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Newspaper
Lancaster Gazette
Location
Lancaster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1864
Page
2
In Illinois the Lincoln campaign leads with a reported statewide majority around 49 000 and a Union vote estimate near 55 090 with about 43 000 for the Union ticket. Early returns from several counties suggest a sizable lead for the Union ticket and a strong state result for the President.
A political call to Union supporters urging turnout in the November election. It argues many Union voters stayed home in October and stresses that victory hinges on mobilizing the remaining electorate. The piece warns that neglect could empower opponents and urges organization, enthusiasm, and sustained effort to secure victory.
A lengthy editorial arguing McClellan is a failed commanding general, with testimonies from Hooker, Kearney, Sumners, and Porter cited against him. It accuses him of incompetence and timidity, notes his supporters’ defense, and discusses the political fallout including Lincoln and Union strategy, while contrasting Dem and Republican positions and predicting electoral ramifications.
Reports from Aaron House New York October 1 describe strong Union gains in Pennsylvania Ohio and Illinois with large majorities in Congress and a sweeping rejection of Chicago Peace terms. The piece argues for a massive November turnout to preserve the Union and defeat rebellion, urging Loyal Leagues to mobilize and ensure every eligible voter is able to vote.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Milo, Lincoln Boy, Mike, Trishman and a request to read the address of the National Union Committee as published. No clear event or outcome. reads as stray headlines or misread names.
Gen Sinnaas laments insults to the flag and recalls actions aboard the Star of the West. He accuses rebels of daring and cowardly copperheads of cowering during the war while seeking peace. The wounded tone frames Union resolve and disdain for opposition.
Fragmentary report notes soldiers casting ballots in Louisville Jeffersonville and New Albany. Mentions copperhead sentiment and union army loyalty amid unclear figures.
Reports to James C. Wet Ohio State Military Agent from twenty precincts reveal twenty six Union votes to one for the opposition, sent to the Army of the Potomac.
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