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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1864
Page
2
A fragment from a Civil War march recounts contraband foraging near Pearl River and Canton. It notes burned cotton, captured locomotives, and heavy rail damage, with civilians and contraband families enduring rain and cold aboard the long march toward Vicksburg.
The report notes heavy Confederate losses but greater Union captures, including over two hundred prisoners and deserters. Contraband labor is described, while the army endures a long march with few illnesses. Weather stays mostly favorable, aiding the campaign.
The Army of the Potomac reports no seizure of locomotive shops as unfounded and notes locomotive manufacturers’ prompt cooperation. It describes cavalry actions near Fredericksburg and Rappahannock, including 20 enemy captives, repulsed crossings at Morton's Ford, and pieces discharged by two corps. Michigan cavalry 1,200 strong moved to the front as deserters from the 10th Pennsylvania arrived.
From Chattanooga March 18 the Gazette prints relia ble advicés up to the 26th. Quantrellin in Northern the Charleston advices to the 14th report the enemy still firing on Battery Gregg. Meridian March 2 Sherman gone down the Missi sipp i for Red River. Thirty-five Federals escaped from prison at Columbia S C Wednesday. Houston dispatch says Yankees at Indianola Decrow Point Matagorda Balicia Arkunega Fuga Brownsville. 8 000 strong. Yankees shelled the woods at the mouth of the Brazos River. Gen Kirby Smith and Magruder at Houston. All quiet at our front though rebels in large force with no demonstrations. Monday and Tuesday small squads crossed between Roseville and Gordons Mills to cut the railroad. Our forces remain on the alert.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Lieut Gen Grant and staff arriving in Cincinnati on March 20 and departing to fight under General Sherman, with unclear spellings and stray words indicating military movement and orders.
The Marshall Times voices unwavering support for Abraham Lincoln as the people’s choice to lead the Union. It lauds his fortitude amid rebellion, his leadership in war, and his Emancipation proclamation as a moral and political pivot.
A formal call from diverse states and citizens declares Abraham Lincoln should be re elected President in 1864. They praise his leadership amid crisis and warn against copperhead opposition, predicting a decisive nationwide victory.
The piece urges immediate Republican organization across all townships, calling for clubs and interchanges of views to fix tickets composed of loyal men. It warns against copper clad candidates and stresses that supervisors must be of the right stripe due to delicate duties ahead.
A March 13 dispatch from the Potomac frontier notes rumors of a rebel raid toward Frederickburg and speculation on Stuart leading 1500 to 3000 cavalry across the Rappahannock. Headquarters say the Army of the Potomac remains ready for action and that enemy moves may seek a raid on the Bore and Ohio Railroad.
In Battle Greek on the fifth instant a marriage occurred at the residence of Reverend N Fasgott. The couple Penry Nulg and Miss Alpreda Waldron, both of Omer, were joined in matrimony.
Obituary notices for Isaac W. Wilder of New York and Rochester, describing his birth in 1818, legal career, Civil War service, and death after illness. Also a lengthy tribute to a Darlington, Vermont figure born 1707 in New Milford, recounting public offices held, service in local government, church attendance, aging and death, and a closing note praising lifelong civic involvement.
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