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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1863
Page
2
The Union party caucus on Friday evening renominated Senator Wade for re election to the U S Senate and the election is set for today.
The paper prints Hon John W Noell of Missouri's speech praising the Administration in suppressing the rebellion. It contrasts his Union Democrat stance from a slave state with the Ohio faction led by Vallandigham Cox and company. Readers are urged to read and thank Providence for such steadfast leadership.
In contrast to Illinois selecting Richardson, Michigan has returned Senator Chandler who is described as one of the truest members. His vote is noted as consistently on the right side in the Senate.
The article lists numerous recent Senate elections by state including Maine Lot M Morris Massachusetts Charles Sumner New Jersey Jas W Wall Pennsylvania Charles R Buckalew Michigan Z Chandler Minnesota Alexander Ramsey Indiana Turpie Hendricks Ohio with outcomes: 4 Republicans and 5 Democrats elected so far, 2 Republicans certain, 2 uncertain. It notes Republicans gaining more than they lose.
The House introduces a bill to establish a uniform postal money order system. The head of the Postal Department would oversee post offices issuing orders on other postmasters. It allows Wooster residents to send funds to distant cities by depositing money and issuing a government backed order.
The text notes President’s vow to enforce laws by dismissing a high official for halting fugitive slaves. It frames the act as a pivotal demonstration of the freedom policy, reflecting the clash between slavery interests and the Government.
The Cincinnati Daily Gazette comments on attempts by Senators to oust Secretary Seward. It defends the President's leadership, praises Seward and Chase, and dismisses the Senate's move as ill judged. The piece defends military policy under Lincoln and emphasizes trust in Gen Scott and Gen Halleck.
A historical discussion outlines three options to fund government and armies: selling bonds, issuing notes, or creating national banks. Secretary Chase prefers bank notes, while others favor legal tender, with arguments about feasibility, security, and avoiding debt. The piece cautions against personal gain and urges focus on the national good.
A garbled text fragment discusses a proposal backed by India Bank 2s about funding a nationwide effort. It mentions loyalty, rebellion, and the spirit of patriotism, urging candid consideration despite objections on national grounds.
A meeting of 4th Ohio officers at Captain Stewart's tent mourns fallen comrades from Fredericksburg and those dying of wounds. Major L W Carpenter chairs. Captain Jones reports resolutions praising Lieut Wm Brighton Captain James Wallace and Lieut A W Lippitt. Copies sent to newspapers.
Civil War letter from December 1862 describes camp Olivar at Helena Arkansas movement down the Yazoo River with 45 000 troops and bombardment of rebel fortifications. It also reports the postal money order bill details and proceedings in Congress.
War Department order dated the 5th places troops in the Gulf under the 19th Army Corps led by Major General N P Banks. General Butler may be ordered back to New Orleans while plans may assign Banks a new command in the South.
In a statement dated January 14, Lincoln argues against expanding United States Notes and warns that unchecked currency issuance devalues money and harms prices. He urges Congress to authorize a broader public credit program, including bonds and uniform currency, to fund arrears and avoid financial disaster. He calls for reforms to protect government credit and prevent further economic harm.
Dispatch reports General Grant’s forces attacking Post Arkansas, with 7,000 to 10,000 prisoners and heavy munitions seized. Porter’s squadron aided. Burride’s Army referenced. and news notes speculate Burnside at the Potomac and a large Vikubyre expedition nearing 110,000 troops.
General Rosecrans issues a formal order declaring Confederate officers held as prisoners will be treated under the same harsh policy as their enemies. He notes the Confederate proclamation and asserts the need for justice and humanity to be balanced with military necessity. The message, dated January 6, 1863, is issued in Murfreesboro.
The Wooster Democrat editor is denounced as a traitor and enemy of liberty in a harsh reply published in the Wyne County Democrat. The piece accuses him of treasonous rhetoric and seeks to expose political errors with strong, hostile language.
The page lists commodity prices for flour, corn, oats, sugar, pork, and bacon from Chicago and Milwaukee markets. Prices are shown for superfine and extra state flours, Buy fine western brands, various corn grades, oats, sugar, and pork products with multiple bid ranges.
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