Bliss a Rebel Sympathizer in Wooster Debate
A contentious charge sheet labels George Bliss a rebel sympathizer from Texas who opposed Union measures and coerced government action. It accuses him of boycotting Union meetings, supporting Vallandigham, denouncing Lincoln, and urging compromise with rebels, arguing his election would embolden the Confederacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bliss
George Bliss
Texas
Wooster
Fort Sumter
Mores Land
Wayne County Democrat
Congress
Paine
Backus
Cleveland
Breckinridge
Ellee
Vallandighbam
Douglas Democrats
Union Ten
Dever
Vallandigham
Lincoln
Richmond
South
Ohio Governor Tod Denies Welker Draft Conspiracy
In 1862 letters and a telegraphic dispatch defend Judge Welker from charges of halting nine month volunteers and authorizing a two hundred dollar exemption for religious denominational objectors. Gov Tod replies that neither Welker nor I were consulted and that responsibility lies with Congress Secretary of War and himself. The piece blasts Bliss and Vallandigham supporters for spreading lies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Welker
Gov. Tod
Bliss- Vallandigham
Wooster
Gov. Top
M. Weigsr
Conpusus
M. Wzuxrz
Woostse
Congress
David Tod
Bliss
Vallandigham Sheet Accuses Judge Welker of Fees
The district papers allege Judge Welker received $2,788 as aid-de-camp to the Governor and the Commander in Chief. The charge is denied. the appropriation item shows $750 plus $400 previously advanced, with no other compensation. It notes $2,000 once drawn for troops near Cincinnati, all turned over to the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welker
Martin Welker
Judge Welker
Cincinnati
Taxes and War Taxes Spark County Backlash
The piece rails at Bliss Vallandigham supporters for opposing taxes while urging all loyalists to pay. It warns of heavy wartime levies and mocks critics, listing taxed items in Wayne county such as buggies, carriages, and gold plates, asserting patriots will pay willingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff. Davis
Jeff Davis
South
Jeff
Vallandigham
Bliss
Wayne County
Lion
Rebels North and South Unite Against Proclamation
The Vallandigham Democrats North and Breckinridge Democrats South show striking agreement against the Proclamation. They denounce Lincoln, seek the Breckinridge Buchanan ticket to finish the rebellion, and claim abolitionists started the war. They demand the Union as it was and denounce Congress as the worst. They threaten slavery or death and praise reinstating the old party for unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vallandigham Democrats
Breckinridge Democrats
Lincoln
Breckinridge-Buchanan
Abo Utioniats
Bliss Vallandigham and Bartly in Breckinridge Feud
Fragment reads as a partisan clash among Bliss Vallandigham and Bartly against Jeff Davis within the Douglas Democrats of Ashlaid County. The text alleges treason, corruption, and armed rebellion rhetoric aimed at restraining power and reviving public treasury theft claims, with cryptic references to political factions.
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Bliss
Vallandigham
Bartly
Jeff Davis
Douglas Democracy
Ashlaid
Breckinridge
Douglas
Floyd
Brekink Fedge
Toombs
Wayne County Draft Faults Amid Ohio Political Strife
The piece attacks Breckinridge influenced Ohio townships including Wayne, Holmes, Wooster, Clinton, and Polk for lowering draft participation. It credits Douglas Democrats for volunteering and condemns leaders like Vallandigham for obstructing quotas, arguing the draft harm falls on Wayne County.
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Vallanidigham Damocracy
Ohio
Wayne County
Depecia
Trong Union
Wooster
Clinton
Salt Greek
Congress
Holmes Coun
Cratfords County
Polk
Vallandigham
Douglas
Foola
Breckinridge
Party Factionalism Splits North Amid Civil War Debate
The piece argues Breckinridge Vallandigham faction controls the Democratic Party in the North while Douglas Democrats and Republicans push for government support to continue the war. It names Edwin Stanton Gov Tod Gan Mc Clemend Gen Logan and condemns Vallandigham Bliss and Core as traitors and abolitionists. It urges voting for Martin Welker to counter the Vallandigham–Bliss alliance.
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Democratic Party
Breckinridge-Vallandigham
Douglas Democrats
Douglas
North
Edwin Stanton
Tod. Gan. McClemend
Gen
Logan
Vallenodigham
Bliss
Martin Welker
Vallandigham
Belden
Give us Slavery or Give us Death rallying cry in Vallandigham faction
The piece laments the Vallandigham faction of the Democratic Party clinging to slavery as essential, urging support for the Proclamation and warning against restoring a pro slavery Democracy tied to Jeff Davis and Breckinridge era robbers and traitors. It appeals to Liberty supporters to reject the old Democratic line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vallandigham
Bliss
Jeff
Davis
Floyd
Breckinridge
Yancey
Natron
Friends of Liberty
of Humanity
Draft provisions outlined by the commanders and camps
The document describes the draft process with three year terms, transport certificates for railroad companies, and payment by the department. It requires commanders to prepare camps to receive draftees, appoint a surgeon to examine recruits, and discharge those unfit for service.
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Rendezvo
Governors Exempt Clergy From Draft In Ohio Exemption Order
Headquarters Columbus October 2 1862. State and county officers and ministers in charge of regular congregations are exempt from military duty and will be discharged if drafted. David Top Governor.
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Maria I Vand Priff
Harriet E Vandegriff
E. Vand
Laporte
Wayne County
Egriff
Indiana
Harland P Vandegriff
Court of Common Pleas
County of
Wayne
State of
Ohio
Harriet E. Vandegriff
Andrew H Crawford
Warland P Vandegriff
Monzipay
Ohio Draft Orders Call for Exemption Examinations and Discharges
Ohio Governor Davin Tod or Davin Ton issues directives to commandant and recruiting officers directing a surgeon be appointed to examine drafted men claiming disability and certify unfit for duty. Discharge all federal state county officers ministers and report all discharges. Also confirms continued advance pay and bounty for old regiments new regiments raised before Sept 15 and for new cavalry and ten sharpshooter companies. Drafted men may enlist in any service branch.
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Onto
Columbus
Davin Top
War Department
Davin Ton
Bliss and Breckinridge in Ohio Democratic Debate
The Vallandigham faction led by Bliss supports a Columbus Democratic Convention resolution denouncing coercion and urging Ohio Democrats to back Bliss for the House, aligning with Breckinridge on resisting measures opposing the Constitution and flag. The piece portrays Bliss and Vallandigham as aligned with Breckinridge against Senate action and urges vote for Bliss to advance to the House.
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Bliss
Breckinridge
Vallandigham
Colp Bress
Columbus
Ohio
United States
Vallacdigham
Senate
House
Rebel Army Retreats Toward Rapidan and Gordonsville
Report cites evidence that Gen Leg is pulling the rebel army back along the Shenandoah valley toward the Rapidan and Gordonsville to shorten lines to Richmond. Authors question pursuit options and the position of forces south of Washington near Gordinsville as developments unfold.
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Potominc
Washington
Leg
Shenandoah
Rapidan River
Gordonsville
Richmond
Maryland
Cumberland
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Winchester
Ler
Questio
Harrass
Sieza
Hertzeuan
Gordinsville
Morgan Retreats From Cumberland Gap To Ohio River
General Morgan and 10 000 troops reach Gristburg on the Ohio River after marching from Cumberland Gap to confront Union defences. They endure severe deprivation, skirmishes, and constant harassment by Bragg Kirby Smith John Morgan and Stevenson forces as they advance northward on a forced retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wergan
Cambes Berland
G. Wy Morgan
Exémy
Morgan
Qur
Ohio
Cincinnati
Morgen
Gumberland Gap
Stavenson
Bragg
Kirby Smith
John Morgan
Marshall
Stevenson
John H Morgan
Death of Gen Nelson in Louisville duel with Gen Davis
The Cincinnati Enquirer recounts the fatal confrontation between generals Davis and Nelson in Louisville. After a confrontation over command and arms, Davis shot Nelson in the hall of the Galt House. Nelson died soon after in his room with Rev Talbot attending.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Davis
Nelson
The
Enquirer
Louisville
Buell
Bowling Green
Gen
Galt House
Loninville
Davin
Burbridge
Gen. Davis
Cincinnati
Wright
General Nelson
Morton
Gen. Nelson
Captain Gibson
Gen. Buell
Mr. Talbot
Talbot
Battle reports from Corinth cited by General Grant
Washington dispatch summary notes Union forces repulsed Rebel assaults on Corinth under Vinaro Erica and Lovell. General Rosecrans reports heavy Confederate losses and several officers wounded, including General Oglesby, while General McPherson arrives with troops. Grant predicts pursuit toward Savannah and Hatchie River with large prisoner and casualty figures.
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Corinth
Rosecrans
Price
van Dyrk
Lovel
War Department
Jackson
J W Srallech
Theo
Vinaro
Erica
Lovell
Corith
Rosecracs
Inparson
Hack
Gertal Oglesby
MoPa
Rosecrax
Edemy
Hatchie
Grant
General Davis Arrested as Union Army Enforces Martial Law
The article notes General Davis faced immediate military arrest at the Galt House awaiting court martial after his collapse and death following a clash. It cites Article 9 on punishment for striking a superior or disobeying commands and predicts a swift trial outcome amid North South tensions and public sentiment.
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Galt Houss
Altough
Roth
Louis
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