Michigan Legislature Urged Liberal Aid for Education Fund
The speaker urges generous state support for the University and normal school, calls for reform of school finances, and warns against overreliance on militia bounties. He notes progress at Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, acknowledges nonstate colleges, and stresses efficient county superintendents to raise public education quality.
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Union and Liberty Address on War Agency Roles
A Civil War era speech defends the use of funds to create permanent agencies aiding soldiers in rebel states. It details expenditures, locations in Washington Nashville Louisville Detroit and St Louis, and urges continued appropriation to support Michigan troops as they endure battles, prisons, and hardships across the South.
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Political fervor and loyalty in postwar address
In a fervent 1865Explanatory Order from Lansing the speaker lauds loyalists who support the Union, denounces rebellion, and envisions a reconciled nation. The piece recalls Virginia and Michigan debates, praises Confederate surrender as inevitable, and predicts Union victory, peace, and liberty across a united country.
Lansing Legislature Re-nominates Jacob M. Howard Senator
In Lansing on a brisk regular session, Republicans renominate Jacob M. Howard as U.S. Senator by a large majority amid a warm caucus ovation. Joint convention notes retiring governor's message as profound though lacking earlier production. Contested seats prompt debate as committees formed for the new session.
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From Gen. Sherman The Lit ee uation
Baltimore January 6 dispatch reports Sherman advancing for a great campaign. Kilpatrick surveils Hardee as California reaches Fort Monroe with dispatches. A Savannah letter notes local order and citizen fears before Sherman's arrival. Hood moves, Gov Brown may issue a peace terms proclamation but delays. Damaged Gulf Railroad destruction trims Confederate resistance.
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Rebel papers report Sherman order and price debates
Old New York dispatches note Sherman refusing to receive flag of truce from subordinates and threatening evacuation of Savannah. Richmond describes heavy taxation and subsistence costs. Price rumored dead, Cockerell to command Tennessee force. Confederate reports cover Mobile, Hood moves toward Tupelo, and 400 to 500 galvanized Yankees arrive at Selma.
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Reconstruction plan shifts to state by state admission
From Washington the proposal aims to admit each state individually upon republican government and compliance with Congress and the President. Subscriptions to the loans reached $4,169,000 for 10-40 and nearly $1,060,000 for 7-30.
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England and France to Recognize the South, March
A Washington dispatch reports England and France will recognize the South on March 4 after Lincoln failed to carry Southern Stars. It notes Britain quietly builds a force in Canada, restricts leaves for English officers, and cites Richmond articles influenced by Louis Napoleon. Montréal papers echo the view, signaling a sensational drift.
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Richmond News Reports Pirate Army Arrives Amid Hard Times
From Richmond New York Jap 8 The Triduna s Army of the Tania special of the old jeaye the pirate Semmned has arrived in Richmond. Great endipring exists in Richmond due to scarcity of food and fuel caused by the condition of the roads. See's army now receiving reduced ationg.
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Elderly Rebel Visits Gen Sherman at Headquarters
An old man in jeans with a gold headed cane visited Gen Sherman’s camp. He mourned lost enslaved people and stock, said matters are going to the devil, and dismissed his misfortune with quiet philosophy. Sherman asked, “Why, pretty much where we damn please,” as the man left.
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London lawsuit pits blockade runners against owner for nominal damage
In a recent suit in London, freight shippers sued the blockade runner owner for damages alleging breach of contract. The court ruled plaintiffs entitled only to nominal damage, finding the contract illegal and contrary to the Queen's proclamation, risking war escalation if upheld by the Crown.
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Washington Specials and Army Nominations Rumors
Rumors say Gen Sherman told the President that Georgia authorities asked to rejoin the Union. Stanton’s Savannah trip is doubtful in this context. News notes Major General Thomas promoted, Fremont resigns, and nominations for Sherman Medders and Sheridan are listed.
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