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Newspaper
The Democratic Press
Location
Eaton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1862
Page
2
Kenton Ohio June 26 1862 notes constitutional rights to free speech and publication under U S and Ohio law. declares editor not responsible for correspondent opinions and that writers hold responsibility for their statements.
The Democratic State Central Committee sets July 4 1862 in Columbus for the next state convention to nominate candidates for Supreme Court judge Secretary of State School Commissioner and Public Works board. Delegates from each county based on votes for Governor Jewett plus fractions. Also notes payment demand for subscribers and printers.
A summary of a large Eaton meeting led by WB Stephens and others features praise for the gathering and a sharp correction of a speaker claiming England aided the U.S. war. The piece argues Britain’s anti slavery stance, condemns both Northern abolitionists and Southern fire-eaters, and hopes for Vallandigham’s rise to unify the North and South. War news notes fights near White River and Charleston, calling for peace and restraint.
From Mannax June 24 report: Palmerston in Commons says no French mediation offer and Britain has no present plan to mediate in America. Butler’s proclamation provokes strong indignation. Times calls Confederate victory at James a major setback for Union aims. Morning Post condemns the proclamation and urges recall and court-martial, warning of rising tensions.
The Preble county Democracy met at the Quart House Eaton to nominate delegates for the Columbus State Convention on July 4. Jeno B. Stephens presided with Henry Shideler and Joseph Robinson secretaries. A central committee and township committees were named. Resolutions defending the Constitution and Union were adopted, pledging support to the Democratic line and opposing abolitionist policy.
The passage condemns suspending habeas corpus, secret arrests, and imprisonments by the executive, and attacks plans to arm slaves. It denounces emancipation schemes, federal taxation inequity, and corruption in Washington. It praises Ohio soldiers and criticizes foreign and domestic policy while defending Vallandigham and constitutional rights.
Report from the Committee on Organization to the Democratic Convention at Eaton Ohio proposes a five member central committee named the Democratic Central Committee of Preble County Ohio and outlines the selection and duties of the committee plus related organizational steps.
Pursy M Crime and others urge the County Committee to organize townships into Democratic Clubs, elect officers, set meeting times, and push to oppose abolitionism and disunion while maintaining the Constitution and Union. The plan includes club leadership, meeting places, and annual terms, with adherence to state convention guidance.
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