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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1865
Page
2
October 10th 1565 document lists candidates for governor lieutenant governor treasurer and other state offices. Names include Jacob Dolson Gox Warren Andrews McBurbney Sidney Warner Brinkerhoff John Welch William H West Norris Moore and Rodney Foos with counties attached.
Maj Geo Sherman arrives at Zanesville station to a cheering crowd. He is escorted to the Zane House where he speaks from the balcony, declaring the war over and praising those who aided the cause while advising others to keep quiet.
On Tuesday night the colored band of the Chattanooga delegation serenaded Senator Sherman and General Schenck at the Neil House in Columbus. Sherman responded with an allusion to those who serenaded him being lately slaves and expressed hope their brethren may soon be free. He noted his brother General Sherman and, in discussing Governor Brough’s decline, said General Cox is a fine soldier and cultivated gentleman. he predicted Cox would not have more support than Major General W. T. Sherman in Ohio.
Governor Pierpont denounces Copperheads in the wake of the Civil War debate. He would rather join the proscribed class under penalties than ally with Copperheads in Ohio and nearby states who condemn treason but lack courage to fight for the Union. He calls Copperheads scoundrels amid postwar tensions. The piece also notes Johnson family arrivals at the White House and a probate administration dispute in Sangamon County, Illinois.
The death of Frances Seward wife of William H. Seward occurred in Washington after a life of public service marked by intelligence charity and steadfast Christian faith. Born Frances Miller she was the daughter of Judge Elijah Miller a pioneer of central New York and died at sixty after years of devoted family life and public spirit. Her children survive and her remains are expected to be interred in Auburn where she was born and often lived. Tribune obituary notes her dignity and harmoniou s character.
War Department bulletin dated June 28, 1865, from Major General Dix summarizes a Galveston dispatch by Admiral Thatcher. It notes Brown occupying Browni e, Kirby Smith and Magruder surrendering in harbor, Quiverton possession by U S forces, and the Union flag raised. Admiral Thatcher ashore, rebel authorities request naval protection, Canby and Sheridan cited. Proclamation to lift blockade to follow.
J H Kauke publishes a lengthy letter dated June 27 1865 denouncing Wooster Fire Department plans for a Fourth of July celebration. He claims not to have been consulted, condemns Vallandigham and Copperheads, and urges Republicans to reject participation in a reception for soldiers while asserting Democratic blame for the war.
The Wooster Republican and Wayne County Democrat publish Dr S R Wilson of Kentucky arguing for rebellion and loyalty standards, while critics denounce his defense of secession. The letter cites Breckinridge actions, church politics, and Thornwell, condemning treason and urging stricter action against rebels.
A Civil War era letter criticizes reliance on science for warfare and urges flexible weapons. It condemns Dr Thornwell for inciting rebellion and labels Dr Wilson a Kentucky traitor. The Wayne County Democrat is accused of praising Wilson as a noble patriot.
The state union convention opened at Ellsler's Atheneum with delegates and visitors filling the hall. A 14th colored regulars band from Chattanooga played as Dr. G. W. Dorsey, chairman of the State Central Committee, called the meeting to order and Rev. Felton offered prayer.
The Ohio convention nominated Jacob D. Cox for governor with Hamilton County backing and acclamation for A. G. McBurney as lieutenant governor. S. S. Warner won state treasurer, Brinkerhoff chosen for supreme judge, West named attorney general, Norris captured school commissioner with army support, Foos named clerk, Moore reappointed to the board of public works. Resolutions were read after nominations.
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