Equalization and Volunteer Relief Reports Adopted by Board
The Calhoun county supervisors hear a report from the Equalization Committee listing names under a long list of claimants including Mr Ferguson and others. The board accepts the report and adjourns to consider the Volunteer Family Relief Fund and compensation for disbursing duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
W. Shearman
Issac Beers
Chuck
Bagley
Prindle
John Devereaux
Wlina Tewitt
Samuel Anderson
Joshua Hall
James W. Gamwell
Townsend
Committee On
Meron
YHA
Fou
Bowrit
Calhoun Conauty
Ater
Severat
Aiton Therlington
Lew Vrowseernd
Nestor Arvrentas Doaxe
Wilde
Beach
Mittus Aw Vuluntver Family Relief Fond
Stead Innitlie
Bey
Pye
Josers P. Besen
Dassee Woolsey
John C. Winns
Cook
Henderson
Mord
J. C. Wille
News from Tennessee Front Sets Public Anxiety
Washington reports Gen Thomas at Chatanooga and Gen Burnside in East Tennessee quiet last evening. Dispatches say East Tennessee up to Knoxville recaptured by rebels, Burnside reportedly in Knoxville. news raises concern over Union position in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Thomas
New York
the Post
East Tennessee
East
Thanksgiving Proclamation for Michigan 1863
Governor James B. Porter proclaims Thursday November 28 as a day of prayer and thanksgiving for the state of Michigan. Citizens urged to attend worship, reflect on God, support the needy, and honor soldiers defending liberty. At the same time, call to unity, humility, and temperate conduct amid wartime hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Pole Phuyaday
Tiereapler
Michigan
Tanning
Austin Bhalit
James B. Porter
Horrors of Richmond Prisons Expose Starving Union Soldiers
A Civil War era piece describes Libby prison Castle Thunder and Bulle Isle near Richmond as cesspools of filth where 13,000 captured Union soldiers suffer from starvation and disease. It accuses Jefferson Davis of deliberate cruelties and calls for immediate federal action to avenge these alleged atrocities.
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Libby
Castle Thunder
Richmond
Bulle Isle
James River
Scorca
Cour
Washington City
United States
Jeff
Davia
Caligula
Nero
Rome
Howard
Davis
Jeff Davis
Jeff Davie
Michigan
Barbarium
Detroit Fragments on War and a Doctor's Welcome
A broad lament on Confederate threats and Michigan volunteers, urging swift victory at Richmond. Also notes a Chicago area reception for Dr Facey, hosted by Mayor Cameron, with key officials in attendance, who discussed England’s view of the war and future statements. The event is described as orderly and cordial, signaling renewed Union support.
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Bf.facey
Cameron
Detroit
Charles Dickey
United, States Marshal
Eastern
District of
Michigan
Gov
Hays
James Mey
W. S. Haye
FW. Shearman
Fisq
Levi Magher
Isaac-Beera
Ban
Goroner
Doctor
Great Britain
England
Dontor
Vins
Maine
California
Atlantic
Pacific Ocean
Smith
Henry
Beaith
Grand Rapids
Callions County Quota and 25th Michigan Recruiting Efforts
The War Department sets Calhoun County quotas for soldiers distributed to towns and districts. Volunteers may enlist for three years or duration of the war with advance pay and a bounty totaling 462 for veterans and 102 for nonveterans, to avoid the draft by January 8, 1864. Sergeant Major Wan Dvkz will hold meetings across the county to solicit results for the 25th Michigan Infantry.
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Dietrict
Clarence
Sheridan
Albion
Qauh
Moaralall-cey
Marshall Town
Fredonia
aBuy
Tekunsha
Burlington
Lesley
Doe Athena
War Department
Rnte
Calhoun County
Wan Dvkz
25Th Michigan Infantry
Calhoun County Circuit Court Delivers Convictions
November Term records from the Calhoun County Circuit Court show multiple convictions and sentences. Charles Upbow and James Perkins received county reforms and state prison terms, Henrietta Rounds, George Keck, and others faced varying jail and hard labor sentences, with Wm. P. Snyder sentenced to two years in the State Prison for obtaining money under false pretenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun County
A. Hargy
GasrEs Chakes
Qoan
Jons A. Fozueau
Charles Upbow
James Perkins
Henrietta Rounds
George Keck
M. Aaron Langdon
Sylvanus Delayo
John Wilson
Catherine Wilson
Andrew J.cullen
Wm. P. Snyder
Emancipation Praise Amid Missouri Election Defeat
The article notes Gratz Brown's Missouri victory as a major blow to Blair opponents and a triumph for emancipation supporters. A presidential dispatch praises radicals and claybanks policy, while British naval captures near Wilmington mark a significant Civil War development with valuable papers lost and later recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno
B. Hende
Gratz Brown
Missouri
Maryland
Etorpant Capiurig
Wilmington
S Royal Artillery
Fort- Lafayette
Inez
Rebels attack Washburns advance near Vermilion Bayou
From New Orleans on November 5 the Zid of the Ath reports rebels driving in Washburns force, later checked and attacked. About 200 prisoners were captured, with 40 killed on our side and 15 to 100 rebels killed. A New Orleans Hepress correspondent says forces have fallen back to New Iberia, with rumors of larger Union force involvement.
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New Orleans
Ath
Washburn
New -York
Hepress
New Iberia
Vermillionville
Bayou Vermillion
Techo
Charleston Expected to Fall Within Weeks Says Charleston Return
Baltimore and New York dispatches report strong confidence in Union advances on Charleston. Monitor movements from Port Royal repaired. batteries on Sullivan and James Islands manned by enslaved laborers. Generals Gilmore and others test ranges as monitors position for decisive action before Christmas.
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Baltimore
Charleston
New York
Bee
Gilmore
Csntra
Harleston
Sullivan’s
James’ Island
Miho
Conspiracy and Canadian talks by Preston King
A Nov 24 report states Hon. Preston King will travel to Canada to consult authorities on the secession plot. The Herald notes the plan’s intent and potential action. The Advertlast admits failure of the rebel scheme and mentions the Confederate government dispatching a steamer toward Halifax to free prisoners and move them onward.
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New York
Preston King
Canada
The
Herald
Sir Toronto
Halifax
Fou Iland
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