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1515

Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 January 1864 (ed; 4 inches) ~ See original
p.3, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1515 - L. Jan. 19; ed: 3/2 - General McClellan's nomination for presidential
candidate is just a sham. His nomination is regarded by many as merely a
suggestion or recommendation. The Democrats are to hold their next conven-
tion at Chicago. "They ought to remember that not only the place where the
Republican convention was held, but also the principles which it announced,
brought 'success to its candidate.'" - (4)

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; McClellan, George B.; Republican convention (Baltimore)

1516

Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 February 1864 (ed; 12 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1516 - L. Feb. 27; ed: 2/1 - Attempts are being made by Democracy to shift
their base of operations from pro-slavery to anti-slavery. Leaders are
cunning enough to see that the power of slavery as a political balance
has vanished.
"The Democracy, having been long bullied by the institution of slavery,
have now a fine opportunity to flee from their cruel masters and organize
their power on the broad basis of eternal right and truth." (12)

No index terms.

1517

Cleveland Morning Leader, 4 March 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1517 - L. Mar. 4; ed:4/1 - One of the characteristics of a "Copperhead" is
that he never loses his chance to denounce the courage of Negro troops.
"These malignant efforts to disparage the bravery of these men are worthy
of their authors." (5)

Index terms:

Copperheads

1518

Cleveland Morning Leader, 24 March 1864 (ed; 7 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1518 - L. Mar. 24; ed: 2/1 - Miscegenation is a new name given by the radicals
to amalgamation. "The affected Democratic horror of 'miscegenation' is,
of all the rants of this canting age, the most notoriously impudent." (7)

No index terms.

1519

Cleveland Morning Leader, 14 April 1864 (ed; 4 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1519 - L Apr. 14; ed: 2/1 - "Copperheads" newspapers want to promote the
success of the candidate who may be nominated in the Chicago convention and
to defeat the nominee of the Baltimore convention. "These followers of
McClellan, once in power, would be compelled either to submit to disunion
or to just such a war policy as that inaugurated by the administration."
(4)

Index terms:

Baltimore, Md.; Chicago, Ill.; Copperheads; McClellan, George B.; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.)

1520

Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 April 1864 (ed; 9 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1520 - L Apr. 15; ed:2/1 - The miscegenated Democracy is now going through
the pangs of a new birth. "They depreciate currency, they defame the Ad-
ministration, they are incessant and restless in the work of distracting the
loyal element of the North." (9)

Index terms:

North

1521

Cleveland Morning Leader, 23 April 1864 (11 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1521 - L Apr. 23:2/1 - The policy of the "Copperheads" seems to be to em-
barrass the government. Such questions as the advance of gold and govern-
ment loans are being howled about. They cry about the burden of taxation,
criticise our army and our generals, and denounce the employment of black
soldiers.
"Thus it is that they 'fatten on garbage. ' Thus it is that the success
of the Copperheads depends upon defeat of our armies, the ruin of our fi-
nances, the delay of the war, and the dismemberment of the Union." (11)

Index terms:

Copperheads; Union

1522

Cleveland Morning Leader, 28 April 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1522 - L Apr. 28; ed: 2/1 - The primary cause of the destruction of the
Democratic party is its abandonment of principles. The manner in which
many of them still cling to the old delusion that slavery is a divine in-
stitution, and that it is the mission of the Democracy to uphold it, in
opposition to the heathen and infidel abolitionists, shows how a once
powerful parly has shipwrecked its hopes. (5)

No index terms.

1523

Cleveland Morning Leader, 12 May 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1523 - L. May 12; ed: 2/1 - Delegates from this county and the congressional
district are to be elected this week for two conventions. "See that your
delegates chosen on Saturday night for the district convention, are men
that will represent your wishes in the convention." (5)

No index terms.

1524

Cleveland Morning Leader, 28 May 1864 (ed; 7 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1524 - L. May 28; ed: 2/1 - A convention styling itself "Democratic Union,"
assembled in Louisville and adopted a series of resolutions which are
ridiculous at this time. "They smell musty. The damps of several years
are upon them. They remind one of the pompous days of the Wallandigham
democracy." (7)

Index terms:

Louisville Ky.; Vallandigham, Clement L.

1525

Cleveland Morning Leader, 1 June 1864 (ed; 7 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1525 - L June 1; ed: 2/1 - The Democracy, since the arrest of Wallandigham
and Olds, has been in great mental destitution for the want of an arbitrary
arrest case.
"If they are dying for a case cf arbitrary arrest and think the Windsor
Saint is exhausted, we recommend the old wheel horse of Columbus and the
sainted Medary to their tender clarities." (7)

Index terms:

Columbus, O.; Medary; Olds, Dr.; Vallandigham, Clement L.

1526

Cleveland Morning Leader, 1 June 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1526 - L June 1; ed:2/2 - The New York NEWS says: "The Democrats are
those who believe in the sacred and iral ienable right of sovereign states
to rule themselves. War Democrats are men who utterly repudiate the sov-
ereignty of states.
"If War Democracy has nothing better to propose than this, the people of
the states will very shortly see the difference between such pitiful
hypocrisy and the good old Democracy of Jefferson and Jackson. We prefer
the Constitution as it was, with the Union as it is." (5)

Index terms:

Jackson, General Andrew; Jefferson, Thomas; New York city; New York NEWS, The; Union; U. S. constitution

1527

Cleveland Morning Leader, 14 June 1864 (ed; 10 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1527 - L June 14; ed: 2/1, 2 - The Chicago "Copperhead" convention probably
will be postponed. As the time approaches, the most astute and wily of
their leaders are puzzled to know what will be the most wise course for
them to adopt, the most popular platform to select, the most eligible
candidate to nominate for the sake of obtaining control of the fat offices
of the government for the next presidential term. -
"Their trouble is all use less. The people have taken the question into
their own hands, and all conventions, unless they ratify the people's
choice, are vain and idle." (10)

Index terms:

Copperheads

1528

Cleveland Morning Leader, 17 June 1864 (ed; 2 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1528 - L June 17; ed: 2/1 - A mass meeting of the peace Democracy is to be
held in New York city. All opposed to the pending, unconstitutional war,
are invited to come.
"It is evident the peace men of New York are getting the start of the
McClellan men." (2)

Index terms:

McClellan, George B.; New York city

1529

Cleveland Morning Leader, 17 June 1864 (ed; 1 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1529 - L June 17; ed:2/2 - The New York WORLD says the policy of the Demo-
cratic party is that of superadling to the exercise of force, the policy
of conciliation. That is General Grant's policy. He, however, uses
bombshells to conciliate. "The Democracy don't believe in such concilia-
tion, it scems." (1)

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; New York city; New York WORLD

1531

Cleveland Morning Leader, 24 June 1864 (5 inches) ~ See original
p.1, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1531 - L. June 24: 1/2 - Wan R. Humphrey, our "able-bodied" delegate to the
Chicago convention, made a bold dash at history whilst he was floundering
in the midst of a speech illustrative of his faith. -
Wan R. Humphrey has done so much tumbling in politics within a few
years "it is not surprising he should get somewhat muddled when dealing
with the past.
"With a magnificent stretch of fancy...he took in the long line of
English history from the time of Norman the Conqueror down to Queen
Wictoria, and declared that the despotism of Old Abe had never been excelled.
(5)

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Hump'hrey, Judge Wan R.; Lincoln, Abraham; Victoria, Queen

1532

Cleveland Morning Leader, 24 June 1864 (ed; 9 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1,2 ~ View at ChronAm

1532 - L June 24; ed:2/1,2 - "The postponement of the Democratic Convention
at Chicago is regarded by the Peacemen as a triumph on their part. They
hope for the defeat of General Grant by that time, in order that the peace
element may be strengthened.
"Peace as a party cry to work upon the fears and selfishress of men,
may do, but it could not be the policy of any administration. The country
must remain one, and indivisible." (9)

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Grant, Gen. U. S.

1533

Cleveland Morning Leader, 24 June 1864 (8 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

1533 - L June 24:4/3 - The Democratic district convention assembled at
Brainard's hall yesterday to elect delegates to the Chicago convention. Gen.
II. H. Dodge was elected chairman. J. W. Fitch, and Judge Wan R. Humphrey
were chosen delegates. D. P. Rhodes and Morgan L. Root, E. Russell, and
S. Stephens were chosen members of the congressional executive committee.
- (8)

Index terms:

Brainard's hall (Cont'd); Chicago, Ill.; Dodge, Gen. H. H.; Fitch, J. W.; Hump'hrey, Judge Wan R.; Rhodes, D. P.; Root, Morgan L.; Russell, E.; Stephens, S.

1534

Cleveland Morning Leader, 25 June 1864 (ed; 2 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

1534 - L June 25; ed:2/4 - The postponement of the Chicago convention is
quite unfortunate for the McClellan Democrats. They acquiesce in it, but
at the same time it is fatal to the few feeble hopes they indulged in before.
"Waiting for something to turn up! Poor Copperheads." (2)

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Copperheads

1535

Cleveland Morning Leader, 28 June 1864 (ed; 7 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1535 - L June 28; ed: 2/2 - In 1860 the Democratic party had a disagreement
among their members, and a split took place. Now each of these two separate
Democratic parties claims to be the original party. "We suggest that one
is enough to bury them in oblivion." (7)

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1536

Cleveland Morning Leader, 29 June 1864 (ed; 8 inches) ~ See original
p.1, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1536 - L June 29; ed: 1/2 - "The present posture of the Democracy is sorely
troublesome to them, as they find themselves hotly in pursuit of power with-
out any political principles to stand on.
"The only bond of union which now holds them together, is that of opposi-
tion to the ruling Power. Simply opposing without much reference to what they
oppose, will find themselves at sea in regard to the principles upon which
they should enter the coming campaign." (8)

No index terms.

1537

Cleveland Morning Leader, 30 June 1864 (ed; 11 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1537 - L June 30; ed: 2/1 - The resolutions at the Chicago convention begin
with a wretched whine about the government, and the people of the North's
violation of the constitution.
The second resolution professing devotion to slavery calls for a revoca-
tion of all emancipation and confiscation proclamations, and demands the
return to slavery of all Negro soldiers.
"This is a poor ground of opposition they have selected in which finally
to bury themselves, fathoms deep, in ever lasting infamy, and oblivion."
(11)

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; North

1538

Cleveland Morning Leader, 9 July 1864 (2 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1538 - L. July 9:2/1 - The Democratic party will attempt to bring the ques-
tion of slavery up in the coming election. Certain Demccrats try to prove
the constitution to be a guardian of a species of state rights which protects
Rebels from the consequences of war. (2)

No index terms.

1539

Cleveland Morning Leader, 14 July 1864 (8 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1539 - L July 14:2/1 - The coming Chicago convention is causing much excite-
ment and interest. New York Democracy is trying very hard to inaugurate
McClellan against Grant.
McClellan's serenade at Troy and Lake George is to revive faith in him
in time for the convention, and from present indications he is likely to be
chosen. "What means the Champions of Peace here in Ohio, that they do not
watch this flank movement of McClellan's Men?" (8)

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Grant, Gen. U. S.; McClellan, George B.; New York city; Ohio; Troy, N. Y.

1540

Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 July 1864 (ed; 8 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1540 - L July 15; ed:2/1 - The Democratic party at the present time is liken-
ed unto a character that John Milton wrote about, who preferred darkness to
light. Democrats are ready to pledge themselves that the Rebellion does
not interfere with slavery which has been a bone of contention in this
country for 80 years, and a ruling power of the Rebellion.
"By yielding to Davis and Lee they confess to the world that the idea
of popular self-government is a delusion and splendid farce." (8)

Index terms:

Davis, Jeff; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Milton, John (poet)

1541

Cleveland Morning Leader, 21 July 1864 (11 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1541 - L July 21:2/1 - Democratic congressman of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and
Indiana issued a manifesto written by Senator Buckalew of Pennsylvania.
The charges, among other things, are that the government interfered with
clections. They denounced conscription and the bounty system, regarded
the government as oppressive, insecure, and corrupt, and demanded that the
races should be kept unmixed.
The sum of the whole matter is: "The defeat of Mr. Lincoln removes the
main obstacle to reunion and restores at once the jusst rule of the Constitu-
tion over the adhering states. This analysis speaks for itself." (11)

Index terms:

Bucklew, Senator (Pa.); Indiana; Lincoln, Abraham; Ohio; Pennsylvania; U. S. constitution

1542

Cleveland Morning Leader, 23 July 1864 (ed; 13 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1542 - L. July 23; ed:4/1 - After a survey of certain activities of the Demo-
cratic party, we suggest that a new platform, "strong and broad enough to
hold and sustain what is left of the party," be built at the Chicago conven-
tion. -
"We are not sure, but the materials for a platform at Chicago may be ob-
tained from some old planks that must be introduced. Alas! for some poli-
tical joiner to put them togeiher." (13)

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Copperheads

1543

Cleveland Morning Leader, 30 July 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.5 ~ View at ChronAm

1543 - L July 30; ed:4/5 - The spirit of the "Copperhead" convention held
in Crawford county, July 29, was resistant to the government. They are
afraid of the coming draft, and are getting bold enough to talk of resistance.
Such a demonstration as that at Bucyrus shows the ramifications of the
great conspiracy." - (5)

Index terms:

Copperheads; Crawford county, O.

1544

Cleveland Morning Leader, 10 August 1864 (ed; 10 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1544 - L. Aug. 10; ed: 2/1 - Interest increases as the Democratic convention
in Chicago draws near. McClellan's leaders and the peace wings are waging
a fierce battle to gain mastery of the convention. It is impossible at this
time to predict the nomination, but McClellan's chances look favorable.
"Whoever the nominee may be, unless he is placed upon the platform of
the unconditional submission of the rebels, he will be overwhelmingly de-
feated. The loyal men of the North are not willing to let their sacrifices
be in vain, by reason of a lot of sniveling, whimpering howlers for peace
at any price." - (10)

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; McClellan, George B.; North

1545

Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 August 1864 (ed; 2 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1545 - L. Aug. 15; ed: 2/1 - Democrats have been trying a new Union dodge
in Ottawa county. Reports from the union indicate that a meeting was held
in Grand Haven for the purpose of forming a "People's Peace" association,
which is from beginning to end, a Democratic movement and nothing else.
The phrase, "irrespective of party," was thrown in as a mere attempt to
gull somebody; as they did with the Union movement two years ago. (2)

Index terms:

Grand Haven, Mich.; Ottawa, Canada; Ottawa county; Union

1546

Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 August 1864 (ed; 11 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1546 - L Aug. 15; ed: 2/1 - The party to meet at the Democratic convention
in Chicago is composed of that portion of the Democratic party which was
for liberty and the Union when the war began. Because of party prejudices
they have become Southern sympathizers again.
Men from a class of respectable loyalty are to be brought together and
a union of conflicting elements to be achieved.
Wide differences of opinion as to candidates and principles exist and
the Democratic press urges the necessity of a union. It is feared that a
division will take place.
"We scarcely think a division probable although a union upon a candidate
or platform at Chicago will be one of the most astonishing things ever
accomplished." (11)

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Union

1547

Cleveland Morning Leader, 18 August 1864 (ed; 10 inches) ~ See original
p.1, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1547 - L Aug. 18; ed: 1/2 - Rebels and Rebel sympathizers look upon the atti-
tude of the Democracy with approval, but American citizens in the army feel
that the attitude of the Democracy toward them is the chief cause of their
failure to overthrow the Rebellion. Leaders of the Democracy have opposed
taxation necessary to support their widows, mothers, and sisters. They also
opposed taxation necessary to maintain the currency and the pay of soldiers
in the field. They are 1,0w anxious to see what can be done to gain the
soldier's votes.
"The people intend to lift up their hands and prove to the world that
there is a might and power in their arms that is not to be overpowered by
Rebel hordes, North or South." (10)

Index terms:

North; South; U. S. army

1548

Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 August 1864 (ed; 11 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1548 - L. Aug. 19; ed:2/2 - Democratic orators have a hobby of harping on
the war. According to them our war is wretchedly managed and defeat is ours
on every hand. While they find plenty to complain about, they never offer
any better measures, and they oppose every measure that is successfui.
"We should be glad to think the Democratic Party more sincerely for the
Union, did not facts belie such an idea. With what justice and reason can
party leaders complain about the conduct of the war, when everything necessary
for the triumphant close of the war meets their bitter hostility." (11)

Index terms:

Union

1549

Cleveland Morning Leader, 20 August 1864 (ed; 8 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1549 - L Aug. 20; ed: 2/1 - Wallandigham, representative of western Democracy,
in a speech at a peace meeting in Syracuse, insisted that there be no
division of the Democracy at the Chicago convention, and is in favor of
putting the presidential issue before the people as "Peace cr War." He
says that peace is to be had through an armistice.
"If the Democratic party Coes before the people on this issue, it will be
necessary for them to consider the probable consequences of such an armistice.
The people will demand that the Democratic party unmask and not slink be-
hind a few generalities about peace, an armistice, and a convention of the
States." - - - (8)

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Syracuse, N. Y.; Vallandigham, Clement L.

1550

Cleveland Morning Leader, 22 August 1864 (ed; 2 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1550 - L Aug. 22; ed:2/1 - The delegates to the Democratic convention in
Chicago are being cautioned about the necessity of harmony and are being
warned about committing themselves too boldly upon prace doctrines. -
"Democratic advice is as plentiful as leaves in Wallambrosa. None but
the “Fates can tell what monstrosity will be born out of all this confusion,
but a few more days will give it birth." - . . . (2)

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.

1551

Cleveland Morning Leader, 22 August 1864 (ed; 4 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

1551 - L. Aug. 22; ed: 2/3 - The PLAIN DEALER says that the Democracy has
gone to Chicago to save the nation, and that the ablest and purest men
will meet there. - - - . . . - --
"We should be glad to believe the above if it were possible, but the
history and present make-up of the Democratic party is not favorable to
such a desire. We suspect the PLAIN DEALER'S standard of ability and purity
is a very inferior one, if the Copperheads that go there from the West are
the finest specimens that can be presented. Men whose course has been
calculated to delay the war and prevent restoration of the Union, are
neither very able nor very pure." - (4)

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Cleveland PLAIN DEALER; Copperheads; Union

1552

Cleveland Morning Leader, 29 August 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1552 - L. Aug. 29; ed:2/2 - The opinion as indicated by advices from all
quarters is to the effect that McClellan will carry the convention with
probably a large majority of votes. Although other nominations are to take
place, little attention is paid to them.
"The selection of a platform will be the great rock on which the Democrat-
ic party will split and on the question of peace and war are as far apart as
the poles, and are very much in doubt as io what they shall make their mea-
sure. . Either way there is dissatisfaction - either way leads to death." -
(5)

Index terms:

McClellan, George B.

1553

Cleveland Morning Leader, 30 August 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.1, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1553 - L. Aug. 30; ed: 1/2 - The Chicago convention has finished its first
day, but nothing very important transpired. There is much excitement, how-
ever, with bands playing and politicians making speeches.
"The real fight will be over a platform and we expect a field battle
today over the question whether platform or candidate shall be first de-
cided upon. We are inclined from omens to presage a victory for peace men,
at least in the platform. We shall see what we shall see." (6)

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.

1554

Cleveland Morning Leader, 30 August 1864 (ed; 3 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

1554 - L. Aug. 30; ed: 2/4 - The leaders of the Rebellion are Democrats and
a Democratic administration was in power when the Rebellion was determined
upon. Also, recent discoveries and arrests in Indiana involve none but -
Democrats, and yet the Democratic party has the assurance to ask to be taken
into public confidence again. (3)

Index terms:

Indiana

1555

Cleveland Morning Leader, 31 August 1864 (ed; 12 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1555 - L Aug. 31; ed: 2/1 - The anxiety of Rebel leaders over the results
of the Chicago convention is keenly felt, because they realize that
their last hope rests with the success of the "Peace" party at the com- .
ing elections. Their resources gone and their treasury depleted, their
last chance lies in the disorganization of the North.
"It must be humiliating to our Democratic brethren to be dictated
to by Rebels in arms, but the sense of shame is a forgotten one with
Copperhead leaders, and we have no doubt that they will eat their
humble pie without a blush, and meekly submit to the mastership of their
chivalric Virginia owners." - (12)

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Copperheads; North

1557

Cleveland Morning Leader, 3 September 1864 (ed; 18 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1557 - L Sept. 3; ed:2/2 - The character of a political party is often in-
dicated by what it leaves unsaid, more than by what it affirms.
The Democratic party leaves in doubt by concealment what it is im-
portant to know.
The subject of slavery was entirely ignored in the Democratic plat-
form and is covered up by ambiguous phrases about rights of states.
People are left in doubt as to what Democratic leaders would do in case
the government were left in their hands.
"The silence of the Democratic party is therefore very suspicious
and criminal. It convicts a party, usually bold in avowing its sentiments,
of a most craven suppliance. It shows a disposition to crawl upon the
dust under the feet of traitors, assassins and murderers such as Jeff
Davis." (18)

Index terms:

Davis, Jeff

1559

Cleveland Morning Leader, 6 September 1864 (ed; 4 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

1559 - L. Sept. 6; ed: 2/3 - The New York WORLD is alarmed at the manner
in which the Chicago platform is being denounced by the people, and fears
that if the discussion continues nothing visible will be left of "Little
Mac." - -
Efforts of the Democratic party have been to prove that the measures
adopted are unwise, and they must not shrink from the issue.
"If an immediate cessation of hostilities is a good thing, it is a
good thing now when Sherman has taken Georgia, and Grant has hold of
the throat of Richmond." (4)

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Georgia; Grant, Gen. U. S.; McClellan, George B.; New York city; New York WORLD; Richmond Va.; Sherman, Gen. W. T.

1560

Cleveland Morning Leader, 10 September 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1560 - L. Sept. 10; ed: 2/1 - The object of the convention to be held in
Cincinnati Sept. 28 is to reassert the true doctrine of Democracy and
to decide what it is best to do in the coming presidential election.
"The reaction against the followers of the aristocratic law, Belmont,
has already set in like a tidal wave, and the sources, whence the
Democratic chieftains calculated to draw victory have failed." (5)

Index terms:

Belmont, August; Cincinnati, O.

1561

Cleveland Morning Leader, 12 September 1864 (ed; 8 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1561 - L. Sept. 12; ed: 2/1 - Efforts to hold together the inconsistencies of
the peace platform have proved so absurd and so ridiculous as to meet with
the scorn of all Demºcrats who hold to a consistent policy. Never before,
in political history was there such a scheme of bulnbugging the people; the
whole affair is just a trap to catch the unthinking crowds. All intelligent
Americans who desire genuine peace will not be deceived.
"The ruptures in the Democratic party show how rotten the bonds are
which hold it together, and tell Union men that it is only necessary to
hold together to insure them triumph and a speedy return of Peace." (8)

Index terms:

Union

1562

Cleveland Morning Leader, 12 September 1864 (19 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

1562 - L. Sept. 12:4/4 - A grand rally was held in the National hall
Sept. 10 by the Democrats. A small crowd of "Copperheads" attended.
"Of its soundness on all Copperhead principles there could be no doubt,
from the cheering at every argument for peace, and every sneer for the
'n****r' soldiers." The "Temperance" band was there, and being more
loyal than the crowd, played "The Star Spangled Banner" and "The Red
White and Blue."
The meeting was opened by a series of resolutions which started with
a denunciation of the present administration, and declared that their
only hope lies in a change of administration. Another resolution de-
clared that the object of the war sluould be the "Union as it was and
the constitution as it is." The resolutions were unanimously adopted.
(19)

Index terms:

Copperheads; National hall; "Red White and Blue, The" (song); "Star Spangled Banner" (song); Union; U. S. constitution

1563

Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 September 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1563 - L. Sept. 19; ed:2/1 - August Belmont, chairman of the "Copperhead"
national executive committee of the Democratic party, is an Austrian
Jew, and a financial agent of the well-known house of Rothschild in
Europe, which holds Confederate bonds purchased for almost nothing.
This committee is endeavoring, through Belmont, to bring about a ces-
sation of hostilities based upon granting everything asked for by the
South. It wants the national government to assume the Confederate
debt, which will add much to the already fabulous wealth of that great
house by increasing the value of its bonds.
"The Rothschilds know that the re-election of Lincoln will result in
the suppression of the rebellion and the worthlessness of confederate
bonds. It remains to be seen what success these foreign Shylocks will
meet." (6)

Index terms:

Belmont, August; Confederacy; Europe; Lincoln, Abraham; Rothschilds (financiers); South

1564

Cleveland Morning Leader, 22 September 1864 (ed; 4 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1564 - L. Sept. 22; ed: 2/1 - The pet phrase of Democratic orators and
newspapers is quite significant in one respect in that it ignores the
constitution. Heretofore, it has been a hobby with the opposition
that the constitution must be preserved, but it seems now that it is
not indispensable to them.
"This must be the result of an understanding made at Niagara Falls
by Copperheads, to the effect that the Montgomery Constitution should be
adopted, or a new one be made, better suited to the Democracy, North and
South." (4)

Index terms:

Niagara falls; North; South

1565

Cleveland Morning Leader, 28 September 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1565 - L. Sept. 28; ed: 2/2 - The principles enunciated in the Niagara
Falls platform are not argued by Democratic leaders any longer, but they
are now trying to malign the men who are working, honestly and unceasingly,
for the Union. They try to blind the people to the shameful doctrines
advocated in that platform, the leading idea of which is cessation of
hostilities with views of an ultimate convention of the states.
"We have failed to see an attempt by Copperheads to defend the
dignity or feasibility of such a convention, and recent triumphs of
Union armies have made them ashamed to discuss the Niagara Platform."
(5)

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1566

Cleveland Morning Leader, 4 October 1864 (ed; 22 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

1566 - L Oct. 4; ed: 2/4 - The Democratic party at the Chicago convention
seemed thoroughly paralyzed. Had the convention declared for the one-
term principle, and in a calm and dignified way arrayed itself against
Lincoln in favor of Generals Dix or Sherman, "it might have struck the
keynote of popular sympathy, and swept away every vote in the electoral
college. But lured by our despondency and confident of triumph it
followed the evil counsels of Wallandigham, Powell and Pendleton - it
declared the war a failure, and spoke for peace at any price."
McClellan's letter to acceptance, exhibits the best side of the
Democracy. It says: "The Union is the one condition of peace." If hy
peace he does not mean restoration, he means nothing at all. If he does
mean restoration, he makes the laying down of arms and the return to
allegiance its only condition. An armistice between belligerents must
be entered into by the highest authorities on either side. Not until
the leaders of the Confederacy are dethroned, inquisition crushed, and
the shackles removed from the people's limbs and lips by federal arms,
will the masses learn to see and act for themselves and return to their
old and true allegiance. (22)

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Confederacy; Dix, General; Lincoln, Abraham; McClellan, George B.; Pendleton, George H. (Cincinnati); Powell; Sherman, Gen. W. T.; Union; Vallandigham, Clement L.

1567

Cleveland Morning Leader, 11 October 1864 (ed; 2 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1567 - L. Oct. 11; ed: 2/2 - The Hebrew writer in the PLAIN DEALER indig-
nantly takes exception to the LEADER'S speaking of Belmont as a Jew.
He says that Belmont is not a Jew, but a Christian, and married to a
Christian woman.
"We do not wonder that they feel insulted. We as Christians are
ashamed that he belongs to our race." (2)

Index terms:

Belmont, August; Cleveland PLAIN DEALER

1568

Cleveland Morning Leader, 14 October 1864 (ed; 20 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1568 - L Oct. 14; ed: 2/1 - Anyone taking the trouble to compare the
theory expounded at Chicago and the theory that is being carried out by
the "rebels through the instrumentality of armed rebellion," will dis-
cover that the "doctrines avowed at Chicago are such as the rebels them-
selves have no trouble in affirming with gun and bayonet."
The Rebels and the "Copperheads" agree in their views on the way in
which the subject of exchanging prisoners was treated, and declare that
the government should abandon its black soldiers to whatever fate the
Rebels see fit to impose upon them. They both agree that it was cruel to
arm the black men and insist upon making an exchange without reference to
negro soldiers. -
"The doctrines enunciated in the form of resolutions at Chicago might
result in active co-operation with the South. The logical sequence of the
Chicago platform is rebellion. While the Union party is fighting a
wicked rebellion, a wicked rebellion in theory is fighting the Union
party. They are both, therefore, engaged in the same ignoble task." (20)

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Confederate Army; Copperheads; South; Union party

1569

Cleveland Morning Leader, 28 October 1864 (24 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.5 ~ View at ChronAm

1569 - L Oct. 28:4/5 - The Demccracy of the third, fourth, fifth, and
sixth wards met last night at Euclid and Brownell sts. with lanterns,
banners, and music, and proceeded to the home of Mr. Noble. On arriving,
the band played the "Star Spangled Banner" and gave three cheers for
Noble. Their next stop was at the residence of the Hon. H. B. Payne
and the band serenaded him with "When the Cruel War is Over." After the
cheering ceased, Payne congratulated the crowd on the mighty reduction
of the "Abolition" majorities, and said that one more such victory as
that of the late election would lay the Abolitionists at the feet of
the Democrats. He also told them that they must not relax until McClellan
is elected. At the conclusion of Mr. Payne's speech, the crowd proceed-
ed to the home of F. T. Backus. This worthy gentleman held forth in
speech until most all of the lanterns burned out, and tired serenaders
lost their enthusiasm. (24)

Index terms:

Backus, F. T.; Brownell st. ; Cleveland LEADER; Euclid st.; Fifth ward Democrats; McClellan, George B.; Noble; Payne, H. B.; "Star Spangled Banner" (song); "When the Cruel War is Over" (song)

1570

Cleveland Morning Leader, 1 November 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1570 - L Nov. 1; ed: 2/1 - Allies of the Democracy are found in every
part of the world, and appeals are made to Rebel armies to move forward
to victory with a view to insure Democratic success. "Democratic leaders
know this and therefore depreciate our victories and magnify the successes
of the Rebels." (6)

Index terms:

Confederate Army

1571

Cleveland Morning Leader, 2 November 1864 (ed; 14 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1571 - L Nov. 2; ed:2/1 - There is a "Pro-Slavery" party in the North
which, under pretense of devotion to the Union, and of opposition to
the way the war is carried on, conceals what is really at the founda- -
tion of their party principles: Their desire to have slavery established
as the law of the land.
"How then can any man who loves freedom and hates slavery, be found
in sympathy with modern Democracy? It cannot be done. It is impossible."
(14)

Index terms:

North; Union

1572

Cleveland Morning Leader, 10 November 1864 (ed; 10 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1572 - L. Nov. 10; ed:4/2 - Some of the disappointed "Copperheads" are
talking about the reassembling of the Chicago convention. "All we have
to say is that if the Chicago Convention is recalled for the purpose of
inaugurating any revolutionary measures it will be the duty of the
Government to arrest Belmont and all his crew." (10)

Index terms:

Belmont, August; Copperheads

1573

Cleveland Morning Leader, 12 November 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1573 - L Nov. 12; ed:2/2 - The Democratic party is no longer a living
party, as the doctrines on which it conducted the recent campaign have
been repudiated by the whole country. The thunder and lightning of the
party are used up. There can be no issue for four years to distract
the North, except that of the best way to put down armed resistance to
the government. "Let all good citizens render a cordial support to the
government." -
(5)

Index terms:

North

1574

Cleveland Morning Leader, 21 November 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1574 - L Nov. 21; ed: 2/1 - Since the Democratic party was defeated,
things have quieted down a great deal, but in some quarters a feeble
attempt is being made to put new life into dead issues, which can never
be resurrected. "No public effort of the New York NEWS and others can
vivify them again." It is rumored that some wily leaders, seeing ruin
unless they retrace their steps, have decided to take radical and ad-
vanced ground on the subject of slavery and the war. They propose to
take the lead in abolishing slavery by an amendment to the constitution,
thus snatching salvation from the confusion of their overthrow.
"This is their only hope. Had they nominated Grant or Dix, and
planted themselves on the side of Freedom, today they might have been
masters of the hour." (6)

Index terms:

Dix, General; Grant, Gen. U. S.; New York; New York NEWS, The