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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1864
Page
2
Republican Union Rate Convention at Merrill Hall Detroit
The Republican Union Rate Convention met in Merrill Hall Detroit with a full delegation and numerous outsiders. Judge Wells was elected permanent president and W A Bryce, Wm. Doll, and others as secretaries. Resolutions endorsed Lincoln, national unity, and support for the Emancipation Proclamation. Delegates from each Congressional District were named, with several alternates and at large selections including Gov. Blair and Marsh Giddings. The proceedings were harmonious despite rivalries and offers to Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derrott
Horton Starrivani
Republican Union
Merrill Hall
Martimore Uyrauetens
T.W. Ferry
Grand Unveo
Wells
Mme
First Congressional Ditrict
Herman Keifer
Wayne
Charles T. Mitchell
Hillsdale
Alternatia
RB. Noyes
Farward Dorsch
Monroe
Distri “Lp
Alexander
Berrien
J. £. Kelney
Sp. Joseph
B. FP. Frankenberg
Darius Monroe
Branch
Thane
Charles T. Gorkin
Gathoun
Bon
Edwin Lawrence
Washtenaw
Eugene Pringle
Dacksob
Henry A. Shaw
Eaton
Fourth
Osmond ‘Tower
Tonia
le Cornwell
Newayga
James A. Sweezy
Alfred Cary
Orupbewwinan Jetrict
Charles Draper
Oakdand
Anit
Cquyer
St. Clin
J. P. Bingham
Livingston
Snd
Jaones Turrill
Lapeer
Bixtm
Walker
Genessee
R. Shefton
Houghton
Abraham Lincoln
United States of America
Tia
Gilbert
Knut County
Adurtiser and Tribuns
Michigan
Eld
Civil War dispatch from Army of the Potomac dated May 17 1864
The letter from May 17 1864 describes Union actions near Culpeper and Rapidan, the Battle of the Wilderness, and the move toward Spottsylvania Court House. It notes heavy losses, with over 100 killed or wounded in the regiment, and asserts continued Union advance toward defeating the Confederate forces in Virginia. Several officers and regimental names are listed among the wounded and missing.
Calamity on Nile Propeller Explosion Kills Six
A Buffalo to Chicago propeller Nile blew up at Buckley & Co's dock Saturday morning killing six and injuring eleven. The boiler explosion showered debris across Jefferson Avenue, shattering the vessel and injuring bystanders including A W Bacon of Campbell & Bacon.
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Det
Advertiser and Tribune
Ourcity
Evdlus & Go
Buffalo
Chicago
Milwaukee
Buckley & Co
Escapedy
Bacon
O'Grady
Bissell & Co’a
Atwater
Jefferson Avenue
A. W. Bacon
Campbell & Bacon
Traverse City
Water Street
Enterprise
Butler's Army Campaign to Bermuda Hundred Ends
The Times reports Butler's campaign up to Monday's close ended with withdrawal from Bermuda Hundred entrenchments. It was not a defeat but achieved the object by distracting Confederate forces from Richmond. Hickman was reportedly captured, but others fought back to join Union lines.
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New York
the Times
Butler
Bermuda Hundred
Danville and
Richmond
Lee
Hickman
Burnside colored troops denounced by Copperhead papers
Several Copperhead papers that opposed colored troops in Virginia denounce Burnside. A Presidential Mass Convention call is issued for May 11 from Albany, signed by Lucius Robinson and others. The Metropolitan Fair in New York sent one million dollars to the Sanitary Commission, with an expected rise of one hundred thousand more. The World claimed Burnside's defeat and Sherman’s supposed defeat, while the Methodist General Conference in Philadelphia endorses loyalty to the Union and backs President Lincoln’s military efforts.
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Copperhead
Burnside
Virginia
Albany
Lucius Robinson
T. B. Carrall
New York City
Sanitary Commission
Tanealn
Methodist Episcopal Church
M. I. Church
Florida and Ra clash in Boston harbor action
The pirate Florida and the rebel cruiser Ra engaged off Boston. the Florida destroyed the Ra on May 20 in a naval encounter witnessed by local observers. The incident marks a bold maritime confrontation amid tensions in the region.
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Boston
Florida
Arrest of Sim Medary in Columbus Detected by Capture
Sim Medary editor of the Columbus Crisis was arrested in Columbus and brought to Cincinnati. Reports mention Edward A. Pollard of the Richmond Examiner as aboard the prize steamer Grey Bound, with a Belle Boyd sighting whose identity is uncertain. Authorities will determine future disposition.
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Cincinnati
Bam-As -“Medary
Columbua
Columbus Today
Boston
Edward A. Pollard
Richmond Krammer
Grey
Belle Boyd
Futore
Pollard
United States
Operations of General Butler at Fort Darling May 18
Bermuda Hundred May 18. Albia quiet with our army today. The demonstration to Fort Darling aimed to draw Lee’s troops away and attract rebellion forces toward Richmond to allow Gen Kauitz to destroy the canal and river works south of Richmond. Rebels attacked Fort Darling on the 16th reinforced by Longstreet’s corps and were repulsed. 1,000 to 1,500 enemy killed or wounded. Butler learned Bennsregard was reinforced and that the Appomattox bridge and Dewitte Railroad were destroyed, prompting a orderly retreat to new entrenchments. Our losses uncertain. more prisoners captured than dead or wounded on our side. Longstreet’s men reportedly co-operating with Beauregard.
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Bermuda
Albia
Fort Darling
Lee
Richmond
Kauitz
Combupicuti
Cate P
Longstreet
Get. Butler
Bennsregard
Appomattox
Dewitte
Cebela
Andy
Longsteet
Beauregard
Official Army of the Potomac Bulletins May 20 22 War Dispatches
War Department summaries from May reports detail Sherman’s pursuit toward Cassville and Kingston, Red River operations, Banks and Butler movements, and Grant’s latest maneuvers against Lee. Reports confirm bridges and fords secured, gunboats advancing, and anticipated hard fighting around Atlanta with various corps shifting toward key rail points. Units named include Sherman, Banks, Canby, Butler, Grant, Hoke, and Longstreet with locations Kingston Alexandria Spottsylvania and Guinea’s Station.
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War Department
Washington
Sherman
Rugston
Coluno
Johnson
Cassville
Hardee
Kinton
Atlanta
Buler
Sunter
Department of Western Virginia
Shenaodoah Valley
Milen
Canby
Vicksburg
Neil River
Lonemy
Alexandria
Kom.s
Rebel News Item From Newmarket Civil Action
A May 22 report from Washington notes events at Newmarket involving a clan jacket and an army unit, with capture and movement described in terse terms. The fragmentary text mentions resistance, pursuit, and a Confederate tone without full clarity on names or outcomes.
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Washington
Newmarket
Abe
Campaign in Virginia reports heavy Confederate losses
May 21 dispatches from Washington describe a nighttime assault on the right wing by Ewell's corps near Syottaylvania and the Fredericksburg road. Tyler's heavy artillery repelled the attack with courage from raw troops, claiming about 1,000 killed and wounded, while Union forces held the line and pursued retreating rebels into the woods. The Tribune notes Guinea Station captured by Talbot's cavalry and supplies flowing in, with Lee's army believed smaller after recent battles. Washington reports about 1,100 wounded sent to washing ton, 450 Confederate prisoners, and hostages to be held for wounded Union soldiers.
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Washington
the Times
Tyler
Iyler
Birney
2D Corps
Crawford
Phoade
Tiave
Tribune
Guinea
Talbot
Civalry
Meee la Baek
Virginia Central
New York
Army of the Potomac
Lee
Fredericksburg
Wuel
Richmond
Commissariat
Election of Bishops of the M. E. Church in Philadelphia
Election news from Philadelphia on May 20 reports bishops elected by the General Conference. New York’s D. W. Clark and B. D. Thompson of Ohio join Calvin Kingsley of Toledo. additional picks include D. D. Whelldon of New York, Daniel Wise of Providence, Dr. J. P. Durbin of Philadelphia, and Charles E. Harris of Ohio as assistant missionary secretary.
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Philadelphia
D. W. Clark
New York
B.D. Thompson
Ohio
Calvin Kingsley
Toledo
D. D. Wheldon
The
Quarterly Review
Daniel Wise
Providence
Sunday School Advocate
J. P. Durbin
Chas. E. Harris
Great Eastern and Baltic Tensions Across Seas
Foreign dispatches report the Great Eastern allowed to lay the Atlantic Cable in summer 1860 despite French government pressure. Danish war tensions persist with Anglo naval threats in the Baltic. Spain and Peru edge toward war after Spain seizes the Chincha Islands provoking Lima and public anger. A $50 million loop and army 30,000 measures are noted. Private letters say Captains McCollum and Carleton of the 20th Infantry were killed in Virginia.
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Georgia
Liveroo
Meyerbeer
Paris
Berlin
Courbraans
London
Baltic
Spain
Peru
Ghincha
Lima
W.mccollum
Roswell P. Car.enter
20Th Infantry
Virginia
Bag
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Vai
Eptror
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Rapidan
Reccoon Ford
Poomee
Reel
Sedgwick
Barnaldo
Hancock
Chancelloraville
Frederickaburgh
Wilderhess
Otte
Chancellorville Battle Ground
Spottsylvania and
Fredericksburgh Road
Spottsylvania Cours
Ovary Point
Corporal Private
Berpeant
Parker
Jorgen
Phelps
Rivates
Winnel
Cook
Campbel
W. Vanileet
Williat
St Bergeagt
Beldeoninn
Breaat
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Charles Quderion
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Cooper
W Nutton
Gowen
H Wood
Parrish
Allen
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George Mactinee
He Heston
Art Walker
Meae
Voorhies
Lounsbury Bergeant
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Gleason
TC Sauledary
J Hiltas
Aes Pep
Ely
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Lohan
Bojer
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Maynach
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George Vetter
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Borgenat
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T Douglass Levelana
Sorporay
George Summer
Bergeant
Morlune
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Nita Rayner
Teri
Morehousen Meine
A Stephens
Allen Ae
Wack Bergeant
McOnber
Q Chapman
Hollingsh
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Llacron
LeBarron
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Frivaizs
A Norton
N Allen
Dancer
Z Lehman
D McKenseed ‘Campfield
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G Markice
Gruner
Bergeant — Manning
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Charles Booith
Nile
Butler's Army
the Pirate
Sim Medary
Indianapolis
Priginers
General Butler
Rome
Etowah
Kingston
Iorrow
Mississippi
Red River
Banks
Texas
Diz
Grant
Spottsylvania
Longgstreet
Handock
Ewell
Anpa
Hokes
Rebel News
M. E. Church
Foreign News
A. B. Cook & Cos
Stare Bay
Ee A
A.B. Cook & Co
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Sighigan
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Flizabeth Knight Tobin CG
Allen Edwin Knapp
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Mary Anderson
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Amaelia
Sheldau
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T Warren Piepson Warner
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Edward Hoffman
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Ciscuit Court
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Calhous County
J. F. Sevenss
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Fairbanks, Greenleaf & CO
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Barraud, Sheley & Cor
Handery
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Samuel Wart
Caroline Hart
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Bready
Elias M. Green
Dexter Tiffany
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Mar Vstid
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Weid
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Marshall Sluterman
Martin D. Strong
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A. Q. Ayden
A. C. Myde
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Rio Trecces
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New Jersey
Indien
Chas
T. Goriam
Frink & CO
J. Perrin & Clo
May
Warshall
Potun
Bopale
Dove
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