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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1864
Page
3
A ceremonial sword is bestowed by neighbors to a Mar hall resident as an honor and pledge. The speaker vows to wield the blade for liberty and piety, while the recipient commits to duty and good conduct as a citizen and soldier.
The First Michigan Infantry, reenlisted after 2 1/2 years of service, returns home with strong reputation. Recruits will rendezvous at Coldwater on April 3, mustered and equipped, with transportation provided to the rally by Lt. Woonhurr. Dr Price advertised as trusted physician promoting treatment for chronic illnesses with a scheduled visit to Mayville on April 1 and 2 at the Merndon House.
Reports from Concord show 220 cities and towns sent returns while two await messages. Gilmore leads with 86,757 votes to Harrington's 0,789, a sizable expected majority. Union Republican candidates win four of five council seats and nine of twelve Senate seats, with the House majority around seventy five.
From Chattanooga on March 10 reports say Gen Thomas advances to the front amid quiet lines. The main position at Oak Ridge to Olveveland, Ringgold, and Chickamauga battlegrounds is strongly fortified with rumors of skirmishes unfounded. Troops forming for new raids are dismissed as baseless. Dalton and Tunnel Hill host six divisions and Rhoddy Patterson Hughes Davidson cavalry. Veterans return at two thousand daily. 24 Michigan cavalry, 68 fights, reenlist under Col Ben Smith. Local meeting supports Union cause and home defense.
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