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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1863
Page
2
A fragmented report describes soldiers breaking ranks and political turmoil as leaders lose office. The piece hints at crisis, loyalty fractures, and calls for peaceful action while warning against violence and upheaval.
The passage discusses Madary asserting a Union League ritual exists in Columbus and beyond. It suggests the piece is disapproved as unpatriotic and notes Medary’s Copperhead leanings. The writer hopes Batterjut papers will publish the ritual found in the Crisis if the periodical continues to spread such content.
Early returns from two thirds of the state show the Legislature leaning Republican and three Republican Congressmen elected. Governor remains unsettled as 100 towns tally Gilmore 15,549 Eastman 15,903 Harriman 2,080.
Governor David Tod instructs Wayne County to list all volunteers who joined the Squirrel Hunters to defend the southern border amid a threatened invasion. Aimed at compiling names for certificate of service and discharge by September. Also directs captains to report names of all men who volunteered from their command.
A mass meeting in New York advocates unconditional support for the government to suppress the rebellion. Resolutions condemn treason, pledge loyalty, and form a Loyal League of Union Citizens to back armed action if needed. The report also notes amendments to tax legislation affecting licenses, banking, and commercial duties with detailed rates and penalties.
Col Walter Merriman commander of the 2d New Hampshire Regiment at Newport News accepts a Union party nomination for governor. He pledges lifelong Democrat loyalty to the government, denounces peace proposals as risking dissolution, and foresees a restored Union after victory and a moral rebirth of the nation.
General Rosecrans writes to Indiana lawmakers thanking them for resolutions of thanks and condemning rebel leadership. He defends Union sacrifice, pledges fight for equal rights under the Constitution, and warns of a potential military despotism tied to slavery if the war is not won.
Reports detail heavy fighting with 12 000 Confederate troops engaged and high rebel losses. Union forces including the 22d Wisconsin 69th Michigan 3d and 85th Indiana encircled and forced surrender after exhausting ammunition. Union cavalry at Unionville routed the Confederate riders with significant sabre casualties.
A damaged OCR fragment recalls a draft notice related to military service. It references obligations to furnish a roll and names of individuals drafted or targeted, with vague mentions of districts, notices, and state-wide provisioning. The text is unclear but centers on compulsory service and administrative steps.
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