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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1863
Page
2
A partial names list shows WM DENNISON and O N OLDS among Saints officers along with GEO M BARSONS and others. The fragment references CHMN and BR names including GEARY DORSEY and BEN J MCBURNEY EGGLESTON.
The Clinton Mess of the 102d Regiment publishes a strong patriotic reply to a Wayne County Democrat letter claimed to be from the Wooster Mess. The Clinton letter argues effectively and closes the Wooster accusations, urging unity and support.
On the first page a letter from Senator Wilson, author of the draft, replies to objections by Fernando Wood and Vallandigham and their followers. The senator’s arguments are said to be conclusive and aimed at silencing Northern traitors and clarifying the law for the people.
The Detroit Advertiser and Tribune reports Michigan returns improving for the peace Democracy with a majority nearer 12,000 than 10,000. The results show a healthy gain over last fall and confirm the state’s union support.
One year after a Democratic sweep led by Mayor Francis C Sherman by 1000, the party barely holds power with a 118 vote edge amid over twenty thousand total votes. The piece notes shifts in Springfield Cincinnati and St Paul toward Republicans, signaling a change in favor of the Union War party amid party patronage and mobilization.
A Civil War era note from Clark Moruga of the 102d Regiment, written in Cl arsville Kentucky on April 9 1868. He defends his Democratic stance and loyalty to the Union while condemning Northern Copperheads. He mentions pay received and a hope to see family again amid continued military service.
A fervent appraisal of the Civil War effort noting that victories and reverses shape national resolve. The piece praises Union strength, condemns Copperheads, and highlights emancipation progress from Washington to the District of Columbia, West Virginia, Missouri, Maryland, Delaware, Kentucky, and future Congress. It credits Massachusetts for revolutionary loyalty and signals confidence in ultimate victory.
Captain Liggett of the 16th Ohio was dismissed for a letter deemed contrary to army rules. Brigades endorse his restoration, with letters from Col. DeCourcy and Captain Liggett’s Company arguing no disloyal intent and urging vigor in the war effort.
Gen Morgan mails letters to the President praising Capt R W Liggett of the 16th Ohio Infantry for gallant service at Cumberland Gap Vicksburg and Post Arkansas. Morgan urges his restoration and notes Liggett’s discipline and bravery, stating the regiment has no superior and that his loss would grieve his men.
The 102d Ohio Bulletin under Col. Given bans the Cincinnati Inquirer from its lines, praising the regiment’s Jacksonian stance and urging Wayne county Democrats to avoid Copperhead influence. It condemns the Inquirer as treasonous, advocating burning its writings as an insult to Union-loving people.
A young soldier in Company C 41st Ohio writes from near Murfreesboro on April 21 1865. He notes good health in his company aside from one in hospital and describes building breastworks and readiness to counter attacks. The regiment the Second Brigade Second Division Army of the Cumberland under General Palmer is viewed bravely with praise for Colonel Wiley. He mentions Old Rosy nicknaming Buell and cheers from the army, scarce provisions for civilians, and conscripts crossing lines with many joining the Union army. Lieut S B Assel commands Company C. James N Clark is the 2d Lieut.
President Lincoln proclaims that West Virginia is admitted to the Union on equal footing with existing states after Congress approved the act. The proclamation, dated April 20, 1863, declares the act takes effect sixty days from its date, with the seal affixed in Washington.
A detailed battlefield report describes Admiral Porter's gunboat assault on Vicksburg involving the Benton Silvey Wave Forest and other vessels. Union ships silenced rebel batteries after a close approach, with transports, stores, and several gun positions captured or destroyed. The action yielded significant Confederate losses and a notable Union success.
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