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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1864
Page
1
Rev SW Hanks relates his experience aboard a ship and a mutiny of sorts as a crewman refused a new bark’s order to separate from him. He notes the man later became a captain and accepted the nation’s best offer, illustrating lessons in government and discipline at sea.
A captain recalls taking command of the Petershaw bound for Liverpool. After a minor ice collision, a boy named Jack Withers endures starvation and flogging. later, Jack braces a broken plank to hold off a flood for 24 hours. The captain, moved by the boy's courage, vows reform and respect toward his crew.
From the Adrian Watchtower reporting that the Michigan State Insurance Company reorganized into a stock company with $100,000 capital. It lists directors and notes a state exam by appointees William L. Greenly, Thomas D. Rionsdell, and Edwin Andrews, who certify full paid capital and solvency under the act of 1864.
From Matamoras New York dated March 4 the dispatch notes Havana dates to February 20 and mentions Cortinas employing seven hundred to guard highways. A large number of weasels are reported at Matamoras loading cotton for Europe with several alcamere. One letter from Bae dated end was deainoyzed. The Brenas were expected to track Eas the piece that Cortinas would hold.
The New Bedford Mercury relays the New York Tribune's manifesto opposing a renomination of Mr Lincoln. It echoes Parker’s sharp remark that Greeley is not fit for a leader, then argues for continued support of Lincoln to serve the nation’s interests, with hints of future discussion on other reasons and candidates. Rebels, cavalry activity, and Morgan’s raid near the French Broad River are noted amid tension on the railroad and southern communications.
A Boston woman, wife of a Boston Custom House official, emerges as a major war contractor. She reportedly earned substantial profits from military clothing contracts amounting to hundreds of thousands, with alleged overall war-time gains near $200,000. She expanded to Beaufort and Morehead City NC with stores and a steam saw mill project, then returned to Boston to source materials. A ship loaded with supplies sails for laborers she employs. The profile portrays a highly educated social figure whose future possibly lies among Boston’s elite.
From Gen Grant's command Knoxville March 6 Gen Schofield in town from New Market all quiet at the front rebels beyond Greenville retreating seven deserters shot conscripts hunted down Kentucky threatened by Breckinridge and Buckner not fortifying Bull Run Gap Cox named Chief of Staff to Gen Schofield army in the field From Cullompanogs Chattanooga March 4 army returns from reconnaissance holds position telegraph to Dalton Packer and Hooks Gaps closed Harrison on Peak Fall Ridge reports Dalton force about 80000, many advancing from the rear Lt Col Sloeum 82d Indiana wounded in reconnaissance last night.
The trial transcript from Natal shows nine charges against Bishop Colenso, including disbelief in the Atonement and inspiration of scriptures. The suffragan bishops convict him. the Metropolitan bars his see, granting him time to retract in London and Cape Town, with appeals noted by Dr Bleak. A separate Albany Journal editorial rails against rebellion, urging loyal unity and suppression of sedition.
The piece discusses shifting Republican and Democratic lines as copperhead sentiment grows. It cites the New York World criticizing intervention and slavery in the Civil War, noting the North’s stance against abolitionist extremes while avoiding direct interference to prevent expanding slavery. It mentions rebel leaders like Thomas McAtee fleeing Shelby County and Jackson’s legislature in a historical context.
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