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Newspaper
Pomeroy Weekly Telegraph
Location
Pomeroy, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1862
Page
2
A fragment from a 19th century paper discusses the Ohio Union Convention and Democratic factions. It condemns abolitionist agitators, praises pro-Union figures, and urges vigilance against conspirators while reflecting on party loyalties and pending political contests.
The piece rails against rebels and outlines petitions to the Judiciary Committee. It notes a Union meeting, Judge Hughes’s warning about secret political leagues to oppose taxes, and calls for vigilance. It also discusses East Tennessee’s strategic role, abolitionist influences, and explains who receives veterans pensions.
The report details a furious Monday battle near White Oak Swamp and James River, with Union forces under Sumner Heintzelman and McCall repelling Confederate assaults. It notes heavy casualties, battery exchanges, and the fall of generals Jackson and Rhett, plus alerts on Longstreet’s wounding.
Governor David Tod urges Ohio citizens to answer the national call for troops. He praises patriotic sacrifice, outlines three year or wartime enlistments, and pledges energetic recruitment nationwide within forty days to defend the government and preserve the Union amid General McClellan's retreat. He urges all classes, including elders and women, to contribute to the war effort.
Advices from the Army of the Potomac report all quiet and in good spirits. McClellan praises ten days of operations, notes flank maneuver gains, and vows to meet the enemy. He urges readiness and pledges Union victory and preservation of the Constitution. Brigadier General Sturgin ordered to report to General Pope.
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