Our Candidate for Congress at Wooster Convention
The Wooster congressional convention drew wide attendance from five counties with full delegations. Judge Welker won the nomination on the last ballot, with 110 votes to Blake's 48, and the endorsing paper pledges firm support for the war effort and abolition of slavery. Further notice is deferred to next week.
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Wooster
H. G. Blake
Jas
Monroe
Judge Welker
Ford
Adge Welker
Union Congressional Convention nominates Welker for 14th District
The Union Congressional Convention in Wooster on Wednesday selected Martin Welker as the nominee for Congress for the 14th District after 30 ballots. Delegates pledged to back Lincoln and Johnson and adopted resolutions endorsing the national platform.
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Union
14Th District
Arcademe Hall
Wooster
Wm. Osborn
Ashland
J. Strong, Jr
Lorain
G. W. Johnson
Jacon Bell
Dina
Lucas Klattery
Wayne
W.humphrey
Holmes
Wm. Canary
8. K. Laundon
Loraine
G. W Everett
N. B. Gates
S. S. Warner
J. B. Beckwith
C T. Hills
Medina
J. H. McComb
Samuel Glaas
D. Robison, Jr
J. H. Kauke
Robert Long
Jenkin Mulvane
Congress
JJ Monroe
Martin Welker
Harrison G. Blake
A. L. Curtis
Sampsel
Hts
Samusel
Peck
Sant Jew. Smith
Glass
James Monroe
H. G. Blake
James Onroe
H. G Blake
James Bell
Judge Welker
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
St Sedge Welker
Domiaie
Union County Ticket Nominated Seeks Strong Victory
The Union County Ticket, nominated on the sixth inst, is expected to poll full union support. Ben Douglas for Auditor receives strong backing as a capable speaker with broad township familiarity. Lilly for Sheriff Garver Penoyer Bond Stone for other roles are praised as solid picks, all poised to serve Wayne County faithfully and win a large majority.
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Enieon County
Hemet
Union County
Ben Duglas
Coth
Ben
Adittor
Ben Douglas
Wayne Cown
David W. Lilly
Mom of
Wayne County
A. L. Garver
J. A. Penoyer
Charles Boxdstone
McClure Nominated for Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney
The Wayne County Congressional delegates met at Flattery and Downing's office on August 17 1864 and nominated Captain A S McClure for Prosecuting Attorney after resignation of Lutes Flattery. John Brown of Chippewa was chair and J H Kauke secretary.
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Wooster
Wayne County
Flattery & Downing
John Brown
Chippewa
J. H. Kauke
Lutes Flattery
McClure
N. J. H. Kavgre
Nomination of Capt A S McClure for Wayne County seat
Following the resignation of Prosecuting Attorney Lucas Flattery the Central Committee nominated Capt A S McClure for the Congressional Delegates from Wayne County assembled in Wooster. McClure, a young lawyer and former army officer, received unanimous support and is praised as a capable public speaker who would serve well if elected.
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Lucas Flattery
Central Committee
Wayne County
Wooster
A. S. McClure
McClure
New Constitution of Louisiana Heads for Public Vote
The proposed Louisiana constitution will be submitted to voters on the first Monday of September for adoption or rejection. It envisions a Governor elected every four years and an annual Legislature, with judges appointed by the Governor and Senate. It includes a uniform tax system, an income tax, and an excise on professions, creates a department of Internal Improvements, and funds public schools while disallowing private-school appropriations. The document is described as liberal and progressive for the former slave state amid postwar conditions.
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Louisiana
Senate
Organized to Resist the Draft in Wayne County
A warning against secret oath bound groups aiming to resist conscription. The notice urges men with property and families to reflect before supporting treasonable resistance and warns of destruction of homes and lands if such actions spread in Ohio, invoking Confederate and civil war fears and praising support for the government and soldiers.
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Wayne County
Ohio
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Georgia
Mississippi
Missouri
Stars and
Cox and Medary in Ohio Democratic Rift
The Cincinnati Gasette describes Cox juggling peace and war factions to back McClellan, while Medary presses divisive tactics to force Cox’s defeat. It accuses Cox of seeking fraud to deceive voters and notes Medary’s longstanding grudge against Cox.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Cox
Medary
Mr. Cox
McClellan
Seymour
Fernando Wood
Fae’ Wilderness
Pension rights clarified for 100 day and long service veterans
The 1862 act grants identical pension rights to soldiers called into service for one hundred days and those enlisted for three years, including widows and dependents in case of death. Commissioner Joseph H Barrett confirms there is no distinction in pension eligibility between shorter and longer service durations.
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Pissios
Joseph H Barrett
Pennsylvania Election Reports Civil War Era Amendments
The article notes a Pennsylvania election with a large union victory and totals around 210,000 votes for state officers. It covers three amendments affecting military voting for volunteers, legislative subject limits, and a prohibition on laws during judicial inquiry, with decisive majorities and regional differences.
Two Sides in Day ton War Speech by Vallandigham
In Dayton Vallandigham argued only two parties exist in the war. He urged support for the Administration and warned that a War Democrat would be akin to Lincoln. He claimed saving slavery is not a concern if liberty and lives are at stake, saying War Democrats care not for enslaved people south of the line.
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Mr. Vallandigham
Dayton
Lincoln
Abraham
Cin Gazette
Peoria Meeting Signals OA K Influence in Illinois
The St Louis Democrat reports a Peoria gathering under the secret Order of American Knights with 15,000 to 20,000 attendees. The State Register calls it a success as OA K members advocate peace and Southern Confederacy ideals and pledge resistance to the Federal government.
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St. Louis Democrat
Peoria
Illinois
Secret Order of American Knights
State Register
Democrat
Confederacy
O A. K
West and New York clash over McClellan nomination at Chicago
In a Chicago influence dispute the West threatens independence from New York powered by threats to bolt the Chicago nomination. A McClellan support meeting in New York urges immediate local meetings and views on nomination. An Ohio draft relief order grants 100 day men exemption and counts commutations as draft credits.
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McClellan
New York City
West
Chicago
McCellan
New York
Cin. Commercial
Speech by Cincinnati lawyer condemns party treason and urges Union support
A Cincinnati lawyer and Democrat denounces party leaders as treasonous, claims a conspiracy spans loyal states, and urges masses to back the Union in the Civil War. He advocates stripping away prejudices and argues the fall elections can curb rebellion as soldiers fight, seeking moral support at home.
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Jodes Tana
Mathews
Rowe
Cncinnati
Democratic Party
Ic Cipcinnati
Congress
Southern Confederacy
Jeff. Davis
Missouri
Vallandigham
Ohio
Confederacy
Free States
South
Union
Atlanta
Richmond
Ohio 100 days men drafted freed from service
Governor Brough reports from Washington that the War Department has decided that Ohio 100 days' men in service who were drafted are exempt. The dispatch credits commutation counts toward the draft, a point previously contested. The governor notes his efforts brought this justice to the servicemen.
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CaLcuses
Brough
Cowen
Washington
War,Department
Ohio
Protest and Lincoln by Garrett Smith in the press
The loyal press faces condemnation while silent papers fear echoing the public mood. Garrett Smith publishes a candid article denouncing the Protest as unjust to Lincoln and treacherous to the Union party. The eve of the Presidential election is not the time to challenge Lincoln over alleged errors with the Southern Rebels.
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Lincoln
Union Party
Garrett Smith
Rebels seek peace if Lincoln loses in fall election
World correspondent cites rebel officers in a truce interview after Petersburgh assault. They claim the war could end that summer or fall and that a Lincoln defeat would trigger a peace accord. Rebels expect independence and foresee success with a peace favorable to their aims.
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Petersburgh
Lincoln
Democratic
Colonel Eaton’s oversight of freedmen on the east bank
The Toledo Commercial cites Colonel Eaton as superintendent of operations among freedmen on the east side of the Mississippi near Arkansas. He reports direct charge over 118000 negroes with 40000 in the United States Army, 60000 laboring abandoned plantations for Northern losses, 8000 farming on their own, and 7000 under government care yielding profit rather than expense.
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Toledo Commercial
Eaton
Mississippi
Arkansas
United States Army
Buffalo Advocate Emerges From Neutral Posture for Lincoln and Johnson
The Buffalo Advocate declares it will abandon prior political neutrality in the current national emergency. It contends remaining conservative only pleased Copperheads and anti-war foes, arguing partisanship is necessary to support the country.
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Buffalo Advocate
Lincoln
Johnson
Great Eastern sold for a fraction of its cost
The Great Eastern, priced at £1,000,000 or $6,000,000, has been sold for £26,000 or $126,000. The proceeds fall short of paying preference creditors and expenses, suggesting another failure similar to the Moritors in ocean architecture.
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Aum
Where is Lees Army A Civil War Dispatch
A chaotic war bulletin notes Lee may have sent two divisions and cavalry to reinforce Shenandoah defenses. Sheridan is advancing toward Winchester while Confederate forces hold Strangburg, with a collision anticipated any moment. Beauregard reportedly near Atlanta with twenty thousand men, threatening Mobile's defense.
Siege of Atlanta Reported Courage Yet Stalemate Continues
Special correspondence describes Atlanta as the Confederate heart where union and rebel lines face fierce siege. It notes Hood's defense, potential withdrawal from Johnston, and pressures on both sides while skirmishes and cannonades persist across the front. Weather adds to difficulties as rivers rise and mud slows movements.
Fort Powell Evacuated as Mobile Prepared for Fray
War Department bulletin reports Lieut. Col. Williams evacuated Fort Powell on Friday night and destroyed the fort. Fort Gaines faced shelling while residents of Mobile prepared for action. Post shares word of surrender at Fort Gaines by Col. Charles Anderson and notes Union signals and commands from General Page. Dispatches mention Sheridan’s troops near Shenandoah and Grant’s forces at City Point with limited losses.
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Moxie
Col
Willams
Fort Powell
Fort Gaines
Mobile
Buchanan
Maury
Barnett
Navy
Mussix
Charles Anderson
21St Alabama
Page
Anderson
Fort Morgan
Sheridan
Shenandoa
Winchester
Grant
City Point Wharf
Col. Babcock
Grants
Atlanta
Stoneaman
Sherman forces close on Atlanta with strong lines north of East Point
August 14 dispatches from Atlanta report Schofield moving to the Macon Railroad and Sherman nearing the enemy works. The right wing holds a position near East Point and the railroad, with a defensive crochet along Attery Creek. Hood reinforces and resists, deserters claim Mobile fallen, and Johnston and Slocum corps command changes noted. A Nashville colored citizens mass meeting is planned for Monday the 15th.
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Atlanta
Schofield
Macon
East Point
Chattanooga
Attery Creek
Sherman
Hood
Mobile
Johnston
Palmer
Mth Corps
Slocum
Hooker
Colored Citizens of
Nashville
Movements of Second Corps Rout Rebels at Dutch Gap
General Grant reports the Movements of the Second Corps up James River on Saturday night routed a large rebel force at Dutch Gap. Over five hundred prisoners and seven pieces of artillery captured. Our troops occupy the enemy position two miles from Fort Darling after a night surprise maneuver. The Key Port conveyed over one hundred prisoners from Bermuda Hundred to Fortress Monroe, including about forty deserters. Hancock's tactics yielded minimal Union losses, estimated under one hundred.
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Wasuixatox
Angtat
Key Port
James Iver
Dutch Gap
Keyport
Bermuda Hundred
Monroe
Hancock
Harnson
Petersburg
Richmond
Fort Darling
Sherman close to enemy works near Atlanta
General Sherman advances toward the enemy lines near Atlanta with the 6th and 22d corps suffering heavy losses in a partly failed assault. The line extends three miles north of Eastport toward the Macon and Chattanooga roads while Hood is believed to have received reinforcements.
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Civeinyati
the Commercial
Atlanta
Macon
Gazette
Schofield
Eastport
Chattanooga
Sherman
Hood
Mobile Bay Action Report From Fleet Under Farragut
New York August 18 The Heralds correspondent reports the fleet under Farragut passed Mobile Bay forts at eight in the morning. The Tecumseh was sunk by a rebel torpedo. Tennessee surrendered after stiff resistance. Admiral Buchanan lost a leg. Land forces under General Granger invested Fort Gaines and opened fire as the fleet passed, capturing water batteries and silencing defenses. Fort Powell was blown up and evacuated.
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New York
Heralds
South West Pass
Faragut
Mobile Bay
Tennessee
Buchanan
Granger
Fort Gaines
Fort Powell
Union ironclads engage in Mobile Bay action
Navy dispatch reports August 1864 Mobile Bay assault. Monitor Tecumseh sinks after torpedo strike. Hartford Metacomet engage Confederate ram Tennessee and gunboats Selma and Gaines. Flagship and Monongahela, Lackawanna, and others press the ram near Fort Morgan as ships close in.
New York Pilot Boat Captured and Burned by Pirate Tallahassee
Report from Saxony Hook dated August 14, 1864 states the bark Saliote of Belfast Me bound for New York was captured on August 19 off Montauk Point by the pirate Tallahassee. The bark was bonded for 5000 dollars and loaded with 300 passengers from the ship Adriatic, which had been burned. The Saliote carries Calahan and crew from the pilot boat William Bull No 24, also burned off Montauk Point on August 12. The vessel saw six ships burned on the night of August 12. The Tallahassee stated he planned to enter New York harbor. the pilot boat James Funk served as tender. The Suliete passed the Susquehanna south of Sandy Hook. The Suliote has no water or provisions aboard. Also noted is the withdrawal of Lee's army except one Longstreet division from Petersburg toward the Valley, with Grant counter moves and anticipation of a major battle north of Richmond.
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Uvor Crees
Feitos Co
Atlanta
North
Confederacy
Ifo
Hood
Jef Daria
Joe
Johnston
Alanta
Davis
Virginia
Lee
Georgia
Richmond
Petersburg
Dalton
Resaca
Dallas
Kenesaw
Peach Tree Creek
King
Aomenile
Saxoy
Suhote
Mr Calahan
William Bull
Montauk Point
New York Harbor
James Funk
Susquehanna
Sandy Hook
Longstreet
Grant
Fragmentary Civil War dispatch on fleet actions and medical requests
A dated naval dispatch describes surrender at 10 A.M. with Morgan and Gaines protecting Lick under Fort Morgan. Admiral Buchanan wounded, requests hospital care for wounded and fleet morale relief. Casualties totaled forty killed and eighty eight wounded. captures include Tennessee and Selva officers and men.
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Lick
Fort Morgan
Buchanan
Richard Page
Pensacola
Selva
D.G Faxragut
G.prov Wetre
Secretary of Navy
Siege and naval actions near Mobile reported
From New Orleans on August 4 1864 dispatches describe the fight in Mobile Bay four monitors and the Brooklyn Hartford and others engaged the ram Tennessee which damaged the Hartford The rebel gunboat Selma was sunk by the Metacomet Chickasaw and Winnebago pursued Gaines and Morgan into Navy Cove remaining blockaded The Phillippe burned at sea as the battle raged Faragut pressed toward Mobile Beauregard was reportedly sent with 20000 men to Atlanta Texas west of Brownsville evacuated except Brazos Island and a small force held under Cellar News of hangings at Vicksburg and continued Union prisoner exchanges arriving in recent days.
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New York
Crevie
New Orleans
Mobile Ba
Brooklyn
Hartford Meneoner
Tennessee
Hartford
Stove
Selma
Chickasaw
Winnebago
Gaines
Morgan
Navy Cove
Phillippe
Farragut
Mobile
Bethe
Creole
Niw
Orhang
Weldearn
R Bel
Beauregard
Atlanta
Texas
Brownsville
Brazon Island
Graty
Mobile News
Vicksburgh
Democratic National Convention Attended in Chicago
The article notes a large Democratic gathering in Chicago with Dean Richmond of Buffalo seen as a leading influence, though he denies a presidential bid. It lists possible contenders including Samuel Nelson, George McClellan, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, Horatio Seymour, and George Woodward as potential convention picks.
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Chicaguon
Sélrendy
Dean Richmond
Buffalo
James Gurie
Kentucky
United States
Richmond
White House
Albany
Samuel Nelson
New York
George B McClellan
Oru
Millard Filmore
Franklinn Pierce
New Hampshire
Horatio Seymour
George Wo Woodward Penn
Dayton Peace Demonstration Draws Sparse Attendance
A Saturday rally in Dayton featured Val Landingham advocating unconditional peace and support for a peace candidate and platform at Chicago. The crowd did not meet expectations but reflected the ardor of the most fervent peace supporters.
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Vallandigham
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