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
Sep 08, 1864
Page
2
The report proclaims strong Confederate triumphs and promises total annihilation of northern forces. It claims Atlanta is seized and the south’s military power grows, while denouncing surrender to rebel authorities and praising a dramatic Weldon Road victory as a vital success.
An official despatch reports at Greenville Tennessee on Monday morning Union forces under General Gillett surprised John Morgan and his guerrillas. The rebels were routed with Morgan killed, his staff captured, about 100 rebels killed or wounded, and one battery and caisson captured.
Capt Drake Provost Marshal sent about 400 recruits from headquarters to Camp Chase, adding to 500 previously sent. He says the Copper heads of the District hindered enlistments, accusing them of causing drafts by preventing substitutes for drafted men.
Sam Medary denounces the Chicago Convention as a sellout and rails against McClellan's nomination. He calls the event the work of binning thieves and street swindlers, branding the proceedings as a rigged political spectacle.
The Georgia governor issues a desperate order forcing white men aged sixteen to fifty five into military ranks or face arrest. Mississippi follows with a similar oath dated August threatening arrest and court martial for those who do not report.
The passage presents a stark choice for voters between Treason and Loyalty as the nation faces a struggle over Rebellion Slavery and Southern Independence versus the integrity of government and human rights under Lincoln.
The excerpt contrasts the 1860 Republican nomination of Lincoln from the North and Johnson from the South with Copperhead slates from the North McClellan of New Jersey and Pendleton of Ohio. It notes Copperhead criticism and argues Copperhead choices mirror Lee and Jeff in principle though differ in location.
A harsh critique argues the Chicago Cop perhead Platform aids rebels and dishonors Union soldiers. It warns that its success could lead to an armistice yielding new life to rebellion or recognition of the Confederacy, or a treacherous surrender of the flag, signaling deeper civil war dangers.
The piece questions if the Peace Democracy in Chicago ignored rebel activity. It notes rebels nominate a standard bearer tied to protecting rebel property while in U S service. It suggests Northern rebels tolerate the convention and urges dissenters to join the Rebel army.
OCR reads as a chaotic report of rioters in New York attacking streets, injuring people, and looting, with a partisan shout for McClellan. The piece notes mob actions against offices and officials and claims the crowd cheered a political figure as violence erupted.
Fragmented political debate in the text contrasts War Democrats favoring continued conflict with Peace Democrats seeking an armistice. It questions enthusiasm for a military hero candidate, prosecution of the war, and the party platform amid divisions over emancipation and enforcement.
Fragmentary 19th century political rhetoric argues for General McClellan over Lincoln, appealing to Unionists, Marylanders, and antiwar factions. The piece laments drafting, coercion, and Southern independence while urging voters to back McClellan as a Republican and Unionist choice amid wartime divisions.
A New York Evening Post critique discusses General McClellan's role in suppressing Maryland's legislature and supporting federal arrests during 1861. It cites drafts, conscription uproar, and the seizure of state representatives as a drastic federal overreach. The piece argues this action undermined state rights and political consistency.
The report details copperhead delegates at a Democratic convention criticizing General McClellan, arguing arrests of Maryland lawmakers and suspensions of habeas corpus threaten civil liberties. Harris of Maryland and Long of Ohio defend the nominee while opposing tacit approval of tyranny and disloyal actions.
The piece rails at General McClellan as a war hero with little civil experience accusing Dennison of promoting him for peace aims. It singles out Copperheads nominating McClellan and Pendleton, arguing they violate the Mosaic command and harm the country. It features Joe Case criticizing the party line and calling for restraint amid ruin.
The speaker accuses the Copperhead party nominee of self stultification and political opportunism citing West Point and Lake George remarks. Democratic allies affirm the charges while urging rejection of a candidate deemed unworthy. The rhetoric labels the opponent as a flawed leader and warns of betraying party principles.
The platform declares adherence to the Union under the Constitution and calls for cessation of hostilities to restore peace by a convention of all States. It condemns military interference in elections, denounces extraconstitutional power, civil-military law, and warrants protection for soldiers while urging a restoration of the Union.
Gen Sherman reports the capture of Atlanta after crossing the cow road near Jonesboro and Lovejoys Station. He details the Confederate withdrawal, the Jonesboro defense, and the destruction of enemy magazines in Atlanta. Slocum confirms railroad locomotives, cars and artillery losses.
War bulletin details Canby declaration of Fort Morgan surrender with about six hundred prisoners sixty artillery pieces and large quantities of material. Three thousand shells fired. citadel bar racks destroyed. guns spiked carriages burned and ammunition wasted. Our losses one killed seven wounded. Security notes include no word from Grant Sheridan or Sherman.
Ma Gen Diz reports Gen Sherman’s Atlanta advance by noon today. Stanton states Congress might authorize about 2000000 troops including New York, with Grant seeking 100000 more for Richmond’s capture. He explains aims: garrison forts, guard communications, curb guerrillas, protect commerce, and restore peace.
Readable text shows a market listing for Wooster Ohio with prices on cubs, lard, dried apples, dried peaches, rags, hides green, and feathers per pound. The fragmentary OCR records units and approximate pricing hints. The exact figures are unclear but items include lard, dried apples and peaches, hides, and feathers.
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.