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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1862
Page
2
A stray apostrophe laden snippet cites Daniel 3. Dickinson urging unwavering stance against delusive palliatives and conspiracies. The fragment references warnings to the North Union Committee about danger and rebellion, emphasizing a demand for “absolute and unconditional” resistance.
The President held a significant consultation with Brave State Members of Congress and pressed the advantages of his plan for gradual emancipation. He hinted at actions he might take if they refused the offer, tying this to the harsh confiscation and emancipation bill and signaling a firmer policy toward the rebel states.
The telegraph reports Morgan's raid in Kentucky alarming Louisville and Cincinnati. After campaigns, rebels remain bold and emboldened by lenient policy. Troops fought through and left rebels in their rear with little punishment. Convicting confiscations or slave emancipation might deter raids, yet agree to more campaigns are needed.
A Virginia situation briefing notes Union and Confederate positions near Richmond. It discusses McClellan's forces, a potential Confederate move toward Washington, Stonewall Jackson's possible leadership, Pope's march south, and the strategic balance along the James River amid frontier pestilence and looming risk. The piece predicts stirring news in the coming week and debates whether rebels will dash north or reinforce Charleston and James River defenses.
In the House of Representatives the debate turns hostile as Richardson attacks alleged government support for contrabands, denying a Blake claim. The exchange critiques Vallandighamism, Jeff Davis influence, and the unity of the Union party versus rebel sympathizers, urging loyalty to the Union in forthcoming elections. The piece condemns disunionist rhetoric and defends the Union cause.
A wartime snapshot cites Democratic critics in Ohio condemning government actions and Lincoln while praising secessionists. It notes editors attacked for secession rhetoric, one flogged, and a Union defender framing Republicans as united for preserving the Union and suppressing the rebellion at any cost.
Gen Butler orders punishment for selling bone ornaments made from Union soldiers and a Rebel woman for laughing at Captain De Kay’s corpse. The piece attacks Vallandigham, praising loyalists and denouncing Democratic support for him, citing past votes and speeches and contrasting Union fidelity with Seccessionist sympathy in a harsh, polemical tone.
By this Act the Fugitive Slave Law is amended to bar any slave-holder who has borne arms in the rebellion or aided the rebels from recovering a fugitive. The bill stands as a fitting climax to the noble record Congress has enrolled in the nation’s history.
Nashville dispatch reports Kirby Smith moving toward Nashville with 15000 Confederate troops from Chattanooga. Union forces at Murfreesboro report heavy losses of stores valued at 30000 while divisions of Minnesota Michigan Pennsylvania Kentucky and cavalry units contest the field. Rumors place Breckinridge Forrest and Bates commanding rebel columns. Lavergne reportedly captured. Nashville braces as reinforcements arrive and civilians flee toward Louisville.
Washington July 14 Major General John Pope takes command of the Army of Virginia in a West to East push for active operations. He urges troops to advance, dismiss defeatist phrases, study enemy lines, and expect glorious deeds and honored names for countrymen.
A Confederate defense under Lt Butler at Vicksburg repels a Union assault while reports say about 387,000 rounds fired and six killed with one wounded. Citizens endure shelling as the siege continues and panic rises amid heavy bombardment.
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