Republican County Convention Delegates Gather in Calhoun County
The Marshall Statesman prints a notice dated September 3 1862 calling Republicans in Calhoun County to meet October 7 in Marshall to appoint delegates to county and state conventions. It lists apportioned delegates by city and township and urges prompt attendance to select representatives for the impending elections and related business.
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Valhouy County
Gorvention
Mareshill
Albion
Athens
Township of Marte Crock
City of Battle Crock
Yodford
Ductington
Clarenge
Clarendon
Gola
Bokford
Burmett
Fredonia
Uomer
Lee
LeRoy
Marenge
Township of Maple
City of Marshall
Nowtoh
Tennfelit A
Sheridonn
Tokansha
Ky Onter of
Calhoun County
Qetoller
Mamretos
Blue Tesras
Pian Peart
Tsaae
Betty
Fea
American Nationality and the Civil War Era
A sweeping, patriotic reflection on American history from natural wealth to national unity, praising the federal government and the early era of nationality. The piece contrasts peaceful governance with the 1860 election and foreshadows conflict, condemning despotism and defending the flag amid upheaval.
Questions Haunt Free Nation as Rebels Threaten Land and Liberty
A powerful lament frames a crisis of invasion and desecration. The speaker warns that rebel hordes threaten churches schools markets and the nation’s sovereignty, calling every man to arm and defend the Republic’s cherished identity and liberty against ruin.
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Republic
Freedom
Washington
Masterly activity urged to crush rebellion in America
The piece argues for immediate, decisive action by Union forces, condemns British sympathy for slavery, and presses for rapid moves against Confederate positions like Manassas and Corinth. It highlights massing troops near Richmond, calls for no delays, and appeals to the public as sovereigns demanding swift victory.
Enrollment Order Warns Supervisors to Enforce Draft
The drafting order asserts strict enforcement of the military census for males aged 18 to 45. It specifies a Wednesday enrollment deadline, appointed county Commissioners and Surgeons to hear exemptions, no exemptions by assessors, and penalties for evading enrollment. The process aims for impartial drafting with quotas per town and ward.
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U. S
Exemption clash on draft for foreign voters debated
An official note from Secretary of State Wm. Lt. Seward states foreigners who filed intention papers to become citizens are not subject to the draft. The clash with a Secretary of War order, claiming all aliens of proper age could be drafted, sparks debate over civic duty and political loyalty amid reports of Garibaldi’s Italian processions and Neapolitan power struggles. Colonel H. S. Roberts is reported killed in the recent battle, with his career spanning Detroit, the Mexican War, and state service.
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Qudah
Cean
Brotha
Onathno
Lord Palmerston
America
Great Britain
Lt. Seward
Seward
Bea
Seff
Davis
Slidell
Far
Liceée
Napo-leon
Chivarrus Garibaldi
Italy
Roberts
Detroit
Roberta
Puncom
Lansing
Wilcox
Eire
Colonyl
Val
Robi
Robarts
Pope
Alexandria
Chain Bridge
Potomac
Battle of Bull Run, Major General Halleck Reports
General Halleck details a day long battle at Bull Run with combined enemy forces, noting heavy casualties on both sides and a Confederate retreat toward the mountains. He reports Union gains, exhaustion preventing a push, and calls for Porter’s corps to arrive from Manassas to renew the advance. News of Pope’s advance and railway repairs reaches Washington, with a city-wide mobilization for wounded care and two days’ rations issued.
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Grovetown
Rene Gainselle
Halleck
Manassas
Bull Run
Jonis Porn
Washington
Pope
Fitzjohn
Porter
Warrenton
Kristow
Sull Run
Rapahannock
Attack at Manassas Junction Strikes Union Lines
Alexandria correspondent reports at Manassas Junction on Tuesday night Union pickets at Mungysus Sunetion and two Pennsylvania companies with cavalry and artillery repelled by Gen Wells division. After skirmish, Union troops retreated across Bull Run with several guns lost. Early morning three hour clash left Union outnumbered and retreating. 12th Ohio repulsed rebels at the river. Col Scammon withdrew along the railroad toward Alexandria. Rebels seized seven trains at Manassas Junction and destroyed locomotives. Of 84 men of the 105th Pennsylvania, nearly all were killed wounded or captured. few escaped. Our logs show heavy Union losses and stores damaged.
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New York
Alexandria
the Tribune
Mungysus Sunetion
Teath Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Wells
Ewell
Bull Run
Junction
Bull Hun Bridge
Ifera
Col
Scammon
12Th Ohio
D. W. Pauly
Fairfax
Burk
Manassau Junction
105Th Pennsylvania
Cixnermatt
Any
Richmond
Gur
Mason
69Th
Tist Ltd
Rogersville
Manson
8Th Indiana
Nelson
Lexington
95Th Ohio
Toth
Indidha
Metcalf
Lumley
Jopping
Maj. Bee
Rebel and Union Forces Engage Near Centreville and Richmond
Reports from Centerville describe heavy combat as McDowell’s flank clashes with Confederate forces supported by infantry. Union reinforcements totaling around 60,000 to 80,000 arrive, including Western Virginia veterans and Sturgiss’ Pennsylvania levies. Prisoners flood in while Stonewall Jackson allegedly urged fighters to stand firm. Separate notes recount fighting near Richmond Kentucky where Manson’s men withdraw after heavy losses, with Nelson rallying a new line before retreat to Lexington.
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Fornoy
Centarville
Mcdowall
McDowell
Virginia
Bull Rap
Geng. Frank
Je's
Summer
Porter
Richardson
Sedgwick
Sturgiss
Pennsylvania
Washington
Alexandria
Wash'nstom
Imo
Stonewall Jackson
Jackson
Petsong
Wastricton
Fuitfus Court Louse
Centreville
Bank
Pope
Washington dispatch on Lane regiments in Kansas draft
Special dispatch reports Secretary of War saying Lane's negro regiment in Kansas will not be formally accepted into U S service though they may render service. Advocates warn this signals for Border State Brethren and risks regional conflict. Reports from New Mexico mention Apache and Navajo activity as drafts in Kansas face delays. Capitol and other public buildings drafts to be partly used for hospitals. executive orders noted.
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Chicago Tribune
Washington
Lane
Kansas
United States
Border State
Abengoncos
New Mexico
Kannas
Ovens
Hessi Igpaiches
Ismeddiasss
New Call for Soldier Aid Ends With Local Collections
Lord and Hens Steins announce a relief effort for soldiers, forming receiving and forwarding committees. They seek canned fruits, jellies, tomatoes, onions, dried fruit, shirts, and drawers, even if worn. Contributions may be left at A. B. Cook & Co. and C. C. Peavey. cash donations acknowledged from M. D. Strona.
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A. B. Cook & Ox
C.C. Peavey
M. D
Resolutions of St Albanas Lodge on Brother James Cnocxee
During a special communication on August 31 1862 St Albanas Lodge No 20 F and A Masons adopted resolutions mourning the death of brother James Cnocxee. They express sympathy to his family, invoke comfort from the Great Book of Conflation, and order publication of the resolutions in city papers. Henry A Tillotson W M and William Powers Sec.
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St. Albana
A. Masons
Thaa
Janxs M. Cnocxee
St. Alban'a
Henry A Tillotson
W. M. Wituund
Departure of the 20th Regiment from Michigan to Cleveland
The Twentieth Regiment from Jackson arrived in Detroit at 6 AM and marched to Campos Martina before boarding the Morning Star and May Queen for Cleveland. Col. Alpheus S. Williams led the unit with officers listed by company, detailing captains and lieutenants from Lansing to Chelsea. A medicated ad promotes Bryan's Pulmonic Wafers, while Virginia federal command changes place George McBilelign and generals Ballock, McClellan, and Pape are noted.
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Jackson
Alpheus
Williama
Detroit
Campos Martina
Mc.ir
Morning Star
Cleveland
Tribune and Oldneptiser
Michigan
Solouel
Alpheus S. Williams
W. If. Smith
Lansing
Vars Oe
Geo. McBilelign
Virginia
Ballock
McClellan
Pape
Subscription Rules and War News From The County
The Courta outlines subscription obligations including continued delivery until bills are paid and liability if papers are moved without notice. It notes court decisions on reclaiming papers and emphasizes postmaster liability if not informing the publisher. Special trains to Cam Jackson drawing visitors as 20th regiment departs for Kalamazoo after Monty orders. A column references a medicated pill for ladies and an ad inviting a boy to learn a trade at the office.
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Cam Jackson
East Ay West
20Th Regiment
Executor's Sale Notice From Calhoun Circuit Court
Notice announces an execution sale from the Calhoun Circuit Court directed by a judge to Uriah M. Bee, describing lands affected by the judgment and the remedy sought, with details to be announced in due course. The fragmentary text indicates a procedure under a circuit court process and a property lien or levy.
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Calhoun
Uriah M. Bee
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