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Cleveland Morning Leader, 28 March 1864
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585 - L. Mar. 28; ed: 2/1 - Partial defeat of the Wallandighamers at Columbus
is a source of congratulation to our Wineyard Land contemporary. "It yet
clings to a platform in which there is a flavor of the peace for which the
martyr died." (3)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 12 May 1864
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586 - L. May 12; ed: 2/2 - The question of the constitutionality of the sol-
diers' vote is now pending before the supreme court of Ohio. Judge Sample,
a "Copperhead," has decided that the law was unconstitutional.
"But the matter has passed from their hands, into those of a learned,
wise, and just court." - - - (6)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 3 October 1864
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587 - L Oct. 3; ed:3/1 - The results of the election in Ohio, always of the
first importance, will be awaited with unusual interest throughout the country,
for as Ohio goes in October, she will go in November. The result is not
doubtful, "and we believe that the state will not only go right, but will
pile up a majority for the Union that will make the hearts of the "Copper-
heads" everywhere fail within them." Most all daily papers endorse Lincoln
and Johnson. It is safe to predict that the Union will have a majority of .
60,000 in the state elecion. - - - (17)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 4 October 1864
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588 - L Oct. 4; ed:2/1 - Upon the result of the state election in Ohio hinges
the position of Ohio in the presidential contest. "Election is but a few .
days off, which thought should nerve every Union man to fresh energy and . .
action. Let vigilant and fearless men watch the polls on election day.
Close your place of business. Time is brief! Leave no minute of it
unoccupied!" . . . . . . (7)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 4 October 1864
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589 - L. Oct. 4; ed:2/2 - The last grand rally in northern Ohio before the
election occurs tomorrow should be. a day long to be remembered by Cleve-
landers. Eloquent orators and experienced statesmen are to speak, and
preparations are made for a grand display of fireworks, processions, and
illumination. "All in all we expect tomorrow's demonstration to be a most
glorious and fitting one." . . . (6)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 5 October 1864
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590 - L. Oct. 5:4/3,8 - The grand Union rally held today, was in all respects,
a most complete and wonderful success. In spite of the rain, the city was
decorated in gala day attire. "The banner of glory and beauty floated
proudly from the flagstaff on the Square, and flags of all sizes hung from
roofs, windows, and ropes stretched across the streets." The whole city
was enthused and excited. Crowds came in trains and private conveyances
from every direction. Surrounding townships turned out in full force, East
Cleveland receiving the banner for having the largest delegation present. --
The meeting was called to order by H. M. Chapin. Judge Spaulding made a
brief speech in regard to the death of Governor Wood, who was to have pre-
sided at the meeting. Judge Day of Ravenna then made an address which he
began by reviewing the history of the secession movement. Ile spoke at
length on the Union cause and the duty of loyal men toward it. His speech
was received with much enthusiasm and applause.
The Hon. Benjamin Stanton was the next and last speaker. He spoke in
defense of the course Lincoln had taken, and showed how many things he had
thought unwise, had since been proved the very wisest measures. He defended
the emancipation proclamation and eulogized Sherman on his recent campaign.
He then showed up the weakness and absurdity of the "Chicago Platform."
Never has the city been more brilliantly illuminated. Public and private
piaces alike displayed lighted candles and lanterns. The torch-light proces-
sion of the different wards as they marched from Euclid place to the Square
was one of the finest pyrotechnic displays ever seen in Cleveland. Several
speeches were made at the evening meeting, which progressed nicely until some
"Copperhead" rowdies tried to tear down the banner and lantern hung near the
American building. Police were hurriedly called and order restored for the
remainder of the evening. º (115)
American building; Chapin, H. M.; Day, Luther (Ohio supreme court judge); Euclid place; Lincoln, Abraham; Public Square; Ravenna, Ohio; Sherman, Gen. W. T.; Spalding, Judge R. P.; Stanton, Benjamin; Union; Wood, Gov.
Cleveland Morning Leader, 6 October 1864
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591 - L Oct. 6; ed: 2/1 - Ohio is to be called upon in a few days to wipe
out the disgrace of 1862, when 14 out of 19 congressmen were elected by the
enemy. "Not only is it necessary to elect our inen by a majority, but by
such a majority that the last vestiges of the revolutionary opposition in
the North may die out. (6)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 10 October 1864
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592 - L Oct. 10:4/3 - Merchants and business men will close their places of
business tomorrow, and spend the day in labor for the Union cause. The
buard of trade also voted to adjourn, enabling its members to devote the day
to labor at the polls. (9)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 12 October 1864
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593 - L Oct. 12; ed:4/2 - Democrats were busy yesterday challenging soldiers'
votes. "This is the 'sympathy' and 'protection' the Chicago platform ex-
tends to the soldiers." (2)
Brokenshire, J. (county auditor) See also Cuyahoga county auditor
Cleveland Morning Leader, 13 October 1864
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594 - L. Oct. 13; ed: 2/2 - Ohio redeems herself magnificently by electing
16 congressmen. If gains in other states equal this we shall have a fine
working majority for the next two years. The movement for abolition of
slavery by constitutional amendment will not fail in that event. "Thanks
be to God for victory over men who have so long falsely represented our
noble state." (3)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 October 1864
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595 - L Oct. 15; ed: 2/3 - The New York WORLD prints a report that the Re-
publicans lost 61,000 votes, but the truth is that the majority of Republican
votes in Ohio is estimated at 40,000.
The PLAIN DEALER is following in the footsteps of the WORLD - or
rather it lies more desperately. To what desperate straits is a party re-
duced which must resort to such magnificent and enormous frauds. (3)
Cleveland PLAIN DEALER; New York WORLD; Ohio; Republican party
Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 October 1864
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596 - L. Oct. 15; ed: 2/3 - The PLAIN DEALER stated in one issue that the
Democrats had cut down the Union majority in Ohio from 101,000 to 35,000.
On another day it published a report that the Union majority would be 85,000,
a difference of "only" 50,000. "This is what the PLAIN DEALER calls sub-
serving the ends of 'justice and truth.' Honest men call it downright
swindling." (2)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 17 October 1864
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597 - L. Oct. 17; ed: 2/1 - The soldiers' voting law in Ohio requires a 30
day lapse between the day of election and the official canvass of votes.
The canvass of votes, therefore, will not be made before Nov. 10 and until
that time, the precise vote of the state cannot be ascertained. We can com-
fort ourselves with the assurance that treason has been crushed under a -
majority of not less than 60,000 votes. (2)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 25 November 1864
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598 - L Nov. 25; ed:4/3 - The vote of Ohio's soldiers will put the Union
majority in Ohio about 55,000 votes. "The soldiers have not done much
toward helping the 'Copperheads' along: - God bless the brave soldiers!"
• . - - - º . (5)