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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1863
Page
2
Editorial from Richmond Dispatch reprinted in a Marshall Statesman tone attacks Northern copperheads and Democrats supporting peace with the Confederacy. It denounces unconditional surrender terms, mocks the Peace Party as traitors, and contrasts British royal wedding costs with aid to starving Lancashire and Ireland.
War reports praise General Banks for successes in the Southwest from New Orleans to Franklin, with captures of about 1,000 prisoners and destruction of Confederate ports. General Groveton wins at Irish Bend against 10,000 rebels under Taylor, seizing horses, mules, cattle, and destroying works. Burnside’s expedition destroys Jackson Town and boats, while Rebel anxiety grows over failed operations against Washington and Garnet’s fords.
Reports detail a Union success with heavy losses for the enemy and many prisoners after Port Gibson advances. Separate dispatch describes naval operations at Grand Gulf with fortifications silenced and commanders killed, noting strong defenses and captured artillery and ammunition.
The era’s dispatches describe Hooker’s failed offensive at Falmouth and Stonewall-like movements near Richmond. Reports claim 10,000 total casualties, with 2,400 prisoners captured by the enemy and eight guns recovered. Stoneman’s raid disrupted rail lines, with rumors of Davis and cabinet danger and panicked Richmond dwellers.
A Time correspondent who accompanied Gen Stoneman describes movements toward Alexandria and related actions of Union forces. The report notes May events and cites figures connected to the campaign, reflecting Civil War operational details and timelines.
In forenoon actions a brigade moved to Thompson's Corners and destruction occurred along the Gordonville Charlotteville road. Wyndham led 400 men to Columbia, burning five canal locks, barges, and commissary stores. An aqueduct attack failed and hundreds of horses were seized. Drummond's cavalry cut river locks and burned a James River bridge. Gregg's forces destroyed freight on the Fredericksburg Railroad at Ashland and burned a bridge over the South Anna. Kilpatrick and Davis squads destroyed bridges, rails, telegraphs, and trains while setting turnpike bridges ablaze to trap Stoneman. By the 8th, losses were two killed and under fifty wounded or captured. Negroes aided as guides and provided food. In Jackson Tennessee, Lieut H Bingham of the Third Michigan Cavalry disappeared near Lexington after escorting prisoners. a search found no trace.
Reports describe a sudden disappearance following firings observed by citizens near Gaston Grove. Major Wilcox’s command conducted searches with no further clues, while officers recall Lieut. Bingham’s gallant service in battles such as Inks, Corinth, and Coffeeville. The Michigan Third Cavalry faces intense rumors of murder and potential retaliation.
From Columbia Tennessee report details a skirmish near Monticello road four miles from the Cumberland between the 12th Kentucky Cavalry and 20th Michigan Infantry against Morgan and Scott. The engagement began Friday night with a 20th Michigan scout taking 11 prisoners and 4 horses. Saturday forces crossed the river and pressed the enemy. Sunday the 24th Indiana battery fired on a house drawing a reply, then the 20th Michigan charged. Casualties include several killed and wounded among both sides and prisoners taken, with Lieutenants Berry and Knight among the wounded and others missing or captured.
Washington dispatch reports on May 7 that Ben. Biget may be reassigned to his old Sixth Corps, previously led by Gen. Howard. An order is promised to root out disloyal personnel and send them south across court lines. Indian matters note Sioux removal toward the Missouri River and renewed talks with the Winnebagues. A brother of John Brown slated for a third class clerkship in the Treasury. Rebel recruiting officers in Kentucky alleged. May date provided.
Contributions for the famishing poor of Ireland were taken up in all Catholic churches of Boston and vicinity on Sunday the 4th inst. The total raised exceeded 16,000 dollars, with the diocesan church giving 3,200, Sabbath School 120, and St Joseph Roxbury, attended by poorer classes, raising 1,200.
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