Union Meeting Announcements From Wayne County Central Committee
The Union Central Committee of Wayne County lists meetings at multiple towns from September 24 to October 1 with speakers including Capt. McClure Col. Joe Carr Wm. M Orr Ben Douglas and others. The notice urges readiness of schoolhouses churches and proper organization to support Lincoln and Johnson and condemn the conspirators tying the Democratic party to rebellion.
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Union Central Committee of
Wayne County
Smithville
McClure
Col
Joe. Carr
Clinton Station
Wm. M. Orr
Ben. Douglas
Dalton
Capt
Eugene Pardee
Jefferson
John Brinkerhoff
Myers
Marshalville
Toes Carr
Canaan Center
Bridgeport
D. W. Liley
alBeo
Orville
Drs Watné
Moreland
Smith Orr
Jacob Rouch
Carr
Myera
Mechnicsburgh
Downing
Dr. Georget
D. W. Lilley
Congress
Pardegy
Frederickaburgh
Wm. M. ‘Orr
Wooster
Sowks
Seoka
Delage
Yomseould
Abraha Lincoln
Angy. Johnson
W Central Committee
Great Union Victory Report From Shenandoah Valley
Telegraph reports a Union victory as Sheridan drives Rebels under Breckinridge and Barry twelve miles. 8,000 prisoners captured, 5 guns seized, 10 battle flags taken, two Rebel generals killed and four wounded. McClellan supporters face grim news.
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Shenandoah Valley
Sheridan
Breckinridge
Barry
Union
McClellan
Union Men Organize for Lincoln and Johnson Victory
Union men of Wayne County urge thorough organization of every school district before the state election. They exhort mobilizing to poll the Union vote, comparing their effort to soldiers in battle and predicting a large Lincoln Johnson majority.
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Wayne County
Wayne
Ohio
Qld
Union
Omo
Lincoln
Johnson
Judge Welker Campaigns Across Lorain and Holmes Counties
The article notes Judge Welker speaking in Elyria and Lorain county urging Union men to unite for a large turnout to back him. It predicts Holmes county will swing toward the Republican candidate, expecting a reduced copperhead majority and strong support from Union men.
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Judge Welker
Elyria
Lorain County
Lorain
Copperhead
Homes County
Firestone and McSweeny clash over loyalty and demagoguery
The letter writer denounces Firestone as a demagogue and accuses McSweeny of cowardice and dodge posting him as a Union loyalist while courting soldiers. Firestone’s speech is condemned as a tissue of misrepresentation and sympathy for rebellion, urging Union supporters to beware and not be deceived.
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Firestone
Copperhead
McSweeny
Ike
Doc. Firestone
Tao Reat
Elias
Friends of the Union
Parody of McClellan Ratification Sparks Soldier Vote Debate
A heated tirade accuses the peace party and leaders like McBride Pinkerton Jones Soliday Dawgon of suppressing soldiers’ ballots in Maryland and argues for restoring the Vallandigham emblem on public display. The letter condemns shifting political rhetoric and urges protest against perceived betrayals by party allies.
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McClellan
Maryland
George B. McClellan
J. K. McBride
Vallandigham
Johny
Peace Party
O. F. Jones
Soliday
Dawgon
MccSweeny
Bartley
Aote
Supreme Court
Lincoln
Jeff. Davis
Chicago
Mac
Soldiers vote for Lincoln over McClellan across units
The Baltimore American cites army polls to refute Copperhead claims of pro McClellan sentiment among soldiers. It lists Sept votes from the 3rd West Virginia Infantry at Harper's Ferry, Fredrick Hospital, the 4th Indiana Brigade under Gen Sheridan, and US Hospital Newton University, plus nine companies of the Vermont Brigade showing strong Union support, 285 to 9.
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Copperhead
McClellan
Baltimore American
3Rd
West Virginia Infantry
Harper's Ferry
Lincoln
Fredrick Hospital
Lincolno
4Th Indiana Brigade
Sheridan
Fremont
Newton University
Baltimore
MacClellan
Vermont
Copperheads blame Lincoln. McClellan shown as war prolonger
The Copperheads charge Lincoln with prolonging the war and arbitrary arrests while crediting McClellan with authorizing such actions. They contend Lincoln supports emancipation policy, but history would cite McClellan as a practical advocate. They also accuse Lincoln of advising a draft, with history naming McClellan first.
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Copperheads
Lincoln
General McClellan
North
Gen. McQlellan
Hitory
General Grant Letter Urges Unity for Union's Restoration
The document discusses General Grant's message urging unwavering Northern unity to restore the Union. It warns the Rebels’ dwindling strength, deserters, and the threat of a divided North aiding Confederate hopes. It predicts a near end if Americans stay true and resist peace terms favoring separation.
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Grant
Cominy
Petersburg
Richmond
Hon. E . Washburne
Drak Sik
Tennessee
Kentucky
Maryland
Missouri
Macawber
The Lake Erie Raid on Bass Island Boats
A note recalls a clash on Lake Erie where two small steamers were seized near Bass Island by about 30 rebels calling themselves Johones. The raiders fled to the Canadian shore after firing pistols and bows, then destroyed the boats to end the scare on the lakefront.
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Lake Ewe
Bass Island
Canada
Little Mac Accuses Opponents of Repeating Record
In a letter of acceptance Little Mac declares he was nominated on his record and cites the draft proclamation habeas corpus suspension arrests of legislators and military interference at polls as part of the public record. Alister McClellan questions whether he will repeat such actions.
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Little Mac
Alister McClellan
Rebellion Threats Rise as Lincoln Election Looms
The Brooklyn Eagle warns that copperhead rhetoric and threats accompany President Lincoln's likely reelection. It argues opponents threaten rebellion if their power is challenged and urges foes to adjust conduct in light of current signs.
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Brooklyn Eagle
McClellan
Lincoln
Civil War Rhetoric Sparks Split on Rebel Labeling
The piece contrasts Union generals and party leaders. It notes Grant Sherman Hooker Burnside call Rebels, while George B McClellan tones down the term to “our present adversaries.” The author argues loyalists use plain language defining the Rebels.
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Copperhead
Grant
Sherman
Hooker
Burnside
George B McClellan
Their Only Hope Is in a Divide a North
The piece portrays Confederate anxieties over Civil War politics, predicting Union defeat if McClellan wins and urging Southern leaders to boost their armies. It cites Senator Lemnes of Mississippi claiming peace hinges on the Democratic victory, urging escalation and force.
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Grant
McClellan
Eatelites
Union
Lemnes
Mississippi
Patriotic Appeal from New York on Civil War Crisis
A 1864 New York patriotic appeal argues the rebellion weakens with Union victory and warns that Chicago Convention support would prolong war. It denounces efforts to end hostilities, urges loyalty to Lincoln and the Constitution, and calls Union groups to rally and expose rebel plots. Signed by Henry J. Raymond as chairman and a long list of backers.
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Heapen
National Union
New York
Republic
Sysalis
Abraham Lincoln
Chicago
Jefferson Davis
United States
Yasibu
Hadjo
Union and Friends of Freedom
Richmond
Federal Union
Caluiys
Union
Galee Sn Ny
Sulim
Henry J Raymond
Samuel F Werbey
Haine ” Ark ‘Jhc
Clarke
New Hamshire
Abraham B Gardner Vercrurt
Ita Clarlin
Massachusetta
Thomas G. Turner
Rhode Taland Bakery
CUB L Ward
New
Jeter & A
Purviance Penny Trants
Nachanib
Hofpman
Maryland
Boyd
Migsouri
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Ohio
Indiana
Burton Coone
Marsh Giudings
Michigan
DUBD
Wisconsin
Stubbs
Iowa
Champbeele
West Virginia
Jamrah Lany Kanean
J J Coombs
District of Culumbia
Radical shift in 1860 party loyalties reflected in Boston Herald
The Boston Herald criticizes the Chicago platform and its supporters, arguing that the Chicago convention seeks to dismantle the national compact and liberty of speech. It cites alleged Copperhead influence, condemns pretended free press rhetoric, and defends Daniel Webster against forged pro slavery edits.
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Boston
Heruld
Whicch
Douglas
Chicago
Stephen \. Douglas
India
Dean Aie
Jefferson Davis
Copperhead
Daniel Webster
Buffalo
Danie Wabster
Government to Assert its Power in War Time
The dispatch describes calls to mobilize the draft with President Lincoln urging strong action and General Sherman supporting enforcement. It notes desertions and the need to demonstrate federal power, with Stanton confirming the draft begins November 11 in districts not filled by volunteers. It also cites Alexander Stephens defending Southern cause and arguing anti-Union sentiment.
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Atlanta
E. Stanton
Sherman
Stanton
Georgia
Alexander H Stephens
Confederacy
Union
Washington
South
Congress
Louisiana
Bis Jenas
Choen
Noonan Haa
Cain
Questioning Democratic Papers on War Reporting and Loyalty
The fragment challenges Democratic papers for biased Union reporting, asking readers if they have seen encouragement for Union soldiers, advocacy of measures for soldiers, reports of Federal wins, belief in Union duties, or condemnation of rebel cruelty. It argues many papers resemble Southern rebel outlets by name alone.
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Wien
PRA
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