Union Central Committee public meeting notices urge attendance
The Union Central Committee of Wayne County lists upcoming meeting dates across towns to defend the Union and expose Confederate aims. They urge all parties to attend, hear the principles of the Union, and help organize support for Lincoln and Johnson against Democratic conspirators.
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Union Central Committee
Wayne County
Golden Corners
John Brinkerhoff
A. C. McMillen
New Pittsburgh
Eugene Pardee
Capt
Myers
D. W. Lilley
Smithville
McClare
Col
Joe. Carr
Clinton Station
Wm. M. Orr
Ben. Douglas
Dalton
Capt. McClure
Jefferson
Myera
Maraschalville
Congress
Pardee
Predencksburgh
Smith Orr
Capt. Downing
Court House
Wooeter
Church &c
North
South
Abraham Lincoln
Andy Johnson
UNI Central Comm
McClellan’s 1861 September Speech to Troops
On September 10 1861 McClellan addressed his soldiers stating they would stand by him and he by them as victory would crown efforts. The record notes repeated retreats and soldiers remaining loyal despite unclear quotes.
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McClel
Sorpices
McClellan
Sisi
Niger
Coydltad
Maine and Vermont Union Victories Signal Strong War Support
Vermont votes last Tuesday push Union majorities to 22 000 to 6 000 with 218 to 20 House seats. Maine reports a 20 000 Union majority, legislature 124 to 26 in favor of Union. Telegraphed update claims Maine gubernatorial win near 20 000 with broad district and state legislative support.
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Vermont
Maine
Chicago
P. S
Aveorta
Targent
J. G. Blain
Union State
Unclear historical note with scattered fragments
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference an event or person names with garbled surrounding words. Readable bits include possible mentions of a general, a boat, a date sequence, and weights or scores, but no complete report or clear facts emerge from the damaged lines.
Canadian Popularity Boosts McClellan Support
The text notes McClellan’s growing popularity in Canada and mentions a large population of Northern skalkre and cows, while citing Southern rebels and foreign enemies of the United States as factors. It suggests Canadian popularity could influence votes.
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Detroit
McClellan
Canada
United States
Copperhead Congressional Convention Fizzles in Wooster
The Copperhead Congressional Convention assembled in Wooster on Tuesday, drawn only by about fifty attendees including delegates. The meeting failed to represent half the district townships, ended as a fizzle, and nominated George Bliss by acclamation before he delivered a lugubrious speech.
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Copperhead
Wooster
George Bliss
His Gentile Blood and the McClellan Descent
The biography of General McClellan notes descent from Lord Kirkcudbright of Scotland who died 1882. The piece argues Democrats favor aristocratic bearing and scorn the self-made, urging honor for a touch of gentle blood in politics.
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McClellan
Lord Kirkcudbright
Scotland
George
Organize and Vote for Union Victory in October
Organize three weeks remain for work and to close ranks for another Union victory in October. Citizens are urged to vote in October and November to defend the Constitution and Laws, honoring murdered sons and brothers and detesting traitors. Wayne County men are urged to unite by districts and townships until victory is won.
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Wayne County
Vallandighao
Ohio
Ava
Union County
Wayne
Vermont
Maine
Grant
Sherman
Peace Party Advising New York Post Reassembly Plan
The New York Post urges the Peace Party to re assemble and apologize to Jeff Davis for past Farragut and Sherman actions. It argues the Atlanta forts occupation and capture were temporary and can be atoned for if the Chicago Convention acts accordingly.
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New York Post
Jeff. Davis
Chicago
Commodore Farragut
General Sherman
Atlanta
Four-Year War Failure Talk At Copperhead Chicago Convention
The Copperhead Chicago Convention denounces four years of war failure and calls to abandon the Union restoration effort. It nominates a military hero, the general in command during two years of failure, as war hero, arguing that the war’s expansion is due mainly to his incapacity. The piece calls this a paradoxical compliment to the war chieftain.
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Copperhead
Chicago
the Herald
McClellan
Cotone
Rick McClellan
Union
Startling Fact at McClellan Convention Speech
The writer challenges readers to find a rebuke of traitors in the McClellan Convention platform or speeches. It notes abundant denunciations of the government while silent condemnation of traitors, arguing these facts to be met at the ballot box.
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Richmond
Judge Welker Campaign Urges Big Turnout in District
A 19th century-style call urges Union supporters in the 14th Congressional District to back Judge Welker. The piece notes rallies in Sharon Center Medina county and planned speeches in Lorain Holmes Ashland Wayne counties to defeat Copperhead David in the election.
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Judge Welker
Sharon Center
Medina County
Lorain County
Holmes County
Ashland County
Wayne County
Diffarnk
Welker
Copperhead
Inez
Lincoln
Union Party
14Th
Congress
Jaff. Davin
Wayne
Gov
Teh
Medina
Elect our Man Then Chicago programme in four words
The Washington Democratic Association heard Dr. Allen pledge to seek peace with the South if possible but to avoid waging war against a people’s right to determine their government. Amos Kendall, noting the plan, urged electing one man and uniting to defeat the administration, calling the Chicago idea out as too explicit.
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Democratic Association
Washington
Dr. Allen
Amos Kendall
McClellan
Chicago
Allen
Vallandigham Recalled from Pennsylvania Raid After Mc Clellan Letter
The passage notes Vallandigham recalling his stamping raid plan in Pennsylvania due to Mc Clellan's letter. It describes peace followers deserting him at Chicago and shifting loyalties as party managers reject his bid to ride both peace and war lines.
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Vallandigham
Pennsylvania
McClellan
Chicago
Can
Confession of Despair Amid 1864 Political Looming
In the Richmond Examiner's view the coming sixty days will decide the McClellan nomination and perhaps the war. The piece argues Lincoln's re election would hasten peace and urges loyal men to stay united. It condemns calls to prioritise wounded in hospitals and warns against desperate, scorched earth tendencies.
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Richmond Examiner
McClellan
Richmond
United States
Pendleton's Political Stance Against the War Examined
The piece argues that Pendleton consistently opposed war measures to suppress the rebellion. It cites votes against revenue bills, tariffs, insurrection tax acts, and the Treasury Note Act, asserting his opposition to funding the Union effort. It also notes his stance against crushing the rebellion and his alignment with Vallandigham and Fernando Wood in opposing wartime policies.
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Chicago
Democratic Party
Vallandigham
Fernando Wood
Nanananen Wat
Pendleton
Maine
Congress
House
Yeas
Harms
Maryland
North
Tribune
Free Speech and Copperheads in Chicago Debate
In Chicago Copperhead orators lash out at the President with epithets while claiming North lacks Free Speech. The speaker notes excessive Billingsgate and argues Northern supporters show too much Free Speech. The piece mocks the rhetoric and highlights partisan tensions.
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Chicago
North
Billingsgate
Mac
General McClellan and Jeff Davis Allegations Cited
Colonel Metcalf of Kentucky recalls telling McClellan in 1861 that Jeff Davis was a scoundrel who would not act as a gentleman. McClellan reportedly replied that Davis is a perfect gentleman, prompting the question whether such a man would want the rebellion crushed.
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Gen. McClellan
Metcalf
Kentucky
Napoleon
Jef. Davis
Icles
Jeff
Davis
Peace Democrats Labeled Sold and McClellan Criticized Across Papers
The Buffalo Commercial assails the Peace Democrats and accuses McClellan of manipulating the Chicago and Baltimore platforms. The New York Tribune, Herald, and World offer mixed takes on Lincoln, Fremont, and McClellan, with critics citing failures in war leadership and political maneuvering. The World praises the Union and Constitution emphasis in a General’s letter.
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Buffalo
Teave McClean
New York Tribune
Chicago
New York Herald
Lincoln
Baltimore
Fremont
Cleveland
McClellan
Liberty
Retreat Order Sparks Civil War Retrospective Firestorm
A historical polemic cites Rev. J J Marks on McClellan's Malvern Hall retreat during the Peninsula campaign. Philip Kearny denounces the order as cowardice or treason, while others lament leaving wounded to die as Union troops fled toward Harrison's Landing and Richmond.
10000 Rebels Endorse McClellan Rally Report
The Elmira Advertiser notes cheers at Camp Chemun for McClellan with calls of “Dart” and “Lee” as supporters praise McClellan and Lee while criticizing Grant. Report mentions a planned later rally and contrasts Northern and Confederate leaders amid wartime politics.
The New York Tribune backs Lincoln for re election
The piece notes the Tribune’s Baltimore Convention stance and endorses Abraham Lincoln for the next presidency. It argues the Union’s survival hinges on Lincoln’s reelection and warns against disunion and further conflict, urging vigorous support to finish the Civil War.
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New York Tribune
Baltimore
Tribune
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
McClellan and the Peace Platform Split over Nomination
A New York commentary compares George B. McClellan’s acceptance of the nomination to a groom taking a bride’s property but not her person. It argues for a candidate aligned with the Democratic Party platform of immediate cessation of hostilities and a convention of all states, urging reassembly if McClellan cannot abide by the platform.
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New York
Newawhad
Famou Ag
Coutat
Chicago
Calvidist
Deenav
Foi
George B McClellan
Peace Party
T Hey
Geneva McClellan
McClellan
McClellan Accepts Democratic Nomination for President
General GEO B. McClellan replies to Horatio Somer and the Democratic National Convention, accepting the nomination. He emphasizes preserving the Union, restoring peace under the Constitution, and restoring economic stability and federal authority. He pledges to seek divine guidance and urges unity to guard constitutional rights.
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Onarner N J Sey
Gentlemex
Chicago
United States
Tony
Sdvegsar
Tadivous
Ifn Frank
Pagnest
Elferior
United
Geo B. McClellan
Horatio Sermuer
The Army and the Chicago Platform
A private Annapolis letter reports a meeting of wounded officers who read the platforms and voted 287 for Lincoln 32 for McClellan and 270 for Fremont. The 270 officers represented 260 distinct regiments in the field.
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Annapolis
Lincoln
McClellan
Fremont
Proclamation of National Thanksgiving by Lincoln
The War Department announces a nationwide Thanksgiving on the upcoming Sunday praising divine mercy for Union victories at Mobile and Atlanta. It requests prayers for soldiers, their families, the sick and wounded, prisoners, widows, and orphans, and for continued protection of the Republic.
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Wasatxotos
John
United States
Mobile
Atlanta
Stanton
Waspisatos City
Divine
Fort Powell
Fort Gaines
Fort Morgan
Sherman
State of Georgia
Abraham Lincoln
National banks tendered to commend Admiral Farragut and officers
The President offers thanks to Admiral Farragut Maj. Gen. Canby Maj. Gen. Granger and their sea and land commands for the Mobile harbor operations and the assaults on Fort Powell Fort Gaines and Fort Morgan praising their planning execution energy courage and Providence blessing that crowned success and national applause
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Farragut
Canby
Mobile Harbor
Fort Powell
Fort Gaines
Fort Morgan
Granger
Providence
Naon
National thanks to Maj Gen William T Sherman and command
The President expresses national gratitude to Maj Gen William T Sherman and his gallant officers and soldiers before Atlanta for distinguished ability courage and perseverance in the Georgia campaign leading to the capture of Atlanta. The marches battles sieges and operations are deemed famous in the annals of war and deserve national applause.
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William T. Sher Roan
Atlanta
Georga
Salute of 100 guns ordered for Union commanders
Onprrep First That a 100 gun salute will be fired at 12 noon at the Washington arsenal and Navy Yard on Monday with concurrent salutes at Mobile forts and surrounding yards. The follow up orders cover additional salutes in major cities as recognition of Sherman’s Atlanta campaign and capturing Georgia. The War and Navy departments will issue execution directions.
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Executive Mansion
Navy-yard
Washington
Aicenal
Navy Yard
United States
Mobile
Fort Powell
Fort Gaines
Fort Morgan
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
Arsenal
New York
Boston
Philaddelphia
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Newport
St. Louis
New Orleans
Pensacola
Hiltonhead
Newborn
Sherman
Georgian
Atlanta
Sherman Reports Atlanta Campaign Success and Rapid Movements
General William T. Sherman narrates a swift strategic retreat from the Chattahoochee to cut rail lines near Fairburn and Jonesboro. He claims victory at his targets, capturing about two thousand prisoners and eight guns, with heavy Confederate casualties and many wounded and dead, as Atlanta fell under Union control.
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War Department
Chattahoochee
West Point
Fairborn
Macon
Jonesboro
Army of the Tennessee
Hough
Ready
Hardee
Hood
Atlanta
Slocum
Lovejoya Station
W. T. Sherman
Rumor of General McClellan’s Resignation and Alleged Surrender Plot
A Virginian letter to the Evening Telegraph charges General George B. McClellan with resigning his Regular Army commission and portraying him as weak and treasonous. It recounts a controversial 1862 incident aboard the Galena and asserts a failed surrender bid to General Lee, with references to Fort Monroe, Halleck, and Harrison’s Landing.
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Wasutsotox
Evening Telegraph
Ser
George B McClellan Thad
Gevers
Jaccou
Shenanuoah Valley
Grant
Harrison
Federal Army
New York State
Onrarny
Malvern Hill
McClellan
Galena
Army of the Potomac
Lee
Rogera
Fortress Monroe
Washington
Halleck
Speech by Fighting Joe Hooker in Watertown Victory Celebration
Gen. Joe Hooker briefly visited Watertown Massachusetts where a victory procession formed and stopped at O Brainard’s residence. He pledged Union resolve saying the army of Sherman is invincible and urged harsh measures against the rebellion while warning against any peace without victory.
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Mass
Joe’* Hooker
O ' Brainard
Snookout Mountain
Freeton
Sherman
Jackson
South
Pacific States
New England
New York
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