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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1862
Page
2
A departing officer recounts harsh conditions in the war era. He laments lack of uniforms blankets and ambulances, notes many kin imprisoned in Georgia and officers killed for attrition, and urges unity for the country despite political differences. The speaker appeals to fellow officers to remember the ruth of his statements.
War dispatch from Samseox Missouri notes ongoing guerrilla activity despite Federal efforts since Kirksville. Reports say bushwhackers evade capture, attack Union settlers, steal property, and disperse when pursued, with scouts occasionally finding abandoned camps and wounded or captured rebels amid treacherous terrain.
A historical slate lists Tarhant land office figures and district representatives. Names include Byate Land Office head RaMuel Lacey, Albert Williams, George N. French, Preston Mitchell, Chester Buckley, Isaac Abbott, and others serving as Sheriff, Register, Treasurer, Cir Court Commissioner, Coroners, County Surveyor, and district delegates.
A fragment reflecting a Civil War era political sermon urging support for the Republican party and Lincoln. It praises emancipation, territorial freedom, rail expansion, and a strong army while justifying military actions against rebels and slaveholders. The piece critiques slavery and extols constitutional measures.
Record shows Byron v Stout, candidate of the Bo gus-democratic Patent Union for Governor, in the Senate last winter denouncing confiscation of slaves. He allegedly told the Senate personal liberty laws of Michigan encourage views unchanged. Voters are urged to know his political stance before voting.
Fragmented stream of an 19th century convention scene in Wayne County Michigan shows self sacrificing patriot B J Pennimon criticized for backing a Republican ticket while opposing Lincoln era measures. Charges of party manipulation and union movement rhetoric swirl around to question the nomination process and political loyalties in the first district.
A legislative editorial urges Republicans in the county to endorse the National Republican platform and oppose the bogus Democratic unionist denials. It questions the Detroit Free Press endorsements, emphasizes unqualified support for Lincoln and the President, and calls for Republicans to decide firmly to back the party leaders who fully back the administration.
The piece denounces the patent Union Democratic party of Michigan and its leaders for seeking to restore the Union as it was with slavery reestablished. It attacks Buchanan era corruption and advocates for Foun Lonagean of Lansing as a true Republican candidate for Congress, praising his loyalty to the government and urging support against fusion Democrats who oppose the administration.
The Republicans of the district nominate Paxston Munrougap Esq for the Legislature. Mr Mitchell, longtime Dalhoun County resident, is praised as a growing, popular Republican trusted by locals. His offices are cited as evidence of vigilance, faithfulness, and capability, with noted business qualifications.
A Detroit Free Press excerpt rails at Republican wartime policy, arguing a northern civil war threat and urging voters to back Austin Blair and a unified ticket. It cites Democratic critiques and editorials from Chicago Times and Eaton County Argus, urging loyalty to the Union.
A fragment from the Dak Adv & Trib dated October 17 1806 shows Michigan troops lamenting rebel raids and the Potomac situation. The writer mocks political fusions, praises local ladies for a regimental gift, and notes enlistment sacrifice amid fear of Confederate advances along the Potomac.
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