This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1864
Page
2
Ben Douglas will speak at Union Hall Plain township Tuesday evening the 29th inst. A Union meeting in Smithville will hear Douglas Saturday evening November 5th. Turn out, friends of the Union.
The older school democracy calls for a national convention at Cooper Institute in New York City on Tuesday to restore the party to its Jacksonian era fame, distinguishing it from the Chicago convention fallout. Numerous prominent Democrats from several states sign the call.
A Wayne County union appeal urges three hundred plus voters to organize immediately. It warns Ohio’s prior large union majority could be endangered by quiet opposition and calls all township activists to canvass every district and ensure Union votes at the polls. Action is urged now.
A reader attacks the Democratic Party over high taxes and costs, urges support for Lincoln and Johnson, and recalls Civil War era grievances. He cites a tax increase of 74.06 and references local Copperhead activity, insisting only a victory at the ballot box and military success can end rising prices.
The piece brands Pendleton as a traitor for opposing measures to stop rebellion and links his stance to McClellan. It argues Pendleton’s loyalty is in question and asserts any voter for McClellan shares responsibility for treasonous acts in the Confederacy.
The Cincinnati Gazette shows official results from counties on the home vote in the recent State Governor race. It states fourteen Union Congressmen elected on home vote with three more expected from soldiers. It notes Copperh nis elected in districts five and twelve, while Bogham and Delano are not elected by the home vote when soldiers return.
An officer of the 99th Ohio recalls Confederate attacks while Union troops voted at a state election during march. Polls were held in ambulances as regiments moved, squads sent rearward, then returned to fight with renewed zeal amid rebel assaults. McClellan arose as the rebel war cry during the day.
The piece argues that Democratic leaders would repudiate government bonds, risking farmers and merchants losing fifty to fifty thousand dollars invested in bonds. It warns bonds would become worthless, ruining investors and lands, urging readers to back the Union party to protect trust and honor and save their money.
The piece compares national wealth and debt during the Civil War era, arguing U S solvency and future wealth growth. It cites 1860 wealth at 16 169 million dollars with 4 7 billion in rebellious states, notes gains through 1840–1860, and compares with Britain’s debt ratios to justify bonds and government loans. It urges readers to understand credit and invest in government loans.
The Adjutant of the regiment, Lieut MuMonegal, furnishes a complete list of captured men from the 102d Ohio. It includes Corporals Janes Hustsberger Benj Musser and others while many privates are named. No Wayne County soldiers were killed. several were wounded with details still arriving.
The document notes Lincoln designating the last Thursday in November as a day of thanksgiving and praise to Almighty God. It calls on citizens to show gratitude, seek unity, and acknowledge divine providence amid wartime blessings and trials.
A letter from Co A 120th C VI Epitor Reeceurgax-Srr reports Capt Joseph H Downing's company voted at a State election and all voted for the Union ticket. The writer notes resistance to peace and predicts continued conflict, claiming regiment gains and reduced enemy pressure. The tone mocks opponents as overconfident like Jonah after the whale.
From Atlanta Ga October 18 1864 a correspondent reports three weeks of Confederate raids failing to disrupt Union lines. Fortifications around the city advance toward completion while homes and chimneys are repurposed for military use. The writer notes evidence of Union resolve and brief respite with restored communications to Nashville.
The President proclaims Thanksgiving on the last Thursday in November 1864. He requests citizens to humble themselves and offer prayers for peace and unity, praising divine blessings amid Civil War. Signed by Abraham Lincoln with Secretary Wa. H. Seward’s seal and date October 20, 1864.
A 1861 critique argues secession would bring war and economic ruin. It imagines a Confederate state with a standing army navy and ruined labor markets, contrasts Northern deficits with Southern debt, and warns of continued sectional strife after any peace.
The Herald's Washington special reports the highest military authority believes General Grant could seize Richmond within hours of fighting if he chose. The delay is said to reflect a wish to end the war with fewer sacrifices than a direct assault would require.
Fragmented OCR speech urging unity for Lincoln’s election, stressing a united people at the ballot box, opposition to rebellion, and liberty and union as inseparable. References to Grant Sherman Sheridan and Kentucky Ohio Indiana and other states, with calls to rally to the Union.
Special via New York reports the 112th New York regiment voting Lincoln 285 McClellan 9 Fenton 294 and the 180th voting Union 48 Democratic 77. Ballots sent by mail to proxies. agents in army cited as an annoyance to Gen. Grant amid planned operations. Missourian war news says Price whipped with retreating forces.
General Sheridan reports heavy Confederate losses at Cedar Creek with roughly 11 artillery pieces captured and about 7 000 prisoners plus 60 guns seized in two weeks. Devin’s cavalry routed rear guards, capturing 22 artillery pieces, 69 wagons, ambulances, 143 mules, 117 horses, two colors and 130 prisoners. West Virginia election context noted.
Dispatch from City Point on October 20 reports a major Union victory at Cedar Creek led by Lt Gen. Philip Sheridan. Cavalry flanks forced a retreat, artillery over fifty pieces captured, and about sixteen hundred prisoners plus wagons and ambulances taken. Several officers were killed or wounded, including Col Joseph Thorburn and Col Howard Kitchen. Edwin M Stanton notes a 100 gun salute and Sheridan praised as one of the ablest generals.
Dispatch from Kansas City on October 15 describes a major battle with Price's army retreating south while Pleasonton's 15 000 men pursue. Indecisive skirmishes ease into a cavalry and infantry engagement with a heavy enemy rout and multiple artillery pieces captured.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.