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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1862
Page
2
Michigan citizens are invited to elect delegates to the Republican State Convention in Detroit on September 24 to nominate state officers and address convention business. The notice praises Governor Blair for wartime leadership, urges support, and calls for relief efforts for wounded soldiers.
We cannot tell what a day may bring forth in these warlike times. Reports shift from mighty battles to small skirmishes and shifting foreign intervention. Lincoln’s letter and views on rebellion are noted, with praise of his logic guiding eventual grand results. Michigan State Agricultural Society premium list for the 14th annual Fair in Detroit is received, hoping Calhoun County exhibitors attend.
General Weder’s forces claim key coastal positions while repelling an enemy attack at Baton Rouge. The jubilant report notes heavy Confederate losses, captured artillery, and prisoners as Union supporters from Michigan, Maine, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, and Connecticut rally behind the cause. Arkansas sinks herself to prevent further defeat.
The War Department issues a supplies plan for drafted militia with camps in Pennsylvania Delaware and part of New Jersey served by Col Croan Philadelphia and Major Montgomery Pittsburgh. Ohio camps under Capt Dickerson Cincinnati. Illinois Wisconsin camps under Capt Potter Chicago. Kentucky and Michigan camps led by various quartermasters from Louisville St Paul Todianopolis Todianopolis Todianopolis.
The Republican State Central Committee calls a Detroit convention on the 24th to nominate state officers and frame a platform. Governor Blair's candidacy is affirmed with expected broad support, while the party emphasizes unity, wartime duty, law, and constitution reverence as Michigan readsied for primary choices. Calhoun County earns eight delegates under new apportionment.
Local notice urges able bodied citizens to equip themselves with Springfield rifles and ammunition. After a few weeks of drill in larger cities, it argues for neighborhood defense and urges readiness to form regiments from Calhoun County men over forty. A first‑rate rifle reportedly costs sixteen dollars.
Reports from Washington indicate daily arrests of stragglers and suspected desertions as Union forces tighten control. In Fredericksburg residents ship clothing to soldiers, while rumors claim officers face charges and troops move under strict guard amid evacuations and reassignments. Officers and volunteers face new travel and draft restrictions as martial law considerations rise.
A brief notice seeks an individual who wishes to leave the trade and will work until securing one agreement. Applications are invited immediately.
The document cites court decisions on newspaper subscribers and transfer methods, including payment obligations and proof of subscription. It announces Republican County Convention delegates for Calhoun County with varied district tallies and details a separate district convention schedule and delegate selection process for state and congressional conventions.
In a sweeping notice, Col. Wisner, a bold veteran, is praised for command and patriotism as he forms the 224th Regiment. His son serves in the field. Maj. Sannony is identified as a rising officer amid Civil War draft talk and state affairs.
Notice for September promotes a medical treatment claim by Dr Clarence Price. It touts a non mineral, non destructive method for chronic diseases and invites patients to consult at multiple locations including Marshal, Herndon House, Coldwater, and Jonesville on specified September dates.
Letter from B Vernon secretary of the Michigan Soldiers Relief Association explains shipped boxes with clothing bedding and food. lists items, donors, and volunteers, urging citizens to furnish more supplies for regiments including Detroit Cavalry and Kalamazoo units. notes government needs and offers transportation payments on verified receipts. mentions Kentucky cavalry breechloading carbine arming news.
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