Annals of Cleveland

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1594

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

1594 - L Apr. 2; ed: 2/1 - Union men have important work before them.
Their enemies are desperately against them in the various wards of the
city. -
"Let every Union man in Cleveland unite on the worthy men who have
been regularly nominated of the Union Party." (5)

Index terms:

Union party

1595

Cleveland Morning Leader, 3 April 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1595 - L Apr. 3; ed: 2/1 - The people of the 19th district, comprising the
counties of Ashtabula, Trumbull, Portage, Geauga, and Mahoning, are to
hold a convention in Warren. "From what we know of the temper of the
people in that region Abraham Lincoln will be most emphatically endorsed
as first choice for President." (5)

Index terms:

Ashtabula county; Geauga county; Lincoln, Abraham; Mahoning county, Pa.; Portage county, O.; Trumbull county, O.; Warren county, O.

1596

Cleveland Morning Leader, 8 April 1864 (ed; 17 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1596 - L. Apr. 8; ed: 2/1 - The Baltimore convention is to be held June 7.
Will the interests of the nation be impeded by having the nomination of a
presidential candidate decided so early in June? Will it distract the
attention of the country from the prosecution of the war? By a delay,
some people hope to shake the widespread confidence of the people in
Lincoln. "At present they beat the air; a few months might give them
something more substantial to beat, and hence they favor the postponement.
We believe the cause of the republic will be strengthened by an early
nomination and a veteran administration." (17)

Index terms:

Baltimore, Md.; Lincoln, Abraham; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.)

1598

Cleveland Morning Leader, 14 April 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1598 - L. Apr. 14; ed:2/1 - A congressional committee has issued a call for
a convention to be held in Cleveland May 18. They are to elect one
presidential elector and two delegates to represent this district in the
Baltimore convention. "See to it, therefore, that your delegates are the
right men." - (5)

Index terms:

Baltimore, Md.; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.)

1599

Cleveland Morning Leader, 22 April 1864 (ed; 3 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1599 - L. Apr. 22; ed: 2/1 - The congressional committee of the 19th
district has been lectured by all newspapers in the district for not
calling a convention to choose a delegate to the Baltimore Union national
convention. "It is a very singular committee, and if it does not call
such a convention we suspect the people of the 19th district will." (3)

Index terms:

Baltimore, Md.; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.)

1600

Cleveland Morning Leader, 30 April 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1600 - L. Apr. 30; ed:2/2 - The state Union convention for the nomination
of delegates to the Baltimore convention, which assembled in Philadelphia,
instructed their delegates from the state at large to cast their votes
for Abraham Lincoln.
"This recent declaration is but another indication of the existence of
an overwhelming tide of public sentiment in favor of Abraham Lincoln."
- (5)

Index terms:

Baltimore, Md.; Lincoln, Abraham; Philadelphia, Pa.; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.)

1601

Cleveland Morning Leader, 17 May 1864 (ed; 3 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1601 - L. May 17; ed:2/2 - Muny trains will charge half fare on round trip
tickets for delegates to the state convention. "Let us have a full and
rousing convention, that the sentiment of the people may be unequivocally
expressed through their delegates." - (3)

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1602

Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 May 1864 (36 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

1602 - L. May 19:2/3, 4 - W. H. Upson of Summit county and D. R. Tilden of
Cleveland were renominated as delegates to the Baltimore National Union
committee yesterday at the convention of the 28th congressional district
held in Brainard's hall. The only other candidate for delegate was
Senator Williamson.
Senator Williamson was not at the convention. When he was called upon
to express his opinion on a candidate for the presidency, William Fuller
spoke in his behalf, stating his understanding of Mr. Williamson's position
to be that he is in favor of the nomination of Mr. Lincoln, but would not
pledge himself to continue voting for him if circumstances should show
some other man to be a stronger candidate.
Judge S. II. Pitkin explained Mr. Upson's unavoidable absence from the
convention and stated that he was for Mr. Lincoln, first, last, and all
the time, but that he would support the nominee of the convention.
Judge Tilden was the only candidate for delegate who addressed the
convention.
He said he was very free to state his preferences on the question of
support. He said be had no desire to go to Baltimore, and had no idea of
going without clearly defining his position and knowing that it represented
the views of a majority of the convention. He declared himself in favor of
the nomination of Mr. Lincoln. Mr. Tilden lad opposed Mr. Lincoln's
nomination at Chicago, but said he had since watched his course carefully
and believed him to be as pure a man as had ever held the administration
of a government in his hands.
Mr. Lincoln, Mr. Tilden added, "by his course, his calmness, his far-
sightedness," had fused and arrayed all parties against the mightiest cf
rebellions.
Judge Barr enquired if Judge Tilden would abide by the nomination of the
Baltimore convention, and made a reference to the convention of 1848, which
nominated General Taylor.
Judge Tilden explained his course at that convention in full, and
admitted that in obedience to the instructions of the convention which
nominated him, he did make an ass of himself and bolt the ticket, voting
for Mr. Wan Buren.
Seth A. Marshall, Lake county, was nominated by acclamation as pre-
sidential elector for the district. Peter Thatcher, jr., was chosen as
alternate delegate for Judge Tilden. John Johnston, Summit county, was
unanimously elected the alternate of Mr. Upson.
"The following resulution, offered by the Hon. John Crowell, was adopted
with overwhelming unanimity:
"That this convention has undiminished confidence in the wisdom and
patriotism of President Lincoln and his administration, and that the people
demand his renomination at the Baltimore convention."
Permanent organization of the conver,tion was affected when a committee
report naming H. S. Stevens of Cuyahoga, president, was adopted. Vice
presidents of the convention were Theodore Brock, Cuyahoga county; Simeon
Perkins, Summit county; and John Murray, Lake county. Secretaries were:
J. C. Grannis, Cuyahoga county; W. W. Nevison, Lake County; and E. P. Green,
Summit county. (36)

Index terms:

Baltimore, Md.; Barr, Judge; Brainard's hall (Cont'd); Brock, Theodore; Chicago, Ill.; Crowell, Gen. John; Cuyahoga county; Fuller, William; Grannis, John C.; Green, E. P.; Johnston, John; Lake county, O.; Lincoln, Abraham; Marshall, Seth A. (Lake county, O.); Murray, John; Nevison, W. W.; Perkins, Simeon; Pitkin, Judge S. H.; Stevens, H. S.; Summit county, O.; Taylor, General; Thatcher, Peter, Jr.; Tilden, Judge D.; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.); Upson, W. H. (Summit county); Van Buren, Martin; Williamson, Senator

1603

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

1603 - L. May 19; ed: 2/1 - The spirit of the men who met at Brainard's hall
to elect two delegates to the Baltimore convention was unmistakable. They
unanimously spoke in favor of Mr. Lincoln. "The resolution endorsing
Lincoln will be sustained by the people. All hail Abraham Lincoln!" (6)

Index terms:

Baltimore, Md.; Brainard's hall (Cont'd); Lincoln, Abraham; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.)

1606

Cleveland Morning Leader, 7 June 1864 (ed; 17 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1606 - L June 7; ed: 2/1 - The national Union convention meets today at
Baltimore to nominate candidates for president and vice president and to
frame a platform for the Union party with which to make their fight in the
coming political campaign. From Ohio will be present Messrs. Dennison,
Tod, Delano, and Dorsey. -
"It is not however, in the nomination of a candidate for the Presidency
that the convention will find their sagacity most taxed. On that point
the people have already spoken, with a unanimity and enthusiasm unparal-
leled in our former history, and the convention will only ratify their
decision. In carrying out this duty, the convention will without doubt re-
nominate Lincoln, on their first ballot or by acclamation, for re-election
to the Presidency. It is in the celection of a platform that the conven-
tion will find the chief exercise of its experience and wisdom." (17)

Index terms:

Baltimore, Md.; Delano, Columbus; Dennison, William (U. S. postmaster general); Dorsey (delegate to Union convention); Lincoln, Abraham; Ohio; Tod, David (ex-governor); Union convention (Baltimore, Md.); Union party

1608

Cleveland Morning Leader, 8 June 1864 (ed; 9 inches) ~ See original
p.1, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1608 - L June 8; ed: 1/2 - The Hon. E. D. Morgan of New York called the
Union national convention at Baltimore to order. The usual committees on
credentials, permanent organizations, platform, etc., were appointed. The .
convention hailed Morgan's declaration that slavery must be abolished.
"There will be no trouble about a nomination - for the convention will set
its seal on the good work already done by nominating Abraham Lincoln for
re-election." (9)

Index terms:

Baltimore, M.J., (Cont'd); Lincoln, Abraham; New York city; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.)

1609

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

1609 - L. June 10:2/2 - The Baltimore convention was presided over by ex-
governor Dennison, one of Ohio's favorite sons.
The question of admitting delegates from the Rebel states was the only
important cne about which there was any contest.
"Ohio has the right to be proud of her representatives, and of her
position in the Baltimore Convention." (5)

Index terms:

Baltimore, M.J., (Cont'd); Dennison, William (U. S. postmaster general); Ohio; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.)

1611

Cleveland Morning Leader, 16 June 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

1611 - L June 16; ed: 2/3 - The New York TIMES says, "The farmers, as the
London JOURNAL rightly judges, have shaped the policy, through its whole
history, of the Republican and Union party."
"It is certainly true that the pure and healthy-minded people of the
rural districts are the great reservoirs whence cities draw their best
men, whether in business, in law, or in politics." (6)

Index terms:

London, England; London JOURNAL; New York city; New York TIMES; Republican party; Union party

1612

Cleveland Morning Leader, 5 July 1864 (ed; 2 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1612 - H July 5; ed:4/1 - The Union congressional convention recommended
Schuyler Colfax. "Mr. Colfax well deserves the honor of such a nomination."
(2)

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1613

Cleveland Morning Leader, 3 August 1864 (ed; 18 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1613 - L. Aug. 3; ed:4/1 - In a short time most of the Union congressional
district conventions will meet for the purpose of nominating candidates for
election to Congress, and too much importance cannot be placed on the
results. It is essential to Union arms and the final success of liberty
and justice that candidates for president and vice president of the Union
party be successful. It is just as important that both houses of Congress
co-operate in their efforts to suppress the Rebellion.
It is predicted that 14 of the 19 districts of Ohio will elect Union
representatives at the coming election. Let not a single effort be spared
to make proper nominations and to have them elected. The "Copperhead"
opposition will be on the alert. Their leaders are skilled and un-
scrupulous.
We trust that the present members of the Union from this state will be
renominated. (18)

Index terms:

Copperheads; Union party; U. S. Congress

1614

Cleveland Morning Leader, 5 August 1864 (ed; 9 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

1614 - L. Aug. 5; ed:2/3 - There is a movement in Butler county to hold
another presidential convention, and nominate a candidate other than
President Lincoln.
The above movement of the disaffected of Butler county can bave but one
result; to make mischief, and to weaken the Union ticket. But this
movement clearly demonstrates the grievous error made in holding the
Union convention at so early a day. (9)

Index terms:

Butler county, O.; Lincoln, Abraham; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.); Union party

1615

Cleveland Morning Leader, 11 August 1864 (4 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1615 - L Aug. 11:4/2 - "Union voters of the 18th Congressional district,
consisting of the counties of Cuyahoga, Summit, a nd Lake, are requested to
meet at their usual place of holding elections, on Saturiay, Aug. 20, to
elect delegates to the District Convention to be held in Cleveland, Aug.
25, at Brainard's hall, for the purpose of nominating one Congressman, and
for such other business as may be brought before the Convention. Each
county, under the apportionment agreed upon, will be entitled to one
delegate for every hundred votes cast for Governor Brough at the last state
election, and one for each fraction of fifty or upwards. This will entitle
the several counties to the following number of delegates:
Cuyahoga county 110
Summit county 42
Lake county - 29
By order of the committee.
D. A. Dangler, President. (4)

Index terms:

Brainard's hall (Cont'd); Brough, Governor (Ohio); Cuyahoga county; Dangler, D. A.; Lake county, O.; Summit county, O.

1616

Cleveland Morning Leader, 2 September 1864 (18 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

1616 - L. Sept. 2:4/3 - The organized work of the political campaign was
commenced at Union ward meetings for the purpose of forming Union clubs
‘to conduct a canvass in different wards. From the spirit and enthusiasm
of the crowds it would seem that the renomination of Lincoln is almost
assured. - - . . . . . . (18)

Index terms:

Lincoln, Abraham; Union clubs; Union party

1617

Cleveland Morning Leader, 6 September 1864 (ed; 7 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1617 - L. Sept. 6; ed: 2/1 - Sherman, Grant, and Farragut need the strength
of the North to rally round them to insure the return of peace.
*** "Political, like military campaigns, have their own laws of success and
defeat, and nothing but shameful inactivity and indifference of Union men
can fail of giving the cause of the Republic great victory. Let the
Union men organize now, without delay." - - (7)

Index terms:

Farragut, Admiral David R.; Grant, Gen. U. S.; North; Sherman, Gen. W. T.; Union

1623

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

1623 - L. Sept. 22; ed:2/2 - Every Union man should be present at the
grand Union rally on the Public Square Sept. 24. - - -
"The shortest road to Peace is by maintaining a bold and undivided
front. Let no man stay away." (3)

Index terms:

Public Square; Union party

1625

Cleveland Morning Leader, 7 October 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.1, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1625 - L Oct. 7; ed: 1/1 - All Union men are of course indignant at the
outrages of "Copperhead" rowdies during the procession at the Union
rally. -
"They illustrate perfectly how false and insincere are Copperhead
how's about Free Speech, and against interference with elections." (5)

Index terms:

Copperheads; Perkin's block; Union party

1626

Cleveland Morning Leader, 29 November 1864 (7 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.5 ~ View at ChronAm

1626 - L Nov. 29:4/5 - At a meeting of the city central Union club No. . .
26 a new club was organized called the Cleveland City Union club. A
constitution containing six articles was adopted. Club rooms are
located in Perkins block near the court house. All Union men are - -
invited to join, and are privileged to use the reading rooms. (7)

Index terms:

Cleveland Union club; Union clubs