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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1865
Page
2
A Northern Indiana expert lays out soil prep seed choice sprouting and planting methods to grow sorghum for syrup and sugar. Emphasizes deep fall and spring cultivation, sprouted seed planting, seed saving, and retaining the main stalk for best yields.
A 1865 editorial comments on President Johnson’s stance toward the recently converted Democracy. It accuses him of snubbing the Democratic faction, warns of centralized power, and questions his restraint in suspending legal writs during the Surratt case. It laments his apparent distance from Democratic antecedents and urges scrutiny by readers.
A historical piece criticizes the Freedmen and Loyal Whites, arguing Southern whites should aid reconstruction while noting tensions with freedpeople. It urges restraint by both races, condemns violence, and questions universal black suffrage and the pace of political reform amid postwar upheaval. The article highlights calls for law and order, frugality, and civic duties as needed for all citizens.
The 1865 reports detail the execution of Mary Surratt and three conspirators, Atzerodt, Harrold, and Payne, at the penitentiary. General Hancock read sentences, prayers were offered, and the four were hanged around one o’clock with volleys, as crowds watched behind guards. The process included ministers, soldiers, and officials overseeing the scene, while ongoing legal actions involved writs of habeas corpus and delayed enforcement.
Reports from Washington describe the execution details and reactions after the conspiracy trial. Payne exonerates Mrs Surratt to some extent while conspirators await fate. Mrs Surratt pleads for reprieve as family and priests visit the prison to seek clemency and commutation.
Newspaper market brief reports varied activity in Detroit with mixed demand for commodities. Prices show small changes for oats and potatoes while meat and amber oil sales reflect steady to firm levels amid scarce supplies and seasonal arrivals. Local bidding hints at ongoing strength in certain staples despite overall cautious trading.
Reports from Chicago Market detail commencement exercises at a college led by Prof. Mortiaan with Rev. S Wy. Streeter and others receiving honorary degrees and professorial appointments. The board elected trustees and noted the resignation of Me Frank Peavey as school principal.
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