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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1862
Page
2
A garbled passage condemns rebellion and urges strong defense of a free government. It warns against palliatives and compromises that betray principles and cautions against yielding to conspiracies shaping a darker future. The text reads like a speech fragment with political peril implied.
The article lauds Gen. Banks for a difficult retreat against superior forces. It notes a 53 mile distance covered with nearly all wagons and guns saved, while fighting several battles. It calls him one of the ablest Federal generals and deserving of better treatment by the Government.
The dispatch urges three military service options for three years or during the war with guard duty within state limits. Counties have received notices directing all able-bodied citizens to report for duty at camp, to support the government and uphold the flag.
Troops on sick leave of Major General Halleck’s command must report to the nearest Medical Officer for fitness certificates. North of the National Road report to Camp Chase. south to the Post Hospital Soldiers’ Home in Cincinnati. Transportation provided to the proper regiment on verification.
The President plans an additional force of fifty thousand volunteers not tied to one service as existing armies struggle to crush the rebellion. War constraints hamper occupation of captured towns and protection of critical points as disease and casualties rise.
The piece contrasts Dr Breckinridge with Northern Vallandigham Democrats, calling them traitors to the Union and urging harsh measures. It recalls lessons from thirty years ago and argues that mercy cannot reach a foe determined to ruin the government.
May 26 1862 Cottusus Ohio Washington City warned of danger. Committees urge 200 men be raised and sent to Camp Chase for organization and equipment. Those unwilling to go to Washington to guard current regiments will serve locally. Meetings held at the Court House and Tuesday sessions yielded many volunteers. Leading Unionists from Wooster enlisted. lists incomplete.
The late session appropriated 105000 to the Executive for sick and wounded Ohio soldiers. Gov Tod designated funds for telegraphs to soldiers, 6000. 50 state surgeons paid about 45,000 for nine months. Agencies were set up in Cleveland Columbus Cairo and Bellaire with 1000 each for expenses. Travel for mothers and wives costs 2500. Six pay agents and six steamers to Pittsburg cost 8800 each totaling 98,800 with 6700 for contingencies. Ohio claims to have done more for soldiers than any state.
The new act allows citizens and certain military service members to enter government lands up to 160 acres each for ten dollars, with a five year residence and cultivation requirement to perfect title. It takes effect January 1 next, and promises wide growth for the country.
Three Union officers testified separately about prison abuses in Richmond including overcrowded cells and being fed from a tub, exposed to mobs, mistreated by guards, and paraded through streets. They alleged neglect of wounded, denial of air, and harsh treatment in jails with civilians and soldiers sharing cells.
The Pittsburgh Gazette notes that national debt fell to 565 million dollars by May with about twenty million in floating liabilities. It credits Treasury Secretary Chase for reducing interest costs, despite war needs, and praises Lincoln for appointing him to a role well suited to his integrity and wisdom.
Dispatches say Banks was attacked at Winchester and fell back toward Martinsburg and Harper's Ferry. Front Royal was occupied. Col Kenley was wounded and captured. Reports indicate a large enemy force moving north from Richmond to take the offensive.
Dispatch from May 25 1862 reports Major General Banks leading a force of Dixon’s brigades and cavalry toward Martinsburg being pursued by 15600 Confederate troops under Ewells and Jackson. The engagement caused heavy casualties on both sides with several regiments breaking the line before retreat to Martinsburg.
Dispatch from Major General N P Bangs reports the safe arrival of his two brigades near Williamsport at 10 pm and the Fifth Corps crossing the river with minimal losses. He notes enemy forces of 15 000 to 20 000, a 58 mile forced march with 500 wagons, and praises Capt Hollabird and Capt Beckwith for train safety. A full statement will follow.
The Times, Morning Post, and Daily News discuss the fall of New Orleans, noting it as a Northern victory with implications for cotton markets and blockade strategy. They critique Southern resilience, consider potential British mediation, and report rumors of diplomatic moves and trade impacts.
Col. Leonidas Metcalf of Kentucky denounces Black person lovers and abolitionists among Northern and Southern unionists. He accuses opponents of branding others Abolitionists to ruin them, flatly attacking anti slavery advocates and urging confrontation with those who defend abolition.
May 21 report details a successful artillery action near New Bridge. The Fourth Michigan under Col Woodbury and a Second Cavalry squadron routed, wounded, and captured enemy troops, with one Union killed and several wounded. Federal forces moved to Ellison's Mills and attacked rebel positions near Mechanicsville before nightfall, with firing continuing at dawn and the enemy retreating.
Washington reports show May discussions on a proposed bounty for soldiers of three months and one year, pensions for widows, and land grants for agricultural colleges. Senate amendments to a finance bill include a salary cut for the commissioner. Debates on confiscation and emancipation accompany partisan exchanges.
The House rejected Maynard's substitute by nine to one forty. Conkling's amendment was also rejected. The select committee's confiscation bill faced Blair's colonization and Sedgwick's freedom amendments, both defeated. The Senate relief bill for Robert Small and others tied to a rebel steamer passed, with nine listed against.
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