Annals of Cleveland

Chicago, Ill.

Abstracts: 75

215

Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 June 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

215 - L. June 19; ed: 2/1 - Wallandigham might be favored with renewed
martyrdom, by reasons of his re-arrest. Sympathy for him would enable his
followers to control the Chicago convention. The real party managers are
alarmed; they know that the martyr added 50,000 votes last fall to the
Union party in Ohio. "In their inmost heart they wish Wallandigham had
never returned to Ohio." (5)

Civil Opposition / Wallandigham Case

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Ohio; Union party; Vallandigham, Clement L.

274

Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 November 1864 (ed; 18 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

274 - L Nov. 15; ed: 2/1 - Jeff Davis' message to tile Rebel Congress
was written in order to put on as good a face to a bad cause as is
possible under the circumstances. He complains that foreign nations
have not seen fit to recognize his independence, and says it has always
been customary to recognize a nation when it became evident that it
could not be subdued. "Nobody but Davis and the Chicago Convention re-
gards the war a failure. The message of that wicked traitor cannot re-
vive the waning fortunes of his people. He only waits a short time be-
fore the avenging sword of liberty and a free people shall overtake him."
(18)

Confederacy

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Confederate Congress; Davis, Jeff

287

Cleveland Morning Leader, 18 June 1864 (ed; 12 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

287 - L June 18; ed:2/1 - The recent vote by which the constitutional
amendment was lost, so far as the vote from Ohio is concerned, is one
of the most flagrant outrages that have been perpetrated against the
honor of our state for many years. Fourteen Democratic Congressmen have
decided that the source and strength of the Rebellion shall not be
weakened or extirpated so far as their services can prevent it. The
Democrats in Congress have decided not to allow the people to say whether
they will so amend the constitution as to prevent the reestablishment
of slavery on the soil of the Republic.
"This action of the Democracy in Congress prefigures the action of
the Chicago Convention upon the subject of slavery." (12)

Constitutions / Amendments

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Ohio; U. S. Congress

617

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

617 - L June 4; ed: 1/1 - The Chicago TIMES says that if Mr. Lincoln is
nominated at Baltimore, such is the disgust felt by his party towards him
that it is probable the presidential race in Ohio will be between the Dem-
ocratic nominee and Fremont.
"Now in opposition to this the coolest of cool assumptions, we put our
prediction upon record, that General Fremont, even if an electoral vote
for his support is formed, will not poll 5,000 votes in the State of º
(3)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Baltimore, Md.; Chicago, Ill.; Chicago TIMES; Fremont, General John C.; Lincoln, Abraham; Ohio

628

Cleveland Morning Leader, 13 August 1864 (ed; 7 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1,2 ~ View at ChronAm

628 - L. Aug. 13; ed: 2/1,2 - Two things outstanding in the speeches at Mc-
Clellan's meeting in New York city were condemnation of the present ad-
ministration and praise of McClellan.
Present indications are that there will be a big fight among Democrats
at Chicago, but McClellan will succeed, since "he is the only general
available, and the Democratic leaders who are hungering for power, will
take the man who will run best." . . . - - - (7)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; McClellan, George B.; New York city

630

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

630 - L Aug. 25; ed:2/2 - McClellan undoubtedly will be nominated at Chi-
cago. The effort to make a great man out of him might be compared to try-
ing to make a mountain out of a mole-hill, now that he has fallen into the
hands of New York politicians who have been preserving him for several
years as the Democratic ca.ididate for president.
"Efforts to compare him with Napoleon, Washington, and other great men,
illustrate the German proverb that, 'From the sublime to the ridiculous is
only a step.'" (3)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; McClellan, George B.; Napoleon, Louis; New York city; Washington, George

633

Cleveland Morning Leader, 26 August 1864 (ed; 13 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

633 - L Aug. 26; ed:2/1 - The Chicago P0ST, predicting a very bright future
for McClellan, Fillmore, or Seymour, in case one of them wins in the Chicago
convention, implores the Democracy to nominate a "bold, fearless, and
honest man." The POST also declares that Lincoln's only hope of renomina-
tion lies in "timely and judicious declaration of martial law on election
day in New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Kentucky and Indiana."
LEADER:
"We heartily disagree with the POST and predict that the Union Party
will triumph. Those who count on distraction in its ranks will be sorely
disappointed." (13)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Chicago POST; Connecticut; Fillmore, Millard; Indiana; Kentucky; Lincoln, Abraham; McClellan, George B.; Maryland; New Jersey; Union party

635

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

635 - L. Sept. 1; ed: 2/1 - True to predictions, McClellan was nominated
for president at the Chicago convention; George H. Pendleton, Cincin-
nati, for vice-president. -
McClellan takes credit for victories that do not rightfully belong
to him, such as the battle of Rich Mountain and others, but the only .
victory gained by him in his whole career, where he personally command-
ed, was the battle of Antietam.
"This is a brief outline of the career of 'the greatest military hum-
bug' the world ever saw, whom the Peace party has nominated as their
candidate for President: Pendleton is a third-rate lawyer and never
occupied a prominent positicn before, either in Congress or in his
party." (20)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Antietam, Md.; Chicago, Ill.; Cincinnati, O.; McClellan, George B.; Pendleton, George H. (Cincinnati); Rich Mountain (battle of); U. S. Congress

637

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

637 - L. Sept. 1; ed:2/2 - As has been mentioned, the real work of the
Chicago convention lay in the construction of a platform. The conven-
tion was made up of men with contradictory views on the subject of the
war, how to reconcile these conflicting views, and how to construct a
platform that the candidates would agree to support. These were the
problems to be solved. -
The result was the adoption of a platform "so confused, contradic-
tory, and indefinite upon issues of peace and war that it means nothing,
and may be interpreted to mean most anything."
The platform is a weak one, and is so full of blunders that the De-
mocracy may congratulate itself that it is no longer. Its sole thought
is hostility to the present administration and its desire to succeed to
the position which the administration holds. "We look for great dis- -
turbances and dissensions therein." (13)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.

638

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

638 - L. Sept. 3; ed: 1/1 - Nothing has occurred for months to assure us
of the final overthrow of the Rebellion as the result of the Chicago
convention, and Union men should realize that their duty lies in support
of their government. -
"The rebellion is tottering to a fall, and it is necessary that Union
men should realize the ineffable meanness of the Chicago reform to insure
the final and overwhelming overthrow of Copperheadism." (3)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.

639

Cleveland Morning Leader, 3 September 1864 (ed; 4 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

639 - L Sept. 3; ed: 2/1 - At the Chicago Democratic convention the Ken-
tucky delegation presented a resolution, which was carried unanimously,
that McClellan should free the prisoners of war immediately on election.
"The convention had not one word to say with reference to Jeff Davis
literally starving 30,000 Union prisoners in Andersonville." (4)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Andersonville, Ga.; Chicago, Ill.; Davis, Jeff; Kentucky; McClellan, George B.; Union

643

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

643 - L. Sept. 8; ed: 2/2 - The Richmond SENTINEL, commenting on "Little
Mac's" past career, suggests to him that he might reconcile his present
peace views with his former war views hy saying that the change is due
to the mismanagement of the war on the part of Mr. Lincoln.
"The SENTINEL would, undoubtedly, like to see greater distraction
than there is in the North.... As matters now stand McClellan will prob-
ably accept the Chicago nomination, but repudiate a portion of the plat-
form. Even though he be an out-and-out Peace man, he has already
discovered that the people of the North are in no mood for cringing and
crawling, and that he must deny his affiliations with such men as the
Woods and Wallandighams, if he is to have the shadow of a hope." (8)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Lincoln, Abraham; McClellan, George B.; North; Richmond SENTINEL; Vallandigham, Clement L.; Woods, Ben

644

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

644 - L Sept. 8; ed: 2/1 - The chief characteristics of the Chicago plat-
form are what it conceals or tries to keep in the background. The most
vital and important questions confronting the country are dodged. Dem- - -
ocratic leaders had an idea that they could mislead the people by conceal-
ing more than they revealed. They disastrously failed in this. The - - - -
people are demanding action on those points which are ignored.
The Union party condemns the Rebellion, and charges that slavery is f :
the cause and strength of the Rebellion, while the Democratic party does
not condemn the Rebellion, but speaks of the government as in the wrong,
aſid more guilty than the Rebels themselves. They also ignore slavery -
and the Negro question. "These are a few points of contrast among many
that might be made - a contrast which must ineet with the hearty appro- -
bation of Jeff Davis." - - (15)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Davis, Jeff; Union party

666

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

666 - L. Sept. 21; ed:2/2 - A cessation of hostilities, as the Chicago
convention advocates, would result in negotiations carried along for
perhaps years, resulting only in separation in the end. "The only way
in which the Union can be restored is to fight on until the rebels lay
down their arms. This is the only pre-requisite of Peace which the
Union demands." (4)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; McClellan, George B.

667

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

667 - L. Sept. 22; ed: 2/2 - McClellan, has two classes of supporters:
One a genuine "Copperhead" who rants about the Chicago platform, and
another, who ignores the platform but tries to protest that McClellan
is for war for the Union. "Thus, by riding a War horse and a Peace
horse, they imagine they will ride into power." (2)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.

688

Cleveland Morning Leader, 25 October 1864 (ed; 18 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

688 - L. Oct. 25; ed: 2/1 - In two weeks the people of these states will
decide between peace and war. Every indication signifies that war shall
continue until the armed Rebellion is crushed. The Democratic leaders
are planning on laying a trap to catch the unwary and unthinking. All
the devices of politicians at the North and Rebels at the South will be
resorted to, to influence public opinion.
"No one need be deceived by these tricks. The Chicago platform wants
a convention with a view to restoration of the Union. Stevens, Boyce,
and Johnson favor a convention between equal powers, but do not mention
restoration of the Union.
"By acknowledging independence of the South, we justify England and
France in similar recognition, sure to follow such an act on the part of
the North. We justify them in breaking the blockade, we barter away
our nationality, and we consent to a broken, dismembered Union. If we
wish to avert these evils, we must stand by the Union. The people are not
silly gudgeons thus to be caught." (18)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Boyce (delegate Chicago convention); Chicago, Ill.; England; France; Johnson, Gov. Andrew (Tenn.); New York WORLD; North; South; Stevens; Union

693

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

693 - L Oct. 29; ed:2/2 - The character of this modern Democracy is
well exhibited in the revolutionary appeals of their newspapers and
speakers. They declare that if they do not succeed in this election,
it must be fraud, and that a resolution will be justifiable. "An over-
whelming defeat on Nov. 8 will silence the snakes." (2)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Spalding, Judge R. P.

701

Cleveland Morning Leader, 3 November 1864 (60 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3,4,5 ~ View at ChronAm

701 - L Nov. 3:4/3-5 - The Hon. Lyman Tremain and the Hon. Samuel -
Galloway addressed a large and enthusiastic audience that met in
Brainard's hall last night. Mr. Tremain discussed the issues involved
in the present campaign. In discussing the attitude of the people to-
ward the Rebellion, he said: "The will of our people is as fixed as
the laws of the Medes and Persians; they have resolved that this nation
shall live and this accursed rebellion shall die." He contended there
can be no right of revolution under a representative government, and we
can "right all wrongs by ballot, not by bullet."
The speaker also challenged an answer to the question, "What act of
oppression has the Federal Government ever put upon the south?" He
gave the history of Calhoun's disunion projects and measures. It has
been said that the war is a failure. This was very vigorously denied
by Mr. Tremain, who said that "it has been of unparalleled success."
He closed his remarks by saying: "We must fight this war through, wipe
out slavery, and crush the Chicago platform. We have always been
compromising with slavery; we had better settle it forever by putting
it in the grave."
Samuel Galloway commenced his speech by remarking the fact that Mr.
Tremain, formerly a Democrat, and he himself once a Whig, stood on the
same platform. He showed how the Union question had fused all parties
into one. Speaking of the war, he said that every man and woman had an
equal interest in its "great and glorious issue - the humblest soldier
as well as the President." He stated that if the Rebellion goes down,
the Union will be restored, "not the old Union, but a new and glorious
Union, robed in the attributes of God and the characteristics of an en-
lightened Christianity." He dwelt upon the fact that we were fighting
for emancipation of both races - the poor whites of the South as well
as the blacks. He referred to the historical fact that the Union was
most earnestly sought by the South and had always protected slavery.
He made very elegant closing remarks, saying: "We shall soon hear
the voice of liberty echoing and re-echoing throughout the land...."
(60)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Brainard's hall; Calhoun, John; Chicago, Ill.; Galloway, Samuel (Columbus, O.); Tremain, Lyman; Union; Whig party

703

Cleveland Morning Leader, 5 November 1864 (11 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

703 - L Nov. 5:4/3 - A Union meeting was held in Newburgh town hall last
night. The glee club, composed of young men and women of Newburgh
Heights, furnished music for the occasion. John G. Grannis was the main
speaker of the evening. He showed conclusively that the supporters of
the Chicago nominees were the peace men, and those in favor of surrender
to the Rebels. He said that an armistice was what the Rebels wanted.
Commenting on the emancipation proclamation, he declared it one of the
wisest acts of the administration. (11)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Grannis, John C.; Newburgh Ileights; Newburgh, O.; Union

704

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

704 - L Nov. 7; ed: 2/4 - "If McClellan is elected and attempts to carry
on the war, he will not be true to his principles and the Chicago Plat-
form if he does not drive 150,000 negro soldiers out of the army and
order a draft for 150,000 white men to fill their places." (1)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; McClellan, George B.; Marble, Manton (N. Y.); U. S. army

705

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

705 - L Nov. 8; ed: 2/2 - The men who drew up the Chicago platform have
tried for weeks to convince the American people that its acceptance
did not demand a base surrender of the manhood of the nation.
The people felt, however, that they would merit their own self con-
tempt if they accepted it. "But umble pie is too humble for the diges-
tion of the American people. They therefore very wisely spurn the
proffered dish and demand the unconditional submission of the rebels." (4)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.

771

Cleveland Morning Leader, 1 July 1864 (adv; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.3, col.6 ~ View at ChronAm

771 - L July 1; adv. 3/6 - Pelton and Breed, agents for the Northern
Transportation co. of Ohio announce the following schedule. Daily,
Toledo and Detroit, and tri-weekly, Chicago, Milwaukee, and intermedi-
ate points. (5)

Express and Expressmen

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Detroit, Mich.; *Express & Expressmen; Milwaukee, Wis.; Northern Transportation co.; Ohio; Pelton and Breed (railroad agents); Toledo, O.

1356

Cleveland Morning Leader, 28 April 1864 (ed; 4 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1356 - L Apr. 28; ed:2/1 - "The Chicago organ of Jeff Davis wiggles into
every kind of snaky attitude to throw discredit upon the government
and the North.
"In Tuesday's (April 26) edition of that delectable sheet, we have
a beautiful specimen of coppery logic. The philanthrophy of abolition-
ists is the subject of a bitter tirade. The organ of Jeff regards it
as not a very genuine article. Why so? Because abolitionists forget
the ignorance, depravity, destitution, and death at their own doors in
their sympathy with the slaves. Now, we can assure you, Mr. Times,
their sympathies are largely directed toward the ignorance, depravity,
and destitution which prevails in the ranks of the copperheads." (4)

Newspapers

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Davis, Jeff; North

1373

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

1373 - L June 14; ed: 1/2 - The Chicago TIMES and Jeff Davis do not
like the platform adopted by the Baltimore convention.
"Rebels, and traitors hate Lincoln, and the Union, and that's why
the Chicago TIMES don't like the action of the Baltimore Convention."
(2)

Newspapers

Index terms:

Baltimore, Md.; Chicago, Ill.; Chicago TIMES; Davis, Jeff; Lincoln, Abraham; Union; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.)

1377

Cleveland Morning Leader, 4 July 1864 (3 inches) ~ See original
p.1, col.8 ~ View at ChronAm

1377 - L. July 4: 1/8 - "The few remaining barriers between the people
and despotism are being fast swept away. It is up to the people to
bar further lawlessness." - -
The above from the Chicago TIMES shows the style in which "Copperheads"
are always complaining and whining about despotism, and their cry
heard all over the land is, "We are so oppressed, ain't we." (3)

Newspapers

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Chicago TIMES; Copperheads

1416

Cleveland Morning Leader, 11 July 1864 (ed; 20 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1416 - L. July 11; ed: 2/1 - The Cleveland Typographical union demands
an advance in wages from 35 to 45 cents per 1,000 ems. The proprietors
of the LEADER and PLAIN DEALER agreed to pay 40 cents per thousand.
This strike will not interfere with the publication of the papers which
is assisted by volunteers. Prices for our paper would increase if demands
of the strikers are granted.
Wages are not as high in Cleveland as in New York, Chicago, and
Cincinnati, but living is also higher in those cities. Their circulation,
also, is much larger.
Under the rules of the union, no publisher can employ a non-union
foreman not even his own son, if he is not a union member. Any man re-
fusing to join is called "rat."
"From the tyranny of this unreasonable organization, we declare our-
selves free." (20)

Newspapers / Labor

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Cincinnati, O.; Cleveland LEADER; Cleveland PLAIN DEALER; Cleveland Typographical union; New York

1511

Cleveland Morning Leader, 24 March 1864 (ed; 3 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1511 - L. Mar. 24; ed:2/2 - "According to present indications there will be
four conventions within a few months.
"A convention of Union men at Baltimore, who will nominate the next
President of the United States; a convention of peace-Democrat Copperheads
at Chicago, who will nominate Wallandigham or George B. McClellan; a con-
vention of the Tammany war-Democrats, who will repudiate the whole litter
of Copperheads; and a convention at Cleveland, of fierce, uncompromising
Fremont men. These last three will not affect the decision of the Baltimore
convention, as that will represent the majority of the people both in civil
and military life." (3)

Political Parties

Index terms:

Baltimore, Md.; Chicago, Ill.; Copperheads; Fremont, General John C.; McClellan, George B.; Union; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.); Vallandigham, Clement L.

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)

Political Parties / Democratic

Index terms:

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

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)

Political Parties / Democratic

Index terms:

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

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)

Political Parties / Democratic

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)

Political Parties / Democratic

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)

Political Parties / Democratic

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)

Political Parties / Democratic

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Copperheads

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)

Political Parties / Democratic

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; North

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)

Political Parties / Democratic

Index terms:

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

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)

Political Parties / Democratic

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Copperheads

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)

Political Parties / Democratic

Index terms:

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

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)

Political Parties / Democratic

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; 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)

Political Parties / Democratic

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)

Political Parties / Democratic

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)

Political Parties / Democratic

Index terms:

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

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)

Political Parties / Democratic

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.

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)

Political Parties / Democratic

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Copperheads; North

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)

Political Parties / Democratic

Index terms:

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

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)

Political Parties / Democratic

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.

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)

Political Parties / Democratic

Index terms:

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

1583

Cleveland Morning Leader, 1 June 1864 (ed; 128 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2,3,4 ~ View at ChronAm

1583 - L June 1; ed:2/2-4; 4/3-5 - "Yesterday... was a great day for
politicians. It was the day in which (vide the New York WORLD and -
HERALD, the Chicago TiMES and the Cincinnati ENQUIRER), the greatest
political movement of modern times was to be set on foot, a new party
be formed, and the next President nominated - a day more fatal to
Abraham Lincoln than the Ides of March to Caesar. -- -
"The day certainly passed off with most remarkable quiet. Besides
the arrivals chronicled yesterday, but few made their appearance, and
the convention, for one so widely heralded and anxiously prepared for,
was singularly small in numbers and weak in talent."
The convention inet at eleven o'clock at Chapin's hall. "The two
thousand delegates from Missouri have not been heard from. It is sup-
posed that they stopped at Cincinnati for consultation with the proprietor -
of the ENQUIRER as to the best mode of defeating Lincoln. The two
thousand from New York were similarly missing, and the convention was
in numbers a very slim affair....
"There was also a 'most pleasant lack' of leaders in the convention.
Horace Greeley... was absent, and his absence was regretted by delegates
even more than that of the masses. B. Gratz Brown was also unaccountably
missing, and the convention felt the loss of his active and commanding
intellect. -
"From the first it was evident that there was a secret, but
irrepressible conflict between the friends of General Grant, including
most of the New York delegation and many from the Eastern States, who
were mainly of Democratic antecedents, and those of General Fremont,
composed mainly of the old abolitionists and the radical Germans,
and led by Coionel Moss, of Missouri."
E. Gilbert, president of the New York "Fremont" club, called the
convention to order and immediately nominated ex-Governor Johnston of
Pennsylvania as temporary chairman. Johnston was elected by acclama-
tion. B. H. Brooks of California and S. Wolf of Washington were
chosen secretaries. A committee on permanent organization, of ten
members, was appointed.
The number of delegates attending the convention was so small that
the committee appointed to enroll their names never made its report.
"We believe, however, that there were about one hundred and fifty dele-
gates present, of whom nearly half were from Missouri and wild for
Fremont, and ihe others mainly from New York, Pennsylvania and Illinois."
In addressing the convention, General Cochrane said, in part: "You
assemble here intending to support the army in the field, and at the
same time to organize a great civil army to fight for principles, and
to save for all generations the precious legacy obtained for us by the
sacrifices of the soldiers of the Union. The rebellion, it must be
suppressed; the Union, it must be preserved."
The nomination of Grant "was very faintly cheerei, and it was evident
that the name of the hero of Spottsylvania would pale before that of
the swordless general of New York.
"Nothing would do however, for the St. Louis Germans, who voted not
to recognize God's hand in war, but to nominate Fremont.
"General Fremont was nominated by acclamation.
"The 3,000 delegates, with whom the city was said to swarm yesterday
by the imaginative PLAIN DEALER, cheered heartily over the good work."
General Cochrane was nominated by acclamation for vice president. The
naming of the party was deferred until night when a committee, appointed
in the afternoon, reported the name of the new party to be the Radical
Democracy. Bird B. Chapman represented Ohio on the executive committee,
consisting of 15 members. (128)

Political Parties / Fremontites

Index terms:

Brooks, B. H. (California); California; Chapin's hall; Chapman, Bird B.; Chicago, Ill.; Chicago TIMES; Cincinnati, O.; Cincinnati ENQUIRER; Cleveland PLAIN DEALER; Cochrane, General George; Fremont club; Gilbert, E.; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Greeley, Horace; Illinois; Johnston; Lincoln, Abraham; Mass, Colonel (Mo.); Missouri; New York city; New York HERALD; New York WORLD; Ohio; Pennsylvania; St. Louis, Mo.; Spottsylvania, Va.; Union; Washington, D. C.; Wolf, S. (Washington, D. C.)

1585

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

1585 - L June 3; ed: 1/1 - The Chicago TIMES says that the Cleveland
Fremont convention at Chapin's hall had more than 2,000 delegates,
and followed by saying the convention hall was filled. The New York
WORLD writes that this hall will hold 3,000.
"The hall will not hold more than six hundred at the outside, and
at no time was it more than two-third full." - - (6)

Political Parties / Fremontites

Index terms:

Chapin's hall; Chicago, Ill.; Chicago TIMES; Fremont, General John C.; New York WORLD

1586

Cleveland Morning Leader, 3 June 1864 (ed; 11 inches) ~ See original
p.1, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1586 - L June 3; ed: 1/2 - The Cleveland Fremont convention was made up
of pro-slavery politicians like Cochrane, worn-out Democratic backs
like Bird Chapman, and thieving speculators like McKinstry.
They protest "love of the Union and hatred of slavery, while their
official organs, in essence as well as in appearance, are the New York
WORLD and the Chicago TIMES." (11)

Political Parties / Fremontites

Index terms:

Bird; Chapman; Chicago, Ill.; Chicago TIMES; Cochrane, General George; Fremont, General John C.; McKinstry, Sheriff; New York WORLD; Union

1590

Cleveland Morning Leader, 16 June 1864 (ed; 2 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1590 - L June 16; ed: 2/1 - Fremont, in his letter of acceptance, says
nothing of continuing the war and is very guarded on the subject of
confiscation. He has already attracted the drowning Democracy. The
New York NEWS contains a letter signed "Peace Democrat," favoring the
nomination of Fremont. "It would not be at all surprising if this
should be done at Chicago." (2)

Political Parties / Fremontites

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Fremont, General John C.; New York; New York NEWS, The

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)

Political Parties / Union

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

1632

Cleveland Morning Leader, 16 November 1864 (ed; 3 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1632 - L. Nov. 16; ed: 2/1 - "When, in the centuries to come, the his-
torian digs up fossi liferous deposits of the year 1864, the Mastodon
discovered will be the Democratic doctrine of State rights. State
Sovereignty, in the sense of the Chicago gentlemen, is forever dead, and
will hereafter be the great political fossil of 1864." (3)

Politics and Government

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.

1703

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

1703 - L. Dec. 30; ed:2/2 - Among the improvements made by Postmaster
General Dennison, is an arrangement for through mail trains from New
York to Washington. The time of these trains is to be fixed, the num-
ber of cars on such trains limited, and these trains are to have the
right to the road in preference to all others.
The mails between Cincinnati and Chicago are to be carried by the
Chicago and Cincinnati railroad. "This arrangement will be of great
advantage to the public in both these cities."
These changes indicate the determination of the Postmaster General
to give the very best postal service possible to the public. He has
earned the thanks of the President and the people for the energy with
which he has pushed them forward, and for the pre-eminent ability which
he has displayed in the discharge of the duties of his high position. (11)

Postal Service

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Chicago and Cincinnati railroad; Cincinnati, O.; Dennison, William (U. S. postmaster general); New York; Washington, D. C.

1836

Cleveland Morning Leader, 1 April 1864 (7 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.6 ~ View at ChronAm

1836 - L Apr. 1:4/6 - Messrs. Quayle and Martin launched a bark at their
yards yesterday afternoon for Cunningham, Shaw, and Company of Liverpool.
The ship was designed to form one of the lines operated by this firm be-
tween Liverpool and the Great Lakes. She is called the THERMUTIS, ard
though not of the largest size, is one of the staunchest vessels ever
turned out by our builders. She will be wire-rigged. As soon as com-
pleted she will clear for Liverpool, where she will receive her register
and commission, preparatory to taking her place in the line.
We believe this vessel is the first launched from a western shipyard
for a foreign account, and we feel proud to be able to claim this distinc-
tion for our enterprising shipbuilders. -
The THERMUTIS is 142 feet long over-all, with a keel length of 137 feet.
Her beam is 26 feet, her hold, 12-1/2 feet, and burthen, 420 tons.
The business of our shipbuilders this season has been large, and the
vessels contracted for of the best class, continued proof of the high
estimate in which our builders are held.
Peck, and Masters are now building three propellers for Dean Richmond
to run in connection with the New York Central railroad. They will be
ready for the spring trade. . . . . -
' ' ' The DEAN RICHMOND, one of the finest ships of her kind on the Great
Lakes, was recently launched for N. C. and II. J. and II. J. Winslow by
Quayle and Martin and is now receiving her boilers at the Cuyahoga works.
She will see service in the Buffalo-Chicago line. This firm is also en-
gaged in building a propeller for Capt. Edward Turner.
Loffrimier has nearly completed a fine propeller for Robert Hanra and
Company, to run in the Lake Superior line.
Presley and Stevens bave rebuilt the Northern Transportation co's pro-
peller YOUNG AMERICA, adding several feet to her length, and making other
important improvements. - -
Several tugs are being constructed for various parties, and T. W.
Kennard of the Atlantic and Great Western railroad is having a magnifi-
cent steel yacht built by Peck and Masters. (7)

Shipbuilding

Index terms:

Atlantic and Great Western railroad; Buffalo, N. Y.; Chicago, Ill.; Cunningham, Shaw and co., (Liverpool, Eng.); Cuyahoga works (marine engine firm); DEAN RICHMOND (ship); Kennard, T. W.; Liverpool, Eng.; New York Central railroad; Northern Transportation co.; Peck and Masters (shipbuilders); Presley and Stevens (shipbuilders); Quayle and Martin (contractors); Richmond, Dean; THERMUTIS (ship); Turner, Captain Edward (sailor); YOUNG AMERICA (ship)

1988

Cleveland Morning Leader, 6 October 1864 (ed; 11 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1988 - L. Oct. 6; ed: 2/1 - A financial crisis of the country is rapidly
approaching. The operations of gold gamblers and speculators have ex-
hausted the power of the Republic, and panic has begun. The failure
of the Chicago banks, and the hurried fall of produce show that a fi-
nancial storm is brewing whiclı is to sweep like fury over the land.
"The merchants and manufacturers who still cling to inflated prices,
may find that they have pulled their own buildings down on their heads.
Those who are wise will convert their goods into greenbacks of the na-
tion as soon as possible." e - (11)

Speculation

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.

1990

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

1990 - L. July 2; ed: 3/2 - "Pretty much every ining save the Rebellion is
settled nowadays by conventions and resolutions, from nominations of
constables, up to the regulation of affairs in the world to come."
The spiritualists of Chicago will hold a national convention Aug. 9.
"It is claimed Spiritualists exert a controlling influence with the
faithful. Much clashing of opinions will doubtless mark the Chicago
attempt to make the teachings of Spiritualists useful to mortals gen-
erally." (3)

Spiritualism and Occultism

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Spiritualists

1991

Cleveland Morning Leader, 17 August 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1991 - L. Aug. 17; ed:2/1 - The spiritualist convention in Chicago is caus-
ing a sensaticn amorg its citizens. That this city lives upon the sen-
sational, more than any other city as evidenced from the reports of
the Chicago press.
"One would think Chicago lived over a swamp of the most awful pu-
trefaction, and that the people were everlastingly breaking through the
thin surface into the miry depths below. The long-haired, the bloomered
and the 'mejums" are attending this convention from far and near.
"The result of their labors thus far has been a plan of organization.
Much is expected from the new association by the faithful." (6)

Spiritualism and Occultism

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Spiritualists

2517

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

2517 - L. Sept. 6; ed;2/2 - The possession of Atlanta by Sherman is a great
victory for Union forces and cannot be too highly estimated. His next
victory will undoubtedly be the state of Georgia, leaving the two Carolinas.
and southern Virginia confined to the Rebellion. -
"The country is grateful to Sherman for his great triumph, which comes at
an opportune time and brushes away the miasmas that arose in Chicago and
spread all over the land. The sunlight is again shining and the Republic
is sure to triumph." (6)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Atlanta, Ga.; Chicago, Ill.; Georgia; North Carolina; Sherman, Gen. W. T.; South Carolina; Union army; Virginia

2570

Cleveland Morning Leader, 23 July 1864 (ed; 13 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2570 - L July 23; ed:2/2 - Every reflecting man, be he loyal or dis-
loyal, will grow more thoughtful when he reals that two distinguished
citizens, one an officer in the Union army, have had free access to the
Rebel capital, have been kindly received by the Rebel chief, have freely: ...
conversed with him on the prospect of peace, and have returned to com-
municate to the President the results of the interview. -
Men of high standing in the Confederacy have asked for an inter-
view with our government looking forward to negotiating for peace. The
object of the negotiations may have been to influence the Chicago con-
vention, or may have been the desire of the Rebels to abandon their use-
less struggle. If Rebels will plant themselves on a Democratic plat-
form of "Free Speech, Free Labor, Free Men," the North will sustain
them. The Democratic party wants peace at any cost. -
"The 'Union and Liberty' are not to stand in the way of this achieve-
ment." (13)

Wars / Civil War / Peace

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Confederacy; Copperheads; Davis, Jeff; Lincoln, Abraham; North; Union; Union army

2580

Cleveland Morning Leader, 22 August 1864 (ed; 8 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2580 - L. Aug. 22; ed: 2/2 - The Democratic party wants peace to come
by an armistice and convention of the states, which means the restor-
ation of the government on Rebel terms. - - --
If "peace-at-any-price men" obtain mastery at the Chicago convention,
there will be the issue of peace or war. If peace is preferred to .
restoration of the Union, there would be no doubt that peace would come
under Democratic rule. Democrats, however, cannot expect success by
juggling and deceit, and must explain what is meant by "armistice" and
"convention." - - (8)

Wars / Civil War / Peace

Index terms:

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

2582

Cleveland Morning Leader, 3 September 1864 (ed; 18 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2582 - L. Sept. 3; ed:2/1 - "The proposition made at Chicago, to have a
convention of all the states, is surrounded by so many difficulties so
long as the organized power of the rebellion continues to exist that
the Democratic press has almost failed to discuss its feasibility."
The Rebels give no indication that they are ready to accept peace
at the sacrifice of their independence. There can be no such thing as
treating for peace in earnest "until every hostile soldier shall have
been withdrawn from our soil, and every hostile ship from our waters."
"One chance remains, and this is to fight through. We have gone
beyond the midnight of these crucial times, and the shortest road to
light is forward, through whatever light remains. To go forward is
pºssible and ends in light. To go backward ends in darkness impenetra-
ble." (18)

Wars / Civil War / Peace

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.

2587

Cleveland Morning Leader, 20 October 1864 (ed; 13 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2587 - L. Oct. 20; ed: 2/2 - Certain parties interested in the success of
the Rebellion have sent petitions from England asking the United States
government to make peace with the South. Over 300,000 names are
attached to it, covering over 700 yards of canvas.
"The tons and language of the petitions are familiar to the WORLD,
the NEWS, the Chicago TIMES, the Cincinnati ENQUIRER, and the PLAIN
DEALER. . . . . . . -- " " . . . .” -
"It was entirely unnecessary for 300,000 Englishmen and Irishmen, , , --
women and children, to send this petition to Governor Seymour. We have
plenty of such talk at home." - - - - . . . . . (13)

Wars / Civil War / Peace

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Chicago TIMES; Cincinnati, O.; Cincinnati ENQUIRER; Cleveland PLAIN DEALER; England; New York NEWS, The; Seymour, Governor; South; WORLD (newspaper)

2599

Cleveland Morning Leader, 3 June 1864 (ed; 7 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2599 - L June 3; ed: 2/1 - The Chicago TIMES copies from the Richmond
ENQUIRER an article about Southern prisoners' treatment in the North.
Prisoners are compelled to do police duty in their camps.
"The insolent arrogance of a complaint like this is something wonder-
ful, but still more wonderful is the fact that it is copied, uncommented
on, into a Northern sheet." (7)

Wars / Civil War / Prisons and Prisoners

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Chicago TIMES; North; Richmond ENQUIRER; Richmond Va.