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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1862
Page
2
A fragmented editorial tone laments General McClellan's whereabouts and questions his role with 180,000 trained troops. The passage mocks politics and pro slavery democracy while expressing hope he will take action to redeem himself and aid judges and local elections.
The Wayne County Democrat and other papers celebrate a minor township election while giving scant attention to the larger Pittsburg Landing victory, reflecting lingering pro slavery associations and old habits that resist change.
In Wooster on April 8 1862 Epirons Statesman claims a glorious victory electing George Rex Mayor and a Democratic township ticket by forty while defeating a Fusion majority of about one hundred. The piece notes agitation over partisan politics and hints at secession sympathizers mentioned by Pardey.
Col Canfield of Medina and Lieut Col Canfield are named victims in the rebellion. He commanded the 72d Ohio Regiment at the Pittsburgh landing and was killed by a Minnie ball while leading his men. His funeral in Medina drew large crowds and his widow with children learned of the loss amid battlefield news. Col Canfield was a prominent Medina lawyer admired for patriotism and sacrifice.
The report celebrates Gen. Mitchell leading a march to Huntsville Alabama capturing fifteen locomotives and vast rolling stock of the Memphis and Charleston Railroad. It notes two expeditions from Huntsville seizing enemy forces and locomotives while saving a railroad bridge at Decatur and declares Mitchell now holds about one hundred miles of the railroad amid rebel threats.
The Cincinnati Gazette reports a District jubilee planned for the passage of the Eipatian bill, though the president must wait for signature until Monday after Senate adjournment. Meanwhile slaves flee Maryland under masters' efforts, with few left and nominal sales as bondsmen fail to recover them. Military Governor Wadsworth offers no aid.
A historical letter defends Ohio troops against a Chicago Tribune report describing cowardice. The writer argues frontline lack of pickets and retreat claims are false, insisting Ohio regiments did all they could and urging the reporter to seek truth.
The Savannah Republican reports Fort Pulaski fell unconditionally after a gallant defense by Pulaski Guards. Parrott bombardment breached walls and damaged magazines as eight gun batteries fired. Olmstead, in command, warned ramparts were untenable after heavy shelling. over one thousand large shells exploded inside the fort.
St Louis reports Capt Logan bearing Gen Grant's official Pittsburgh Landing battle report. Halleck assumes command after arrival. Grant estimates 1500 killed and 3500 wounded. enemy losses likely higher, many artillery pieces disabled, with about 200 horses dead. Rebel HQ at Pea Ridge near Corinth. federal advance eight miles from Pittsburg Landing, two miles between lines. Potential battle imminently.
From St. Louis on April 14 reports arrive that the steamer January brought wounded to the wharf from Pittsburg Landing and the Minnehaha with wounded went to Ohio City. Capt Bartlett notes 75,000 rebels and 123 regiments fought. 8,000 total killed or wounded. Gen Bragg is dead and Gen Johnson, provisional Kentucky governor, died aboard. Col C McKinney wounded.
Columbus dispatch dated April 13 states Gov Tod sends thanks to Ohio troops at Pittsburg Tennessee for gallantry courage and endurance. He notes Ohio soldiers did their duty and calls on volunteers to press on to win new laurels while families at home care for the sick and wounded.
Advices describe a dawn attack at four o'clock Sunday by Sherman and Prentiss brigades. The Union force fell back to the river until Grant arrived and Buell's forces boosted the offensive, retaking camps and batteries by two that afternoon. Casualties exceed 6,000 with several generals wounded or killed as Beauregard orders no destruction of camp to secure a victory the next day.
A Pittsburgh-born Union soldier recounts East Tennessee and Cumberland Gap fighting, detailing Confederate strength, Latrobe battery, and marching reinforcements. The narrative blames Confederate depredations, notes Union terror among East Tennessee civilians, and portrays President Lincoln ordering forward moves that empower McClellan while urging decisive action to claim Virginia and threaten Yorktown and Corinth.
The Cincinnati Gazette notes military spending, criticizing Fremont’s department for extravagance and praising tighter cost controls in other sectors. It questions rents, contracts, and payrolls while comparing to the Army of the Potomac and McClellan.
The House debated the Tax Bill with votes on new sections and a two dollar tax on certain labor claims. Approval came for the Pacific Railroad Bill and Post Route Bill. Senate proceedings included engineer volunteers and military medical staff reforms. the DC slavery bill advanced to committee. Adjourned after debate and cuts.
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