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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1863
Page
2
A Republican party plan outlines delegate assignments for the circuit judge race in the district. Delegates from Cylhonn, Eslemato'y, Van Buren, Eaton and other counties are listed with numbers guiding the nomination process.
A Confederate era voice argues republics fall for lack of education, condemns slavery as root of rebellion, and urges Lincoln to use wartime power to destroy slavery. It attacks Northern Democrats for opposing the war and questions loyalty and duty to the nation.
Lassina Feb 14 notes no definite legislation. Weeklong discussion on state of the Union occupies the Legislature with old documents revived and party voices. Judge Pratt’s three hour speech draws hissed reaction from Republicans. Senate figures Mey Robinson Fowler Parker Warner active. resolutions likely by midweek. House passes a bounty bill for soldiers’ doctors. Weather mild with light snow near Grand River.
A Michigan county convention selected delegates to the state gathering appointing credentials and permanent officers. James Campbell won the Supreme Court ballot. Regents for the University were named from multiple districts, and resolutions supported the administration and war effort while praising loyal soldiers and pledging aid to families.
The Washington dispatch outlines plans to reorganize the fighting population into regiments, notes Lieut. Col. David arriving from Port Royal with reports of progress and no grounds for discouragement, and mentions Gen. Gorman’s relief and court inquiry. It also covers Butler’s unsettled command, Senate business on Morgan’s bill, Banks’ alleged engagement near Port Ladson, North Carolina’s military government resignation, and unclear details on the Michigan surprise near Annandale with casualties.
Fragmented obituary and legal notice text recounts military service and death in the Civil War era. Mentions a man born April 1837, served in U S Army, wounded in battle at Murfreenborg area, family losses, and an administrator’s sale for estate of Jago Van Besen in Clarendon County Michigan with a probate date and auction details.
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