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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1863
Page
2
The narrative reflects on losses and wounded, general Hooker's cautious leadership, and the army's readiness to strike anew. It praises courage, cites discontent with opponents of the government, and urges continued support from citizens and volunteers for future campaigns.
A Civil War era piece argues that in wartime the safety of the Republic justifies abridging freedom of speech and action. It contends demonstrations for Jeff Davis and Confederate aims threaten national security and justify arrests, urging obedience to military orders and suppression of traitors.
The piece contests alleged Democratic fear of free speech amid Civil War dissent. It cites Wendell Phillips and Garrison praising liberty, contrasts with prosecutions of Vallandigham, Burnside's wartime actions, and Lincoln’s reprieve, arguing the era’s political factionalism shapes press and public reaction to abolition advocacy.
A New Orleans correspondent from Opelousas says planters estimate two hundred thousand bales opened up to the world by Union troops. The correspondent notes rebels resist and loot attempts, while General Banks campaigns widen Union control and disrupt rebel infrastructure. The article highlights local fear, confiscations, and the push to sell to Yankeed gunboats, with the outcome described as a significant Union advance.
May reports describe Union forces under Lt Com Walker destroying three gunboats and a ram at Yazoo City, with a 310 foot water ram to be iron plated. Porter's fleet notes batteries at Drury Bluff and Haines Bluff, heavy bombardment around Vickburg, and ongoing storming efforts to encircle rebel works as federal troops press to bury dead and advance toward the final outcome.
Fragmentary text suggests military strategy to advance toward Warrenton with potential army corps landings. Authors speculate on securing rail lines and controlling communications eastward, noting possible action by Hurlbut and a stark choice offered to opposing forces—starvation or surrender.
Report describes sharpshooters retiring overnight and rebel depots burning on hills above the river. American troops advance toward Vicksburg with batteries in position, dismounting enemy guns, while center and right wing push to breach fortifications as siege continues.
Victory near Port Hudson described in a dispatch dated Port Hudson Plains May 22. The steamer Crease from New Orleans May 24 arrives. Augur's division fought nine hours on Port Hudson plains four miles behind Port Hudson on Beyou Sera road. Rebels whipped with many killed and wounded. Gen Gerdner Soukin Sax asked to bury dead. Union forces captured 1000 prisoners. 116th New York and 2d Louisiana suffered most as soldiers showed bravery.
From Washington and New York on June 2 a dispatch reports intelligence that rebel forces are moving toward Culpeper and Ragcoons CB. The message notes a Confederate counter action near Warrenton and a disrupted telegraph line as signals indicate Rebel activity and possible advance toward major centers.
From Leavenworth and Fort Larned comes word Col Phillips in command fought Price’s forces on May 20 near the Arkansas River Fort Gison. The Union log says 30 killed, a larger Confederate loss, and a larger rebel force pressing from fronts under Steele Cooper and Melntcok. Dispatches warn of Texan and Indian guerrilla wagons aiming to intercept trains to New Mexico. General Blunt plans a major action to blunt the threat.
A garbled excerpt lists numerous names and fragments such as Jalit Bassett Bradley Ge and Danield George among others. The text appears as mixed OCR noise with scattered personal names and terms, lacking coherent events or context for a proper news item.
An advertisement proclaims Dr Clarence Price treats lung and throat diseases and other ailments with a non speculative, nature based regimen. It lists consultation in Marshall Meriden Murden Upuse Coldwater Jonesville Waverly House and other locales with specific dates in June.
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