Annals of Cleveland

Brough, Governor (Ohio); Langston, John M. (Oberlin, O.); Oberlin, O.; U. S. army

2357

Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 January 1864 (ed; 9 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2357 - L. Jan. 19; ed: 2/2 - Governor. Brough has received permission to
recruit a second colored regiment in this state, to be called the 29th
U.S. colored troop. It will be trained by white army officers. There
is not a better man to aid the governor than John M. Langston of Oberlin,
who is a Negro and a college graduate. He practiced law and helped
build up the first Negro regiment. "By all means let Brough secure his
services." (9)

Index terms:

2358

Cleveland Morning Leader, 21 January 1864 (9 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2358 - L. Jan. 21:4/3 - The 6th Ohio cavalry enlisted in a body and were
mustered into service on Jan. 9. During the invasion of Pennsylvania,
the regiment fought at Smithtown, Boonesboro, Ilagerstown, and else-
where. The company is now in Camp Cleveland. Its officers are: Col.
William Steedman, Lieut. Col. N. A. Barret, and Maj. John N. Cryer.
Four more officers, (9)

Index terms:

Barret, Lieut. Col. N. A.; Boonesboro, Pa. ; Camp Cleveland; Cryer, John N.; Hagerstown, Pa.; Pennsylvania; Smithtown, Pa.; Steedman, Col. Williams; U. S. army

2359

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

2359 - I, Jan. 22; ed:2/1 - The supreme court of Pennsylvania has re-
versed its decision on the unconstitutionality of the enrollment act and
now maintains the opposite. This is due to the election of Judge Agnew
in place of Judge Lewis.
"Pennsylvania is redeemed of the stain on her Judiciary." (3)

Index terms:

Agner, Judge; Lewis, Judge; Pennsylvania

2360

Cleveland Morning Leader, 26 January 1864 (ed; 2 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2360 - L. Jan. 26; ed:4/2 - When the draft was anticipated in this city,
ten boxes containing 200 muskets were sent here as a precaution against
riots. They were stored in the upper story of the customs louse build-
ing. Later they were shipped to Lieutenant Colonel Whitely, Allegheny
arsenal, Pittsburgh. It is a safe indication that Cleveland is out of
draft. (2)

Index terms:

Allegheny arsenal (Pittsburgh, Pa.); Pittsburgh, Pa.; Whitely, Lieut. Col.

2361

Cleveland Morning Leader, 26 January 1864 (ed; 3 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

2361 - L. Jan. 26; ed:4/4 - Lieutenant Sterns of Barber's sharpshooters,
who has a recruiting office in the city, enlisted J. H. W. Parker and sent
him to Chattanooga yesterday.
Parker's dead body was returned by express from a river town in Indiana.
No explanation was given on inquiry. A very mysterious affair. (3)

Index terms:

Barber's silarpshooters; Indiana; Parker, J. H. W.; Sterns, Lieut. (recruiting officer)

2362

Cleveland Morning Leader, 28 January 1864 (ed; 7 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2362 - L Jan. 28; ed: 2/3 - Governor Bramlette of Kentucky refuses leave to
a recruiting officer to recruit free colored men in the state. "This will
please the slave owners; it is to their interest to have negroes refused.
But whether it will please the free white workingmen who must leave their
families while the blacks stay at home to work for their masters, remains
to be seen." - (7)

Index terms:

Bramlette, Governor (Ky.); Kentucky

2363

Cleveland Morning Leader, 3 February 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2363 - L. Feb. 3; ed:2/1 - There is evidence from all quarters that re-en-
listment will fill many quotas. The draft bill passed by Congress awaits
the passing of the House. The price of commutation has been raised from
$300 to $400.
"If the work is taken hold of immediately our quota will be reached by
the end of the month." - . (6)

Index terms:

U. S. Congress; U. S. House of Representatives

2364

Cleveland Morning Leader, 10 February 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2364 - L. Feb. 10; ed: 2/1 - "The call of the President for new troops galls
the Copperhead ideas of justice and liberty. We would like to 'swap'
them for good Union men in the South so that they might try the mild bene-
ficent sway of Jeff Davis for a season. They could then compare the two
systems of oppression. For their special edification we print to-day an
analysis of the Rebel conscription law.... Truly the Southern people seem
destined to drink the cup of oppression to the dregs." (6)

Index terms:

Copperheads; Davis, Jeff; Lincoln, Abraham; South; Union

2365

Cleveland Morning Leader, 18 February 1864 (11 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

2365 - L Feb. 18:4/4 - In 11 Cleveland wards, 265 applications were
received for exemption on the ground of physical disability. (11)

No index terms.

2366

Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 February 1864 (15 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

2366 - L. Feb. 19:4/4 - In 41 townships in Cuyahoga county, applications
for exemption on the grounds of physical disability are estimated at 40
Ilaſſ16:S, (15)

Index terms:

Cuyahoga county; Olmsted, O.; Rockport, O.

2367

Cleveland Morning Leader, 25 February 1864 (5 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.6 ~ View at ChronAm

2367 - L. Feb. 25:4/6 - The quotas of sub-districts under the call for
5,000 men in Cuyahoga county are as follows: Dover, 21. Olmsted, 23, and
Rockport, seven. Twenty-seven more districts, totaling 1,352 men. (5)

Index terms:

2368

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

2368 - L. Feb. 29, ed:2/2 - Blair of Missouri introduced a resolution to
authorize any loyal state to recruit in any disloyal state, and for all
such enlistments by loyal states, they shall receive credit.
"This bill will add immensely to our armies." (5)

Index terms:

Blair; Missouri

2369

Cleveland Morning Leader, 10 March 1864 (1 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2369 - L. Mar. 10:4/2 - A Grant ball will be given in the armory at Pearl
and Franklin st. The proceeds are to go to make up the deficiency in
the bounty fund of the ninth ward. (1)

Index terms:

Franklin st. ; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Ninth ward; Pearl st.

2370

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

2370 - L. Mar. 12; ed:2/2 - Representative Sam Cox says: "I am opposed to
exempting ministers of the gospel from their share of the duty of putting
down this rebellion."
LEADER: "It is in perfect accordance with the nature and opinions of
Copperhead politicians to attack the ministers of Christ on earth." (5)

Index terms:

Cleveland LEADER; Copperheads; Cox, Saul

2371

Cleveland Morning Leader, 14 March 1864 (ed; 3 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2371 - L. Mar. 14; ed: 2/1 - Six thousand men are needed to meet Ohio's
quota. We are not yet out of the draft.
"Do not wait for the bounty bill by the legislature. It is in a very
critical state, and may not get through for some days." (3)

Index terms:

2372

Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 March 1864 (ed; 3 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2372 - L. Mar. 15; ed:4/2 - The total enlistments from Feb. 1 to Mar. 10
were 13,309. It is use less to hazard any opinion about Ohio being out
of the draft. No balance sheet has been struck, and the best policy is
to go until Uncle Sam says "stop." (3)

Index terms:

Cuyahoga county; Wilson, Charles E. (city clerk)

2373

Cleveland Morning Leader, 23 March 1864 (ed; 2 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

2373 - L. Mar. 23; ed:4/4 - P. J. Coss, a bounty broker, was arrested on
the charge of running off deserters to New York, with a view to their
again enlisting and obtaining the bounty. (2)

Index terms:

Coss, P. J.

2374

Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 April 1864 (6 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2374 - L Apr. 15:4/3 - The draft table of quotas for each ward in Cleve-
land with credits up to Apr. 1, exclusive of veteran credit, is shown be-
low. Since the latter date only two or three men have been credited to
the city. - - -
Ward Total Credits Deficiencies
Quota to Apr. 1 to Apr. 1
1 173 30 143
2 130 47 S3
3 127 25 102
4 152 104 48
5 115 - 27 88
6 171 - 88 83
7 60 27 33
8 75 23 52
9 95 64 31
10 92 45 47
11 109 30 79
Total 1299 510 789 (6)

No index terms.

2375

Cleveland Morning Leader, 29 April 1864 (11 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2375 - L Apr. 29:4/3 - Charles E. Wilson, deputy provost marshal reports
the draft quota for 19 towns in Cuyahoga county shows a credit of 24, one
over the quota, and that Cuyahoga county recapitulation shows a deficiency
of 822, a surplus of 29, leaving 794 to be drafted. (11)

Index terms:

2376

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

2376 - L. May 4; ed:2/3 - The order for the draft in some districts of the
state has been announced.
"Better an en masse arming of the people than failure to our cause."
(2)

No index terms.

2378

Cleveland Morning Leader, 10 May 1864 (30 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2378 - L. May 10:4/3, 4 - The townships of Cuyahoga county were drafted at
the marshal's office this morning. Many people were outside to await their
fate, while Captain Emsworth's company did guard duty. The results are as -
follows:
Enrolled - Drafted
Cuyahoga county - 3,950 324
Cleveland . . 921 - 114 (30)

Index terms:

2379

Cleveland Morning Leader, 16 May 1864 (4 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

2379 - L. May 16:4/4 - At a meeting of subscribers to the bounty fund from
the third ward held May 12 the following report was made by the treasurer:
Receipts - $3,262.44
Expenditures - 2,628.55
- Balance $633.89 . -
It was resolved to distribute four-fifths of the balance among those .
subscribers who have been drafted and have no insurance in any draft; and
to retain the remaining fifth for distribution in future drafts. (4)

No index terms.

2380

Cleveland Morning Leader, 21 May 1864 (1 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2380 - L. May 21:4/2 - Provost Marshal Nash has received an order saying
"substitutes will be premitted to enlist in either infantry, cavalry, or
artillery, and will be mustered into the company and regiment they select."
- (1)

Index terms:

2381

Cleveland Morning Leader, 23 May 1864 (14 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

2381 - L. May 23:4/4 - There were 88 Cuyahoga county drafted men examined
with the following result: 19 were held to service, 17 furnished substi-
tutes, 14 paid commutation; 22 were exempted because of physical disability,
nine were exempted on account of alienage, and two on account of non-resi-
dence. (14)

Index terms:

2382

Cleveland Morning Leader, 23 May 1864 (6 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.5 ~ View at ChronAm

2382 - L. May 23:4/5 - The board of enrollment is now busily engaged in mak-
ing additions and alterations on the enrollment lists in this district.
To the lists are added all who have attained the age of 20, all discharged
soldiers and sailors fit for duty, and aliens who are becoming citizens.
(6)

Index terms:

Cannon (Austin, O.); Cleveland board of enrollment; McGraw, John; Olmstead, Henry S.

2383

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

2383 - L. May 24:4/3 - The following is a list of drafted men who were ex-
amined by the board of enrollment: Henry S. Olmstead, John McGraw, and
Austin 0. Cannon. Sixty-six more men. Eight were held to service, seven
furnished substitutes, eight paid commutation, 19 were exempted because of
physical disability, and 27 were exempted for other causes. - -(8)

Index terms:

2384

Cleveland Morning Leader, 24 May 1864 (6 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

2384 - L. May 24:4/4 - The draft examination from Brooklyn in Cleveland re-
sulted in 32 being held for service, two furnishing substitutes, 21 pay-
ing commutation, 15 exempted for physical disability, and eight exempted
for other causes. - - - -
- (6)

Index terms:

Brooklyn, Ohio

2385

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

2385 - L. May 25:4/2 - The examination of drafted men was continued at the:
provost marshal's office with the result that 20 were held for service, a 16- . .
furnished substitutes, 21 paid commutation, 15 were exempted for physical -
disability, and seven were exempted for other causcs. (2)

Index terms:

Ohio; Potter, Col. J. H. (provost marshal general of 0.)

2386

Cleveland Morning Leader, 28 May 1864 (11 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2386 - L. May 28:4/3 - The following is a summary of the draft in nine-wards
of the city: Nineteen were held to service, 11 furnished substitutes, . . .” --
nine paid commutation; 50 were exempted for physical disability, nine on
account of alienage, one because of constitutional debility, one because
of age, and one because of inexperience. There were 62 exemptions out of
101 examinations. - - - - (11)

No index terms.

2387

Cleveland Morning Leader, 30 May 1864 (6 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.5 ~ View at ChronAm

2387 - L. May 30:4/5 - A summary of the number of cases disposed of in the
draft follows: Two were held for service, five furnished substitutes,
six paid commutation; nine were exempted for physical disability, and
three were exempted for other causes. - - - . . (6)

No index terms.

2388

Cleveland Morning Leader, 31 May 1864 (2 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2388 - L. May 31:4/2 - Col. J. H. Potter, A. A., provost marshal general of
Ohio, received a telegram advising citizens of the different wards and . -
townships to fill vacancies by soliciting volunteers and paying them good.
bounties. . - - . . . . (2)

Index terms:

2389

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

2389 - I, June 3:4/3 - The examination of drafted men resulted in ten being
accepted and 25 being exempted. A total of 35 were examined. (6)

No index terms.

2390

Cleveland Morning Leader, 7 June 1864 (1 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2390 - L June 7:4/2 - The provost marshal yesterday examined persons mair-
ing application for exemption on account of disability. Cripples were
Ilululer Ous. - (1)

Index terms:

Guild, Lawrence W.; Perry, Stephen; Wicks, Alexander

2391

Cleveland Morning Leader, 9 June 1864 (37 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2391 - L June 9:4/3, 4 - The following is a list of drafted men for filling
up the deficiency caused by exemptions: Stephen Perry, Alexander Wicks,
and Lawrence W. Guild. And 363 others.
The board will immedia tely proceed with the work of examining the drafted
men. The second supplementary draft will take place next week. (37)

Index terms:

2392

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

2392 - L June 13.4/4 - About 400 drafted men ard substitutes have been
before the board of enrollment during the last few days. : (1)

Index terms:

Lincoln, Abraham; U. S. Congress

2393

Cleveland Morning Leader, 14 June 1864 (ed; 12 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2393 - L June 14; ed: 2/1 - The President has transmitted to Congress for
its consideration and action a communication from the secretary of war,
giving the results of the draft in several sub-districts which are singular-º-
ly barren of men, and recommending the repeal of the $300 commutation
clause and an immediate draft for a shorter term of service. -
"It is to be hoped that Congress will exercise their utmost caution and
wisdom in acting upon this subject." (12)

Index terms:

2394

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

2394 - L June 14:4/4 - The board of enrollment was examining township and
ward lists all last week. Because of this, the next draft will not take
place for two weeks. (2)

Index terms:

2395

Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 June 1864 (3 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

2395 - L. June 15:4/4 - The supplementary draft resulted in 37 being held
for service, five furnishing substitutes, three paying commutation, 17 ex-
empted because of physical disability, and l l exempted for other causes.
(3)

No index terms.

2396

Cleveland Morning Leader, 17 June 1864 (8 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

2396 - L June 17:4/4 - The supplementary draft resulted in 12 being held
for service, six furnishing substitutes, five paying commutation, 15 ex-
empted for physical disability, and nine exempted for other causes. (8)

No index terms.

2397

Cleveland Morning Leader, 18 June 1864 (6 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

2397 - L June 18:4/4 - The supplementary draft resulted in 12 being held
for service, eight furnishing substitutes, 14 paying commutation, five ex-
empted for physical disability, eight exempted for other causes. (6)

No index terms.

2398

Cleveland Morning Leader, 20 June 1864 (7 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

2398 - L June 20:4/4 - There were 36 more men drafted yesterday in 15 town-
ships in Cuyahoga county. (7)

Index terms:

U. S. House of Representatives

2399

Cleveland Morning Leader, 21 June 1864 (10 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2399 - L June 21:4/3 - The draft resulted in 24 being accepted and 15 be-
ing granted exemption. (10)

No index terms.

2400

Cleveland Morning Leader, 23 June 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2400 - L June 23; ed: 2/1 - A large majority of the House refused to strike.
out the commutation clause. They believe that the plan of volunteering is
the best mode of securing troops.
"We are therefore gratified in the action of the House, and trust that
the various amendments to the bill, for stimulating recruiting, may be im-
mediately adopted." (5)

Index terms:

2401

Cleveland Morning Leader, 23 June 1864 (12 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2401 - L June 23:4/3 - The following is a list of the drafted men who were
examined by the board of enrollment: Frederick Baker, Mark House, Isaac
Stearn, and 42 others.
Seventeen were held for service, eight furnished substitutes, 12 paid
commutation, three were exempted for physical disability, and five were
exempted for other causes. (12)

Index terms:

Baker, Frederick; Cleveland board of enrollment; House, Mark; Stearn, Isaac

2402

Cleveland Morning Leader, 24 June 1864 (5 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2402 - L. June 24:4/3 - The following drafted men were examined: John
Weber, Mark W. Hume, John Weber, and 25 others.
Eight were held for service, three furnished substitutes, seven paid
commutation, five were exempted for physical disability, and five were ex-
empted for other causes. (5)

Index terms:

Hume, Mark W.; Weber, John

2403

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

2403 - L June 24:4/3 - Amos Coe, Esq., well-known leader of the "Copper-
head" democracy, a violent peace man, and a devotee of slavery was drafted
to service. He swears he won't serve and won't pay $300 commutation.
(3)

Index terms:

Coe, Amos; Copperheads

2404

Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 June 1864 (2 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.5 ~ View at ChronAm

2404 - L June 27:4/5 - Dr. Philip Roeder was arrested by the U. S. marshal
on the charge of having received $3 fees for certificates of disability
to drafted men. He claimed to be ignorant of any law forbidding him to
receive a fee for certificates. (2)

Index terms:

Roeder, Dr. Philip

2405

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

2405 - L. June 27; ed: 2/1 - An English paper says that those miscreants who
hurry from Germany and Ireland to clutch the blood money of Stanton, and
hire themselves out to mercenary murderers in a foreign quarrel, are the
proper food for powder. -
"John (Bull) has undoubtedly forgotten the days when he employed the
Indians to fight us, and paid the sum of one pound for every scalp taken
from our revolutionary forefathers." (5)

Index terms:

Germany; Ireland; Stanton, Edwin M.

2406

Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 June 1864 (12 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.5 ~ View at ChronAm

2406 - L June 27:4/5 - The second supplementary draft shows the following
which exhibits the work of the board on June 24 and 25: Six were held for
service, five furnished substitutes, ten paid commutation, eight were ex-
empted for physical disability, and ten were exempted for other causes.
(12)

No index terms.

2407

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

2407 - L June 28; ed: 2/2 - It is proposed to recruit in New York city as
follows: A committee of citizens has been appointed and members of the
committee will pay to the treasurer $350 or $400. Their names will be
placed on a list in the order the money is received and gentlemen will be
given exempticn papers in the order in which their names are found on the
list. -
"A system of recruiting of this kind, aided by government bounties,
would add greatly to the army." - (5)

Index terms:

New York city; U. S. army

2408

Cleveland Morning Leader, 28 June 1864 (ed; 10 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2408 - L June 28; ed:2/1 - A very important debate occurred in the house
of lords, in which the question of federal recruiting was discussed. The
opponents of the government made a violent effort to prove that the con-
tinuation of the war is wholly due to the fact that foreigners, especially
the subjects of the queen, are enlisted into the federal army. The Marquis
of Clauricade made the statement that "if the proper measures had been
taken to prevent it long ago, the civil war in America would have ended
before now; and if the recruiting of British subjects were now put a stop
to," he believed the war would be brought to an early end.
"From these features of the discussion it is also clear that tile question
of intervention is liable to come up in a new phase before long.
"Success of our armies can alone prevent it. Every energy should there-
fore be put forth to accomplish the work to be done, this summer." (10)

Index terms:

House of Lords (England); U. S. army

2409

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

2409 - L. June 28; ed: 2/1, 2 - "There is doubt if the Commutation bill will
pass the House. The question is, can the army be reinforced and the $300
clause remain?
"A proper system of enterprise and use of the money obtained by commu-
tation will enable the agents of the states to fill up their quotas." (7)

Index terms:

U. S. army; U. S. House of Representatives

2410

Cleveland Morning Leader, 28 June 1864 (5 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2410 - L June 28:4/3 - The result of the examination of drafted men shows
that nine were held for service, five furnished substitutes, two paid com-
mutation, two were exempted for physical disability, and three were ex-
empted for other causes. (5)

No index terms.

2411

Cleveland Morning Leader, 29 June 1864 (11 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2411 - L June 29:4/3 - The result of tile examination of drafted men shows
that two were held for service, two furnished substitutes, ten paid com-
mutation, and two were exempted for physical disability.
The quota for this district is 975. Under this quota we have had three...
drafts. The first draft called for 975, the first supplemental draft for
412, and the second supplemental draft for 118, making a total of 1505.
(11)

No index terms.

2412

Cleveland Morning Leader, 30 June 1864 (ed; 15 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1,2 ~ View at ChronAm

2412 - L June 30; ed: 2/1,2 - Congress has now reached an important con-
clusion regarding drafting and volunteering. As the bill now stands, the
President is authorized to call for any number of volunteers to whom boun-
ties will be paid in the following way:
These serving one year to receive $200; two years, $300; three years,
$400. In case the quota of any township or county is not raised within
60 days, the President is authorized to order a draft for one year. In
case of draft no commutation is to be allowed, but those who go as drafted
men, or substitutes, are to receive bounties in the same manner as volun-
teers.
"We regard the act as probably the best that could be made, so long as
the commutation clause is abolished." (15)

Index terms:

Lincoln, Abraham; U. S. Congress

2413

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

2413 - L. July 1:2/1 - The passing of a law authorizing ward trustees to
levy a $100 tax makes it possible to recruit the army by giving bounties
to volunteers. The money raised by townships in addition to government
bounty will soon fill up the quotas.
"The entire strength of the nation through loyal representatives is
given to the government." (2)

Index terms:

2414

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

2414 - L July 2; ed: 2/1 - Indignation arises because the provost marshal
general of Ohio proposed a plan of supplementary draft of those who are
drafted and fail to respond.
This order shifts the responsibility from the government to the people
without just cause. Men failing to report should be arrested. But to
draft other citizens to supply the deficiency arouses just indignation. (4)

Index terms:

2415

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

2415 - L. July 2:2/1 - A new plan by provost marshals, making it possible
for persons exempt from the draft to send substitutes, is quite successful.
This is an opportunity for wealthy ladies to be represented in the army.
• - . . . - - - (3)

Index terms:

Campbell, John; Connolly, John, See also Campbell, John; Kinsman st.; Kirkpatrick, Commissioner; Michigan st.; Rockerts, Mauritz

2416

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

2416 - L. July 3:4/2 - John Connolly, alias John Campbell of Michigan st.,
and Mauritz Rockerts of Kinsman st., were arrested on the charge of evading
the draft. They pretended to be British subjects but cross-examination by
Commissioner Kirkpatrick revealed both had voted in city and state elec-
tions. - (4)

Index terms:

2417

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

2417 - L. July 4:2/2 - The bill passed by the House and Senate provides that
the commutation clause is repealed, and the President is required to give
50 days notice of a draft. Bounties, payable in semi-annual installments,
are paid to volunteers, $100 for one year, $200 for two years and $300 for
three years. Loyal states are allowed to recruit in all Rebel states ex-
cept Tennessee, Arkansas, and Louisiana. -
The bill was passed because Senators and Representatives feared anarch
if a way was not provided for replenishing the army. (3)

Index terms:

Arkansas; Lincoln, Abraham; Louisiana; Ohio river; Tennessee; U. S. army; U. S. House of Representatives; U. S. Senate

2418

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

2418 - H July 5; ed: 1/2 - "It is poor policy to pay from $100 to $500 to
alien substitutes for the army - substitutes whose only cbject in going
into this war is the pay - and refuse, as substitutes, native American
citizens of color, who have stomach for the fight, and whose war cry is
'Wictory or Death.'" (5)

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2419

Cleveland Morning Leader, 13 July 1864 (ed; 9 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2419 - L. July 13; ed:2/1 - By a system of organized efforts, speculators
manage to rob recruits of one-half to three-fourths of the bounty paid by
those who put representative men into the army. These crooks deserve
proper and speedy punishment. Many citizens are considering adopting
measures similar to the plans adopted in New York so that the bounty will
go directly to recruits.
"It is the duty of all citizens to warn those proposing to enlist
against the villainous brokers who plunder their innocent victims of most
of their bounty." - - - - - - - (9)

Index terms:

New York

2420

Cleveland Morning Leader, 14 July 1864 (ed; 7 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2420 - L. July 14; ed:4/3 - Amos Coe, a not too well loved character in
this city, and one who has been loud in his threats against the govern-
ment, changed his tune on being notified of his being drafted and with
tears in his eyes begged for an extension of time to pay commutation.
Captain Nash granted his plea until July 12. At that time when Coe failed
to appear, a search for him was instituted, but he could not be found.
"We trust that every effort for his arrest may be put forth, for a
great and just dissatisfaction would arise if any decent man has to be
drafted to fill the place of so villainous a bully and Copperhead as Coe."
(7)

Index terms:

Nash, Captain

2421

Cleveland Morning Leader, 14 July 1864 (ed; 7 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2421 - L July 14; ed:4/3 - The worst evil resulting from the present draft
system is the substitute broker, who procures men for $50 or $100 and sells
them to drafted men for $400 or $500, -
"We are glad to see that recruiting officers of this city have united
in a card to the people suggesting greater caution in dealing with this
set of men." - - (7)

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2422

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

2422 - L. July 16; ed:2/2 - Repealing the commutation clause was the wisest
thing to do. Liberal bounties will encourage men, and the army will have
its full quota in short time. It is the duty of every man to do his
share, and men in Cleveland who are physically exempt, but "who are grow-
ing richer as a consequence of the war," should be proud to put a man
into service. . (3)

Index terms:

Adams, Jack; U. S. army

2423

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

2423 - L July 20; ed: 2/1 - It is evident by the late call for volunteers
that war is about to begin in earnest. The South has for some time been
concerned with war as a serious business, while the North has been paying
more attention to commerce and manufacturing, consequently growing rich.
Now, however, the North has rallied and is doing its share to keep fill ing
up the army. Five hundred thousand men are to be added to the army, which
will constitute a reserve force with which the last vestige of treason is
to be obliterated. (9)

Index terms:

North; South; U. S. army

2424

Cleveland Morning Leader, 21 July 1864 (2 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2424 - L. July 21:4/3 - The city council met last night and adopted the
following resolution: That a city military committee be appointed to adopt
means most efficient for the purpose of procuring the required number of
men to fill the quota of Cleveland under the last call of the President
for volunteers for military service. (2)

Index terms:

Cleveland city council

2425

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

2425 - H Aug. 5:1/5 - Provost Marshal Nash has received orders to accept
substitutes before the draft for one, two, or three years. (1)

Index terms:

New York city; Rocky Face ridge; Tunnell Hill

2426

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

2426 - H Aug. 5: 1/5 - On Aug. 3 a party of plantation Negroes who had es-
caped from a farm in Southern Alabama arrived here. Yesterday they were
mustered into the service as substitutes for enrolled Cleveland men. (5)

Index terms:

Alabama

2427

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

2427 - H Aug. 5: 1/5 - Recruiting for Cleveland was livelier yesterday, a
number of contrabands having enlisted as substitutes. (1)

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2428

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

2428 - H Aug. 5: 1/5 - Yesterday, two contrabands were being taken to Buffalo
by-some "broker" who offered them $50 to enlist in the army. Some colored
men on the train heard of the swindle, and persuaded the contrabands to
stop off here, where they could get $300 or $400. The broker objected, and
a fight started. Two men were jailed, and the contrabands locked up for
safe keeping. - * - (3)

Index terms:

Buffalo, N. Y.

2429

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

2429 - H Aug. 5; ed: 1/2 - To fill the quota in New York city, which is
19,000 under the half million call, the bounty has been raised from $325
to $600, making the sum necessary to get the recruits $11,400,000.
"It looks like a pretty big burden, but it is really nothing to the
rich comiuercial center. Half a score of the merchant princes could raise
the sum in an hour. Will they stand this test of their patriotism?" (2)

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2430

Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 August 1864 (ed; 10 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2430 - L. Aug. 15; ed: 2/1 - Immediately upon the call for 500,000 men and
the passage of a bill permitting recruiting in Rebel states, much anxiety
was manifested to fill up quotas by the use of money amongst Negroes of
disloyal states. Agents from the east and North have gone South to offer
higher bounty than is offered in the west.
Southerners resent having men from the North try to buy men and take
their places in the army, and suggest rightfully that the Northerners share
time heat and burden of the war as they are doing.
The draft is certain to take a large number of able bodied men. In-
stead of waiting to be drafted, if men will volunteer, there will be left a
large bounty for dependents; but if drafted there will be left little or .
nothing. Substitutes will command from $1,000 to $1,500, and none but the
rich can hope to secure them.
"Let these facts be understood generally. Do not place your independence
on recruiting agencies in the Scuth." (10)

Index terms:

Confederacy; North; South

2431

Cleveland Morning Leader, 20 August 1864 (7 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.5 ~ View at ChronAm

2431 - L Aug. 20:4/5 - The city recruiting office will close and no fur-
ther efforts will be made to raise the quota, which is 1, 100 of which, about.
150 has been raised. The reason is that Cleveland will only pay $100 for
each recruit, while others cities pay up to $500. (7)

No index terms.

2432

Cleveland Morning Leader, 25 August 1864 (ed; 7 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2432 - L. Aug. 25; ed: 2/3 - In certain counties unscrupulous men have arcused
the passions and prejudices of people until they are almost in open rebel-
lion at the coming draft.
Resistance to the laws of the United States is treason, punishable by
death, and those who contemplate resistance must expect the consequences.
"The period has almost arrived to order the draft, and all law abidirg
citizens will abide the consequences and will discountenance anything like
resistance." - - (7)

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2433

Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 August 1864 (ed; 14 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2433 - L. Aug. 27; ed: 2/1 - Much anxiety is felt concerning the draft to be
made Sept. 5, which will add 300,000 men to Sheriuan's and Grant's armies.
These new recruits will enable Sherman to send men to Georgia to rescue
Union prisoners and overthrow Rebel forces there.
The way for the law-abiding citizen is clear. If he cannot go, let him
send a substitute if possible. Better that sacrifices be made than that
our armies should be abandoned and the Rebellion succeed. (14)

Index terms:

Confederate Army; Georgia; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Sherman, Gen. W. T.; Union; U. S. army

2434

Cleveland Morning Leader, 29 August 1864 (ed; 18 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2434 - L. Aug. 29; ed: 2/1 - The draft to take place Sept. 5, as announced
by the President, will not be postponed, though he has been asked by
cowards who fear its effects upon them and various other schemers to post-
pone it to give the country a chance to fill the quota by volunteering.
"Every motive, whether of policy or patriotism, united in urging an
immediate enforcement of the draft. Let us bear its heavy burden cheer-
fully and faithfully, looking beyond our present sacrifice to the glori-
ous vintage that could not else have been." (18)

Index terms:

Lincoln, Abraham

2435

Cleveland Morning Leader, 30 August 1864 (cq; 8 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2435 - L. Aug. 30; cq:2/3 - Orders from General Heintzleman forbidding re-
ception, transportation, or delivery of arms and ammunition by railroads,
or their sale in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan, except by special permit,
is a wise move. Due to threats of open resistance of the draft, authori-
ties feel it necessary to take every precaution against insurrection and
civil war.
"There can be no doubt of the intention of the Copperhead leaders to make
the forthcoming draft the occasion of rousing their inflamed and higated (sic)
fellowmen to open resistance. This embargo on powder and lead now, may
save the terrible expenditure of powder and lead a month hence." (8)

Index terms:

Copperheads; Heintzelman, Major General; Indiana; Michigan; Ohio

2436

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

2436 - L Sept. 1:4/3 - The city council met last night and adopted the
following resolution: The finance committee be authorized to pay $100
bounty to all men included in the draft who secured the enlistment of a
volunteer as substitute for themselves. (3)

Index terms:

Cleveland city council

2437

Cleveland Morning Leader, 3 September 1864 (4 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.5 ~ View at ChronAm

2437 - L. Sept. 3:4/5 - "After laboring with the people of the ward (Fourth)
for some two weeks and finding that nearly one-half of the enrolled men
of the ward have been called upon in vain; and entirely refuse to contrib-
ute, it was determined to suffer the ward to be drafted for the small
number of men lacking."
At a meeting held at the engine house, on Sept. 2, a resolution was
adopted "that any person, who has contributed to the ward fund, under the
recent call for five hundred thousand men, may take any number of shares
at ten dollars each, in an association, this evening, formed for mutual
protection of any who shall be drafted from said association."
The shares will be ready for delivery Sept. 10. (4)

Index terms:

Fourth ward

2438

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

2438 - L Sept. 6; ed: 2/1 - The course of the government is condemned as
unwise in lessening quotas by giving credits for men enlisted. "What we
want is men, and not a way to get rid of the responsibility, which de-
volves on every American citizen." (2)

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2439

Cleveland Morning Leader, 8 September 1864 (2 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2439 - L. Sept. 8:4/3 - A resolution was adopted authorizing the finance
committee to pay a city bounty of $100 to men who volunteer for service
whether as substitutes for drafted men or for themselves. (2)

No index terms.

2440

Cleveland Morning Leader, 17 September 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2440 - L. Sept. 17; ed:2/1 - In many portions of the country the draft has
been set for Sept. 19. This will make an addition of at least 100,000
effective men to the forces of Generals Sherman and Grant.
"The addition of 100,000 men to our armies will do much to make the
fall campaign a successful one. The last efforts of the rebels are being
put forth. If they do not succeed this fall, they will give up the con-
test.... The draft will show the rebels that they have no hope in an anti-
war party in the north." (5)

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; Sherman, Gen. W. T.

2441

Cleveland Morning Leader, 17 September 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2441 - L. Sept. 17; ed: 2/1 - The draft on Sept. 19 is to give Grant and
Sherman at least 100,000 more men.
"Everyone urges the draft because the enforcement of the law will mani-
fest a power resident in our government. Our government, though a democ-
racy, should in times of trouble and danger be able to wield the power
of a great nation." (5)

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; Sherman, Gen. W. T.

2442

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

2442 - L. Oct. 6; ed:2/2 - Deserters, refugees, and cowards who have fled
to Canada from the United States are to be enrolled in new regiments, and
the order requiring them to become enrollied is causing consternation
among the sneaks and cowards. "It is a sorry road to travel when a man,
by slinking off to a foreign country, seeks to escape duties which every
man owes to his 'Fatherland.'" -
(3)

Index terms:

Canada

2443

Cleveland Morning Leader, 25 November 1864 (1 inches) ~ See original
p.3, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2443 - H Nov. 25:3/2 - Drafted men who have not reported to the provost
marshal are deserters and will be treated as such. Any person capturing
one receives $30. - (1)

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2444

Cleveland Morning Leader, 25 November 1864 (4 inches) ~ See original
p.3, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2444 - H Nov. 25:3/3 - Orders from the provost marshal general have been
received by the board of enrollment to correct the enrollment lists of the
18th district. - - (4)

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2445

Cleveland Morning Leader, 30 November 1864 (ed; 4 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2445 - L. Nov. 30; ed: 2/1 - It is certain that the repeated drafts made un-
der the conscription laws passed last winter have failed to add to the -
strength of the army. * - . . .
The law is defective in allowing persons to avoid the draft for reasons: -
which excite the laughter and ridicule of the people, and yet may be strict-
ly in conformity with the law.
"If something is not done, the draft will become a ridiculous farce as
well as a consiant vexation to the people." (4)

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