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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1862
Page
2
The Ohio State Journal presents official congressional election results by district. It shows the Democratic ticket’s national majority at 1,765 statewide, far below the average state ticket majority of 6,593, with district breakdown including the First District.
The Pitts Gazette describes General Ambrose E. Burmside as a tall vigorous Union officer from Indiana, who served in Mexico and in the Civil War. The piece notes his rise from lieutenant to leadership, his loyalty to the Union, and his energetic approach in North Carolina. It highlights his early Rhode Island regiment and his current role near General McClellan.
The piece lists state by state party representation and notes Maine New Hampshire Vermont Connecticut California Oregon Maryland Kentucky Western Virginia are apportioned by Republicans and unions. It asserts the Administration will likely hold a House majority and doubts Democrats can elect a New York senator. It also surveys other winter Senate elections and legislative balance.
A Cincinnati Gazelle correspondent details a Sabbath visit to the 4th Ohio Regiment near Harper's Ferry. He notes 250 sick left behind, 120 effective men, and describes the death of Private William Reed of Stark County. The piece honors Colonel Andrews, laments slavery’s influence, and recalls a Sunday service held under a Virginia mansion tree with Ohio soldiers and civilians in worship.
A Nay Tribune reprint critiques the recent election result and public discontent. It catalogs eight partisan drivers blamed for defeat, including slavery supporters, the Democrats, big-money backers, and war-tax fears. The piece laments slow Union progress and losses like General Wadsworth, urging readers to question leadership and sacrifice.
A New York Times correspondent recounts a Leesburg conversation with a prominent rebel officer, once a Henry Clay Whig, who claims a vast North loom with a global network. He asserts planned currency disruption and near‑impossible to escape intrigue, predicting Northern Democrats will fall into the Southern cause.
General George B. McClellan faced scrutiny over army clothing and horse shortages as Union leadership pressed for timely movement across the Potomac. Reports show Meigs fulfilled many requisitions, while critics argued delays hindered readiness before October battles.
The Tribune quotes the Commission on the Harper's Ferry surrender. It censures Col Ford for poor command at Maryland Heights and Col Miles for disobedience and parole of prisoners. It assigns responsibility to Major General Wool and says General McClellan could have relieved Harper's Ferry.
A garbled report recalls the Virginia campaign and surrender context. It references Generals Augur and Ball, the Harper’s Ferry area, parole exchanges, and the potential fate of 20 000 men, with scattered notes on Cadwallader and the Maryland border.
Reportes describe movements around Culpeper and Groveton with Union forces under Gen. Pope advancing near Manassas. Gen. Lee’s army reportedly holds positions near Gaines Crossroads and the gaps, with skirmishes causing casualties and confusion among lines.
A lengthy historical commentary contrasts abolitionists with politicians, arguing abolitionists sought moral change through constitutional means, opposed violence, and favored emancipation via public opinion. It notes differences with Republicans, defends their peaceful methods, and frames abolitionism as a pivotal yet misunderstood movement in American liberty.
The dispatches report General Mitchel has died of yellow fever. The letter praises his gallantry as a soldier and his scientific knowledge as an officer. It notes his philosophical attainments and Christian humility, calling him among America's worthy patriots.
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