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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1863
Page
2
The Ohio Legislature adjourned on Tuesday after enacting very important laws. The Ohio State Journal lauds the body for industrious, harmonious work, grave decorum, and dignity in leadership and conduct, with few party clashes and no personal ill feeling on the floor.
The State Journal reports petitions in the Senate Chamber for signatures on behalf of six Northwestern Ohio men who deserted from the army in Western Virginia and were tried and condemned to be shot. The paper argues the copperheads who enticed them deserve harsher punishment than the six condemned men.
Wayne County Democrat publication of March 12 accused of printing a forged letter claiming to express 102d Regiment sentiments. Letters from members deny the letter's origin and condemn the forgery as Wooster-made slander. Soldiers vow to identify the author if possible.
A Milton Township resident writes as a brave Irish Democrat disowning Copperhead Democracy led by Vallahdigham and McSweeny in Wayne County. He defends loyalty to the Union and condemns treacherous politics in a March 24 1863 missive.
A defiant letter war unfolds over Captain Mc Sweeny’s leadership and claims of broken promises. The piece accuses him of ambition, slander against clergy, and failing to pay a promised hundred dollars while challenging supporters to name a single Republican who condemned his alleged falsehoods.
Early returns place Gov. Buckingham at about 40 600 votes and Col. Seymour near 38 000 with many soldiers absent. The Union State Ticket may carry by about 2 000 votes, while Congressional majorities hover around 3 to 400 for listed incumbents and allies.
The 1861–1862 War Conduct report accuses McClellan of timidity and disobedience, detailing missed chances, faulty estimates of Confederate strength, and indecisive leadership. It cites Ball’s Bluff, Yorktown, Seven Pines, and Antietam as examples, with implications that removal could revive Union prospects and spur victory over Richmond.
A 1863 diary entry from a lieutenant in McClernand's Corps describing illness, swamp camps, and improving health after moving to a new camp near Young’s Point. He notes low deaths, growing duty lists, and readiness for battle under Col. Spigel. He reflects on desertions, casualties from Wayne County, and hopes for Vicksburg engagement.
Testimony describes March barn meeting near Reading where about eighty three men took an oath to resist the draft and form a Southwest Confederacy. Witnesses say Huber led the session, denounced the war, and framed a one dollar initiation with plans for future gatherings and signs grips and passwords.
The Charleston assault began with Reconnaissance of bars and channels, fog delayed the attack until the next day, as ironclads moved up Morris Island past Sumter and Fort Moultrie. Obstructions and torpedoes halted progress, with heavy damage to several ships and mounting casualties, while the fleet withdrew to Port Royal.
Fragmentary Civil War dated April 14 reports naval activity near Charleston and rebel forces near key streets. Mentions obstructions, fortifications, and attempted assaults with opposing lines and positions under Pryor and near York.
A British news summary notes Confederate raids and Union resistance, with reports of naval movements from Liverpool to New York. It mentions expectations of support for a loan, Lord Lyons in the U S capital, possible postponement of military actions, and ship movements including the steamer Peterhor.
The account recalls Antietam as the bloodiest battle with strategic maneuvers and a heavy casualty toll. It notes the brutal toils in hospitals as wounded soldiers, including General Hooker, endure pain, while mothers and families bear loss. mercy and care follow amid national gratitude.
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