Annals of Cleveland

Politics and Government | United States

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1675

Cleveland Morning Leader, 20 January 1864 (9 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1675 - L. Jan. 20:2/1 - The Democrats have been taken somewhat aback by
the way the Union press has demanded strict a countability in every
department of national affairs. At the beginning of the war the great
urgency for the immediate formation and equipment of a grand army
made it possible for men to plunder the treasury. -
"Let our senators and representatives in Congress establish inquis-
itorial committees, who shall ferret out all scoundrel isn', and thus
give new honor and strength to the General Government." (9)

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Politics & Government, 1627-1696: Canada, 1636; Cleveland & Cuyahoga County, 1637; England, 1633; France, 1639; Illinois, 1640; Kentucky, 1641; Mexico, 1642-1644; Missouri, 1645; New York, 1646-1648; Ohio, 1649-1653; Pennsylvania, 1654; Public Finance, 1655-1674; United States; Union party; U. S. Congress

1676

Cleveland Morning Leader, 20 January 1864 (ed; 4 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

1676 - L. Jan. 20; ed:2/3 - Davis of Kentucky is below medium height,
70 years of age, his voice is harsh, and his physical powers are fail-
ing. He is prone to similes. He professes to be a Union man in favor
of putting down the Rebellion by force of arms. "Like a political
character portrayed in one of Dickens' works, he believes in opposing
everything just for the sake of belonging to the opposition side." (4)

Index terms:

Copperheads; Davis, Garret (Kentucky); Dickens, Charles (author); Kentucky; Union

1677

Cleveland Morning Leader, 28 January 1864 (ed; 35 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1677 - L Jan. 28; ed: 2/2, 3 - In his speech to the members of the Leg-
islature at Anrapolis, the Hon. Mortgomery Blair touched on the cause
of the Rebellion and supported the President's plan of pacification.
He said that the Democratic party of the North was seduced into coun- .
tenancing the measures of oligarchs preparatory to the war against the
Union. -
"When masters of millions of slaves have boldly proclaimed slavery
as the last basis of government, and founded it on a military despotism
they have set up, what friend of the Union can hesitate to strike
down that system?" (35)

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Annapolis, Md.; Blair, Montgomery (postmaster general); Maryland; North; Union

1678

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

1678 - L. Feb. 1; ed: 2/2 - The resolution to expel Garrett Davis, the
ancient "Copperhead dawdler," from the U. S. Senate, has been with-
drawn. - --
"It is to be presumed that he will be a little more careful of his
language in the future." - (2)

Index terms:

Davis, Garret (Kentucky); U. S. Senate

1679

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

1679 - L. Feb. 1; ed: 2/3 - Wendell Phillips has been denouncing Presi-
dent Lincoln, and calling on the people to make Chase president. He
thinks that the war should not be closed until slavery is extirpated.
"He will come to be called a conservative by-and-by, if he is not
careful - and then where will he go when he dies." (3)

Index terms:

Chase, Salmon P.; Lincoln, Abraham; Phillips, Wendell

1680

Cleveland Morning Leader, 11 February 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1680 - L. Feb. 11; ed: 2/1 - One of the singular lines of attack which the
opposition have adopted is that of charging the government with an
unwillingness to prosecute the war with vigor and bring it to a speedy
close. "All the talk about the government desiring to delay the war,
is nothing but Fee, Faw, Fum of partisan clamor." (5)

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1681

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

1681 - L. Feb. 19; ed: 2/1, 2 - Popular sentiment in favor of the continu-
ance of Lincoln in office until the Rebellion has ended, has alarmed
political gamblers throughout the country. They have commenced the work
of vilifying the President and his administration.
"When the attempt is made to forestall the choice of the people it
is well that the people should be forewarned." (6)

Index terms:

Lincoln, Abraham

1682

Cleveland Morning Leader, 26 March 1864 (ed; 8 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1682 - L. Mar. 26; ed: 2/1 - Mr. Pendleton has introduced a bill to give
cabinet officers a seat in the House.
Difficulties might arise from giving cabinet members a place on the
floor to explain or defend their policy, since such an arrangement
would give free play to the inquisition of representatives. But after
giving all objections the importance due them, there are strong reasons
why Mr. Pendleton's bill should prevail.
Such a measure would reduce executive influence by making it more
directly accountable... every cabinet officer would be more careful
if his policy were subject to such inspection... it would be impossi-
ble to conceal fraud or treason, as was done during the reign of Mr.
Buchanan. (8)

Index terms:

Buchanan, James (ex-president); Pendleton, George H. (Cincinnati); U. S. House of Representatives

1683

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

1683 - L. Apr. 1; ed: 2/1 - The Pennsylvania "Copperheads" claim that if
McClellan, their candidate for president and an army man were elected,
he would be in favor of soldiers voting. The recent amendment passed
by the Pennsylvania legislature received one vote from the "Copper-
heads," while every Union member voted for it.
"This shows that these Pennsylvania Copperheads think more of
McClellan for being a Copperhead than for being a soldier." (3)

Index terms:

Copperheads; McClellan, George B.; Pennsylvania

1684

Cleveland Morning Leader, 30 April 1864 (ed; 8 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1684 - L Apr. 30; ed: 2/1 - There are rumors that Secretary Chase
intends leaving the cabinet on account of the recent re-assumption by
Gen. Frank Blair of his former position in the army. It is said that
the secretary of the trensury regards the action of President Lincoln
in the matter as an endorsement of General Blair's attacks upon the
management of the treasury department.
"We repeat that the good sense, patriotism, and self interest of
Secretary Chase will alike indicate to him the impropriety of resigning."
(8)

Index terms:

Blair, Gen. Frank; Chase, Salmon P.; Lincoln, Abraham; U. S. army

1685

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

1685 - L May 18; ed:2/2 - The "Copperhead" press states that the Pres-
ident would not allow any forward rovement to take place until after
the Baltimore convention."
"Everything the Government can do the people may feel assured will -
be done to achieve the destruction of Lee's army." (3)

Index terms:

Baltimore, M.J., (Cont'd); Copperheads; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Lincoln, Abraham; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.)

1686

Cleveland Morning Leader, 26 May 1864 (ed; 2 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1686 - L May 26; ed: 2/1 - Democratic members of Congress are franking
newspapers to their constituency which contains the most infamous
abuse of the President. They want General Fremont for the next Pres-
ident.
This is a genial duty, so far as the Copperheads are concerned,
but General Fremont has too great a record in the same cause of freedom
to submit to such treatment." (2)

Index terms:

Fremont, General John C.; Lincoln, Abraham; U. S. Congress

1687

Cleveland Morning Leader, 28 May 1864 (ed; 3 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1687 - L May 28; ed:2/1 - The disgraceful attack of an Indiana "Copper-
head" upon Mr. Chandler, of Michigan, reminds us of the old congressional
days of bowie-knives and bludgeons. "It is highly probable that the
brutality of the chivalry will be transplanted entirely into the man-
ners and principles of such northern sympathizers as Voorhees." (3)

Index terms:

Chandler (Michigan); England; Indiana; Michigan; Voohers

1688

Cleveland Morning Leader, 21 June 1864 (ed; 4 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1688 - L June 21; ed: 2/2 - A New York paper wrote that the postmaster
general has instructed Postmaster Walburn of Philadelphia to use his
official influence to prevent the re-nomination of Judge Kelley.
"Mr. Blair (postinaster general) has the interest and the successful
administration of the Department too much at heart to allow himself
to turn it to a political machine." (4)

Index terms:

Blair, Montgomery (postmaster general); Kelley, Judge; New York; Philadelphia, Pa.; Walburn (Philadelphia)

1689

Cleveland Morning Leader, 12 July 1864 (ed; 2 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

1689 - L. July 12; ed:4/4 - The President sets aside the first Tuesday
in August as a day of prayer.
"It is at all times proper that we should give thanks to God for his
mercies, and we should not forget the duty of confessing our sins and
humiliating ourselves before him." (2)

Index terms:

Lincoln, Abraham

1690

Cleveland Morning Leader, 4 August 1864 (ed; 8 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1690 - L. Aug. 4; ed:2/2 - Today, in conformity with the proclamation
of President Lincoln, the people of the United States are asked to
set aside the day for humility and prayer, to ask God if it be his will
that the Rebellion may be speedily suppressed, that the laws of the
United States may be established throughout the states, and that unity
and peace may be established throughout the nation.
"No better petition can be offered up. Let all the pecple assemble
this day to supplicate the blessings of Almighty God upon our distracted
country." (8)

Index terms:

Lincoln, Abraham

1691

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

1691 - L. Aug. 15; ed:2/2 - It is evident that the "Copperheads" have
exulted in the distraction of the Union party due to the "protest" writ-
ten by Senator Wade and Henry Winter Davis. It is reported that they
will use it as a campaign document which will be a good weapon unless
Unionists waive criticism, and unite upon the man who can give victory
to the Union.
"The first duty of every loyal man is to sustain the Government
in crushirg the rebellion, and establishing Liberty and Union through-
out our whole domain.
If defeat and betrayal of a great cause are to be the consequence
of manifestos and protests, we cannot understand how it is consistent
with the duty of loyal men and that of keeping the Government in loyal
hands, to inflame prejudices and passions of the people and thus lose
the very cause to be gained." (8)

Index terms:

Copperheads; Davis, Henry Winter (senator); Union; Union party; Wade, Senator B. F.

1692

Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 August 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1692 - L. Aug. 27; ed: 2/1 - The chief material Democratic editorials
for some time has been Lincoln's proclamation "To whom it may concern."
He has been denounced for expressing willingness to listen to terms
of peace which should embrace the territorial integrity and freedom
of the whole nation.
Why doesn't the PLAIN DEALER foam and rage about Jeff Davis' mani-
festo "To whom it may concern": "Say to Mr. Lincoln for me that I
shall at any time be pleased to receive proposals for peace on the basis
of our independence. It will be useless to approach me with any other."
(5)

Index terms:

Cleveland PLAIN DEALER; Davis, Jeff; Democratic press; Lincoln, Abraham

1693

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

1693 - L. Oct. 10; ed:2/1 - Reports circulated by "Copperheads" that
Lincoln has received his salary in gold are denied by L. E. Chittenden,
who held the position of registrar of the treasury. He receives his
salary in greenbacks as do other mortals in the North, and pays his
income tax with it. (2)

Index terms:

Chittenden, L. E.; Lincoln, Abraham; North

1694

Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 October 1864 (ed; 18 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1694 - L. Oct. 27; ed: 2/1 - The "artful dodger," as Pendleton is some-
times called in Congress, says he has been misrepresented and that his
views toward the Union are the same as they've always been. Records
show this to be untrue. He did not regard the war as constitutional
and did not believe it should be suppressed.
"These are his views, and if he has been misrepresented, it is by
affirming that he did not believe the war Constitutional and that he was
in favor of suppressing the rebellion. Alas! for the Dodger. It is
too late now to dodge into the Vice Presidency." (18)

Index terms:

Pendleton, George H. (Cincinnati); Union; U. S. Congress

1696

Cleveland Morning Leader, 26 December 1864 (ed; 1 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1696 - L. Dec. 26; ed: 2/2 - The President is already besieged with mul-
titudes of office seekers. They all want places, but don't like the
openings with "board and lodging" now in the army. (1)

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