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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1862
Page
1
Dealer advertises cash purchases in New York and Boston at very low figures. Attractive prints by the yard, Corded and Moraine prints at 2c, fast colored lawns from 10c, bleached cotton at 12 of a cent, traveling dress goods including charles dolaines checks silk warped poplins and more.
A local merchant advertises a vast array of dress materials including Silk Mantillas Lace Points and Cloth Mantles in Marshall. Hooped skirts in all sizes and qualities offered at unprecedented low prices. Also features striped shirtings summer stuffs cottonades linen drabs cassimeres tweeds satinots and more fabric varieties.
A local catalog note highlights fine brown sheetings cotton yarn carpet warp and batting with a decorative assortment described as oval shaped. The brief list signals a retail display of textiles and related goods.
Bargain sale highlights include picture frames and crockery with Velvet Brussels options and three ply ingrain hemp cottage rag stair materials mentioned as lower priced items in the city.
An old advertisement promotes woolen coverings, draggers, mats, oil cloths, and rugs alongside sugars and groceries. It mentions wall paper and a general sale of the entire stock at 496 High Street with emphasis on bulk bargains. The text is archaic, listing various items and discounts.
Lucy Dudly stands firm as Confederate raiders threaten her house two miles from Springfield, firing on her and her family after looting whiskey. She guides a hidden band to safety, aids wounded soldiers, and inspires others with courage while a later clash with Zagonyi’s men unfolds along the lane. Her actions help shield her neighbors and bolster Union efforts amid ongoing Civil War turmoil.
In June 1862 the Senate committee on the District of Columbia reported on Washington jail abuses. Prisoners faced barbarous treatment and starvation. free blacks endured brutal punishments called cabbing. Jailor John H. Wise resigned amid accusations. The committee blamed missteps by Marshal Lamon, urged a new jail, removal of the old from marshal control, and a broader legal revision. It also noted outdated tobacco payments under the 1789 Marye land law and currency miscalculations in prisoner fees.
A letter from Arteman Ward describes a comical wax figure show of revolutionary forefathers bought for about two dollars and fifty cents each. Ward recounts visiting the President Abe Lincoln who quips about umbrellas coffins and a parade of humorous anecdotes as Ward tries to keep a straight face during the exchange. The tale blends political figures with rustic humor and wordplay reflecting 19th century frontier wit.
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