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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1864
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR lists names such as Al Generel Albert Williams Cyrus Hewitt George Woodruff Joseph G. Lodge and others as part of a county land office commission context. The text appears as an island of names without clear roles, dates, or locations and lacks coherent narrative.
The piece speaks of growing fears in the country over loyal bonds and the risk of calamities. It praises the North for loyalty and resolve, notes Confederate strength, and reflects on the use of power to support the national government while acknowledging regrets and potential dangers ahead. The author urges gratitude for unity and steadfastness.
The speaker reflects on a crisis, praising the perseverance of the people and the emergence of genuine patriotism. He notes the nation’s defense of civilization, the recall of past failures, and the readiness of citizens to sacrifice for the country in a time of trial. The message honors resilience and the will of the people.
The account describes a chaotic Democratic convention in Chicago with ex governor Bigler elected temporary chair and Seymour named president. It covers first ballot nominating McClellan as presidential candidate, Pendleton for vice president, and clashes over traitor charges. It criticizes perceived Democratic harmony and calls the party opportunistic and unprincipled.
The Detroit convention elected Crofoot of Pontiac president and Don Elwood chief secretary. Fenton and Dan aroft nominated for governor with Fenton a Flint lawyer and ex colonel. Lathrop beat rivals for lieutenant governor. Monroe for state treasurer. Levi Bishop for attorney general. Schmidt for commissioner of the land office. Turner for secretary of state. Pierce for superintendent of public instruction. A weak ticket is seen as the result, with a platform tied to Chicago resolutions.
The sole director Jacques Gltnore and Jett rebent visit Richmead seeking peace on terms that cannot end the war with the North. Davia states there is no peace except on the requisition of the independece. The arch-traitor vows the South will have its way.
A defender denounces the Chicago Convention and northern factions as treasonous caprice. He argues that efforts to armistice and unite the states threaten the Union, praising Farragut and Sherman while condemning Republican moves and urging President Lincoln to extend campaigns to Mobile, Petersburg, and Richmond.
The piece attacks Michigan Democratic Central Committee leader Levi Bishop and his address urging soldiers to vote Democratic. It accuses Democrats of hypocrisy for opposing soldier voting rights while courting soldiers, recalls Bishop’s 1860 Breckinridge support, and critiques the Chicago Convention’s principles as duplicity.
A northern faction called the Sons of Liberty is accused of treason and antiwar aims. The article claims gun shipments from the East were seized at Indianapolis and charges peace advocates with supporting civil war and property destruction, while praising loyal war efforts and denouncing copperheads.
A fragmentary 19th century political column rails at Democratic thefts in 1860 with references to Baton Rouge Alabama Argona Elizabeth City Fayetteville Charleston Harper's Ferry Norfolk and other places aggregating to a claim of 300 000 arms. It denounces peace with Democrats and condemns compromise with rebels and traitors amid violent imagery and death of Judge Manning.
September 1804 proclamation from Maxaren calling all United States worship places to observe a day of thanks for Providence aiding the Union in Mobile harbor and victories at Fort Powell Fort Galiea and Fort Morgan. It lauds General Sherman’s Atlanta triumph and asks prayers for leaders, wounded, prisoners, orphans, and widows as the nation upholds the government against rebels.
Major General Sherman’s official report dated south of Atlanta describes a break on the Macon Road and Jonesboro defense, with the 14th and 70th corps taking works, capturing Atlanta’s outer lines, Hood’s retreat, and the city’s fall. A separate dispatch notes seven locomotives and eighty-one cars destroyed, with many small arms and stores abandoned. Deserters are reported entering Union lines.
Washington reports a prisoner exchange arrangement with the rebel government to improve confinement conditions. Col Quid notified the plan, with both sides to treat captured officers as other POWs. Dispatch notes Confederate movements in the Valley toward Winchester and Perryville as Sheridon pursues with his army.
The front page reports the official edition of a Mexican concession in Philadelphia for the government. The report notes arrival of an intimate plenipotentiary and the night shift, detailing the governmental arrangements and oversight.
Washington dispatch reports that Grant's position on the Wel dion railroad faces an imminent attack with Lee's forces. Indications point to Confederate pressure for supplies and a tightening rebel situation at the front.
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