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Newspaper
Fremont Journal
Location
Fremont, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1861
Page
10
From Fremont Journal August 2 1861 the article rebuts Democratic criticisms of a Union ticket arguing Republicans seek unity to crush the rebellion. It cites Ohio county results in nearby papers and contends a strong Union vote would quell the war while detailing alleged Democratic betrayals and corruption under the late administration.
Two weeks after a controversial piece, editors exchange sharp retorts and accusations. The Areanager editor vents with strong language while Bean’s brutal rhetoric floods the column, yet the response rejects retaliatory slurs and pledges measured conduct.
The Republican State Central Committee in Columbus on Thursday announced a call for a convention by delegates from the party to nominate a candidate and unite the state behind a policy aligned with the national government and war aims. It invites all parties in Ohio to publish the action and seeks Democratic cooperation but outlines steps if the Democrats refuse to accept the offer.
A critical editorial examines the federal push for compromise with the Confederacy, accusing Democratic leaders of duplicity and condemning the Charleston Convention and 1690 compromise as betrayals. It argues Republicans refused terms that violated principle, and laments editors courting compromise while urging unity and honor.
The Mahoning Sentinel reports Honorable David Tod praising the Union war policy at a citizens meeting while criticizing antiwar voices in the Messenger. Tod argues the President and Cabinet acted patriotically to crush rebellion and preserve the Union, cites Democratic dissent as harmful, and notes Chase’s public hospital support. The Petersburg Express cites 170,000 Confederate troops in Virginia with additional forces awaiting equipment.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer urges Republicans and Democrats to present a united front for the nation’s salvation. It praises the August Democratic Convention, calls for unity in Ohio, and notes Oliver Pusselman as a county recorder candidate, criticizing The Messenger’s editorial stance as antiwar.
The Ashtabula county forces include four companies of infantry and artillery, with one artillery unit firing first on Philippi. The editor's muster roll check shows the four companies hold only thirteen Democrats, countering claims of Republican abstention. A new county regiment is being formed for long service, while Democrats reportedly number about 900 of 6,500 voters.
A Union soldier’s dispatch praises the bravery of Union troops at Manassas while acknowledging some panic and flight. The speaker asserts there was no cowardice among our forces and that prodigies of valor will yield permanent fruits of victory soon. Honor is given to the brave despite defeat.
Pittsburgh Dispatch notes Gen McClellan ordering twelve rebels shot after trial for violating parole. Ninety prisoners released on oath not to bear arms faced a counterattack. a musician slain. Missouri commanders pursue same policy against traitors as outlined by established war law. Louisville Journal cites Patterson defeat and renewed resolve.
Reo Hogan describes moving from Camp Dennison through Ohio to Grafton and Oak Lawn then West Union. The march includes alarms, a countermarch, pursuit of retreating Confederates, baggage guard duty, and scarce rations. The letter notes captured cattle, Sharp rifles, and illness among troops.
A Confederate era letter laments wartime losses and describes looting of camps with slaves and property. It notes occupation of towns and churches, white families fleeing, and the hope of restoring Union loyalty and divine guidance amid devastation across Virginia. It condemns secession as treason and calls for vengeance against leaders.
The speech urges Americans to choose sides in the Civil War, demanding unity to defend the government. It cites Douglas and Crittenden, condemns treason, and pleads for a grand Union party led by competent, patriotic citizens across parties to defeat rebellion and sustain the Republic.
The government strengthens forts around Washington, McClellan now commands the Grand Army, and reforms spread through all departments. 90 000 soldiers near Washington, 14 000 at Harper's Ferry, 10 000 at Baltimore, with no attack anticipated until numbers reach 160 000. Seven regiments moved to Chain Bridge, more vigorous war policy foreseen, and McClellan asks for additional artillery. Brigadier generals named for Senate confirmation include Heintzelman Porter Franklin Stone Sherman Hooper and others with further nominations from New York and Fort Sumter garrison.
From Western Virginia Cincinnati July 31 Gen Cox reached Gurley Bridge on the 29th A thousand flintlock muskets and several kegs of powder left by Wise during his retreat were burned It was believed Wise would make a stand at Lewisburg awaiting eastern reinforcements He lost about 1 000 men to desertion since leaving Charleston Wise exposed a harbor of valuable bridges in his retreat up the Kanawha and carried off most wagons and tents in the valley
From Marper's Ferry Washington July 20 Col Stone arrived today after leaving there last evening. The division is returning there. He says Gen Banks is strongly entrenched and can attack or be attacked with daily reinforcements arriving. Nothing definite on rebel movements is known. Banks had 14 000 in command yesterday and four or five more joined within 24 hours.
A bulletin from Clarksburg Virginia dated July 30 reports rumors of a clash led by Col Tyler of the 7th Ohio with 9,000 Virginia troops against Gov Wise with 7,000. It claims 600 of our men and 1,500 of the enemy killed, and Wise retreating. The note warns it may be unreliable and asks if it could be true.
The Missouri convention elected Hartiton N. Gamble of Bi. Laws as Governor and Mordecai Oliver as Secretary of State by large vote, while opposition was barred from voting. Reports of casualties include John H. Morris’s supposed death, with Morris alive and recounting rebels killing wounded at Centerville Hospital before the building was set ablaze.
In Northern Georgia strong Union feeling persists. In Atlanta a visiting soldier on furlough heard a man cheer for Jeff Davis and responded that many Georgians recently were ready to cheer for Lincoln, signaling shifting loyalties amid wartime tensions.
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