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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1865
Page
2
Saturday the 1th day of June outlines a system where one delegate is allotted for every 500 votes with an extra delegate for fractions of 250 or more. Counties will receive delegates according to the home vote for Dedham Lincoln from the late presidential election.
The State Union Executive Committee calls a convention in Columbus on Wednesday June 21 at 1 pm to nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor Treasurer Attorney General Judge of Supreme Court and other offices. Wayne County delegates will be chosen to represent the county at the State Union Convention and a County Central Committee will be appointed for the coming year. The organizers urge all good men of parties to unite for national interests. J R Owll chair and local officers listed.
The Union men are urged to attend a county convention on June 10 to elect delegates for the State Union Convention in Columbus on June 21. A strong state ticket is expected, with emphasis on selecting capable delegates to reflect Wayne County’s voice. The notice also mentions ripples of late Confederate actions and a curious dressing of Davis in female clothes along the Macon road.
A compact review lists major Civil War milestones over six months. Sherman’s Georgia and South Carolina successes, Wilmington’s fall, Grant’s victories and Richmond’s capture, Lee and Johnson surrenders, Mobile’s fall, Lincoln’s assassination and Booth’s shooting, Taylor’s surrender, and Jeff Davis’s capture. The piece notes contemporary editorials debating punishment and loyalty as history unfolds.
The 7 30 Loan demonstrates U S government strength and public confidence. Subscriptions on May 18 reached over a million dollars with nearly 98 million in new receipts for the week, and over 500 million in three months under Jay Cooke. The Third Series opens with 280 million authorized, six percent gold option retained, and conversion rights preserved, with June expected to exhaust remaining notes.
The rebel Vice-President Alexander H. Stephens was captured by our cavalry at his Georgia home. The call is for lawful trial for treason and, if convicted, execution without clemency, likening Stephens to Jefferson Davis in war and politics.
A March 11 1865 letter from the Internal Revenue Office discusses income tax rules for farmers. It explains the 1862 act taxed entire crops yearly while the 1864 act taxes only sold or portion not produced. The note argues income should reflect actual sale not unsold crop and that all produce sold in 1864 must be counted as income regardless of tax paid on future years.
The President designates June 1 as a day of humiliation and mourning with nationwide observance. Ohio urged to close businesses and hold solemn services in worship, praying for divine guidance and unity during the nation’s affliction.
A fragmentary OCR lists several Confederate Brigadier Generals with state affiliations including Rufus Barringer Seth Barton Corse Basil W. Duke J R Jones Richard L Page Edmand C Rucker and W Frazier. The garbled text mentions Virginia Kentucky Alabama Tennessee North Carolina veterans.
The Herald denounces CP of Jeff and Davis for scheming to pass troops as camp drab and to deceive soldiers by disguises. It laments the war’s deadly arc from rebellion to assassination, condemning its brutality and contempt for law and decency.
Washington May 17 A War Department General Order states that after June 1 1865 any person found in arms against the United States east of the Mississippi will be deemed a guerrilla and punished by death. Commanding officers are instructed to enforce the order within their jurisdictions.
Hon. Jere Clemens ex U S Senator from Alabama died at his residence this morning at 7 30 of congestion of the lungs. He was a former lawmaker and figure in national politics. The cause of death was listed as congestive lung illness. He passed away surrounded by family in Newnsville Australia.
The Herald reports Jeff Davis and companions were captured near Macon after a federal pursuit. Davis and Spencer were brought to durance. eight thousand dollars in specie found on the party, with Reagan papers and shipments to London seized. The group traveled by special train to Atlanta and Azla with Stephens, Wheeler, and Clay surrendering to Union forces.
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