Union Meeting in Wooster Featuring Gen Joe H Geiger
A Union meeting is set for Friday evening at the Wooster Court House. General Joe H Geiger of Columbus will address the crowd with his caustic comic style, aiming to pack the house. The Union Band will perform and other speakers will add remarks as the event seeks an overflowing turnout.
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Wayne Co
West Salem
R. B. Hays
Ohio Regiment
W. H. Gibson
Ohio
G. W. Collier
M. Welerr
Wooster
H. G. Blake
Medina
Wayne
Ashland
Lorain
Court House
Gen
Joe. H. Geiger
Columbus
G. W. Morgan
Wooster, CO
Menry and
Beaver Streets
Union and town meeting notices schedule
A list of upcoming union meetings and local notices across Smithville area with dates in September. Mentions speakers including Hon. M. Welker Dr. W. W. Taggart Capt. A. B. McClure Dr. Boyer and others at Armstrongs School House Golden Corner, Jefferson School House, Shreve, Fredericksburg, Marshallville and Oarville with dates September 23 to September 27 and Sept 26 others.
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Smithville
M. Welker
W. W. Taggart
Oarville
A. 8. McClure
Boyer
Dalton
C . A.S. McClure
A. G. McMillan
L. G. Harley
Jeferson School House
Mond
W. Hendson
Benj, Douglas
J. Roach
Shreve
Handerson
Col. Bruce
Fredericksburg
John Brinkerhoff
Welcome for Gen Morgan at Millersburg gathering
A teaser note from Holmes County invites veterans who served in the Mexican War era to meet at Millersburg on the 20th to honor General Geo. W. Morgan. It hints at past battles and mentions a resigned colonel and a mutinous lieutenant, amid Civil War era tone and local partisan chatter.
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Holmes County
United States
Mexico
Millersburg
Geom
Geo. W. Morgan
Chiskssaw
Blufia
Wright Defends Treasurer Role in Wayne County Settlement
Anthony Wright, accused by Copperhead commissioners of improper funds handling, proves accounts correct and finds over 700 dollars extra in the Treasury. He explains he purchased no county orders with discounts, only bounty certificates, and appeals for justice while announcing his resignation from candidacy. The Union central committee nominates Henry J. Kaufman for treasurer. Firestone protests the other commissioners’ actions.
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Mir
Wright
Firestone
Ault
Copperhead
Copperheads
Anthony Wright
Eetin
Telecare
Shreeve
Treaanrera
Revacian
Devin Eriers
Roachera
Tresenters
Paserd Arch
Wayne County
Ohito
Copperhead Commissioners
Union Central Committee
Central Committee
Henry J. Kaufman
Wooster
Union Party
Kaufman
Joseph Firestone
Slavery and political shifts in the postwar era
A Republican style tract argues that Democratic leaders never celebrate abolition, contrasting with Confederate figures like Henry A Wise who welcomed emancipation. It predicts future rejoicing in the South and criticizes northern rebels for opposing Reconstruction and the abolition of slavery.
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Democratic Party
Henr A. Wise
Gen. Grant
South
Henry A. Wise
Restore the Union or face traitors in power
The piece denounces newspapers as supporting slavery and racial inferiority, urging voters to oppose the party aiming to restore it. It warns that rebels seek a Congressional majority to reestablish the institution and calls for keeping them out of power to preserve peace and national honor.
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The
Cincinnati Enquirer
N.Y. News
Congress
Debt and Tax Burden Against Democratic Rebellion
The New York Herald forecasts the national debt rising above prior estimates, growing at about two million dollars daily. The piece charges the Democratic party with secession and responsibility for war debts, urging taxpayers to oppose repudiation and demanding awareness of soaring taxes and mortgage-like burdens on property across Wayne County.
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The
New York Herald
Union
Wayne County
Paint
Internal Revenue Officers
Diahonor
Despotism, ignorance, and political deceit in Wooster speech
A Wooster speaker argues despotism thrives on ignorance among the colored race and voters. He recalls English history, cites Henry Wise and Lincoln, denounces Democratic leaders and traitor journals, and claims taxes fund a rebellious debt, urging readers to see the Republicans as rightful saviors.
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Egypt
Runneymede
John
Henry A. Wise
Congress
Times
Democratic Party
Court House
Wooster
Aken
Andersonville
Belle-Isle
Libby
Republican Party
Wright Declines Re-Election Candidacy for Wayne County Treasurer
Anthony Wright announces he declines the nomination for re election as Wayne County Treasurer and explains a contested settlement with the county commissioners over bounty land orders. He notes discovery of excesses in general land and military funds, and states he will appeal the commissioners decision while urging a replacement candidate. Joseph Firestone supports Wright’s statement.
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Wayne County
Union Central Committee
Anthony Wright
Wooster
Shreve
Firestone
The $400 Military Tax Again
A Democratic article is attacked for misrepresenting a $400 military tax. The piece argues Republicans defend the tax while Democrats seek repeal to undermine government and free institutions. It asserts veterans are exempt from duty except in rebellion or invasion and condemns campaign rhetoric as dishonest appeals to readers’ self interest.
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Democrat
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Wayne Co
Militia Tax sparks partisan clash over Ohio law
A Wayne County Democrat editorial rebuts Ben Eason on the $400 militia tax. The piece argues the tax misrepresents the Ohio Militia Law, asserts veterans are exempt from yearly payment, and contrasts militia pay with National Guard allotments. It mocks Eason’s stance and urges veterans to join guard or refrain from taxation.
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Wayne County Democrat
Republican
Ben. Eason
Mr. Eason
Reed
Bonn
Democrat
Ben
Barnum
Ohio Militiarial
Wayne’ Law
Co. Democrat
U. S
Eason
Diera
Sol
National Guard
Wooster
Isle
the Democrat
Vallandigham
Union
Bent
Kling
Col. Carr
Fair Grounds
Wayne County Regiment
Carolinas
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Louisiana
Bull Run
Black Horse Cavalry
Hampton Legion
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Devin
Paull
Brown
Keim
Jor Moszoat
Silas Comm
Crawford
Eve Jeeritt
Jornil
Casem
Jachbon Silcott
William Humprerey
Wayans County
A. S. M’clure
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Wooster and Vicinity
Ev'ng
Wel Geet
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Rod
Slavery Party
Unite
C. Tam
Woceter Republican
Jahaill
Bandoa
Men
Boya
Ladies Furs
SerGio
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Jonas Naomtrier
Dr- O- O. Thwing
Crandall
Thwing
M.D
Poplins and
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Backing Flannes
Corduroys, Jeane, &c
Allspice
Miller & CO
Woods? Shoe Store
Ladies Union Gaiters
Balmorals
Ouras
Woods & Son
Ine Subrcriber Bega
Booth Market Street
United Btnk
New York
Jyeae
Ubrellas
Sue and Saaiense
Johnson
H Oarr
J Kavruax
Apple Creek Petroleum and Oil Company
Jacob Newcomer
Lowep Atlace
Boots & Shoes
Johnson & Co
G@ B Loomia
South Walnut
South Market
Alsoa
Bec Lore
Sth
Plumer & CO
Wocater
AN Dew
Uoderatgord
Ite
Brownley
Lane & Bentel
East Liberty
NHW Firm
New Boot & Shoe Store
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Pablic
Buffalo
Whirich
Do. &c
L. Ricksecker
Talso
Charles 8 Fenton
William J. Cameron
William Knight
Tenae K Jameem
Rebecca Jameson
James E. Yocom
Anthony P. Polts
T W. Peckinpaugh
John Crouse
John Myers
Elias Troyer
Samuel M. Slemmons
John B. Slemmons
Rebecca MrAffee
Eliza J. McAffee
Alexander Thompson
William Kilgore
David Galehouse
Frederick Galehouse
Wesley Chesrown
William 4. Stough
Josoua Warner
David KR. Warner
John Rodgers
Jmes Flohart
Zachous Flohart
John 8
John D. Armstrong
Samuell. Johnston
Jacob Freen
Angeline Bowers
Henry Lehman
Indre
D. W. Lilly
Cowen
Etter Oates
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Mary Abeacher
John Boon J
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P W Emberger
Miss Emery
Geo Etter
Mary Frost
MS Foster
Christ Foes
Jame Hanus
Bar Hammond
Hunter Mire
Ma Kretzer
George
City Bakery
G. W.clark & Co
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Washington House
David J. Kerr
Cleveland Toraike
Fickes Mills
J Kerr
Julian Bpine
John Fley
Eley
Ave
Collarander Miller & Co
Frost Corner
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