Annals of Cleveland

Confederate Army

Abstracts: 23

248

Cleveland Morning Leader, 6 January 1864 (ed; 8 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

248 - L Jan. 6; ed: 2/1 - "The Rebel Senator Brown of Mississippi has gone
into ecstascies of legislative lunacy."
Senator Brown says that every white man of any age, occupation, reli-
gion, etc., should be conscripted into the Confederate army.
He could not trust the Negroes, so they would be barred. The duties
of civil life would thus be performed by army detail. Hatred of the
Confederate cause is very noticeable. (8)

Confederacy

Index terms:

Brown, Senator (Mississippi); *Confederacy; Confederacy; Confederate Army; Mississippi

275

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

275 - L Nov. 15; ed: 2/2 - The disorganization in the Rebel ranks is very
obvious, with the leaders arguing among themselves concerning the arming
of the slaves and the financial condition of rebeldom. Rebel editors
are becoming excited over the prospect of being drafted.
"Altogether they are getting fearfully mixed up." (4)

Confederacy

Index terms:

Confederate Army

946

Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 December 1864 (ed; 17 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

946 - H Dec. 27; ed: 2/2 - Our Canadian neighbors are shielding and
honoring Confederates who have fled from the South.
"We trust our government is wide awake to the wrongs we have suffer-
ed from Canada. There is no more excuse for our Canadian neighbors
than an individual who... secretes a criminal...." Canada, in this, plays
the fool as well as the knave... for she ought to know that once the
riot of war enters in her territory, she falls from the parent tree
like mellow fruit.... "Nations cannot let each other alone, for the
acts of individuals grow into national offenses. We hope, however,
that Canada is opening her eyes to the situation; and is coming to be of
better mind." (17)

Foreign Relations / Border Raids

Index terms:

Canada; Confederate Army; South

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

1570

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

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

Political Parties / Democratic

Index terms:

Confederate Army

2284

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

2284 - L Aug. 2:2/3 - In a letter to the editor, E. H. E. says: Due to
the reports of Rebel raids, there is no excitement to speak of, consider-
ing the fact that from 30,000 to 50,000 Rebels have threatened invasion.
The case is quite the contrary and business is carried on unabated.
The fine appearance and good order of Washington is due to the energy
of the military department. Guards patrol the streets and allow no fast
riding or driving.
William Cushman, a Clevelander, was killed in the battle of Snicker's
Gap. Wa. (14)

Wars / Civil War

Index terms:

Confederate Army; Cushman, William; Snickers Gap, Va.; Washington, D. C.

2299

Cleveland Morning Leader, 8 November 1864 (ed; 10 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2299 - L. Nov. 8; ed: 2/1 - The Rebellion is being waged by and for slave
holders. They succeeded in precipitating the Southern states into a
Rebellion from which the great middle class of the South would have
shrunk in horror. The people, non-slave holders, the middle classes of
the South, are not enemies of the Union and should seek amnesty from
the government. But the slave drivers and man stealers should be shot,
imprisoned, or exiled.
"The government should, therefore, try to create disaffection in
the ranks of the men who have no interest in the perpetuation of slav-
ery, but let the destroyer of our bravest men, Slavery, die in its
tracks." (10)

Wars / Civil War

Index terms:

Confederate Army; South; Union

2312

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

2312 - L. Dec. 20; ed: 2/1 - The Rebel General Lyon with 2,500 guerrillas
is burning and ravaging in western Kentucky. Now located on the Cumber-
land river, which he controls, his object is to conscript for the Rebel
army and destroy railroads and stores.
"We hope to hear soon of his defeat and capture." (2)

Wars / Civil War / Bandits and Guerrillas

Index terms:

Confederate Army; Cumberland river; Kentucky; Lyon (Confederate officer)

2348

Cleveland Morning Leader, 21 September 1864 (ed; 15 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2348 - L. Sept. 21; ed:2/1 - "It is astonishing, that, notwithstanding
the terrible evils which the rebellion has brought upon the South, the
Rebel leaders have been able to hold in an iron grip the armies which
they have organized." The reason for this is that while the rank and
file of the Southern army have physical courage, they lack moral cour-
age to rebel against their leaders. So long as the Rebel armies are
unbroken the villains are capable of wielding such a despotism as is
unknown in any other part of the globe. If they are deprived of their
power and are left to the mercies of a cruelly outraged South they
will have no resting place for their feet on this continent.
"Let there be no negotiation with the Rebel leaders, but let them
be dealt with all the energy of force until their power is destroyed."
(15)

Wars / Civil War / Confederate Army

Index terms:

Confederate Army; South

2349

Cleveland Morning Leader, 11 November 1864 (ed; 10 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2349 - L Nov. 11; ed: 2/2 - The war has made many changes in the condition
of the Rebel and the Union armies. The Rebels had the advantage in the
beginning, due to the fact that many young men who had attended military
schools in the South were ready to take command of their troops. Many
officers who were considered to be the best became identified with the
Rebellion. These advantages were at first noticeable in the superior
discipline of Rebel soldiers when brought in contact with the raw
recruits of the North. However, years of war changed these conditions.
The Rebel soldiers became an undisciplined, thieving, and disorganized
army, more dangerous to the South than to the Northern armies.
"It is so long since the Rebels have had a great victory, that they
have become habituated to defeat, and will grow more and more so as the
pressure of our armies continues.... We have the men, means and money,
and now that the people have triumphantly re-elected Abraham Lincoln,
the day cannot be very far hence when the Rebellion must utterly cease
from the land." (10)

Wars / Civil War / Confederate Army

Index terms:

Confederate Army; Lincoln, Abraham; North; South; Union army

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)

Wars / Civil War / Enlistments and Confiscations

Index terms:

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

2472

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

2472 - L. Apr. 25; ed:2/1 - By a brilliant "coup de main," the Rebels were
led into a position (in Louisiana) where they were slaughtered with im-
mense havoc.
"This final victory puts a new phase upon affairs in western Louisiana
and promises the final expulsion of the rebels from that region." (3)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Confederate Army; Louisiana

2480

Cleveland Morning Leader, 16 May 1864 (ed; 11 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2480 - L May 16; ed: 2/1 - The terrific fighting of May 12 and the movements
of our cavalry have completed the withdrawal of Lee from Grant's front in
the direction of Danville and Lynchburg. Generals Sherman and Butler are
in positions to advance toward victory. "The retreat of Lee has undoubted-
ly by this time become a rout. The strength and spirit and moral prestige
of the Rebel army have gone." (11)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Butler, General; Confederate Army; Danville, S. C.; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Lynchburg, S. C.; Sherman, Gen. W. T.

2485

Cleveland Morning Leader, 31 May 1864 (ed; 9 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2485 - L. May 31; ed: 2/1 - Sherman's troops met the Rebel army at Dallas,
Ga., and defeated them, losing 300 and capturing 2,500, thus giving him a
change of base to the Alabatua river. -
"The only fear is that Johnston may have quietly reinforced Lee. If
so, Sherman will find plenty to do." (9)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Alabama river; Confederate Army; Dallas, Ga.; Johnston, Gen. Joseph E.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Sherman, Gen. W. T.; U. S. army

2491

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

2491 - L June 10; ed: 2/2 - General Hunter, defeated the Rebel forces under
Jones, and now occupies Staunton.
Lee called in the main force, heretofore detailed for the protection of
vital points. "One other evidence” of the terrible stress put upon him by
the operations of General Grant." . (5)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Confederate Army; Hunter, General; Jones (councilman); Staunton

2503

Cleveland Morning Leader, 14 July 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2503 - L. July 14; ed: 2/1 - The country has quieted down since the last
Rebel Raid, though Baltimore and cities on the Atlantic coast are fearful
lest they will be the next victims of the Rebels.
"We hope that the Rebels received a royal welcome as they approached the
rifle pits and fortifications around Washington." (6)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Baltimore, M.J., (Cont'd); Confederate Army

2504

Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 July 1864 (ed; 4 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2504 - L. July 15; ed: 2/1 - People in Maryland and Pennsylvania are panicky
over recent Rebel raids. Fifteen thousand Rebels landed in the vicinity
of Washington and remained over night, but forces in Maryland and Washing-
ton should catch every one of them.
It is hoped that such a ridiculous panic will cease. Raids in the west
don't set the people shivering with mortal terror, and the fright of the
east is supremely disgusting. - (4)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Confederate Army; Maryland; Pennsylvania; Washington, D. C.

2603

Cleveland Morning Leader, 16 June 1864 (2 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2603 - L June 16:4/2 - Some 400 Rebel prisoners from Rock island, re-
cruited by Captain Harty for the U. S. navy, on their way east, to be
distributed in New York, Boston, and Philadelphia navy yards passed
through Cleveland streets yesterdny. (2)

Wars / Civil War / Prisons and Prisoners

Index terms:

Boston, Mass.; Confederate Army; Harty, Captain (U. S. Navy); New York city; Philadelphia, Pa.; Rock island, Ill.; U. S. navy

2605

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

2605 - L. Aug. 11; ed: 2/1 - The reasons why so many thousands of prisoners
are held by the Rebels and by the Union are because the authorities on
both sides cannot agree as to the number of paroled and exchanged
prisoners; also to the recognition by Rebel authorities of Negro soldiers
as prisoners of war. - -
Prisoners taken by the Rebels are treated poorly, being half starved
and lacking medical care, while prisoners taken by the North are treated
just the opposite. - -
"The duty of the government is that of retaliation, until every man. .
wearing the uniform of an American soldier is respected." (6)

Wars / Civil War / Prisons and Prisoners

Index terms:

Confederacy; Confederate Army; Union

2609

Cleveland Morning Leader, 14 November 1864 (ed; 11 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2609 - L Nov. 14; ed:2/2 - "When history with her impartial pen, re-
cites the story of these times she will chronicle the treatment which
has been bestowed upon the Union and rebel prisoners in the North and
South." -
Cnristian care has been shown to Rebel prisoners taken by the North,
but just the opposite treatment was accorded to the Union prisoners .
taken by the South. They were starved, robbed, confined in a small
crowded disinal quarters, and tortured to their graves.
"Jeff Davis cannot deny these facts. History will prove where the
guilt of cruelty lies." (11)

Wars / Civil War / Prisons and Prisoners

Index terms:

Confederate Army; Davis, Jeff; North; South; Union; Union army

2612

Cleveland Morning Leader, 13 December 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2612 - L Dec. 13; ed: 2/1 - Nothing can exceed the atrocities of the
Rebel officers toward the Union soldiers. They will forever be branded
as "the basest of all creatures permitted to live. The cruel ties in-
flicted are worthy of the ingenuity of friends, and such as a Northern
Freeman would not inflict upon a dog. In the midst of these cruelties,
rebel recruiting officers attempted to bribe Union prisoners into rebel
service and in many instances succeeded, because of the fact that these
prisoners were eager to be released from rebel prisons. Thank God the
exchange of prisoners is still going on and some may yet be saved who
would otherwise die in Southern prisons." (5)

Wars / Civil War / Prisons and Prisoners

Index terms:

Confederate Army; Union army