Michigan Heroes at Fredericksburg and Rappahannock
A 1863 Marsmall Statesman piece lauds the Michigan Seventh as heroic in the first Bull Run and at Fredericksburg, noting Capt. Amos M. Stele and drummer boy Jackson leading charges. It urges a 60 day furlough for volunteers and praises Gov. Blair for supporting troops against hostile press. The article frames Michigan troops as pioneers of valor amid harsh battles and calls for future historian acknowledgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Abel
Des York
Ohio
Avery Engikeeer
Brad
Rappahannock
Predricksburg
Pouloon
Thermopytie
Marathon
Austerlitz
Martogo
Frederickaburg
Amos MM. Stele
Tughaot Co
Lackson
War Department
Gov. Blair
Watts
Vire in the Rear and the Civil War Policy Debate
A distorted account attacks Northern Democrats and urges a hard line against reconciliation with rebels. The piece condemns proposed peace terms as treasonous, questions recognizing slavery, and warns of continued conflict unless the Union conquers the Confederacy.
Republican call for county convention in Calhoun
A Republican county committee call urges immediate organization for spring elections in Calhoun. It supports timely ward notices and full representation at the county and state conventions, praises Judge Campbell, and calls for careful selection of candidates for regents of the University. It warns opponents seek to win statewide spring elections and urges vigilance and readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays
Detroit
Republicns
Calhoun
Fustoo Party
Democratic Party
Aenil
Triwa
Republican Party
Liberty
Union
Campbell
Wen
Lansing Correspondence on State Legislature Activity
A Lansing correspondence reports brisk legislative work with extensive caucuses on Joint Resolutions, a potential extension to the Ides of March, and a $20,000 appropriation for sick and wounded soldiers. The governor backs a $10,000 measure. John N. Donaldson of Oakland County was unseated amid election contest proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Holme
Marton
Monroe
John N. Donaldson
Oakland County
Henry Miller
Donaldson
Stobers
Michigan Land Grants and State Efforts Report
The column discusses Michigan land grants and remaining unappropriated acres, noting totals for roads, levees, ditches, and a German American Seminary. It hopes lands are disposed per Congress, mentions a possible act against Canada thistles, and notes upcoming sessions of the Agricultural College and a planned Medal of Honor tribute. It also covers church levee income, military aid events, and a thin third house with Speaker absence amid slushy, grizzly weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singo Ita
jXo
Michigan
Congress
Canada
Board of Agriculturé
Agricultural College
Ara
Simpson
Tier Ines Military Aid Society
Hall of Defense
Hol. Thomson
Geo. Dapforth
Porter cashiered by President after court martial findings
The article details Fitz John Porter being found guilty on all charges with two exceptions. The President endorses the findings and sentences Porter to be cashiered and dismissed from all U S service, disqualified from holding any office. January 21, 1863. It also notes a Utah statehood bill and a Richmond Examiner report claiming Union forces near Confederate capitals and military positions.
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Bernaide
Fitz John Porter
United States
Asraman Lincols
Utah
Richmond
Tullahoma
Grenada
Vicksburg
Speech recalling Lincoln era politics and Douglas tribute
A fragmentary reminiscence recounts a Chicago welcome speech for a patriotic statesman on his return. It relays criticism of Southern conspirators, defense of Lincoln and abolitionist targets, and urges Americans to reflect on national unity, patriotism, and the peril of treason amid Civil War tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion
Chicago
Dudge Dungag
Lincoln
Burke
Patriots
Dea
Illuetrions
Capitol
Douglas
Nincolo
James Buchanan
South Carolina
Sehemnng
Ellowahip
Douglags
Anita
Legislative Proceedings on County Bonds and Salaries in 1863
Fragmentary report from January 28 proceedings detailing bills to fund officers and legislators for 1863, adjustments to canal tolls, petitions from Calhoun county supervisors, and measures on taxes for volunteers. Includes committee notes on hall improvements and candle usage versus chandeliers, and a bill to prevent importation of diseased sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chansing
Januairy
Board of State Auditorato
Thomas. Sullivan
Avisteatia
St. May's Pilla
Cook
Calhoun County
Board of Supervisors
Enid County
Buckley
Abraham Prost
Geo
Ranstrd
Sand
Bedford
Pratt
Saxe
Tekonsha
Calhoun
Hamett
Calloun County
Kavosens
Bill
News of the Week from the Potomac Front
The report details rebel fortifications opposite Fatntonth, with movements by Burnside and signals of engagement. It notes rumors of battles, Rosecrans near Murfreesboro, Morgan at Tompkinaville, and casualties. It also covers McGle nnand’s Arkansas River action, Grant’s forces, and prisoner exchange disputes with the Confederates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braga
Shelbyville
Tallahoma
Cincinnati
Morgan
Tompkinaville
Murfreesboro
Arkaneas Colt
McGlennand
Arkansas River
Grant
Atkanegs
David D. Porter
Mississippi
Dony A. McCrmerasn
Commading
Trom Grany
Hamilton
West Tennessee
Memphis
Columbus
Corinth
Jackson
Forest Queen
Michigan
Richardson
Brownvile
Natchie
Ilotly
Springa
Soni
Vicksburg Expedition and Burnside Resignation Report
In Baltimore January 4 the Washington National Intelligencer notes Gen Burnside resigns command of the Army of the Potomac. Gen Hooker to be appointed in his place. Burnside hands over command amid formal leave taking and a farewell address to the army. News describes Vicksburg operations, southern river actions, and broader efforts to humble Charleston and Wilmington as Union forces press rivers and fortify positions.
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Jeff
Davis
Gover- Et Nore
Ich
Tialleck
Beneg
Vicksburg
Arkansas
Vations
Charleston
Enna
Wilmington
Hy Jr
Baltimore
Washinton
Burnside
Federal Operations on White River Reach Duvall's Bluff
Fragmented dispatches describe Federal forces under Gorman moving along the White River toward Duvall's Bluff near Doe Kalb and Des Are. Confederate defenses at a hospital and fortifications are noted, with prisoners taken from Texan regiments and local citizens believed to have rejoiced at rebel victories.
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Moury
Warrs
St. Charles
St. Charlia
Cincinnati
Gorman
Clarandon
Duvall
Blul
Rose
Sil Baste
Sto Blulf
Tha Navn
Doe Kalb
Ta Des
Walker Land
Texa Regimenta
Das Are
Vicksburg
Millskea
Herada
Cea
Vocaliat
Raungay
Brook
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Marsmall ‘Statesman
Wofimesday
Indiana
Go IE
Cangresa
TUR
Lansing Correspondesce
Lanaixa
News of the
Freie ‘Arey ‘of the Potomac
Fatntonth
Sumner
Hooker
Boéker
Brom Tennessee
Jeti
Rom Gan
Ead
Vicksbirg
Aly Seein Natn Fuss
Mercen
White River
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