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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1865
Page
2
The constitutional amendment adopted by the Senate last session was approved by the House on Tuesday with 121 yeas and 24 nays, marking a milestone in the nationwide effort.
A Jan 31 dispatch from Parsomran cites Washington informed circles stating Jeff. Davis with Vice President Stephens, R. J. Hunter, and Gen. G. W. Smith have gone to Annapolis to negotiate a settlement. It is believed Blair and Davis foresee terms satisfactory to the Administration and Congress, centered on amnesty and withdrawal of the confiscation proclamation.
The Cincinnati Gazette notes high corn prices affect hog packing. It estimates 488000 hogs packed in Cincinnati, down 82000 from last season, while Chicago's pack drops to 904000 from 760000, a fall of about 150000. West and East shipments show large deficits overall.
The article reports mail for California and Colorado now forwarded by ocean to San Francisco due to Indian control of the region between Cottonwood and Denver. It notes serious disruption for Colorado settlers and mining investors, blaming military foresight and calling for severe measures to keep the West open for settlers and protect mining and agriculture critical to government stability.
The rebel Congress votes show strong disapproval of Jeff Davis. Senate passes the resolution twenty to two and the House sixty two to fourteen, aiming to appoint a Commander-in-Chief for all Confederate forces. Davis signals willingness to place Lee in command if allowed to accept the responsibility.
The piece denounces New York’s protest over a raised conscription quota from about 4000 to over 20000. It accuses the city of unpatriotic whining while praising Western towns for accepting their quotas and urges unity as war benefits and naval credits alter assignments.
A Washington dated circular to Cal Wilcox explains Ohio and Fourteenth District quotas under the 800000 call. It shows Ohio’s total quota 26027 and Fourteenth District 1288, and outlines credits from years of service and district reallocation to reach actual men required from sub districts.
Gov Andrew Johnson spoke at the Constitutional Convention declaring slavery abolished in Tennessee. The crowd cheered as the audience lauded the decisive action and referenced the Ty tyrant’s rod being broken and freedom proclaimed.
A Wayne County Ohio call for voluntary contributions to raise one hundred thousand dollars in government securities for a Sherman testimonial. Committees across counties will solicit funds, with engraven certificates issued to subscribers. Funds due to reach Columbus by February 22, 1866, via J. H. Kauke of Wooster and local committees.
A transcription of Gen. William T. Sherman’s January 1865 letter to Georgia readers. He states he acts only as military commander, predicts civil reorganization via Congress, asserts Georgia remains in the Union, and urges rebels to lay down arms and return to civil government. He warns some rebels may deserve death and calls for emigration if rebellion continues.
Letter from 8. C. Parker in Beaufort describes Union troops near Branchville and Charleston as Sherman announces a short decisive campaign. He notes Beauregard forces six miles away, moves toward Branchville or Wilmington, and a potential Charleston investiture. Weather is cool and roads are passable.
New York critics and leading performers unanimously praise Knabe Pianos as among the finest in urban America. Reports from tests at Wm. Knabe & Co’s new New York ware rooms highlight tone beauty, mellowness, and power. Ohio agents Menara Seltzer Dresel & Co. fill state demand.
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