Education and State Costs in Asylum Construction Debate
A lengthy 1801 legislative discussion critiques state funding for asylums and public buildings. It argues for borrowing on state bonds to finish northern wing projects, outlines proposed budget adjustments, and calls for reforms in clothing grants and prison and military provisions while stressing education as a cornerstone of national progress. The piece cites economic prudence, debt management, and the need for timely completion to avoid unfinished structures and rising costs.
Michigan State Loyal to Union Amid Civil War Strife
In a January 4 1865 executive message Governor Jenkyn I Crapo urges unity and steadfast support for the Union. He praises Michigan troops for bravery and sacrifice, condemns rebellion, and calls for continued wartime measures until slavery ends. He asks Congress to push constitutional changes and stresses loyalty, duty, and the need to uphold government authority.
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Biographical notes and war dispatches from New York
From New York Jan 16 tend ing papera publish biographical notes on Edward Everett and discuss Gen. Bingleton’s Washington trip. They speculate on terms Jeff Davis might accept for peace and mention editorials on confederate gains. Brig Gen Buller arrives from Louisville en route to the Armso.
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Bills on guardianship and river improvement debated in session
From Lansing on January 11 the Senate considered Bill No 1 to amend section 1902 of the revised statutes on guardians for minor children and Bill No 2 to improve navigation on the Saginaw river with county security. Debate focused on county powers, funding methods, and state and township bounty proposals for volunteers, signaling a major war-bounty discussion ahead. Local legislators weighed uniformity of bounties, while exposure to abuses and brokered schemes was criticized amid calls for liberal, practical support for enlistments.
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Instrument makers hailed for Boston to San Francisco success
The New York Tribune praises Nason and Manilin cabinets as advancing wind instruments from portable to larger models. Musicians foresee their sound filling churches and venues, with universal opinion praising their superior street and concert instruments.
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Fort Fisher Captured After Severe Assault on the 15th
By telegraph details report Fort Fisher fell following a six hour to eight hour battle. The loss is stated as about 500 casualties with heavy fighting lasting roughly seven hours. Fort Fisher is described as having been captured on the 15th inst.
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Fort Fisher fall reported by Gen Ames division
Official bulletin details the capture of Fort Fisher by Gen Ames Division and the 2d brigade of the 24th corps after heavy bombardment. It notes heavy fighting, parapet lodgment by 1st brigade, occupation of works south of the fort, and capture of about 1200 prisoners including General Wining and Colonel Lamb. Casualty numbers are not yet known. General Grant telegrams praise the victory and orders deployment of 100 men to aid each army operating against Richmond.
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Capture of Fort Fisher
The Atlantic has arrived from Washington with news of the Fort Fisher capture. Lt. Fonrniss Moxnor reports the fleet engaged the works, monitors firing, and the assault beginning Friday under Gen. Perry. Communications describe successful operations and overall progress toward the Fort.
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Rebel Papers and Georgia War Notes in New Year
In Rebel Papers from January, references to Relonond Larcoainer urge arming inventories and coordinated actions with Washington insiders to prevent government overreach. Milledgeville Union defends Brown’s handling of property, while Col. George Acker of the 9th Michigan Cavalry earns praise for leadership and heavy cavalry losses during Georgia campaigns.
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Attack on Fort Fisher Amid Wilmington Assault News
Reports from Baltimore dated January 16 describe renewed Union efforts against Fort Fisher near Wilmington. Aboard the transport fleet under General Grant and Admiral Porter, a large force moves toward Confederate defenses with detailed battle plans and anchored vessels offshore. The narrative lists ships including the Minnesota and Wabash and notes Lieut. Gov. Jacobs of Kentucky among passengers.
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Rebel deserters and troop movements reported across Tennessee
From East Tennessee to Louisville on June 17 reports say deserters arrived in Knoxville on the 12th while Vaughn with a unit was seen at Bristol on the 4th Creckinridge and his command moved toward the Valley of Virginia The rebels are said to be repairing damage from Stonellan's raid in southwestern Virginia A perfect quint is claimed to exist in Baston Tennessee according to the fragmentary dispatches
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Tennessee to be a Free State, Nashville convention vote
The Nashville dispatch reports the State Convention unanimously passed resolutions abolishing slavery forever and prohibiting property rights in man. It forbids the Legislature from recognizing such rights and abrogates the declaration of independence and the military league with Wisconsin. Officers appointed by the Acting Governor are confirmed, and the measures go to voters February 27 with Governor and Legislature election March 4. Parson Brownlow is the unanimous choice for next governor.
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