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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1865

Page

2

Rebels Arm 200000 Negroes for Confederate War Effort

A wartime dispatch notes the rebel House passing a 746 bill to arm two hundred thousand enslaved people, with the Senate expected to concur. It claims slaves fight loyally for the Confederacy while criticizing slavery as a divine institution and argues loyal blacks could supply 200,000 muskets. The piece also reports Ohio judicial appointments, naming John Welch as Judge Ramey’s successor and listing the Supreme Bench members alongside changes at the Common Pleas level.

Senate North Rammey Brough John Welch Athens Ramey Judge Welch Common Pleas Ohio Supi Reat Jacob Brinkerhoff Richland County Josish Scott Butler Horace Wilder Trumbull William White Clarke Athens County Wilden Luther Day Portage County

Vote on anti slaver rule in Methodist conferences

The new anti slavery rule in the Methodist discipline passed across most conferences with 2 519 votes for and 17 against. Ohio and Central Ohio voted unanimously for it while North Ohio recorded one opposition. Indians Southeastern Indiana and Northwestern Indiana Conferences supported unanimously.

Cincinnati Ohio Central Ohio North Ohio Indiana

Drafting expands to Philadelphia and Brooklyn in signal effort

The article notes draft activity spreading to Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and parts of New Jersey as decisive evidence the draft is in earnest and will reach further districts. It recalls Fort Sumter as a symbol of rebellion and asserts the war’s moral outcome while acknowledging ongoing battles and marches.

Philadelphia Brooklyn New Jersey Beauregard Montgomery Walker Fort Sumter Cin. Gazette

Ohio Penitentiary report summarized for 1863 65

Summary of the Ohio Penitentiary Directors and Warden report. It notes 740 convicts on Oct 81 1863, 184 new admissions, 295 discharged, and a November 1865 confinement total of 629. Details include crime types, county origins, death toll, life sentences, and financials showing expenditures exceeding receipts by about 17 684 21.

United States Reform School Hamilton County Cuyahoga Franklin Lucas Summit

Rebels Burn Cotton and Resin in Wilmington Action

Official war dispatch reports Wilmington in possession of Union troops. Message attributed to Major General Dir Disptches and Secretary of War E M Stanton notes confirming capture amid ongoing hostilities.

Warn Darnatwryr Wasnmerton Wilmington E. M. Stanton

Fall of Wilmington Report From Grant to Secretary of War

Official war dispatch notes Union forces entering Wilmington after Fort Anderson evacuation. Cox's rear attack routs rebels, capturing about 700 prisoners and two guns. Rebels burn cotton and resin as Terry pursues Hoke. strong Union sentiment reported in city.

Diz Wilmington Grant E. M. Stanton Fortress Moxtor U.S. Grant City Point Fort Anderson Schofield Cox Terry Hoke Bramarck River C. B. Comstock LD. C

Navy announces Wilmington in possession of Union forces

Washington February 24. The Navy Department reports United States Giuseppe Moreney Calmer Fear River February 22 Via Mororss Monzor February 24 9 A M Hon Gideon Welles Secretary of Navy I have the honor to inform you that Wilmington is in possession of our troops Rear Admiral David D. Porter signs the dispatch.

Washington Navy Department United States Fear River Moxrerss Fortress Mownes Gideon Welles Cuyler Cape Fear Wilmington Stephen D. Trenchard

Deserter Passes Into Union Lines Reports Confederate Despair

A New York Times City Point correspondent describes a deserter who joined Grant's forces as refined in bearing and credible. The man claims the Richmond peace conference failed to rally the army, exposing leaders' lies and deepening Confederate disgust. He says Virginia soldiers will desert en masse rather than fight on Virginia soil, with Pickett's division likely to defect soon. Deserters continue to flood Union headquarters despite Lee's recent attempt to lure them back.

New York Times City Point Grant Richmond Lhef Essrs Baldwin S‘lorney Louisiana Guard ‘Artillery Lee Virginia Pickett

Welcome Home Union Troops Stir Charleston After Landings

Reports from New York describe Charleston greening with Union flags as colored troops return to port amid cheers. Rebels had looted property before leaving but Union forces secured vast quantities of cotton tobacco and rice, artillery and munitions. General Jerry’s troops were greeted similarly in Wilmington with crowds along the route and flags restored to display. Union losses across Cape Fear operations total about two thousand men.

New York the Herald Charleston Union Beng Stars and Stripes Lincoln Jerry Willington Cape Fear River Puecoenne Fort Fisher Wilmington Audil CI -Ta Air Insurance Department Colummbue Olio Japot Woorbens Home Insurance Company Tosurance Papa Put State of Aeul Eal Ohio Tate

Boarding house advert in Examiner offers rooms and meals

A boarding house near Spotswood Hotel advertises in the Examiner on the 9th for visitors to Richmond with board and lodging at 35 dollars per day. Single meals include dinner at 15 dollars and breakfast and supper at 10 dollars each. The proprietor promises good board and comfortable rooms at reasonable rates.

Spotswood Hotel Examiner of the 9Th Richmond

Beecher Reflects on Lincoln and Peace Talks in Washington Visit

The article notes President Lincoln's health remains good in spirits despite burdens of four tough years. Lincoln’s marked weariness is balanced by resilience, as Beecher portrays him as stubbornly enduring and deeply devoted to the nation. The peace negotiations with Davis are described as overmatched by Lincoln’s steady, businesslike approach to Congress via a dispatch-filled message.

Henry Ward Beecher the Watchman and Reflecter Washington Baltimore Lincoln Congress Davis

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