Fremont Court House Nomination Day in 1861
A crowded nomination event at the Fremont court house sets forth candidates for State Legislature and county offices including Representative, Auditor, Treasurer, Sheriff, and more. The lengthy list includes Kensler, Gust, St Clair, Baldwin, Durfee, and many others among dozens of committee and party figures. A political note contrasts anti Union tickets and secession sympathizers with calls to support the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Rymet
Ope
Sherif
Corminer
Que
Sandusky
Mgard
Charien Powers
H. J. McCord
Tressurer
Soloman
Michael Wegstein
A. B. Lindmay
John L Greene
Imler
Buckland Samuel Short
P Gossard
Tillotson
John M Klino
James Justion
T Stilwell
Vandercook
EB King
Henry Sweet
Nehemiah Engler
John Koons
James Donghor
EH Underhill
P P
Frwelman
A. Rither
Peter Nolf John Joseph
John Pitman Barnard Poorm
Isaac Knapp
P Poss
White Frederick Fabing
Joseph Hunsinger
Richard Tobin
Isaac Dryfool
Patrick Collina
O'Conner
Leopold Gued
Win Kessler
Ansoach
Aikin
Gallagher Oscar Ball
Kelley
Wilson
Geo KE Prieca
Rawson
J Beery
P Close
Pat Cunningham
Samuel Jackman
John England
Martin T Stair
Edgerton
Curtis Tra Smith
Hinton
Idney Furger
Ihasee
Krebs
Michael MeArdle
Henry W
Ickes
David K Koons
Morgan
Heller
Andrew M
Shi Geo
Fisher Jobin
John H Me
G Bock
S Woodworth
Hugh Cleland
Jobo
P MeArdle
Burnwden
Danie
Miller
Wm J Havens
Collins Theodore Clapp
Teebumy
FE Wheeler
David Dead
Danie Koons
Nat Haynes
H J Zimmerman
Borgentaennett
Hilld
Emerick
D Stimpson
England
King
LM Jackson
Wm Parker
AC Rogers
Jas L Miller
John Newnan
Hak Barkholm Iman
EH Appallen
ES Piper
RS Rice
Samuel Lesher
Abraham
Hill
D Johnson
Levi Russell
Edward Tinie
S Johnson
Rathbun
Davis
Beauregard
Jewell
Powers
Tod Explains War Stand At Little Mountain Speech
Hon. David Tod spoke at Little Mountain during a Sabbath School picnic outlining a full support for the war and its vigorous pursuit until treason ends. He praised Lincoln’s policy, condemned the Democratic State Convention, and urged harsh penalties for traitors while asserting his own son fights in the conflict.
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David Tod
Chardon Democrat
Little Mountain
Hitchcock
Lincoln
Gen. Jackson
Tod
Democratic Party
Talking Right Out on Lawrence County Democratic Stand
The front page tirade attacks the Golden Circle and traitors, warning Democrats will move in the vanguard against rebellion. It notes Congress bill 58 to raise pay for privates and volunteers, cites John Sherman and Warren P. Bossie voting records, and accuses rival papers of misusing the Democratic label.
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Lronten Clipper
Lawrence County
Ohio
David Tod
Virinia
Golden Circle
Columbus
Dayton Empire
Lancaster Eagle
Portsmouth Patriot
Congress
United States
Vic Taled
Xorra
Congress of Thee
John Sherman
Warren P. Boble
Sherman on the Presidents acts and constitutional powers
A Civil War era summary discusses Senator Sherman's stance on presidential acts and constitutional authority. It cites his vote against a resolution, his belief that some acts were legal and necessary, and his opposition to declaring them strictly legal. The piece notes reactions from Vallites and references to Lincoln.
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Govac
Sherman
Congressional Globe
Senate
J. Suenstax
United States
Congress
Cincinnati Gazette
Wilson
Lincoln
Peace and War Talk in the Statesman and Ohio Tax Line
A partisan critique condemns a Northern paper for urging continued war until victory. It argues the Union seeks only cessation of hostilities and confiscation of rebel property, calling ceasefire talks treasonous. The piece contrasts tax burdens on Ohio farmers with New England capitalists and notes Daniel Dickinson's shift in the Wyoming County campaign.
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Union
Ben, Wood
Columbus
War News from the Southern States and Washington
A Cincinnati Gazette correspondent reports rebel plans to delay an attack on Washington while a large force undermines morale. Aimed moves target Western Virginia Missouri and Louisville, with Cincinnati feared to be burned. Banks’s forces report rebel flour seized near Harper’s Ferry, Johnson’s troops concentrated at Leesburg, and a national call for reinforcements: about 200000 men ready from Pennsylvania New Jersey New York Connecticut Massachusetts Vermont Rhode Island New Hampshire Maine and Michigan, with ready-to-form units to follow by September.
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Cincinnati Gazettes
Washington
Virginia
Missouri
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Louisville
St. Louis
Banks
Harper's Ferry
Col. Gordon
Massachusetts
Potomac
Johnson
Leesburgh
Hanks
Philadelphia Teller
Pennsylvania
New Joney
New York
Connecticut
Vermont
Rhode Ialand
New Hampshire
Maine
Michigan
Eall
Prem Penney Twanla
Alot
Prom
Derger
Abut
Ccc
AKO
Ebant
Prem Cconmnetiont
Atroit
Terrible Battle at Cross Lanes Near Summerville
Garurons O Aug 28 bericht details a bloody clash on the 26th at Croga Lanes near Summerville. The 7th Ohio Regiment under Col Tyler held off 3,000 Confederate infantry, 400 cavalry and 10 guns, with heavy losses on both sides. Lt Col Creighton captured colors and two prisoners. Several officers killed include Capt Dyer, Capt Shurtliff, Capt Sterling, Adjutant De Forest, Lieut Warrent, and Sgt Major King. Probable fight looms at Upper Potomac near Hyattstown Maryland as Col Geary reports an attack and heavy firing near Poolesville Edwards Ferry.
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Cross Lanes
Garurons
Croga Lanes
Summerville
7Th Ohio Regiment
Co. Tyler
Col.Tyler
Gauly
Creighton
Dyer
D. Painesville
Shurtliff
C. Oberlin
Sterling
James
L. de Forest
Cleveland
Chas
Warrent
King
Warren
Riot at Cumberlanda Gouvernor Thomas Accosted by Secessionists
In Guarron Virginia on August 24 Governor Thomas faced a disturbance as secessionists attacked a hotel front and the Alleganian office. A westbound train carrying the governor encountered cross ties on the track. armed men protected a nearby hill while Federal Scouts fired into the train by mistake. The plan was to capture Governor Thomas.
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Cumberlanda
Guarron
Gov. Thomas
Cumberland
Alleganian Office
Thomas
Secesssioniste
Nke
Harpers Ferry Wheat and Flour Seizure Report
From Baltimore dated Aug 24, news from Harpers Ferry states that Col Gordon has solved large quantities of wheat and flour belonging to the secession army.
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Baltimore
Harpers Ferry
Col. Gordon
Secession Army
Proclamation calls out 42000 Missouri militia for six months
Gov Hamilton Gamble proclaims the state militia to active service amid Civil War tensions. 42000 men are mobilized with 4000 cavalry and 32000 infantry across districts, six month term unless peace returns earlier, volunteers prioritized, possible draft if short. Adjutant General to issue orders. Jefferson City is listed as the date and capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Gamble
Jefferson City
Hamilton i Gamble
Missouri
Adjutant General
H. R. Gamble
M. Oniven
Pickets Near Arlington Heights Raise Alert in Washington
From Washington August 27 special to Post. Three pickets of Beauregard's army lie closer to Arlington Heights than before, but officials believe this does not indicate an imminent attack.
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Washington
Beauregard
Arlington Heights
Fort Monroe Dispatches On Expedition Under Butler
From Fort Monroe Philadelphia Aug 27 The Baltimore averting papers report the expedition sailed under Gen Butler The fleet includes the frigates Minnesota Wabash and Pawnee gun boats Monticello Harriot Lane and several steamers schooners and barges It carries over 100 guns and 4000 men Destination unknown Com Stringham and Cols Max Weber and Hawkins take part in the expedition
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Fort Monroe
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Fortress Monroe
Butler
Minnesota
Wabash
Pawnee
Monticello
Harriot Lane
Stringham
Max Weeber
Hawkins
Revelations of Traitor in New York Confession
A New York confession by Anderson, arrested yesterday, claims months of contributing editorials to the News Day Book and Journal of Commerce. An intercepted Washington letter urged Southward travel via Kentucky, as government passports were unavailable. He names Ben Wood and Isaiah Rynders as South correspondents and suggests broader political links and leaks. A Quebec ship scene reports Simonds in port under a secession flag after three weeks. In St Louis Fremont seeks a $100,000 loan and the Exchange Bank accepts the full sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anderson
News
Day Book
Journal of Commerce
Washington
Kentucky
Ben Wood
Isaiah Rynders
Simonds
St. Johns
N. B
Leon
Quebec
California Panera troops march to aid war effort
From California comes word of 15 000 men organized as infantry volunteers destined for Gen pone. The force will be supplied with regular troops style clothing. John Bright, in Rochdale, spoke on the war saying it sustains government and a great nation, urging public sympathy aligned with the 1854 act. Loud cheers accompanied his remarks.
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Democratic Party
Stambaugh
California
Panera
Plaina
Regia Organi
Acoe Phono
John Brictt
Jobo Bright
Rochdale
England
Thone
Saal Hechoge
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Lennon Advertiser
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Durfee
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M Binkley
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John Purcel
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RM Kindler
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J Evans
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J Snyder
Geo Shuman
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Hiram Vail
Goo Campbell
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Shoup
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Seaman
Alex Walters
Rearick
Webster
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Fouke
Christian Huss
Joseph Williams
Reuben Miller
Jacob Bowlas
B Tucker
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Boar
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M McBride
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Henry Bowlus
James Carr
R Jackson
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P Rhalenberg
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Thierweichtera
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Long
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Smith
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Harris
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Daniel Conner
George Hutchins
Jacob Robinson
Terry O'Neil
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Cassius H Graves
Colwell
John Buckingham
Caldwo
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JM Gillmore
John P Gilmore
Martin Hoofnaug
Joseph Myers
Amos Overmyre
William Koons
Henry Awers
D Jacob Mooney
Daniel Anderson
Gabriel Walters
Philip Overmire
Hiram Overmire
Austin Fisher
Henry Myers
Samuel Overmin OW
D Gearge
Alexander Bradley Tuttle
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Charles J J Damp Geo H Steward
G Minkler
Wim Patterson We Vtenk
AB Ferguson
Otendorf
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Jonas Riseliol
Elisha Morgan Luke Keefe
James Carroll
D A Bennett
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Solomon Overmira
Wm Woyer
Elias Burket
Perdew
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Michael Baker
Jacob Overmire
Daoldl Overmira
Philip H Overmire
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Jerome Overmire
George L Bixford
John C McConnel
Sheldon Westory
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Peter Overmire
Dan’ Truckemiller
Moma
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D. W. Stambaugh
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Hawkes Nest
Ben. McCullough
Kansans City
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R. T Ventiorn
Home Guards
Gon Fremont
Exchange Bank
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