quiet. deserters coming in large numbers. eight regiments forming. Price’s men report no amnesty proclamation knowledge and fear conditions will soon change.
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Ciro
Memphis
Platte Valley
Sarcatia
Yazoo River
Garbonta
Sherman
Alfigit
Lotte
11Th Illinois Cavalry
Negrio
Mechanicsville
Woods
Wood
Allis
Little Rock
Price
Destruction of a blockade runner off Charleston
Charleston report from February describes a bold early morning attempt to run the blockade. A British vessel neared the harbor mouth but was driven ashore by shell fire from batteries. The narrative mentions a steamship with twin smokestacks and a reparable side view amid the harbour action.
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Forte Wagner
Gregg
Onitore
Gece
Abel Hgr
Charleston and James Island Under Siege and Bombardment
A Civil War era report describes Charleston, James Island, and nearby forts under blockade with rebel troops in the area. bombardment from Union forces continues, with reports of dockyard activity and naval movements. Richmond papers note resumed shelling, a monitor appearing, and artillery developments along Wagner and the channel.
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Charleston
James Island
Johnston
Moultrie
Lgwa
Clarve
Gillmore
Lenat
Elrall
Sherman Advances in Mississippi and Tennessee
The Herald reports Sherman’s forces seizing Jackson and Yazoo City after light skirmishes with small Confederate losses. McPherson and others occupy Jackson, Colonel Yates takes Yazoo after Sartatia fight with minor casualties. Sherman entered Jackson Mississippi on the 8th, enemy offering slight resistance, retreating toward Pearl River. forces expected to fall back and receive reinforcements at Dalton, Georgia.
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New York
He Rald
Vicksburg
Jackson
Yazoo City
Sherman
McPherson
Uhisllent
Dackson
Yates
Yazoo
Sartatia
Nashville
Mobil
Mise
Pearl River
Ibis
Dalton
Georgin
Detroit ex-Banker Arrested in Mansfield Ohio
Chicago dispatch reports E Sturges and Sturazes Sons deny being among sufferers after the arrest of Treadwell, cashier at The People’s Bank in HLutsor Michigan, with his father-in-law said to have fled with funds. Mansfield authorities and local banks await developments.
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Cleveland
Feb
Treadwell
People
Hlutsor, Mich
Manfield
Storges & Bons
Hind
Sturaza & Co
FERM
Chicago
E. Sturges
Brownlow arrives from Knox as Civil War moves unfold
From Knoxville and Cincinnati dated Feb 15, reports Brownlow arriving from Knox. Longstreet's advance lies at Strawberry Plains thirteen miles from Knoxville while main force sits at Morristown. Buckner occupies Pound Gap signaling a Kentucky push. Cavalry is recalled to Central Kentucky to watch the enemy and secure forage.
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Cincinnati
Brownlow
Knox- Repotosemph
gaberneelEa
Longstreet
Strawberry Plains
Knoxville
Morristown
Buckner
Pound Gap
Kentucky
Richmond dispatch on February 9 1864 gunboat losses
From the South comes a Richmond paper dated February 9 noting a Federal action with gunboats and transports at a haven, Confederate forces repelling the assault, and Union casualties reported at forty six wounded. The report emphasizes Confederate defense and predicted enemy setbacks.
Richmond Reamer Reports Rebel Forces Mobilizing
The Richmond Reamer notes authorities take steps to prevent a rising of prisoners on Belle Island. It states Gen Ezra commands Richmond forces while Gen Hood joins the Confederate army in Tennessee. The piece reflects wartime tension and troop movements.
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Richmond
Belle
Eizey
Hood Ia
Army of Tennessee
Blockade runner destroyed as expedition lands at Jacksonville
From Charleston New York Feb 13 reports a dawn landing by Gen Seymour’s three brigades and one light battery at Jacksonville Florida on Feb 8 without casualties. A blockade runner grounded and was destroyed in Charleston Harbor amid fog on the 7th. Admiral Dalgren sails with Pawnee Water Witch and Massachusetts toward St Johns Florida. Three deserters from the 97th Pennsylvania Regiment were to be shot on the 6th.
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New York
Felton
Port Royal
Charleston
67Th Ohio Regiment
Piyrser MccManne
Seymour
Jacksonville
Florida
Tallahasses
Gilmore
Port Bing
Petrel
Prant
Petre
Leen
Savannahepublican
Dalrdgren
Pawnee
Water Witch
Wichusetts
St. Johns Florida
97Th Pennsylvania Regiment
Arkansas Crisis: Rebel Forces in Murfreyshore Vicinity
From Arkansas reports the Vite Rock Democrist claims rebel troops around Murfreyshore with 6 000 morale worn Washington Marmaduke Brooks and Gabell in mountains near the area. Shelby's communi area lower Saline reports activity while Cooper Steele and SleLntieh Indians hold Warren and North Pok Town Indian Territory. Total force including guerrillas and camp followers near 14 000. Major captains of the 1st Nebreeks Cavalry recently captured equipment for Price sent from St Louis. reports say rebels endured hundreds captured along the Vezoor River. Minor notes mention the death of Pu Hiurret resident and retired official Vas.
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Musiplus
Vite Rock
Arkansas
Price
Washington
Marmaduke
Brooks
Gabell
Ithe
Murfreyshore
Shelby
Lower Saline
Cooper
Steele
Slelntieh
Warren
North Pok Town
Indian Territory
Nebreeks
St. Louis
Vezoor
Patent medicine claim misprinted in ad copy
A damaged OCR ad describes a patent medicine called M4 Compound Extract of Titelh and Waal claimed to cure disease. It lists price one dollar per bottle for Gyrua Watbon Il e Slpb 8 and includes an address in Jefferson Ave London and issuing notices about circulars and distribution terms.
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Glen
London
Pee Dytrecht
Mitur
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