Union Meetings Led by Ben Douglas in Several Townships
Ben Douglas will address union meetings at Coal Banks Chippawa Township Friday Nov 4, Smithville Saturday Nov 5, Fredericksburg Monday Nov 7 at Carr's School House East Union township. Judge Orr and Dr. W W Taggart will be present and a grand rally is planned.
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Ben. Douglas
Coal Banks
Chippawa Township
Smithville
Fredericksburg
Carr's School House
East Union Township
Judge Orr
W. W. Taggart
Union Rally to be Held at Dalton Saturday Evening
A grand Union meeting will be held in Dalton on Saturday evening with Judge Welker and Hon. John Brinkerhoff addressing the crowd. Five Union men from Sugar Creek plan a festive gathering and invite all to attend.
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Dalton
Judge Welker
John Brinkerhoff
Sugar Creek
Last Grand Rally at Arcadome Hall Monday Evening
The Union holds a grand rally at Arcadome Hall on Monday evening November 7. Hon Martin Welker and N W Goodhue of Akron address the crowd. The Union Silver Cornet Band will perform, promising one of the season’s greatest meetings.
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Arcadome Hall
Grand Union
Martin Welker
Ad N. W. Goodhue, Esq
Akron
Union Silver Cornet Band
Reception Dinner for Returned Soldiers at Canaan Center
Citizens of Canaan Township and nearby areas plan a grand reception dinner at Canaan Center Wayne County on Saturday November 5 at 10 o clock A M. The event will honor the 16th Ohio and other local soldiers with a bountiful meal prepared by the ladies. Rev G W Collier chaplain of the 84th C V I will address attendees. he is noted as having endured confinement during the rebellion and later served as Congressman elder for the 14th District. Citizens are invited to attend and show gratitude for three years of service defending homes.
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Canaan Township
16Th Ohio
Wayne
Canaan Center
Wayne County
Abraham
Lincolns
Hirlings
Permis
Campese
Fixteen
Fallad States
Canada
England
South America
Tlarray Clifton
Natt Todd
Tom Milford
65Th Regt
VVI
Ad Brigade
Dth Army Corpa
Chateateoes
Tenneases
William Rios
Jackson County
Iowa
Willard Rice
Teira
Abigail Rice
Alvi Zuver
Nhia
Seid
Wavenonty
Whio
Windsor
Camaan
Jennette Kiney
Mary Kiney
Kiza
John Kiney
Mary
Patterson
John Patterson
Frances Hotsington
William Rice
Eaid
Alvi Zover
Deed
Sewsts & Gamer
Attrater Petroner
John A. Chidester
Misnouri
Ramoel Cotecu Oie
Pennevivada
Ephraim Chideater
Ephraim
Bt Lister, Jr
Crebute
Wayne and &Tate
Thie
Asd
Tyne
Towonhip
Alno
Wat Wasue
rene @leeen
Avid
Madd
Atypia
John
Alan Altoste
Anid
Wayne Ce Ninty Fey
Woth Font
Anet Paar
Canning South
Suormi Wandarate
Ohio
Pom Roy
Clinton
Ephraim Chidester
Pettiwner
Carolion Miller
Giburt Miller
Amandy He Pecht
Alexander Xrott
Albert Bo Chidester
Tenelatta Chidistar
Ramuel Willis
Jobotl
Chidteter
Ramuel C. Jennings
Maria d Merce
Fphieim C Hava
Vara Bell
Harriet Kelly
John Ketster
Hin Hetes
Ephraim Chimister Jr
William Hoyte
George Hoyte
Geo Hoyte
Warne County
Allante
State of Whin
John Bechtel
Wooster
Lucettia Smetzer
John Smetzser
Julie Hoyte
Mary Foltz
Henry Foltz
Elizabeth Grow
William Grow
Catharine Lidell
John Bidell
Lana Haggard
H J Kaupman
Adai
Groxor Horva
We Must Work to Defend the Nation
The text urges urgent collective effort to counter wealthy powerful enemies threatening national existence. It stresses sleepless vigilance, firm decisive action, and energetic measures as the country faces imminent peril.
Two New York Scoundrels Sentenced for Life
Two men tied to Gov. Seymour’s circle face life terms in prison for election frauds in New York. The President approved the sentence, and the men will labor in penitentiary as a deterrent, reflecting the adage honesty is the best policy.
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New York
Ferry
Donahue
Seymour
Union supporters urged to bring in county returns
A call to all township unions to attend on Tuesday night to report vote results from each township. The piece predicts strong Union gains, with Old Wayne and the soldiers’ vote favoring Lincoln and Johnson, and Union bands to perform as dispatches signal Union triumph nationwide.
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Old Wayne
Old Abe
Union
Arcademe Hall
Lincoln
Johnson
Intended Frauds in Ohio Describe Union Concerns
The Ohio Union State Executive Committee warns of planned frauds in several counties where Copperheads are in the majority. They allege early voting in citizen dress followed by later ballots in soldiers uniforms to be smuggled into boxes under friendly control.
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Ohio Union State Executive Committee
Lincoln
Do Not Let Confidence Stray Into Inaction
A caution urges steady effort despite strong belief in success. It warns against overconfidence that ignores seeds of work and calls for disciplined action to realize aims.
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Mita
Have Teams Ready to Rally Union Vote in Township
Union men urged to mobilize teams for every Union vote in the township. Start early and do not delay beyond 2 o'clock to maximize turnout.
Have Firm Challengers at the Polls
Union men appoint firm challengers to stand by the polls all day. They warn of an unscrupulous vigilant foe and urge guards against illegal votes and fraud.
A Sold Party and the Frightened Rebel Visitor
A hostile crowd described as copperheads taunted a visiting rebel youth from Iowa on Saturday. The event left the rebel so frightened he failed to deliver his speech or show his usual vigor, disappointing his sympathizers.
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Iowa
Old Wayne for Lincoln Victory Urged in Wayne County
Union supporters in Wayne County are urged to mobilize for next Tuesday election day. Officers call on every school district to work until 6 PM and then gather in Wooster to shout, ensuring returns from all townships are counted for Abraham Lincoln.
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Wayne County
Abraham Lincoln
Wooster
Weathered Call to Union Voters to Vote Early
The notice urges union men to vote in any weather on Tuesday next and to stay faithful to the cause. It emphasizes voting early and working until polls close, arguing harsher weather should strengthen effort for freedom.
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Freedom
It's all Right About Lincoln Victory Backers Say
The passage urges Union supporters to do their best to elect Lincoln, warning against overconfidence and flattery that favor Mc Clellan. It stresses vigilance and active effort by every Union man to ensure Lincoln's victory.
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McClellan
Lincoln
Seymour appoints commission to probe Copperhead forgery
Seymour orders a Washington visit to investigate Copperhead forgery tied to his associates. The New York governor fears exposure as fraudulent methods threaten the last support for their schemes and bring a collapse of the Copperheads' influence.
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Seymour
Washington
New York
Union Vote Polled From Counties To Publish Next Week
A call urges Union supporters to record township votes before sealing books so county results can be published next week. Attend headquarters at Arcademe Hall for news from every State and bring the polled vote figures, not the overall majority.
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Columbus
Arcademe Hall
Three Days More Work Union Men of Wayne
Union men in Wayne County urged three days of action to mobilize the vote for Tuesday. They called for all Union voters to participate, urging quiet vigilance and full turnout to secure a glorious victory for the Republic.
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Union
Wayne
Wayne County
Old Wayne
Republic
Soldiers of the 16th Ohio urged to vote Tuesday in Wayne County
A Civil War era appeal from Union supporters in Wayne County urges soldiers of the 16th Ohio to back the government and army on the upcoming Tuesday election. The message criticizes Copperhead opposition for failing to aid families or recognize soldiers and vows to honor the 16th Ohio by securing votes in every township.
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16Th Ohio
Wayne County
Democratic Party
Texas
Supreme Court
Copperhead
Lincoln
Ohio
Union
Orp
Pennsylvania Official Soldiers Vote Returns
Official returns of the soldiers vote in Pennsylvania show 17,888 ballots cast with 12,656 for the Union and 5,282 for the Democratic ticket. Union majority stands at 12,656, yielding a net Union lead of about 12,000.
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Pennsylvania
Union
Democraatic
Keep Your Eyes on the Flag as Birney Votes Union
The piece recalls Birney’s dying words Keep your eyes on the flag boys urging Union support. It frames his last act as voting the Union ticket and treats his advice as sacred duty for patriotic men.
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Pheid
Birney
Union
Exit Stevling Price in Missouri After Hasty Rebel Exit
The passage describes Confederate General Price' retreat from Missouri after a failed campaign. It likens his departure to Barry and Jubal, noting he leaves behind almost everything, with only one gun possibly remaining in play against Union forces under General Pleasanton.
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Missouri
Barry
Jubal
Pleas
Anton
Nevada gains Admission as Free State in 1864
The piece notes Nevada becoming part of the Union, organized as a territory on March 8, 1861, with a 1868 population of 10,000. It describes Nevada as a business hub with several daily papers and a central mining center, predicting it will become a leading state and hails its advent as a Free State.
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Nevada
The Union Prisoners to be Reheved
Agreement between Generals Grant and Lee to ease prisoner distress noted. Details pending but plan allows clothing blankets and supplies to be sent to Union and Confederate prisoners via designated officers to ensure delivery. Articles limited to necessity and comfort such as clothing blankets meat bread coffee sugar pickles vinegar and tobacco.
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Grant
Lee
South
Old Wayne Stands Firmly Union for Soldiers Votes
A Civil War era notice from Wayne county Union supporters asserts a predicted Union majority based on soldiers' returns. It details contributions from various Ohio regiments and hospitals, notes 80 packages of soldier votes received, and urges polling all ballots to maximize the Union majority including a hoped Lincoln landslide.
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Wayne County
Union County
Old 16Th Regiment
9Th Ohio Cavalry
12Th Ohio Cavalry
60Th Ohio
176Th Ohio
41St Ohio
Ohio
Old Wayne
102D
Masory
Abraham Lincoln
Maryland joins free states as Delaware edges toward emancipation
The passage proclaims Maryland’s accession to the Free States and predicts Delaware’s rapid move to end slavery. It argues Delaware's slave representation unfairly binds Newcastle and that abolition is the Democratic Party’s obstacle. The author asserts Maryland’s freedom will hasten Delaware’s redemption.
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Maryland
Potomac
Delaware
Newcastle
Democratic Party
How the New York Soldiers Vote
A report on alleged fraud aimed at New York soldiers ballots showing Union voters predominantly supporting Lincoln. It cites sample regiments with counts for Democratic and Lincoln ballots and notes soldiers resisting sham democracy and ballot box stuffing attempts.
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New York
Abraham Lincoln
Sixty-fourth Infantry
Petersburg
Union
Lincoln
Seventy-sixth Infantry
Tenth Cavalry
One Hundred and Forty Eighth Regiment
old—Union
Johnson advocates subjugation over Union in Richmond letter
The Richmond Enquirer on the 18th published Hershel V. Johnson, once Douglas vice presidential candidate, now a Georgia rebel senator. He writes that subjugation is better than submission to the Union and that peace would come with McLean's election, underscoring a pro Southern stance.
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Hershel V. Johnson
Douglas
Senate
Georgia
Richmond Enquirer
South
McClean
New York Fraud Exposed in Soldier Proxy Scandal
The article accuses Copperhead agents under Horatio Seymour of organizing mass fraud to swap Lincoln votes for McClellan in soldiers proxies. It alleges forged signatures, stolen ballots, and open envelopes to influence New York’s 1864 election, noting exposure and defeat of the scheme.
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Copperhead
New York
M'Clellan
Democratic Party
Lincoln
Horatio Seymour
McClellan
New York Tribune
Democratic
McClellanites
Union
McClellan Supporters Labeled Across Political Lines
A harsh broadside accuses Vallandigham Wall and many figures of backing McClellan. It brands antiwar and pro peace voices as McClellan supporters, naming soldiers, generals, contractors, deserters, and even a New York agent as allies of McClellan. The piece urges Union friends to judge these supporters.
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Vallandigham
McClellan Wall
New Jersey
McClellan
Geo. B. McClellan
Golden Circle
Wooster
Army
Auguste Belmont
New York
Union
Wagers Offered on McClellan Electoral Prospects
A Chicago Journal notice offers large bets by a responsible party on McClellan not winning the presidency. Bets cover carry distributions in Illinois Indiana Iowa Minnesota Ohio New York Pennsylvania and a fifth State mix with five States cast for him. Wagers available singly or in bulk by contacting the Journal office.
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McClellan
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Ohio
New York
Pennsylvania
New England
iChicago Journal
Letter from a Grant era officer on army sentiment and November election
A soldierly letter from Nearh Riouxonn Virginia dated October 19 1884 argues soldiers will vote to suppress treason and Copperheadism in the North. It links Confederate sympathies to foreign aristocracies and urges unwavering support for the Union and government over peace talks.
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Grant
Wetal
Nearh Riouxonn Va
E. Furewax
Copperhead
Atlanta
Mobile
Sheridan
Butler
Maine
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Richmond
France
England
McClellan
Mac
Potomacs Bue
Gulf
Testimony on McClellan and gunboat role at Malvern Hill
The Dayton Journal editor and former Potomac Army correspondent recalls McClellan's gunboat absence during the Peninsula campaign. He recounts passing the James River ironclad and the scorn of British officers, labeling the scene a mean picture of the rebellion.
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Wm. D. Bickham
Dayton Journal
Potomac Army
Cincinnati
McClellan
James River
Malvern Hill
Galena
James Brooks
Nebraska Election Witnesses Party Unity and 1600 Majority
In Nebraska the Republican claim reports the territory delivering its largest prewar majority of 1600 for the Union men. The piece rails at Democratic opponents, urging veterans to vote in November as a duty to ensure freedom and honor the soldiers who fought, warning against a Confederate victory at the polls.
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Nebraska
Nebraska Republican
Lama Union Democrat
Lincoln
Horatio
Seymour
Abrahamincoln
Fennton
Richmond
Fort Sumter
M'Clellan
Pendleton
Fernando Wood
McClellan
Chicago
Lincoln and Union Democrat Back Lincoln Heanys Era
Ulster County Democrat Aston Vanderpool endorses Lincoln Heanys lama Union Democrat, urging support for Abraham Lincoln and Fennton amid calls for arming restraint. He denounces armistice with rebels, praises Union victory, and against McClellan Pendleton and Chicago platform.
Vallandigham Urges State Sovereignty in Reconstruction
In a Monmouth speech Vallandigham argued for Reconstruction on Virginia Kentucky lines and opposed a centralized federal government. He claimed the Chicago platform removed plans for union restoration in favor of Federal States principles, noting wide agreement among observers.
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Montgomery
Maryland Free State Constitution Adopted by Maryland
Governor Bradford proclaims the new Maryland free state constitution has been adopted by a majority of voters. Election tallies show 30 174 for and 29 799 against with 61 blanks. the measure takes effect November 1. The proclamation is dated October 29 in Annapolis with official seals and signatures.
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Bradford
Maryland
Friends of the Measure
Axp Waoerras
Augustus W. Bradford
Annapolis
W Bradford
W B Hatt
Nevada Admitted to the Union as a State
President Abraham Lincoln proclaims Nevada admitted to statehood on equal footing with original states. The act of Congress from March 21, 1864, authorized formation of a Nevada Constitution, with submission to the President and U S Seal affixed. Proclamation dated October 31 in the 89th year of independence. Secretary of State Wm Seward witnesses.
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Congress of the
United States
Nevada
Orginal
Congress
Washington
Wrartaw
Sewarp
Stats
Traitors Meet in Chicago Over Indianapolis Raid
The Tribune reports OQ A K members met in Chicago to devise means to release a prisoner in Indianapolis. Indiana delegates with one member per county discussed arming for the raid. Hovey and Hooker were notified of the secret gathering despite attempts at concealment.
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Tribune
OQ. A K
Chicago
Indianapolis
A. K
Ilinoia
Indiana
Hovey
Hooker
Army of the JamesEngagement Report at Darbytown and Seven Pines
Dispatch from the Army of the James dated Oct 28 describes Butler's forces extending along the Darbytown and Charles City roads near Seven Pines. Holman's colored brigade captured a redoubt and guns while heavy losses were suffered by both sides. The army later withdrew to its original positions after Grant ordered a pause and the Potomac army reports 1500+ losses with 828 prisoners and four flags taken.
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Tribune
Army of
Kautz
Walhansburg
Holman
Satyr
Pairchild
Hull
Williamsburg Road
Seven Pines
Jamer
Grant
10Th Army Corps
Epremy
Potowac
Oura
Norths Case and Sentences in War Fraud Trial
The Military Commission led by Gen. Doubleday adjourned to allow consult with Seymour appointees as Col Samuel North faced fraud charges over New York soldiers votes. Donahue and Ferry were convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment with presidential approval, while Ohio agents secured furloughs to enable veterans to vote. The report notes political maneuvers and wartime voting efforts amid growing Union optimism.
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Military Commission
Doubleday
Samuel North
New York
Seymour
Donahue
Ferry
Lincoln
Rag cargo from Alexandria fed to Medicine Trade
Tae Mommins or Toepes of Ayer & Co. received rags from Alexandria to pay for medicines sold largely in Egypt. The cloth spans Hadjis Hawadis and ancient embalmed textiles, now destined to become paper for Ayer's Almanacs, turning centuries of burial wrappings into warnings for the living.
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Tae Mommins
Toepes
Ayer & Co
Alexandria
Egypt
Pacha
Ayer
Daily Evening Journal
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Yaa Srepennd
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Hiwry
Pac
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Lonexzo Dawrozp
Joan McCoor
Sere Maxswat
Carr
G. W. Collier
84Th C. V. I
Elershel V
Dare Rat
Mopf
Aston Vanderpool
Ulster Co
N. Y
Columbia District
Democratic Party of
Lincoln Heanys
The
Chicago Tribune
Free State
the James
Col. North
J. C. Wetmore
Washington City
Guv Brough
Daniel Dickinson
Chase
J. A. Kelstor
James Honery
J. P
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Wayne Arnie
Pwnneys
J. A. Erister
L. Plattery
Aving
McMillen & Shielde
Wooetes
J. M. Hurd
Eugene Pardee
Aaron Pardfy Aaxesaor
Oblo
Lezal
Woorter Brate
Ithio
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Barton Kila Glaspy
Elizabeth Becksoo
John Hamlin
Famoss
Beard Mary A Hankey
Lewis Bollinger
Willam Horner T Malvert
Ephraim Kiplinger
Carmany
Mary J Lemy Willa Carl Charlotte Mungol
Peter Mortacida
Moore
Mary J Nash
Coyeter Reed
GR Dreeshall
Mike Rector
Oerson & Co
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Henry Fike
Adam Tillamon
Fitot
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Whessware
Flomern
Fe, Foreman
T M
Otick
Joseph Stibbe
Treasury
Copaldera
U. & Stocks
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UN Do Do Do
Canton
Apford Rvary Facility
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