Reconstruction and State Sovereignty after the Rebellion
The article argues against rushing Reconstruction of rebel states and urges reflection by the people and swift action by representatives. It warns that restoring state governments while preserving former white supremacy risks reenslaving the Black population and reviving objectionable Southern laws, threatening national unity and constitutional fidelity. It emphasizes allegiance to the Constitution, abolition of slavery, and protection of colored citizens as essential to stable governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebal
South
United States
Hopas Tc
Conneila
The Doctrine of State Sovereignty Debunked
A critical denunciation of the idea that states possess true sovereignty. The piece argues sovereignty requires control of revenue, currency, armed forces, ports, treaties, and republican government, asserting no state currently holds these powers and labeling state sovereignty a myth used by critics of federal reconstruction.
Oberlin Letter on Negro Suffrage Endorsed by Local Paper
The paper prints Cox’s candid, manly letter urging districting the colored race near great centers and granting political privileges, schools, a homestead law, and civil society benefits. It endorses the gist while inviting careful reading and future reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Oberlin
Union Front in Ohio Unity Urges October Victory
The Cleveland Herald urges Ohio Union men to stay united for the October election. It stresses unwavering support for the Union, liberty, and President Johnson, warning dissension could let enemies slip a wedge and threaten triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Ohio
Ancceas
Johnson
Union Party of
Pashere
Union Party
Cleveland
Boiler Explosion On Steamer Joseph Pierce At Palmyra Landing
The boiler exploded July 31 at Palmyra Landing twenty miles below Vicksburg blowing hundreds into the river. Three known dead, six missing, twenty five to eighty injured. No blame assigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Pierce
Palmyra Landing
Vicksourg
Constantinople Says Sultan in Ill Health Threatens Rule
A New York Tribune correspondent reports from Constantinople that the Sultan of Turkey is in ill health and that unless he dies soon it may be necessary to confine him, signaling potential political instability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Tribune
Constantinople
Turkey
Internal Revenue
Krvenvs
Dierrier
Ohio
McMillan
Wayne County
Commission
B Gates
Copperheads Face Meagher in St Paul Serenade
General Meagher in St Paul faced a copperhead serenade. He denounced the copperheads, joking that he would be famed for ridding copperheads as St Patrick’s Day is for celebrating, leaving the crowd stunned and dismayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meagher
Pera
Sherman
Peter Sa
St.Pauk
Td Demouiche
Hegre Terme
St. Patrick's Day
Tonda
Geakes
Destruction of Ohio Democrat Principles Cited in 19th Century Critique
The speaker denounces the Democrat party for doctrinal poverty in Ohio, noting loss of Jeffersonian resolutions, abandonment of core principles, and rising partisan hate including anti abolitionist rhetoric linked to Beauregard. Corry’s critique is cited as describing the party’s disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus, &c
Democrat
Copperhead
Jefferson
Beauregard
Corry
Platform of Madison County Democracy Endorses Secession and Slavery
The Madison County Democracy faction calling itself State Sovereignty adopted a platform asserting secession as a constitutional right, slavery as just and to be preserved, and the South’s rebellion as constitutional. The piece contrasts this with the Ohio Statesman’s differing view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
Secession
Virginia
Kentucky
South
Ohio Statesman
Journal
Copperheads and the 1864 platform debate
The author questions Copperheads and their last year platform and asks if electing McClellan would have spared the nation. He contends peace on rebel terms was preached, but those preachers now urge the people to vote differently, insisting they will not do so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClellan
Union State Committees Meet Amid Civil War era Tensions
A meeting of the Union State Executive and Central Committees is called for the 10th. Reports note frequent collisions between white and colored soldiers and citizens in cities like Washington City, Chicago, and Evansville. A monument effort for General Lyon at Wilson's Creek gains support in St. Louis. A Chicago inventor claims a steam engine revolution using a shower bath on hot plates. A New York Tribune correspondent cites 1843 fire and wreck losses totaling over two billion dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
Chicago
Evansville
Ind
St. Louis
Missouri
General Lyon
Wilson’s Creek
The
Chicago Journal
New York Tribune
America
Where Does Andy Johnson Stand
A Missouri Democrat correspondent answers the question with Johnsons stance. He recalls a president who resists partisan pressures, pledging to aid freedmen while urging patience and law obedience. He notes Johnson’s memory of past enemies and his resolve to secure life liberty and happiness for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Democrat
Johnson
Richmond
Lee
Mr. Johnson
Virginia
United States
Burning of the Ocean Steam Ship Glasgow
At 7:30 AM on July 31st the steamship Glasgow was burned in the Atlantic 40 46 N 68 84 W. Passengers and crew were rescued by the bark Trosamona and are aboard the steamer Erin. The Glasgow departed New York for Liverpool on July 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
Glasgow
Erin
New York
Liverpool
Controversy Over Wayne County Dem ocrat Funds and Copperhead Critique
A Wooster letter attacks Canale Editor of the Wayne County Democrat over alleged improper relief funds to soldiers families. The writer cites 1863 and 1864 laws on officer compensation, accuses Ben of lying, defends his own role, and condemns Vallandigham Copperheads. He recalls historical party stances and urges readers to assess the editor and Democratic actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bortoz
Republican
Canale
Wayne County
Wooster Township
Ben
O. L. Vol
Pinineren
Canada
Zimmerman
H. J. Kaufman
Wayne County Democrat
Jeff
Davis
Vallandigham
Benjamin
Copperhead
Old Wooster Bank
Cagg
Hbor
Plain Township
Wooster
Breckinridge
The
Democrat
Vailandigham Copperead
Presen
Herachell V. Johnson
United States
Abraham Lincoln
A. H. Stephens
Georgia
Washington
Ohio
Columbia
South
Sam Cox
Court House
Copparhesda
Copperheads
Gredit
Copperhead contention over wartime draft and elections
J H Kauke attacks Holmes County copperheads and Vallandigham supporters over draft resistance and loyalty during the Civil War. He accuses editors and leaders of treachery, recalls Millersburg unrest, and questions soldiers’ voting rights and loyalties as an upcoming election nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben. Eason
Uncle Sam
Holmes County
Steinmetz
Marahelisville
Difebaugh
Napoleon
Jonathan Q. Smth
Millersburg
Wayne County
Washington
United States
Vallandigham Party
Democrat
Holmes County Farmer
Ashland Union
Ben
Canada
Vallandigham & Co
Chicago
Branstetter
Stone Face
Vallandigham
J. H. Kauke
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Shee Beestin
Fiapeblcli
Poreman Bivr
Thuraday
IMS
Aeters
610 Union
J.cob Dolson
William H. Weat
Logan County
Ohs
A.norris
Harrison
Board OF Public Works
James Moqore
Coshogten
Wis
Gleek
Supreme
Cobet
Rodney Foob
Dimbor
Ynion Party
Wena
Peiamary
Beberoen
Neid Cay
Vhall Orgeniss
Sue Combig
Clérkca
Aresdense Hall
Weester
W. Kauke
Thos McCaughey
D F. Carr
Joz Carr
Union Ocentral Cosmetics
Uniem
Weyre
Kack
Morrow
Toutlon
Manel
Tadedey
Naasinethig
Saeateg
Ae Corrua
Melmes
W. C. Coover
Knox County
Olds
Morrow County
Pe Wayne
Ieee
Union County
Arcadome Hall
Aix
Mansfield
Wayne Onanty
Cent Oom
Armand
Massachusetts
Maryland
Utah
Montana
Gem
Copperhead Platform
Mob
Barratt
Corry & Co
Andy Johnson
Gov. Brovan
Barr
Gov. Brough
Ben.eason
Picars Wnuutucy
Willliam H“Ndersov
Plath Tp
Cowet
Soldiers & Friends
Eprroz
Rervathcan
Aupison
Court of Common Pleas
Forrmay
Bprroz
Frederick Vni H4ekivs
Cannan
Old Canaan
Epirex
John Brivkerhoff
J C Barrett
M.D
Pusat
J. M. Weaver
C. V
Jacob
Mary Ilrr
R R. Donnelly
T. Borays
J Franck
J. R Bowman
F Sprar
T S Johnson
J Oullingker
A R. Shively
Ebm Pope
Wertz'a
Dalton
Jameson
Wayne Township
Mechanicksburg
F. Bucholtz
Modecas
Blachlyeville
John Austin
Uworship
Daviid Elly
Martin John A Montgomery
Nelson Patterson
Robert Ricabaugh
Soloman
Ribe Brora
Bhaum
Peter 8
Steutell
J Taylor
John C Taylor
E Wacner
Mies Gattie Walton
Mary Wolbach
Wolbach
Jacob Foreman
P. M
Leander Loomia, PI
Mary Elien Loomis
Jary Ellen Loomis
Cincinnati
Hamilton
State of Ohio
Leander Loomis
County of
Wayne
Mary Ellen Loomis
Thomas Howard
Mary Killen Mis
Anguat
Leander
Johnson & CO
Boots & Shoes
Johnson & Coo. Batt
Wholesale & Retail
Harvey Howard
Tehee
Cos
Drag Department
Japanica and Sumatke
Crockery Department
Prime Rio
RIO
Java
Bw. O. Bugar
Porto Rico
Hyron
Japan
Paris, &C
Wagone
Carte
Pehereumery
Marrert
Ratsins
Prunes
P. R
Ate
Liggett’s
Kauke
Iron
Rowe & Brother
Public Square
Wooster, C
JUST
American Watch Company
Waltham
NASA
Bowe & Bros
Rowe & Bros
Howe & Bros
Chcess
Pricce
Rowe & Bro’s
Cnre
Rowe & Bro
Fast Cor Public &Quare
ACOI
R. Smith
Qray
Groer Wright
Heoe’y & Treas
Henry Labman
S. B. Howes
Europe
Girecs
England
MR Howes
Zolus
Tableau
Gaddens of Liberty
Mr Crocket
Asia
Africa
Confucius
Hosea
Artista
Fairy
Titania
Crokel
Aatley
London
Crockett
Eagle
Wopeter
O. Fraseb
Belop
Miss Lucy Watson
Enogifah Equestrienne
Charles Fish, the Wonderful
Watson Drothers
Johnny Mack
Little Wacl
William Holloway
A Johnson
Conklin Brothers
Cannon Ball
Neasis Price and
Hannon
Pete Conklin, the
Monus of
Johnny Mack, the Burton of the
Rena
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