Cleveland Convention Opens with Broad Democratic Goals
The Cleveland gathering of War Democrats and allies convenes with hundreds present and a temporary chair. Leaders announce a nonpartisan union aimed at restoring the nation after rebellion, pledging strong civil rights protections, due process, and support for private and public liberties, while honoring military sacrifices and Monroe Doctrine principles.
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Cleveland
Gilbert
N. Y
Johnson
Penn
B. H Brooks
California
Wolff
District of Columbia
Ezra C. Andrews
Parker Pillsbury
N. HW
Foster
Mass
Garnett
Hédre
Tancoln
Western
Albany
New York
John A Millard
Jno. Suthausen
N.Y
L. Greiner
W. G. Smithen
Alfred J. Llord
B. Chapman
Hamburg
Ind
Ernest Prassing
de. T. Ralelia
Thos. Veight
Red
P. S Stihett
Iowa
C. C. Forte
Michignne Newstadt
Wis
Democratic State Committee
Syracuse
American
Cochrane
Radical Democracy convention at Cleveland nominates Fremont
Correspondence from Cleveland reports a heated radical convention scene with debates over voting by states versus a mass convention. Caspar Butz and Col. Moss push for populist methods while Fremont and Lincoln factions clash. Final nominations of Fremont for president and Cochrane for vice president are met with loud cheers and overwhelming support.
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Col. Moss
Caspar Butz
Lincoln
Wendell Phillips
Piemont
A. J Colvin
N. Y
Lucius Robinson
Gen. Grant
Grant
Calvin
Methen
Baltimore
Taughter
Friends of
Ransum
N. J
Ransom
Geo. W. Dennis
Fremont
Troy Times
General McKinstey
Dennis
Wasaburne
John C. Fremont
Gen. Cochrane
Buller
Cochrane
Cleveland Convention Sparks Northern Clash Over Union and State Rights
The Cleveland Convention debate stirs readers as factions argue abolitionist excess and preservation of the Union. The piece warns of treason, rails at Lincoln and Fremont, and urges Democratic unity to avert further civil strife. It notes drafts, press suppression, and calls for sober mass instruction to sway the election.
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Radicala
Cleveland
Lenos Party
Hasgi
Abe
Ab- Merociett
Administration
Fremont
Giesegi
Lincoln
Missouri
Tve
Notorious Smiths Confuse Cities Across Papers
The Ft Wayne Times reports a long deprecat ing criminal sent to Northern Penitentiary from the city and Springfield notes a drunk disorderly man titled John Smith. The Lafayette Argus clarifies there are two men with that name and that the Springfield man, if claiming the same name, is likely drunk. The piece contrasts various John Smiths known in the country.
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Smith
John Smith
Ft. Wayne Times
Springfield
Lafayette Argus
Old John Smith
John
A Confederate Letter on Union Policy and War Aims
Fort Warsg June 1 1864 Epttor Dawson argues the Lincoln administration’s emancipation and confiscation policies will prolong the war. He contends freeing slaves and seizing land forces southerners to resist, calling for honorables peace terms or armistice to end hostilities. He warns unrest will persist under continued federal dictate and criticizes radical leaders.
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Fort Warsg
Epttor Dawson's Times
Congress
North
Gove
Grant Near His Base: Washington Defended by Strong Works
A Chicago Times summary discusses Grant’s campaign strategy in 1864. It argues he benefits from proximity to his base, with 40 000 to 50 000 reinforcements and could leave Washington garrisoned while pushing forces to the Army of the Potomac. The piece notes McClellan’s earlier needs for support on similar fields and cites evolving defense of Washington. It also covers mining reports from Vinarsia City in 1864 about Big Horn City, gold yields, wages, and a rare matrimonial process in the Yellow Stone mining district.
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Mechanicsville
Grant
White House
Sherman
Marietta
McPherson
Chattahoochee
Atlanta
Johnston
Athens
Hunter
Shenandoah Valley
Duvall
Buford
West Tennessee
Kentucky
Jain Morgan
Mississippi
Senate
Conference Committee
New York
House
Seward
Washington
Army of the Potomac
McClellan
Miscevens
Lee
Tee
Mi Clellan
Chicago Times
Meg
Apano
Pitlshug
Vinarsia Ciry
Spano
Thave
Big Horn City
Big Horn
Substitutes Allowed Before Draft in Civil War Circular
War Department circular issued May 26 1864 permits an enrolled person to furnish a substitute at any time prior to the draft. The substitute must be acceptable and not liable by draft, and may be furnished at any location other than the enrollee's residence or enrollment site. The opinion of William Whiting Solicitor explains the provision under the 1864 act and March 1863 enrollment act.
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Naval Service of
United States
Worcester
Massachusetts
Washington
James DB. Per
Afser
Cleveland Convention
Havem
Boiton
Fort Wayne
New York
Eason
Cc. V. N.M
Fry
William Whiting
War Department
Delegates Vote On Pledge At Convention Recess Ends
A delegate from Iowa proposed a resolution urging each delegate to refuse any office or government contract during the next presidential term. The measure was referred. The President named the Resolutions Committee including Carroll New York and others. Recess until 3 80 P.M.
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Iowa
Thomas B Carroll
N.Y
KX. Henison
Mass
Francis Rodnan
Bird B. Chapman
Ohio
Dennis Greiner
N. J
L. Flaskell
Cal
Casper Butz
James Dinsmore
J. Bartiman
Wis
P. Pillsbury
N. H
L. D. Batley
Kansas
C. C. Foote
Mich
Reconstruction Principles From The Rebel States Speech
The text cites that power over rebel lands rests with the people via Congress, not the Executive. It notes confiscation and redistribution of lands to soldiers and settlers as just measures. Foster of Massachusetts spoke after the resolutions and the convention adjourned sine die.
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Congress
Foster
Mass
Crops Advancing In Local Section With Hopeful Prospects
Local notes report winter wheat thriving along with rye and rapidly springing grass. Farmers are actively planting and tending crops with expectations to sow as much seed as this season or more. Overall prospects for full crops are very favorable.
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Gass
la Cress
Ohio Democrats Choose Peace Delegates for Chicago Convention
The Demnents of Ohio in districts select debates for the Chicago Convention and have elected several peace advocates as delegates. Notables include Hon. Chiltan A White Matthias Trimble Dr Edson B Olds Archibald McGregor editor of the Starke Co Democrat. The party signals a peace platform with a peace man to stand. A stray fragment advises women on cosmetics with crimson silk and wine.
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York River
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Arkansas
Davis
Louisiana
Cuba
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Chicago
John Cochrane
Gen Premont
Radical Democracy
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Supreme Court
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Col. Bailey
Jacksonville
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Fremont Club
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New Haven
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Tue
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Faxway
Rusexn &Faruar
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Kerrie & Faruaya
Wuire Mes
Abolition Party
Nerill
Vermont
Cowan
Penb
Lincula
Weekly Times
J. W. Dawson
I. W. Campbell
He Corte
Alhomn Streets
Siatfon
Treasur
Iteets
Union
National House of Representatives
Courke
Punkine
Democratic Club of
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Tudge Pekins
Jos. McDonald
Judge Perkins
Joe Wright
Fiseabe
Perkins
Sea Islands
South Carolina
Africa
Massa Linkum
Indiana
Sohn Smaith
Netter
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