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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1863
Page
2
A Wooster apolitical gathering drew five to six thousand people with attendees from Holmes and Ashlab counties. Speakers failed to inspire and many attendees left disappointed as protest and dismal turnout affected Union support in the looming contest.
The report proclaims the destruction of Fort Sumter, capture of Knoxville and Chattanooga, Bragg’s army flight, and seizure of Forts Wagner and Gregg along with Morris Island. Cumberland Gap falls with 2,000 rebels captured while Fort Smith gains and Little Rock evacuees retreat from Arkansas capital.
Fragmented OCR narrative reports Union success in multiple states including California Vermont Maine and Kentucky with large majorities against the rebellion. The piece notes intense political sentiment and calls for votes and unity amid wartime division.
From all parts of the county the note of preparation spreads for the Gran Neemss Meeting in Wooster. John is present and eloquent and will speak to residents of Wayne and nearby districts inviting all to attend.
The Union State Central Committee announces a series of German meetings across the state with a Cincinnati speaker addressing German citizens in Wooster on Saturday. The notice urges all honest men to hear both sides on important questions and support their country in this trial.
The grand Mass Meeting is moved to Millersburg on Tuesday October 6 due to Holmes County Volunteer Militia camp in Wooster on the 24th. Hon Jon Brough and other notable speakers will address residents, urging strong Wayne County attendance. Orrville trains will offer half fare, connecting to Wooster and Massillon trains.
A political clash over Vallandigham’s wartime votes and pledges. The Wayne County Democrat claims he voted for soldier payments while Vallandigham insists he voted against army or navy bills since July 4, 1861. The piece cites Vallandigham’s prior pledge and later Dayton remarks to argue about truth and loyalty amid Civil War tensions.
In Dayton before the election George E. Pugh a secession candidate for Ohio Lieutenant Governor warned that if Lincoln wins tomorrow he would be the last President the people elect. He now campaigns for Governor by supporting Lincoln and for Lieutenant Governor. He claims others plot to mislead voters.
The piece notes that a presidential term Congress opens friendly to Lincoln marking a shift after years of opposition. It argues the next Congress will reflect public trust in Lincoln and his honesty, suggesting a departure from prior partisan patterns. The author cites The New York Commercial to support the claim.
Fragmentary speech excerpt references a citizen recalling opposition to war funding and voting, with scattered words about the south, army or navy, and a speech on July 4th. The text shows garbled OCR from a 19th century debate or pamphlet.
The piece argues Copperheads misrepresent Vallandigham as a Union loyalist by citing a 1855 speech. It notes similar logic could label Jefferson Davis a Union supporter, since both have shifted positions over time. The text claims this backdated proof exposes Copperhead desperation.
The letter from Governor Tod urges support for Vallandigham’s Union ticket and condemns those aiding rebellion. It cites soldiers’ loyalty, calls for President Lincoln’s emancipation policy, and includes Ohio Conference resolutions urging national triumph and unity.
In Binanauproy on September 4 1863 Spt 4 a writer declines an invitation to a Union meeting praising Governor Curtin and urging loyalty to the United States while denouncing Confederate supporters and figures including Jeff Davis and secessionists.
Judge Cadwalader held that while the Military Board decisions are final within military law they are not immune from judicial review regarding exemption rights. The act’s constitutional authority rests on Congress's power to raise armies, with limits to avoid overturning state sovereignty. The decision preserves constitutional checks while upholding military court finality on specific findings.
Contemporary dispatch assesses Union advances under Rosecrans and Burnside hurting Confederate effort at Richmond. It notes Knoxville occupation discussions, Cumberland Gap surrender rumors, and strategic moves to pressure Southern defenses while awaiting further intelligence from Chattanooga.
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