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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1862
Page
2
A historic report presents a committee's long address praising emancipation and the Union war effort. It cites classical examples from Philip of Macedon and Julius Caesar to illustrate the power of emancipation and urges submission to government to end rebellion, with references to emancipation and wartime policy.
A 19th century discourse argues martial law can justify emancipation in war. It cites John Quincy Adams on war and treaty powers, asserting presidential authority to order emancipation to safeguard the nation. The author cites supporters and opponents among Southern figures and Democratic border leaders.
The page reviews the secession crisis from 1858 through 1860 with references to South Carolina, the Charleston uprising, and the firing at Fort Sumter. It discusses predicted actions to seize Washington, preparations by Gen. Scott, and political shifts including Breckinridge’s potential inauguration, framing the era as a prelude to Civil War. It also includes a later 1862 notice from Ira Mayhew, collector, correcting a license issuance misunderstanding in Michigan.
Washington October 23 1 would rule that when the maker of a check draft note or any document must affix the required stamp it is improper for the recipient to stamp and cancel it instead the document must be returned to the maker for stamping and cancellation George S Bogart Commissioner in charge notes the ruling in the memo from the Office of Internal Revenue
A late Civil War era committee report reviews expenditures through April 1862 totaling 916,535.84 and unpaid balances of 712.15. It estimates need for 8,734.00 funds to April 1, 1863 and proposes raising 12,000.00 more in the current tax to support the fund, urging strict economy and practical distribution while noting no recommendation on a regulation about wives of volunteers relocating between townships. Names include Mr Noble Mr Bentley Mr Keep and Mr Morton with committee members Keep, Josxpa Braca, Vosuvyren, Wisner, Tabor, Tarry Tarmon, Henry Drake.
Grand Traverse County reports a Republican majority of four hundred and eight on the state ticket. Tarbelle County shows Tarbella ahead by about one hundred and twenty. Ottawa County favors Stout by two hundred eighty two. Mecosts County notes a strong total for the Unconditional ticket with a large share of votes.
A lengthy war dispatch from A Van Poekr Acting Sergeant Major of Company A, Michigan, updates promotions and leadership changes including Acting Assistant Adjutant General Chas Pratt and Lt Van dyke. The writer notes gains, supplies, and morale efforts, praising Col. Moore and General Moore, and laments reliability of newspapers while delivering battlefield details and personal observations.
The Military Commissioners at the Lower Sioux Agency sentenced over three hundred Lidiang to be hanged as participants in massacres. Washington authorities will decide life or death. Minnesota public opinion favors immediate execution. General John C. Fremont arrived in Detroit en route to New York accompanied by Governor Yates and others. Meanwhile a Brooklyn Catholic Orphan Asylum on Bedellpirt Avenue was destroyed by fire, 248 children within. most saved, some dead or missing.
The Navy Department pushes ironclad ships with speed as Capt Bregson launches one Monitor at Chester. Montauk Nahant Passaic Sangamon Patapsco afloat. Weehawken Nantucket Lehigh Catskill pending launch. George C Vester of Peoria signs to build an ironclad man of war Ozark with turret and armor.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate price increases for Detroit daily papers, raising costs for subscribers to a stated annual rate and hinting at broader press price shifts amid a period of stock market advance and unease. If accurate, the text suggests readers face higher delivery costs and publishers contemplate adjustments to their pricing structures.
Washington dispatch reports Burnside appointed to command and McClellan removed amid excitement. Salem notes the order reached headquarters late at night and the transfer to Trenton, N J was ordered. Cabinet changes rumored as Fisher, Blair, Bates may depart with replacements listed. Philadelphia reports military debate shaping the decision and reaction across states.
A telegraph summarized orders for a military inquiry into Maj Gen Buell over Kentucky invasion plans and Perryville conduct. The court martial was slated to be held in Cincinnati amid reports of Bragg’s movements and Union setbacks.
Major Gandiat Willson Sry Reskozasa the new commander of the Army of Olid and hero of the Battle of Gorinth was born in Dagware County Ohio on November 6 1819. He studied at West Point and rose through civil engineering and military roles before the rebellion.
Lost near JM Kat's Shop Store in Marshall. A Swathey picket boot valued between $0.80 and $0.80 is described. Reward offered by owner WA. HERRICE Clarendon, Mich. Marshall Post Office address cited. Local notices list store hours and prices for flour corn rye and butter. Weather and transport notes appear scattered.
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