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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1864

Page

2

Union Congressional Convention in Ohio Nomination Planned

The Unconditional Union men of the Fourrstrom Congressional District Ohio rally at Arcade Hall Wooster Wayne county on August 17 1564 at 1 00 AM to nominate a candidate for Congress. Delegates are apportioned by votes cast for erv Brough last October with one for each 100 votes and one for every fifty or more. Delegates allotted among Medina Wayne Ashland Holmes Lorain and Wayne counties with named delegates listed. Congressional Committee named.

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Wayne County Candidate Welker Topped For Congress

Judge Welker of Wayne County emerges as the early congressional candidate after Dr. J. D. Robison of Wooster declined. The convention is expected to endorse Welker with unity, aiming for at least a 2600 vote margin over the copperhead rival. The district previously backed Governor Brough by over four thousand votes.

Congress Judge Welker Wayne County J. D. Robison Wooster Copperhead Brough

Burning of Chambersburg Described by Rebels

Telegraph account alleges rebel force led by General McCausland burned Chambersburg after demanding 100000 in gold to spare the town. Officials report 265 houses destroyed, hundreds left homeless, in a scene described as appalling with six thousand residents. Copperhead sentiment blamed for the attack.

Chambersburg McCausland Sfrows Chambera Hog Chambersburgh

The Great Copperhead Conspiracy Exposed

The Faciand Sentinel openly acknowledges a Copperhead group in the state. It justifies the rebellion against Lincoln's administration as usurpation and claims a thorough exposure in St Louis reveals damning tax evidence of Shonp's involvement.

Copperhead Faciand Sentinel Lincoln St. Louis

Late War News Reports Move Toward Atlanta

Dispatches describe no rebel infantry crossing the Potomac and report Hood’s failed assault on Sherman near Atlanta. Averill pursues rebels. deserters claim gloom in the Confederacy if Atlanta falls, and Missouri Kentucky guerrillas see action. Recruiting for twelve month regiments remains brisk as Lincoln politics stir debates about McClellan. Hood’s July 26 assault repulsed. Hooker leaves command of the 20th Corps.

Potomac Cha Heneed Suru Ik Ie Averill Avista Atlanta Missouri Kentucky Col. Catherwagd Clay County Little Mac Hood Sherman Hooker 20Th Corps

German Republican Central Committee Endorses Baltimore Nominations

The German Republican Central Committee of New York City held a special meeting Friday night endorsing Baltimore nominations and deploring the non recognition of Judge Underwood s confiscation interpretation. They urge that no man be retained for high office who does not fully sympathize with true loyalists and beltimore sentiment. They condemn the Cleveland platform declaration slavery is dead as a self evident lie and a shameful compromise between Radicals and Democratic traitors.

German Republican Central Committee New York City Baltimore Beltimore Abraham Lincoln Yahan Missouri Cleveland

Traitors Liberty of Speech in Newark Journal

District Attorney prosecutes editor for incitement to resist the draft. The piece attacks Lincoln calls for half a million more men and urges New Jersey to refuse participation. Authors charge riot and rebellion and question press freedom immunity amid New York unrest.

Newark N. J Lincoln Abe New Jersey New York

Secretary of Treasury urges 200 million loan to sustain union

The Secretary appeals to the people for a 200 million dollar loan bearing 7 1/8 percent interest in currency convertible after three years into six percent gold bonds, redeemable in five and payable in twenty years. He argues the new revenue law shows promise and outlines potential yearly tax yields from real estate to fund war debt.

Ten States

Petersburg Prisoner Detail Reported After Mine Blast

Details from Petersburg report heavy rebel losses after a mine exploded before the Ninth Company. Union forces ordered a charge as the rebels opened fierce fire and a brigade of colored troops advanced. Six pieces of artillery fell into Union hands but heavy rain hindered recovery. one South Carolina regiment was reportedly destroyed.

Petersburg South Carolina Taitiea Widwe

General McPherson’s service and treason in Indiana

A memorial recounts General McPherson’s Civil War career from fortifications at Alcatraz to key commands under Halleck and Grant. It also reports on treason allegations in Indiana via the Knights of the Golden Circle and the Order of American Knights with details on officers, rituals, and suspected activities.

McPherson France Old Empire Alcatraz Island San Francisco Bay California War Department Boston Harbor Halleck Department of Missouri Forts Henry and Donelson Army of Grant Beauregard Forint West Tennessee Inka Corinth Gi Niles the Pentésece Gen. Carrington Morton Sons of Liberty Department of the Missouri General Operingion & Report Indiana United States H. H. Dodd Indianapolis H. Heffren Salem W. M. Harrison Knights of the Golden Circle QO. A. K Order of S. L Febinh

Intrigue over Confederate sympathy in Indiana and Ohio

Wartime secrecy surrounds a suspected Confederate support network in Indiana and neighboring states. The report details alleged orders, named figures such as W A Bowles and L P Mulligan, and plans for armed actions to disrupt Union authority with ties to Kentucky and Illinois.

Northwestern Confederacy Plot Revealed By Journal Account

A Democrat report alleges Vallandigham leads a Northern branch of the Order of American Rights, aiming to weaken the Lincoln administration and promote rebellion. It details visits, meetings in Windsor and New York, and plans around the March draft with leaders from New York, St Louis, Chicago, and Ohio.

the Democrat Order of American Rights New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Knights of the Golden Circle Sterling Price Vallandigham Richmond Canada Windsor McMasters Charles I Hunt St. Louis Lafayette Develin Indiana Ohio

Mine Explosion Sparks Desperate Petersburg Assault

Special dispatch reports the Union grand assault on Petersburg opened at dawn after a massive mine blast. Grant and Meade observed from Burnside's lines as Hancock and Sheridan feinted to lure Confederates, with heavy artillery and infantry advancing to seize the center and left.

Confederate Raid Levels Chambersburg and Firebombs Town

Rebel forces seized Chambersburg and demanded one hundred thousand dollars in gold. Failing to meet the ransom, they burned the courthouse town hall and bank, sparking fires across the town as soldiers looted shops and torched drugstores. Civilians endured screams and destruction as McCausland’s men devastated numerous buildings. A relief train carried supplies to the houseless residents while Avirel pursued.

Chambersburg McCausland Avens Harrisburg Averill

Draft liability by subdistrict in 14th District July 25 1864

Statement lists the number liable to draft in each subdistrict of the 14th Congressional District. It references the call of July 18 1864 for 600 000 men and notes the exca or deficiency on former calls.

Orrich’ Phuvost Mansear Woorster

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