Besnit on Congre Majorities Reported in Local Vote
Fragmentary OCR notes show names such as Gidhsnik, Welker, Elise and Wayzie with vote tallies like 772 to 540 and 1772 in Ashland and Medina. The text appears to be a rough grid of mayor or council majorities from a local election, with unclear context and several garbled place names.
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Besnit
Wayne Dduhty
Wode Welker
Elise
Wayzie
Tole
Ashland
Medina
Toraip
Wayne County Election Result Spreads Patriotism and Unity
The Wayne County result reflects strong Union support with many Republicans absent at service, showing overwhelming confidence in the Union cause. Majorities reported for Congress across districts and the state ticket favor the Union party, with celebrations noted as Shaver is reelected to Congress by a large margin.
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Union
Vallandighamérs
Union Party
Wayne Cous
Wayne County
Ohio
Per Petgor
Canaan Township
Chippewa Creek
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Milton Township
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T. W. Peckinpaugh
Ohio State Journal reports mixed congressional election results
The Ohio State Journal notes Democrats carry roughly half the Congressional delegation while State ticket outcomes are uncertain. It calls the trend anomalous and cites disappointment among seasoned politicians at the secession sympathizers gaining ground. Vallandigham’s defeat is praised while Cox and Schenck are mentioned with narrow margins.
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Ohio State Journal of Today
Farasin
Blake
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Vallandigham
Cen
Schenck
Cox
Vallandigham Defeated in Third District Race
Loyal citizens rejoice as Vallandigham loses in the third district contest. Behenck’s majority is reported at 806 according to dispatches, a result rebels will dread to hear.
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Rebels Arrested in Stark County
About 200 soldiers were sent from Camp Mansfield to Canton to arrest Breckinridge rebels and Vallandighamites who refused to report. Arch McGregor editor of the Stark County Democrat was arrested for treason along with a couple Democratic preachers and Belden the congressional candidate fled. Those captured were moved by special trains to Camp Mansfield.
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Canton
Breckinridge
Arch McGregor
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Jeff. Davis
Ohio Governor Tod Praises Emancipation Proclamation
In Columbus Gov Tod endorses Lincoln’s Proclamation, says it is well timed and strengthens Union resolve. He urges rebels to lay down arms, restore allegiance, and supports further action if rebellion continues. He praises Lincoln’s forbearance and cautions against divided loyalties.
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Shame on the Vallandighamites in this election talk
The piece denounces Vallandighamites for trumpeting their wins while Republicans vote from abroad. It condemns Democrats as at home caring only for party and offices and indifferent to the country’s fate.
Indiana Election Returns Far From Final Result
Indiana voters report returns by 11 PM with congress races close. Districts list Laws Cravens Duon Holmes Julian, Dumont Voorhees Orth Colfax Blitchell Shanks as union or democratic candidates, with the state ticket leaning to a small union majority.
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Union Ticket Bolstered by Local Majorities in Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania returns show meager statewide gains but strong local support for Union candidates. The Hon Thad Steavens is elected by about 5,000 votes, with Pittsburgh districts delivering heavy majorities for Union Congressmen.
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Tory Party Routed in New York in Advance
The New York Herald argues Servobe should withdraw warning that if he returns to the trail he could win New York City Albany and interior towns but lose the State by a large margin. Other editorials place Union support at about fifty thousand and The Herald shifts from Airyore to acknowledge Tory defeat as inevitable.
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Washington Rumors Spark Cabinet and Military Change Talk
A report from Washington cites circulating rumors of cabinet and senior military reshuffles. The Star of that city is accused of spreading unverified stories, drawing credulous attention from local factions.
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Confession of Confederate Agents Includes Arrest Warrant
Letters dated 1862 from James Quinick and J L Foster discuss Confederate plans and a warrant for Gulick. Reports describe travel from Sandusky to Fort Lafayette, opposition among Northern populations, and intent to recruit allies in the North. Foster seeks trustworthy northern aid to further Confederate aims.
Letters Between J L Foster and James Qulik From 1862
In Sept 1862 Sanpusky and Circixwatt correspondents discuss illness and travel while Foster asks Qulik to arrange medical quinine for the Southern army. Request details on sending funds and possible meeting in Sandusky or Cleveland with Dayton, Ohio as the reply address.
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Meny Express
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Letter from Jans Gulcek on finances and travel options
A dated 1862 correspondence from Jans Gulcek discusses limited pounds available, a price around forty dollars per pound, and potential travel to Cleveland or Sandusky. He explains exchange via bank checks or express delivery, notes health improvement, and asks for names of Island friends to contact. He mentions Sandusky as a poor, small town and hints at arranging money transfer through J Golick and J A Williams & Co.
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Battle near Bardstown and Perryville in Kentucky 1862
Dispatch from Louisville October 10 describes heavy skirmishing and a major Confederate retreat toward Harrodsburg after Allied corps under Gilbert McCook and Crittenden attacked. Losses reported as heavy with Gens. Jackson and Terrill killed. Indiana Governor Morton on the way with medical aid.
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Slaveholder on Slavery at Cooper Institute Speech
The Rev. Mr. Carter of East Tennessee declares he values the Union above all enslaved people and asserts he would accept slavery’s death if necessary to save the nation. He argues better the Union perish with mourning than the flag fall, and he would endure exile or five years of life in exile rather than treason.
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Horrible outrage by guerrillas reported near Nashville Paton
The Tennessee Paton recounts an attack by five guerrillas on a household about eight miles from Nashville, assaulting a wife and daughter and brutalizing a widow. Two of the assailants were claimed to be members of the Tennessee legislature, with military pursuit and capture noted.
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Rumored Deaths of Bragg and Cheatham Near Bardstown
Reports from Williamsport Maryland dated October twelve describe a Confederate cross into Maryland at Dam No. Five with a heavy gun escort. A skirmish left a Union soldier dead and rumors swirled that Generals Bragg and Cheatham were killed in the Wednesday engagement near Bardstown as Union forces pursued retreating rebels from Winchester.
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Civil War battle tolls and troop movements report
A dispatch reports Federal forces of 16 000 and 62 rebel regiments with 500 to 600 killed 2 300 wounded and 440 paroled prisoners. Rebel losses 1 800 killed including a general and 14 colonels. Paroled prisoners claim rebel artillery losses and captured wagons. Other updates note Union and rebel movements toward Perryville Harrodsburg and Camp Dick Robinson with multiple paroles.
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Rebel cavalry at Cashtown menaced by Union forces
A report from Col. McClure Cuapgassage states rebel cavalry is at Cashtown near South Mountain Adams County in strong force. They were driven back from the Potomac and are attempting to flee toward Mercersburg. Logan, a Franklin County guide, accompanies them, raising fears they may escape. Local citizens are arming to join the pursuit.
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Rebels capture prisoners and arms at Danville
Union forces report a clash in Tennessee with Confederate units. The Rebels suffered captures and a number of prisoners, along with arms, as the advance continued toward Danville and surrounds.
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