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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1864
Page
2
An unclear OCR fragment shows scattered county names and official roles such as William Henry and Horace Wiler. It mentions Auglaize and Coshocton counties with stray references to public works and other local titles, but no coherent action or event is evident.
An incomplete notice notes Mr. Chase resigning and Gov Ted appointing Willian Pa Fat 188 as Senator from Maine. The item indicates unanimous affirmation by the body and subsequent confirmation steps in a concise political filer.
A garbled report mentions Colfax expressing sentiments on Union duties and a conference draft, with military movements under Gen Banks from New Orleans and a proposed expedition to Mobile. It notes European diplomacy, the London Conference, and the death of General Taylor.
The article recounts 1864 political feuds and shifts within the Republican and Emancipation movements. It cites Fremont's wartime career, accusations of compromise with pro slavery factions, and calls for unity as the nation nears the Civil War’s turning points. It also notes David Tod and Ohio political replies to President Lincoln amid resignations and cabinet changes.
Congress formed a committee to investigate the Fort Pillow massacre. The report details atrocities by rebels including mass killings and torture of prisoners. It contrasts conditions at Richmond with David's Island and accuses rebels of deliberate murder of Unionists and black soldiers.
Lincoln confirms acceptance of the National Union nomination for the U.S. Presidency, citing convention resolutions and a unified public pledge to end rebellion, uphold liberty, and restore peace under the Constitution. The letter from Committee of the National Union confirms the nomination and outlines the party’s broad aims and unity.
A garbled government letter discusses relations with France and Mexico, referencing the State Department and a convention. The text includes interrupted phrases about assent, application, and remembrance, signed by a recipient named ARABS LaNepny in ceremonial terms.
Washington reports soda strong rumor that Secretary Chase resigned the Treasury. President Lincoln accepted Chase resignation after a dispute over Field’s nomination for New York Sub Treasury. Chase kept tenure temporarily. Parallel dispatches note Confederate incursions in Maryland and Pennsylvania with Gen Sigel defending Harper’s Ferry and Maryland Heights as Union forces regroup.
Reports from James Island and Morris Island describe heavy shelling by Union batteries with 400 shots fired but no damage. Fifty rebel officers are said to be within range of Union fire as Major General Foster’s forces prepare. Deserters indicate no additional rams on stocks and Savannah remains largely undefended.
Special correspondent reports of Civil War actions near Marietta on June 22. Union forces under Hooker Butterfield and Geary repelled Confederate assaults on Williams and Newton fronts, with heavy artillery support and notable losses on both sides.
General Sherman reports successful flanking moves near Kenesaw and Marietta. Grant's headquarters note Wilson’s raid destroyed 60 miles of Danville Road. rails mills and blacksmith shops wrecked. four hundred negro laborers and horses captured. rebel losses and rail actions elsewhere cited as conflicts unfold. Congressional actions on civil and military bills follow the day’s front.
Senate and House actions include passage of relief bills for Indian regimental officers and amended commercial laws, rejection of motions on elections interference, and debates on the Bureau of Freedmen’s Affairs. The House passed measures on enrollments, National forces, Quartermaster affairs, and Admiralty cases. pensions and militia reimbursements advanced.
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