Grannis, John C.

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

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

2294

Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 September 1864 (39 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.5 ~ View at ChronAm

2294 - L Sept. 27:4/5, 6 - The grand rally of Union loving men held on …
the Public Square, Sept. 26, to celebrate the victories won by Sheridan tº
was attended by 20,000 people. Ward delegations were there in force, -
some bearing campaign mottoes. A salute was fired while the crowd was
gathering. Bonfires lighted the streets in honor of the occasion.
A beautiful display of fireworks preceded the speeches made by J. C.
Grannis, Esq., H. T. Oakley, and Dr. Robertson of Bedford. Albert T.
Slade also spoke at length, on victories the Union has won, and im-
plored the people to upho'd Union principles. The meeting was a grand
success, and its equal will not be seen here until Oct. 5. (39)

Wars / Civil War

Index terms:

Bedford, O.; Grannis, John C.; Public Square; Robertson, Dr. (Bedford); Sheridan, Gen. Phillip; Slade, Albert T.; Union

2352

Cleveland Morning Leader, 5 January 1864 (27 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3,4 ~ View at ChronAm

2352 - L. Jan. 5:4/3,4 - Fourth ward citizens met on Jan. 1 in the
engine house to celebrate the exemption of the ward from the draft.
Mainly through the efforts of Captain Walendar the quota has been re-
cruited from the young men of the ward, and in token of his services
and untiring efforts, a splendid sword was presented him by John C.
Grannis, in behalf of the citizens of the ward. -
An elegant gold headed cane was given to D. A. Dangler in appreciation
of his services as treasurer and chairman of the recruiting committee.
Relief work was spoken of, and much credit is due this ward for their
efforts in caring for the families of soldiers. (27)

Wars / Civil War / Enlistments and Confiscations

Index terms:

Dangler, D. A.; *Enlistments & Conscriptions (Civil War); Grannis, John C.; Valender, Captain

2627

Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 February 1864 (12 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2627 - L. Feb. 19:4/3 - A reception for the 67th regiment was held in
the refreshment room of the Sanitary fair on the Public Square. After
the regiment had marched around, they had a splendid meal. Speeches
were made by Mayor Masters and John C. Grannis, Esq., Major Butler
replied in behalf of the soldiers. (12)

Wars / Civil War / Receptions and Celebrations

Index terms:

Butler, Major; Grannis, John C.; Masters, Mayor I. U.; Northern Ohio Sanitary fair; Public Square; U. S. army

2633

Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 June 1864 (48 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3,4 ~ View at ChronAm

2633 - L June 27:4/3,4 - Three years ago, the 7th Ohio regiment left for
the battle front, a thousand strong. After many heroic battles this
celebrated regiment, now scarcely 200 strong, came back today.
Fire bells and clanging of all kinds announced their arrival at "-
seven o'clock at the depot. People arrived by the thousands; mothers
and sons, brothers and sisters met them with great joy. • * ~ *
The regiment, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel McClellan,
filed around to where the tables were spread and had breakfast; then
they marched up to the square. Crowds of people and flags were every-
where.
J. C. Grannis, city attorney, spoke as follows: "You, and those who
went with you, whether present here today, or absent, whether among the
living, or the dead, shall be forever after held in grateful remembrance."
Governor Brough said: "You have been in a school and under a dis-
cipline which has taught you many things. You have learned one thing
amid the carnage of battle - that there are but two alternatives left
us - the one a base and cowardly submission, the other, to break the
power of the southern states. We must gain our peace by craven sub-
mission, or by annihilating the armies of the South." The reception
over, the regiment filed to Camp Cleveland. (48)

Wars / Civil War / Receptions and Celebrations

Index terms:

Brough, Governor (Ohio); Camp Cleveland; Grannis, John C.; McClellan, George B.; South; Union depot; U. S. army