Union State Convention Produces Strong Ticket
The convention was large and harmonious with delegates declaring it one of the most enthusiastic and patriotic meetings. The ticket is described as excellent and strong and is expected to sweep the state by a large majority. Vallandigham's ticket is said to be left far behind, likely ending his party's organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vallandigham
Columbia
Central Committee
Parsons
Lt. Allen
B. F. Martin
Benjamin Blanton
Stimton
Union
Jas. C. Devin
Knox
Wm. T. Bascom
Greene
A. J. Williams
Geauga
Dr. Reamy
Muskingum
Wm. Shark
Morrow
Selec
Wayne County Union Central Committee Forms in Wooster
The Wayne county Union Central Committee met in Wooster on Tuesday and appointed Benj Norton as chair and Henry Lehman as secretary. They ordered a September 20 primary to nominate a county ticket and elect delegates to the Union Congressional Convention in Wooster on September 28. Wayne county is entitled to 27 delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Miland
Paint
Sugar Creek
Baughman
Phippewa
Milton
Green
East Union
Salt Creek
Franklin
Wayne
Canaan
Clinton
Congress
Chester
Plain
Wooster
Central Committee
Benjamin Norton
Union Central Committee
Wayne County
Benj. Norton
Henry Lehman
Congressional Central Committee
Columbus
Address and Sermon of Rev Harrison Jones
The Rev Harrison Jones chaplain of the 42d Ohio regiment spoke at a large war meeting on Public Square and preached to a large grove audience north of Wooster. He denounces slavery, urges patriotism and volunteers, and claims abolition forces threaten the government. Some former allies denounce him, but neighbors recall his frankness and sincerity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Jones
Ohio
Wooster
Jones
Gore
Kentucky
Mr. Jones
Sprag
Anji
Br. Jonés
Wayne County
Sunday speech rouses crowds against slavery in Ohio
An Ohio audience heard a strong critique of slaveholders and rebellion. The speaker praised candor and urged continued volunteering to advance the cause, hoping for a repeat visit to Wooster and broader turnout statewide.
Seward Responds To Pennsylvania Democratic Letter
Secretary Seward replies to J W Hughes chairing the Democratic State Central Committee. He notes the nation is in civil war and urges unity against abolitionist agitation while defending the Union. Seward says he cannot favor parties or factions and would rally all toward the national cause if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
Pamapebrua
J. W. Hughes
Democratic State Central Committee
Dgrpartmeest
Starz
Washington
J. W. Huges
Democratic State Central Committee of
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Democrats
Friends of the Constitution
Democratic Party
United States
Jerusalem
Europe
William H. Szwarp
Foreign affairs praised as rebel threat eases
State Department reports foreign policy in unusually safe shape since the rebellion began. Italian complications are seen as potentially beneficial and six hundred thousand additional troops are arriving, boosting confidence in American resources and isolation from foreign entanglements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
State Prisoner Nominated for Congress
Amid Republican fury Iowa Copperheads nominate D A Mahony editor of the Dubuque Herald now at Fort Warren for treasonable sentiments. The nomination was made once and his arrest followed. Supporters urge voting for him, opponents call for prison with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Copperhead Democrats
Iowa
D. A. Mahony
Dubuque
Vallandigham Conservatives on Cain Murder Platform Idea
A political polemic imagines Vallandigham era conservatives framing a platform against Able and Cain. It mocks extremes on both sides, calls for unity among conservatives, and condemns provoking murder while urging calm and domestic peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vallandigham
Able
Cain
Union State Convention at Columbia Elects Officers
The Union State Convention assembled in Columbia on the 21st with 482 delegates from every county. Benjamin Blanton chaired temporarily, committees formed, and resolutions affirmed Union preservation, national unity, and support for the wartime government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benj Eggles
Cincinnati
Amar McGill
Groesbesk
A. G. McBurney
Warren
D. M. Flemming
Piqua
Wm. M. Taylor
Findley
Jas. Parcel
Columbus
Joseph Holt
Union
Ohio
Luther Day
Portage County
F. T. Backus
Cuyahoga County
Milton Sutliff
Tranbull County
Day
Cauliff
Backus
L. Hye
Wm. T. Coggshall
Clark County
I. J Allen
J. D. Caldwell
Hamilton
W. 8. Kennon
Coggshall
Cridwell
Allen
Hyle
Kennon
Caldwell
Coggeshall
James Murray
Wood County
J.L Green
Boss
C N. Olds
Franklin
Murray
Mr. Green
Mr. Olds
Olds
Green
A. A. Plents
Meigs County
W. D. Henklé
Warren County
E. White
Heckle
White
Wnts
Henkle
McPlellan
History reveals Pope campaign secrets in private papers
The article notes that Pratt of General Pope's campaign history contains private papers, dispatches, memoranda, telegrams, and War Department orders. It asserts these documents reveal army plans, numbers, and dispositions, exposing strategic weaknesses and the true state of Confederate trust.
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Pope
Catlett
Halleck
War Department
Campriza
Pope Across the Rappahannock
Report notes Gen Pope leading Union forces across the Rappahannock as Confederate efforts to pursue or follow are described.
Brilliant Achievement of Gen Sigel and 2000 Rebels Captured
Forney's Press reports from the Rappahannock that after a night lull the enemy opened fire on Sigel at dawn. A rebel bridge crossing near Sigel's battery was destroyed by a cannon shot, cutting off their retreat. Nearly 2,000 rebels were captured with about 400 killed or wounded. Banks and Reno were brought up to aid Sigel as Pope reassigned forces.
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Wooster
Wasutseron
Fredericksburg
New York Tribune
Jackson
Rappahannock
McDowel
Burnside
Maryland
Pimladelphia
Forney’s Press
Kelley's Ford
Sigel
French
Pope
Banks
Reno
Paul
Fort Ridgely
New Ulm
J. J. Porter
Waikato
Minnesota
Fle
Porter
Ramsay
Ramday
Attack on Fort Donelson Repulsed by Rebels Report
A Fort Donelson report from Aug 25 notes rebels under Woodward attacked the fort and were repulsed with 30 killed or wounded. Colonel Woodward lost his horse. rebel flags were exchanged for a surrender decision denied by all officers. Rebel force numbered 450 infantry, 335 cavalry, two pieces. Major Hart commanded 71st Ohio at the fort.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Fort Donelson
Woodward
Clarksville
Major Hart
71St Ohio
Rodney Mason
Commercial
Lexington
Geo Mogan
Bragg
Floyd
Kirby Smith
Cassing
Gep. Morgan
Col. Garrard
Rebel forces at Armstrong and Price positions in Mississippi area
The report places Rosecrans marching from Corinth with 20 000 to 40 000 men toward Himtown where about 1500 rebels are stationed under Armstrong age Gen. Price is at Tappilo on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad with forces estimated near ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
The
Democrat
Rosecrans
Corinth
Himtown
Armstrong
Tappilo
The Skies Brightening Delivered at Last and War Outlook
Washington announces a lifting of the tension as Union leadership reports progress and renewed confidence. Officials assess the crisis as past with possible future battles, while Seward notes favorable European outlook and foreign powers hold back on intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gunopowder
Halleck
War Office
Seward
France
Garibaldi
Italy
England
Indian Outbreak In Minnesota Reported Kills Near Thousand
The article reports a feared outbreak in Minnesota with nearly a thousand deaths among the populace. Authorities and observers warn of widespread casualties and social disruption across multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Sioux Invasion Report Affects Minnesota Frontier
Aug 28 dispatches describe a Sioux attack across Minnesota river territory with extensive killings. Reports list numerous murdered families, burned homes, and a mass casualty scene at Fore Ridgely and nearby settlements. The narrative names individuals and tribes involved, notes relief efforts, and cites governor and militia activity in response.
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St Paul
Minnesota River
Secite
R. Frenier
Ween
Sioix
Frener
Vray - Tellabl
Sible
Pailar
Willog
Gen Pope Falls Back to Rappahannock Line in Desperate Fighting
The Philadelphia Press reports Gen Pope's army drawing behind the Rappahannock as the enemy mass on the south bank. Gen McClellan arrives with a portion of his force and is said to command both units. Heavy fighting persists with batteries repelling assaults though some artillery and horses are lost. Reno reportedly repulsed a flank attempt on the extreme left. Pope praised for alertness and fortifying weak points amid continuous exertion. All advices indicate Union success in the current engagements.
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Maine
Allen
R O'Connell
Harris Light Cavalry
Pioneer Corps
Culpepper
Griffiths
Giffith
Philadelphia
Pope
Rappahannock
Geo
McClellan
Aas
Reno
Rebels Repulse Yankee Attack at Capes and Rivers
Account from Philadelphia paper describes a clash where rebels open fire on batteries, push forward, and inflict casualties as Union troops under Sigel attempt a counterattack along coastal batteries and shorelines. Reports mention Banks and Bererat in the broader action with ongoing bombardment and defense by Confederate forces.
Fragmented OCR Note Reads as Local Teaser
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a local event and schedule with missing names and places. The readable bits suggest a community notice or brief item about a forthcoming meeting or sale still unclear in details.
fragmentary OCR note about a local event
A highly fragmented OCR text fragment mentions dates and names but lacks clear details for a full summary. The readable bits suggest a local item or notice without coherent context or event.
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