Wayne County Union Meeting For State Convention Delegates
The text invites Union voters of Wayne county to meet in Wooster on Monday at 1 o clock PM to select delegates and alternates for the State Convention in Columbia on May 21 and to choose National Union Convention delegates to Baltimore on June 7. It lists offices to be nominated at Columbus including Secretary of State and several Supreme Court judges and includes notes on delegate selection and a County Central Committee. J WH Kauke chairs, WWesro Leunay is secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luton Executive Committee
State Union Central Committee
Union Party of
Ohio
Texion Cexixal
Gouuirse
Wayne County
Wooster
Momlay
Columbia
Columbus
National Union
Baltimore
United States
Supreme Court
Hunter
Gholson
Board of Public Works
Man Congress
National Union Convention
Tive
Union County
J. WH. Kauke
Wwesro Leunay
Madsillony
Kugar Creek
Hed Ron
Banghmon Lownelifp
Little Chippewa
Afttton
Green Townships
Benner'y Tanner
Senright's Mill Race
Freterickaborg
Baltcreek
Auditora
T. W. Peckinpaugil
Anditer
Great Battles Chronicle Grant Versus Lee Across Rapidan
The narrative recounts Grant advancing across the Rapidan by Monday midnight and Lee retreating from intrenchments by Saturday morning. It notes heavy fighting Thursday and Friday, with Wadsworth’s death as a notable loss, Lee retreating toward Richmond, and Butler nearing City Point. Sherman advances on Johnston and Dalton, with success at every point.
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Grant
Lee
Ewell
Wadsworth
Richmond
Butler
City Point
Petersburg
Lees
Sherman
Johngson
Dalton
Proclamation by Governor Brough on National Guard duty
Governor Brough explains calling out the National Guard and brands Copperhead leaders for disorganizing the force. The guard won’t serve beyond 100 days and will be exempt from the draft. He does not fulfill the letter of promises.
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Brough
Guard
Copperhead
Ohio
National Guard
Gov Brough Speaks to National Guard at Camp Dennison
Governor Brough delivers a forthright address to the National Guard at Camp Dennison. He declares Copperheads must either support the war effort or be sidelined, urges exemption from draft protests, and calls for strong measures against Copperhead influence to secure victory and public safety.
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Brough
National Guard
Camp Dennison
Gov. Brough
Unclear Ohio Guard Controversy Sparks Civic Debate
A chaotic wartime quarrel erupts as Ohio Governor Brough faces accusations over calling out the National Guard for 100 days. The Statesman denounces the move as a plot against people, while supporters label it a patriotic defense amid national conflict.
President Recommends Thanksgiving and Prayer Speech
The document from Washington on May 6, 1864 calls friends of Union and Liberty to give thanks and seek divine aid. It urges patriots at homes and in churches to join in common prayer and gratitude to Almighty God, signed Apkanau Lincouy.
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Wasuxutox
Friends of Union and Liberty
Apkanau Lincouy
Visit Sparks Conversation Between George and Four Students
The dialogue captures a Wooster meeting where Congressman George and a friend discuss campaign chances amid national figures like Lincoln Fremont and Lincoln. They fear Grant's success could doom their party, ending with a farewell between the two Georges.
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George H {Ss
Col ‘Bres
Wooster
Yis
George Litler
Congress
National Guard
George
Wf Pons
Washington
Gerge
Lincoln
Agi Fremont
Brough
Grant
Tavis
Confederac
Friend
Gov Brough Calls For 5000 To Aid Guard Families
Gov Brough urges voluntary contributions to aid National Guard families left by the hundred day service. He authorizes a five thousand dollar appropriation from the military contingent fund, to be distributed by county committees to meet emergencies and preserve crops and public readiness. The proclamation thanks the guards and appeals for swift, generous support.
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Craiman
Military Committee
Ohio
John Brough
Meade Pursuit of Lee After Richmond Retreat
A dispatch from Meade's headquarters reports Lee's army began retreat on Friday night with Union forces pursuing. Hancock moved through Spottsylvania Court House at daylight. Union HQ stood twenty miles south of the battle area by noon and Fredericksburg is occupied with a depot for wounded. Stanton confirms.
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Meade
Lee
Richmond
Hancock
Spottsylvania C. H
Battle Field
Fredericksburg
Edwin M. Stanton
General Conference of the Methodist Church in Philadelphia
The General Conference of the Methodist Church convened in Philadelphia with Bishops Morris Jones Scott Simpson Butler and Ames among 181 delegates. It surveys 48 conferences and 216 elected delegates, representing about 7000 preachers and over 9 million members. The event honors Senior Bishop Motrus, names Harris as permanent secretary, and features a flag ceremony by St. Louis ladies. The gathering designates a Friday day of fasting and prayer for victory and peace aligned with government aims.
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Philadelphia
Morris
Jones
Scott
Simpson
Butler
Ames
Methodist Church
Motrus Preides
Harris
Ohio
Free
St. Louis
Ohio Guardsmen urged for 300000 more battle call
A long session report shows Senate and House debates on war measures and Reconstruction. Ohio voices urged the state militia to join the national defense, insisting the guard be called and reimbursed, with regional calls echoed by Illinois Wisconsin Iowa and Indiana.
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Senate
Senkot Sadi
Aixatéx
Brazi
Teneras Reken
Neva
Lo Dinglah
Pennsylvania
Grox
Ohio
Ither Man
United States
Richmond
Tadiang
Mérgan
United States Service
Unite States
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Indiana
New York
Father Abraham
Governor Brough Addresses Camp Dennison Guards
Governor Brough reviewed the Home Guards at Camp Dennison and urged rapid, decisive action in the war. He praised the call as carefully deliberated with the President and officials and urged exemption from the draft for National Guard members serving under this call. The speech linked the one hundred days of service to the war's outcome and stressed loyalty to the Union.
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Pino
CoLt Mboa
National Guard of
Ohi
Genehie
Toings
National Guard
John Brough
Brough
Camp Dennison
Bugh
Preka
Richmond
Secretary of War
United States
Yan
Battle of the Rapidan opens with Grant in pursuit
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette from Washington tells how Lee’s army retreats after a day of intense fighting across the Rapidan. Grant’s forces press the pursuit as Hancock Sedgwick Warren and Griffin deploy to form a decisive line, with heavy casualties and no guns lost on either side.
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Wasutsctos
Rapidan
Gregg
Hilg
Wilson
Germania
Tenepets
Ely’s Ford
Warren
Sheridan
Rhodes
Ewell
Meade
Ttis
Mommn Sherwian
Stuart
Hancock
iSecond
Sedgwick
Sixth Corps
Genz “Griffin
Fifth Corps
Parker
Tavarn
Lee
Tice
Pattle
Griffin
Massachusetts
Eighty
Pennsylvania
Bag
Col
Hayes
Grant Victory Report Routs Rebels at Spotsylvania
News reels describe General Grant advancing toward Spotsylvania and Petersburg with heavy Rebel losses. Lee retreats three miles, 3 000 killed and 10 000 wounded reported. Butler’s forces gain Petersburg. Wadsworth killed, Webb wounded as Union troops press through Dangling advances. Reports vary. dispatches confirm strong Union progress.
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National Republican
Spottsylvania
Grant Pyrspo
Wadsworth
New York
Wastixeros
Genergla Jones
Jepsin
Generala Pigket
Hunter Namne Butler
Beauregard
Petersburg and Richmond
Washington, Pth
Dix
Gen. Webb
Army in Spottsylvania Presses Forward Amid Cannonade
The army reports admirable condition with Hancock advancing left toward Spotsylvania Court House. Prisoners taken and heavy combat near Aquta Creek though no artillery used early. Sherman heard from. Grant reportedly fielding many prisoners and near Spottsylvania. Lee retreats, Hancock pursues as Burnside and Houch close in. State of war telegrams confirm Grant and Meade marching toward Richmond with Lee in retreat.
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Hancock
Spottsylvania
Aquta Creek
Pennsylvania
Sherman
Grant
Spottsylvania C. H
Falleck
E Army
Lee
Spotteyvania
Battle Updates From Spotsylvania and Movements Toward Richmond
May 10 dispatches report Union forces driving rebels from Spotsylvania Court House toward Candriver and North Anna river. Grant and Butler race for Richmond with Butler threatening Bermuda Hundred. Beauregard faces 20,000 troops as Union generals Warren, Hancock pursue. Casualties large with about 3,000 prisoners taken in three days.
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Spottsylvania Court House
Hancock
Spottsylvania Road
Burnside
Poe River
J.eo
North Annariven
Fort Darling
Butler
Richmond
James
Grant
Grants
New York
Times
Candriver
PuitapeLpata
Washington
Meade
Todd’s Tavern
North Anna River
Frontal Battle Continues in Friday Fight with Heavy Losses
The Friday battle stretched daylight with no decisive outcome. Sedgwick and Warren held the center, Hancock and Getty anchored the left, Burnside reinforced from time to time. Grant’s forces pressed right. Ewell countered, then retreated to secondary works as heavy fighting persisted into noon and beyond.
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Pickett
Wright
Warren
Stephens
Burnside
Hancock
Getty
Grant
Meade
Ewell
Jume
Gevere
Longstreet
Lee
Carcely
Orps
A. P. Hill
Wadsworth
Robison
Hanock
Sedgwith
Confederate assault drives Confederate lines near Sedgwick
An indecipherable battlefield account describes heavy enemy pressure on Warren and Sedgwick, fierce responses by Hancock, and a night of brutal fighting. Union lines hold with prisoners taken as dusk falls and rumors of a drawn battle.
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Sedgwick
Manford
Hancock Gsling
Hancock
Sidiwich
Seymour
Haness
Hic
New Advertisements House and Lot for Sale
Farm for Sale. For sale organized containing land south of Wooster 9 covertrade at 4 One of the best farms in the county. Terms easy May 2 or other dates. Apply to Mathew Melisa, New Meri Santa Fanpor rain, Worster. MATINGW BUCLEKE.
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Wooster
Kovertrade
Dae
Letiog
Worster
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