Union County Meeting Calls for State Convention Delegates
May 20 1869 Norwalk Ohio notices urge electors to assemble June 1 at the Court House to choose six delegates for the Union State Convention in Columbus. Also reports a Cleveland Union mass meeting praising the Union cause, with speeches by Blair and others and resolutions backing government and military action against rebellion.
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Union County
Huron County
States
Gofon
Columbus
Court Mouse
Norwalk
Hotdock A. BL
Huron
Union
Cleveland
Blair
Ton
J. A. Bingham
David Paul Brown, Esq
Philadelphia
Lane
Kansas
Tlenry
C. Belden
Pitt
John Thom
Low London
Joseph McCutchen
Ron County
Ole
Wuld Jnatica
CG. Pelden
New London
Walter Suttin
Daniel Bradley
Oledhia
Youchern
Michigan Third Cavalry Remains Steady Amid War News
Correspondence from Brook Station May 16 1863 describes wounded soldiers from a recent battle. Eri Mesnard and Corporal Wood are injured but alive. Major Stevens and Captains Sauter and Robinson are dead or missing. Guerrilla threats in Tennessee noted, with praise for Col Mizner and Lt Col Moyer. The letter also details harsh prison conditions and a new militia law for enrollment and exemptions.
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Eri Mesnard
T. M. Wood
Division
Ihe
Ifis
Wood
Stevens
Go.lf
Robinson
Sauter
Ccaptain
Powers
Lieut
Osborn
Charles Streeter
Co. D
Miller
Steinly
Brown
Wilson
Richmond
Wisley
Co. A
W. Meiloon
Co.t
Morse
Bronson
B. M
Descriptions From a Michigan Cavalry Letter May 1863
A civil war letter dated May 10 1863 from the Michigan Cavalry outlines daily life in West Tennessee. The writer notes scouting across the region since January and describes guerrillas as a mischaracterized danger while praising loyal citizens and union sentiment amid tensions with secessionists. The narrative portrays guerrilla loyalty claims and local vigilance during the campaign.
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West Tennessee
Michigan
Beonn
Tennessee
Militia Reforms Outline Organization and Duties
The act sets forth election challenges to be filed with the Sheriff within ten days and outlines militia organization into regiments battalions and companies with designated adjutants and quartermasters. It details volunteer cavalry infantry and artillery, uniforms arms funds drill requirements and eventual exemptions after five years. The guide notes the Tory organ omits key testimony and complains of bias.
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Peron
Congress
NTO
United States
Southern Ohio urged to nominate next Ohio governor
Across Ohio the call rises for Southern Ohio to select a single candidate for governor to balance Northern dominance. The Cleveland Leader notes Northern leaders already hold the governorship and two U S senators, urging unity behind a Southern choice such as John A Bingham Carey A Trimble or Benjamin Eggleston to gain broad loyal support.
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Nist
Ohio
United Shites
Ted
John A. Bingham
Carey A. Trimble
Benjamin Eggleston
North
Cleveland
Nashville Rebels Sent North and South
The Nashville dispatch notes five rebel families sent south that morning and mentions Dr. Cheatham among those moved to Alton and Winvis to remain during the war. The piece aligns with the Nashville Union in condemning sending Southern rebels North except as prisoners and urges restraint on Northern states. It also references the Viton’s view on letting Southern rebels roam the North and suggests confinement in Northern prisons.
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Memphis
South
Democratic Party
Agus
Vallandigham
Main Street
Lincoln i Flamlin
Free Labor
Free Homes
North
Nashvlle
Nashville
Dr. Cheatham
Alton
Winvis
Nashville Union
Viton
East Tennessee
Mobile
Tuscaloosa
Richmond
Death of Gen Jackson and European sympathy described
Reports from Richmond and Washington detail General Jackson's death while on reconnaissance near lines in Virginia. A sharpshooter killed him, with Major Burns nearly capturing the officer responsible before a premature shot. The casualty marks a blow to the rebel army as European aid packages arrive for Union soldiers.
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Washington
Gen. Jackson
Richmond
Llonesal Jackson
Chancellorsville
Rielmond
Jackson
Virginia
Lee
Bang
Burns
Dackeun
Coming Convention Call From the Union State Central Committee
The Ohio State Journal invites Union men to attend a convention on June 11 called by the Union State Central Committee. It urges earnest preparation for the coming campaign and warns opponents are untiring and unscrupulous. The piece stresses vigilance to secure liberty and urges Union friends to rally around the flag against rebellion and treason.
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Ohio State Journal
Union State Central Committee
Axfos
Union
Ohio rally endorses Tod for governor amid unionist unity
A political rally urges Ohio voters to back David Tod for governor, stressing unwavering support for the Union and Constitution. It bills Tod among a galaxy of capable leaders and notes allied names like Delano, Schenck, Dennison, Groesbeck, Rosecrans, and others. Reports from Cincinnati confirm Vallandigham’s quiet transfer to a gunboat destined for Fort Warren, with Grant moving on Jackson, Mississippi and troop shifts seen toward Knoxville and Chattanooga. Murfreesboro remains quiet.
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Ohio
David Tod
Delano
Schenck
Dennison
Groesbeck
Galloway
Stanton
Bingham
Eggleston
Anderson
Rosecrans
Hubball
Delaware
Gunkle
Dayton
Sinckler
Clarke
Godman
Morion
Trimble
Highland
Dickman
Cuyahoga
West
Logan
Cincinnati
CG. T. Vallandigham
Fort Warren
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