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Newspaper
Lancaster Gazette
Location
Lancaster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1864
Page
2
A raucous public meeting and heated political exchanges dominate Fairfield County as candidates and unions clash over strategy. Speakers praise or deride Rebel divisions, while delegates push for joint campaigns and condemn opponents amid wartime tensions and looming elections.
The Gazette reports a fierce skirmish on the Wol daw Railroad near Thatne with rebels and heavy casualties. General Litt was mortally wounded and several officers killed while troops battled to reopen the line amid strong enemy fire. the North Army claims a costly but decisive push.
A disrupted peace meeting unfolds amid Civil War rhetoric. Attendees clash over strategy, with calls for crushing rebellion and restoring the Union. Speech critiques Lincoln and Davis. notes on conscription and improvised measures surround the chaotic scene.
The governor declares a nationwide call for 400,000 men to be raised by September sixth under federal authority. He warns against resistance and treason, urges obedience to the Constitution, and defends the government’s readiness to enforce laws while condemning insurrectionary efforts. The message stresses the dangers of civil conflict and appeals for patriotic support and lawful action.
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