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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1865
Page
2
Governor Andrew G. McBurney of Warren County is referenced in a brief notice. No further context or actions are provided in the readable text.
The anti slavery amendment becomes the main issue in Kentucky politics with progressives and old anti slavery men joining Unionists and conservative Democrats. Guthrie Bramlette and Magoffin have voiced support, and even Wickliffe reportedly yields, signaling strong backing across factions.
European advices from the steamer America Sunday show American Five-Twenties rising in London to 713, near the pre assassination high of 69, now 62. Demand is strong as British capitalists seek US securities, signaling currency balance and lower gold prices here. Steamer reports large orders for Five-Twenties and firmer cotton demand boosting prospects for the Popular Loan.
A chronology notes events tied to the date from 1684 to 1869 including landings in Virginia, colonial union plans, the Declaration of Independence, Cornwallis retreat, Erie Canal beginnings, Jefferson and Adams deaths, Monroe’s passing, Texas annexation, and the Mexico peace proclamation, with reflections on postwar effects abroad.
The piece recalls Nana Sahib as a rebel against British rule in India and details atrocities and harsh punishment of mutineers after the 1857 uprising. It notes the British pursuit of Nana Sahib, and reports a planned execution if a lookalike was captured, with a sermon-like critique of hypocrisy from a Herald citation.
The Democratic State Central Committee meeting in Columbus aims to revive the party after civil war era secession ties. Prominent figures including Long Vallandigham Pendleton Thurman Ree melin Shaw and Corry confront leadership, favoring reform while critics demand firm doctrine and public canvassing.
A Cincinnati Commercial correspondent recounts the late Henry Clay homestead now occupied by Hon Thomas Clay and later heirs of James B. Clay. It notes Ashland’s mortgage burden, four surviving sons, one killed in Mexico, a minister son, a fugitive James, and Theodore in an insane asylum who claims to be George Washington.
The piece argues ministers may preach politics if aligned with the Democratic view but not if aligned with Union sentiment. Webster’s politics are defined as the science of government covering defense rights, governance, taxes, laws, and morals, arguing ministers may denounce vices like slavery and corruption while guiding lay readers to honest civic conduct.
In compliance with a State Agricultural Convention resolution the Ohio State Board of Agriculture offers premiums to determine shrinkage in unwashed wool. Heaviest fleece from a poured wool by an ewe and other entries will be sent to the Agricultural Rooms in Columbus before August 1st with a pedigree and an affidavit showing shearing time and method in 1864 or 1866. Awards based on wool yield versus live weight, fleeces weighed and scoured without owner names, will be shown at the State Fair September 12 to 16 and then returned to owners.
Weekend break in Mansfield ends with thieves blowing open the Treasury safe but failing to breach the inner door. They obtain only about 600 dollars in revenue stamps and postal currency kept in the outer compartment.
A lengthy polemic argues that political power should flow from the people, not the Constitution, urging universal examination of suffrage. It defends citizen rights, reviews international and state law, and calls for granting black men suffrage while addressing gender and race disparities in Ohio and broader United States politics.
ED Morrow argues against admitting rebel states and cites constitutional and moral grounds for negro suffrage. He denounces pardons for Confederate leaders, contends provisional governments lack legitimacy, and urges enlightenment and elevation of the degraded. The piece ends with a cautious stance on restoring rebel governments.
The Chicago Republican advocates a liberal approach to Democrats, urging unity and strength for the loyal side. It analyzes how taxation, finance, tariff, and race issues will shape future party lines, with Lincoln and Johnson policies noted as likely divisive. It also mentions currency changes ending five cent notes and restricting three cent notes.
Henry Stansberry delivers the reception speech while Geo Sherman replies with pride in shared history. Sherman recalls meeting General Grant in a hotel in 1864 and emphasizes unity, the nation’s honor, and readiness to defend borders, urging peace but warning against provocations.
June 6 1865 Chief Justice Chase addresses a New Orleans committee of colored men explaining that freed slaves are now citizens with rights. He urges modesty and effort in economy industry sobriety religious instruction and Christian virtue while asserting universal suffrage as essential to public order and progress. The letter endorses civil equality and urges lawful civic participation.
The Army of the Potomac receives General Meade's farewell order dated June 28 1805 expressing command for two years since Gettysburg and the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox Court House. He transfers to other duties and separations are noted with gratitude.
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