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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1863
Page
2
Provident Lincoln issues a proclamation suspending habeas corpus for spies aides to the enemy and deserters, valid through the rebellion or until revoked. The act relies on a March 1803 statute, drawing sharp attack from copperhead press as wartime stress tests civil liberties and national security.
A Windsor proclamation declares Lincoln a military dictator and martial law, while Vallandigham is portrayed as an exile and threat to Ohio elections. The piece accuses Copperheads and treasonous leaders, praises the President, and urges loyal acts to crush rebellion, ending with a call to attend the fair.
The piece condemns Michigan copperhead papers for disloyal reporting and anti-government rhetoric, accusing them of aiding the rebellion. It contrasts loyal sentiment with praise for agriculture fairs and notes upcoming county agricultural society addresses by J. E. Tenney, highlighting plans for fairs in Charlotte and Lapeer with dates in October.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions Potomac location, Washington, and dates with Mosby references. It hints at military or historical notes about descent, naming, and a button event but lacks clear facts or coherent narrative.
A diary style report detailing September 1 to 2 movements of the Fifth Regiment in Tennessee. Mention of encampment and rations, forage for corn, pack mule logistics, a coal find near Montgomery, friendly reception at a cottage, and arrival at Kilgates with orders for light loads and five days’ rations. Includes observations of union and rebel signs, and references to Col. Moore and the 25th.
A Midland era style report details a catastrophic Michigan Central Railroad accident near Lawton. Five people were killed and about thirty injured when a train split by foul play uncoupled on a downgrading track. Names of the dead and injured are listed, with emphasis on Grove Love and several Lawton residents. The wreck occurred as a full passenger train from Kalamazoo, crowded for the State Fair, crashed into a detached section at the Lawton station, causing severe injuries and extensive damage.
Washington reports cheerfulness over further movements as the Army of the Potomac is in motion and transports move with energy. The government has taken control of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad restricting civilian travel, with rumors of reinforcements leaving Richmond and potential actions near Bragg and Rosecrans. Dispatches note captured Confederate blockade runners off Ship Ishind and destruction of the steamer Fox, with Barnes to command at Norfolk and Negley ordered to report to Grant.
A fragmented ad style notice extols Plantations Bitters and a long line of named firms and places. It mentions Byars chain and Burnett House while praising popularity and appeal to lawyers, students, and the public, with unsure dates and scattered spellings.
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