Annals of Cleveland

Grant, Gen. U. S.

Abstracts: 64

648

Cleveland Morning Leader, 12 September 1864 (ed; 11 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

648 - L. Sept. 12; ed: 2/1 - McClellan's letter of acceptance is the sub-
ject of much comment, - and it is admitted that it is an evasion of the
platform. Nine days elapsed before he wrote his acceptance letter, and
during that time, he, no doubt, was thinking up some way to dodge all
disagreeable issues.
"Contrast the whiffling, balancing, hopping, shying policy of this
Democratic Son of Mars with the manly straightforward declaration of
Lincoln, and 'Unconditional Surrender' Grant. The one must command the
approval of every man who loves his country and demands its territorial
integrity. The other may win the applause of the political jugglers of
the Democratic party, and may hoodwink the unthinking and unreasoning
crowds that bow down and idolize the word Democracy." (11)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; McClellan, George B.

1264

Cleveland Morning Leader, 21 April 1864 (ed; 12 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1264 - L Apr. 21; ed:2/1 - One year ago, gold stood at $1.75, and now
it stands at $1.25. The political condition of the country and the
strength of the army is much better now than at that time. --
"A strong Tax bill; a bill driving all the state rags out of the
floating currency, thereby reducing the inflation at least 400 millions;
a bill strengthening our armies; a bi il giving Grant command of the un-
limited resources of the country: - these bills, constituting the deci-
sive legislation for which the country now suffers, are all that is
needed to re-strengthen public confidence and set gold to tumbling down
to greenbacks at a rate alarming to all the bloodsuckers that are feeding
on the life blood of the nation." (12)

Modernizing and Renovating / Inflation

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.

1405

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

1405 - L Nov. 30; ed: 2/2 - The Rebel editors make light of Grant and
Sherman. They make sport of Sherman's progress and "strut in their
self-confidence like peacocks in a barnyard. The present is a crisis
to the rebellion and it is necessary to put on airs, to bluster and
bel low, to grow jolly as the heavens grow darker, to dance and sing as
the funeral draws nigh. The rebel editors are certainly talented fel-
lows, they can laugh and grow fat in a grave yard." (4)

Newspapers

Index terms:

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

1512

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

1512 - L Apr. 27; ed:2/1 - The NEW NATION of New York city fondly suspects
that the lower it can put Lincoln and Grant, the higher Fremont shoots.
"Men are something, but principles are everythirg, and no man in the
country can compensate for the loss of victory by the Union party of the
land." (2)

Political Parties

Index terms:

Fremont, General John C.; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lincoln, Abraham; NEW NATION, THE (newspaper); New York city; Union party

1529

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

1529 - L June 17; ed:2/2 - The New York WORLD says the policy of the Demo-
cratic party is that of superadling to the exercise of force, the policy
of conciliation. That is General Grant's policy. He, however, uses
bombshells to conciliate. "The Democracy don't believe in such concilia-
tion, it scems." (1)

Political Parties / Democratic

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; New York city; New York WORLD

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.

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.

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.

1574

Cleveland Morning Leader, 21 November 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1574 - L Nov. 21; ed: 2/1 - Since the Democratic party was defeated,
things have quieted down a great deal, but in some quarters a feeble
attempt is being made to put new life into dead issues, which can never
be resurrected. "No public effort of the New York NEWS and others can
vivify them again." It is rumored that some wily leaders, seeing ruin
unless they retrace their steps, have decided to take radical and ad-
vanced ground on the subject of slavery and the war. They propose to
take the lead in abolishing slavery by an amendment to the constitution,
thus snatching salvation from the confusion of their overthrow.
"This is their only hope. Had they nominated Grant or Dix, and
planted themselves on the side of Freedom, today they might have been
masters of the hour." (6)

Political Parties / Democratic

Index terms:

Dix, General; Grant, Gen. U. S.; New York; New York NEWS, The

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.)

1617

Cleveland Morning Leader, 6 September 1864 (ed; 7 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1617 - L. Sept. 6; ed: 2/1 - Sherman, Grant, and Farragut need the strength
of the North to rally round them to insure the return of peace.
*** "Political, like military campaigns, have their own laws of success and
defeat, and nothing but shameful inactivity and indifference of Union men
can fail of giving the cause of the Republic great victory. Let the
Union men organize now, without delay." - - (7)

Political Parties / Union

Index terms:

Farragut, Admiral David R.; Grant, Gen. U. S.; North; Sherman, Gen. W. T.; Union

2258

Cleveland Morning Leader, 6 January 1864 (ed; 18 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2258 - L. Jan. 6; ed: 2/1 - "The American people have a decided weakness
for prophecy. This weakness has been alarmingly developed since the
beginning of the war. We have, so far as we know, no prominent public
man who has not indulged in vaticinations. Mr. Seward is a remarkable
example. We have styled it a 'weakness for prophecy"; certainly there
are no utterances of Mr. Seward's so weak as his sixty-day and ninety-
day prognostications of thirty months ago.
"No doubt the Confederacy has received some staggering blows in the
campaign just closed, but that there is any evidence that its strength
and vigor are exhausted, we deny.
"We are confident that the war can be ended in one more campaign, but
not by starvation, not by a degenerated currency, not by an "amnesty," -
but by the armies of Meade and Foster, Grant and Banks. We should not be
thus pointed in our strictures, did we not see danger to the Republic in
the delusive prophecies just now so common. There is no other way but to
cease prognosticating; fill the regiments and hurl them once more upon
the foe." (18)

Wars / Civil War

Index terms:

Banks, Gen.; *Civil War; Confederacy; Foster, Gen.; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Meade, Gen. George; Seward, William H.

2262

Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 February 1864 (ed; 9 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2262 - L. Feb. 15; ed:2/1 - Our armies are about to enter upon a grand
campaign which promises to penetrate the very core of the Rebellion.
Grant, Thomas, Meade, and others are pushing forward their steady veter-
ans and threaten to drive this Rebellion to the limits of South Carolina.
"If the last thundering at the gates is to be done here, it will only
be a righteous retribution visited upon a fearfully guilty people." (9)

Wars / Civil War

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; Meade, Gen. George; South Carolina; Thomas, Gen.

2275

Cleveland Morning Leader, 8 June 1864 (21 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2275 - L June 8:2/2 - In a letter to the editor, "J. H. B." writes:
"A stranger passing from Baltimore to Washington would not infer that a
great war was raging in the land. There are but few soldiers visible,
the fields are cultivated and peaceful industry smiles everywhere. On
reaching Washington, although soldiers and army wagons are visible at
various points, one feels that he is no nearer the field of deadly
strife than if he were a hundred miles away.
"As we stood on the dome of the capital, (sic) our eyes were attract-
ed by a novel procession starting from a steamboat near the junction of
the East and Potomac rivers. A train of ambulances, in slow procession,
moving from a steamboat on the Potomac, suggested wounded men from the . .
army of Grant. A number of ladies were present with wine, brandy,
coffee, and crackers, who ministered to each wounded man as he came
from the boat." - - (21)

Wars / Civil War

Index terms:

Baltimore, M.J., (Cont'd); East river, Va.; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Potomac river; U. S. army

2276

Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 June 1864 (ed; 20 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2276 - L June 15; ed:2/1 - General Sherman orders the exclusion of news-
paper corresponder:ts from his lines.
"It is noticeable that our greatest and most successful commander,
Lieutenant General Grant, bas never had any difficulty or quarrel with
newspaper correspondents. He has always shown himself ready and willing
to extend to them all proper information and accommodation." (20)

Wars / Civil War

Index terms:

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

2277

Cleveland Morning Leader, 23 June 1864 (ed; 9 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2277 - L June 23; ed: 2/1 . There exists throughout Grant's army a belief
that our arms are yet to triumph. Soldiers coming home, however, do not
find that confidence.
"Let our whole people once feel as the soldiers feel, and there need
be no fear for the Republic." (9)

Wars / Civil War

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; U. S. army

2300

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

2300 - L Nov. 19; ed: 2/2 - When the war first started, people were
under the impression that the Rebellion could be overcome by surrounding
it on all sides and choking it out, anaconda style. After Grant was
placed at the head of the armies this plan was abandoned, and Union
forces massed against points of vital importance to the Rebellion. The
result has been that the Rebels have been out-numbered in all the major
engagements.
"This work of centralizing our strength against the vital points of
the Rebellion must progress still further. The plan certainly looks
practicable from our stand-point." (5)

Wars / Civil War

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; U. S. army

2315

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

2315 - L May 16; ed: 2/3 - Sedgwick, Wadsworth, Hays, Stevenson, Rice,
and Owens have all been killed.
"How terrible the thought that some one of the million whizzing
bullets may strike the head or heart of General Grant. God save the -
lieutenant general!" (2)

Wars / Civil War / Bandits and Guerrillas

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; Hays; Owens; Rice (U. S. army); Sedgwik; Stevenson, Gen.; Wadsworth

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

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)

Wars / Civil War / Enlistments and Confiscations

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)

Wars / Civil War / Enlistments and Confiscations

Index terms:

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

2446

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

2446 - L. Dec. 8:4/3 - Rev. J. S. C. Abbott spoke last night at Brain- -
ard's hall on "Our War and General Grant." He related the incident of Gen-
eral Grant's firing a pistol at the age of two; also of the drubbing he
gave an English boy for calling Washington a traitor. He gave a summary
of events which occurred in the private and public life of General Grant
and closed his remarks by alluding to the peace-and-armistice element, in
a delightful and comprehensive manner. (8)

Wars / Civil War / Enlistments and Confiscations

Index terms:

Abbott, Rev. John S. C.; Brainard's hall (Cont'd); Grant, Gen. U. S.; Washington, George

2458

Cleveland Morning Leader, 23 January 1864 (ed; 17 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2458 - L. Jan. 23; ed: 2/1 - There is a lull in military affairs. Plans for
the spring and summer campaigns are brewinº. The hopes of the Rebels so.
far are crushed. They hold out, mainly waiting for new results under a
new administration. Grant thinks they look to the conservatives for res-
toration. General Jackson can't muster more than 100,000 men. General
Grant has 20,000 more, but with the serious handicap of operations hundreds
of miles away.
"Let the authorities be strong and vigilant. Let them not lose the
golden hour for the concentration of all scattered energies. Let every
available man in the west be forwarded to Grant." - (17)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; Jackson, General Andrew; Minnesota

2466

Cleveland Morning Leader, 23 March 1864 (ed; 13 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2466 - L. Mar. 23; ed:2/1 - The whole country is in an expectant mood, wait-
ing eagerly for the first movements which General Grant will make to crush
the Rebellion and bring peace to a distracted country.
"That General Grant and his brave men may be saviors of our country is
the prayer of every year." (13)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.

2473

Cleveland Morning Leader, 25 April 1864 (ed; 12 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2473 - L Apr. 25; ed: 2/1 - Great excitement rages over the army of the
Potomac. General Grant is the one man upon whom the fortunes of the re- ...
public rest. The President has committed entire control over the vast
military resources to General Grant. "He can move upon Richmond by sev-
eral routes. We believe therefore, there is ground for strong confidence
in the success of, 'Unconditional Surrender Grant.'" (12)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lincoln, Abraham; Richmond Va.; U. S. army

2476

Cleveland Morning Leader, 11 May 1864 (ed; 12 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2476 - L. May 11; ed: 2/1 - Generals Grant, Hancock, Burnside, and Butler are
gradually forcing Lee back into Richmond. - - -
"Unless Lee can defeat the three armies closing on Richmond, which is
altogether improbable, nothing but surrender or terrible rout, retreat, and
ruin awaits him and all his crew." (12)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Burnside, Gen.; Butler, General; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Hancock, General; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Richmond Va.

2477

Cleveland Morning Leader, 12 May 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2477 - L. May 12; ed:2/1 - Military matters in Virginia still remain un-
decided. General Lee's army is in the vicinity of Spottsylvania, while
General Grant's is in the immediate vicinity, recuperating before moving
on. "On the whole, the horizon is brightening all the while." (6)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Spottsylvania, Va.; Virginia

2477-1/2

Cleveland Morning Leader, 13 May 1864 (ed; 12 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2477-1/2 - L. May 13; ed: 2/1 - No, equal area on the continent has more
natural facilities for defense than southeastern Virginia where Lee is en-
trenched. Grant is cool, tenacious, with stubborn fierceness of purpose,
while Lee has southern temperment which throws him with fierce energy upon
his enemy. -
"The courage displayed by both armies on so many battle fields will be a
bond in the future Union. Each will regard the personal prowess of the
other more highly." - (12)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Union; Virginia

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.

2481

Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 May 1864 (ed; 10 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2481 - L May 19; ed: 2/1 - There is a lull in the storm of battle in Wir-
ginia. Grant is caring for his wounded and getting reinforcements in
preparation for the last desperate attempt to conquer Lee.
"Let the people only be patient and the powers of treason will forever
be annihilated, and peace will soon dwell in all our borders." (10)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Virginia

2483

Cleveland Morning Leader, 26 May 1864 (ed; 9 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2483 - L. May 26; ed:2/1 - Grant has driven Lee back from his stronghold
around Orange court house. Grant with his large army has outflanked Lee,
maneuvering him out of his works with little loss.
"News from Canby and Sherman is excellent and promises that we shall
have better news. The whole sky looks bright." - (9)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Canby; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Orange court house, Wa. ; Sherman, Gen. W. T.

2484

Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 May 1864 (ed; 11 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2484 - L. May 27; ed: 2/1 - The latest information represents Grant and
Sherman crowding Lee into Richmond. Butler has entrenchments south of
Richmond, leaving the Rebels no escape. "With Richmond in Grant's posses-
sion, a like result must follow in the East. We have a strong conviction
that success awaits our arms." (11)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Butler, General; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Richmond Va.; Sherman, Gen. W. T.

2486

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

2486 - L June 1; ed:2/1 - The magnificent movement of Grant, by which he
placed himself within a few miles of Richmond, completely outwitting Lee,
is troubling the Northern "Copperheads."
"This movement is already the subject of sore lamentation among them,
and consequently, they effect to disparage its importance as much as
possible." - (3)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Copperheads; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Richmond Va.

2487

Cleveland Morning Leader, 8 June 1864 (ed; 9 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2487 - L June 8; ed: 2/1 - Grant has been maneuvering for a position along.
the line of Chickahominy, and attacking the enemy for two days. The sev-
eral attempts inade to push the Rebels back in to Richmond Lave been unsuc-. A
cessful.
"It is probably therefore, that the most desperate battle of the cam- T
paign is yet to be fought on the ground now occupied by the two armies.
We await the result with undiminished confidence in our soldiers and our
leader." - - - - - -- (9)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Chickahominy, Va.; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Richmond Va.

2488

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

2488 - L June 9; ed:2/1 - The battle fought June 3 was a defeat for the
Union soldiers. Lee was too strongly fortified, and Grant withdrew. "We
have tested the enemy's strength, and felt his position. The drift of the
fighting is all in one direction, and Grant goes steadily on toward
Richmond, now the turning point of the war." - (9)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Union

2492

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

2492 - L June 11; ed: 2/2 - Two roads cross at Cold, or Coal Harbor, the
scene of the cavalry fight between. Fitzhugh Lee and Sheridan. One of them
leads from Grant's army to the base of his supplies. Lee lost his fight.
"Its failure was as signal as its success would have been important." (3)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Coal Harbor, Wa. See also Cold Harbor, Va.; Cold Harbor, Va.; Fitzhugh, Gen.; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Sheridan, Gen. Phillip

2496

Cleveland Morning Leader, 17 June 1864 (ed; 8 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

2496 - L June 17; ed: 2/4 - Grant abandons his old position and invites Lee
to move upon Washington. "Richmond and Atlanta are the two lobes of the
heart of treason. These struck and the giant crime reels to the earth.
Let us have faith in the soldiers of the Republic." - (8)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Atlanta, Ga.; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Richmond Va.; Washington, D. C.

2497

Cleveland Morning Leader, 18 June 1864 (ed; 8 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2497 - L June 18; ed:2/1 - Grant has thrown his army against the rebel
capital, Richmond. Lee must stake everything by coming out and fighting
Grant in the open. Hancock, crossing the James at Fort Powhattan, has
already struck at Petersburg. General Butler has a strongly fortified po-
sition at Bermuda Hundred.
"We may now look for very stirring and interesting news from that quar-
ter of the military horizon. God grant victory to our arms." (8)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Bermuda Hundred, Ga.; Butler, General; Fort Pawhattan, Wa. ; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Hancock, General; Janies river, Wa. ; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Petersburg, Va.; Richmond Va.; U. S. army

2498

Cleveland Morning Leader, 21 June 1864 (ed; 7 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2498 - L June 21; ed: 2/1 - The whole Rebel army is reported to be in front
of Petersburg, Lee's army having withdrawn from the north of Richmond in
order to meet the new movement of Grant.
"It is generally conceded that Lee will defend Petersburg with all his
power; the loss of its southern connections would be fatal." (7)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Petersburg, Va.; Richmond Va.

2500

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

2500 - L. July 4; ed:2/2 - One year ago today General Grant took Wicksburg,
and while the North is doing homage to the memories of the day, Grant is
planning to enter Richmond.
. The people and the army will hold today in devout remembrance, because
both are filled with the same spirit as animated the heroes of the Revolu-
tion. (3)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; North; Richmond Va.; Vicksburg, Miss.

2508

Cleveland Morning Leader, 23 July 1864 (ed; 9 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2508 - L. July 23; ed:4/1 - Atlanta, the most important point to the gulf
states, has been captured by General Sherman. His next step will be in
the direction of Augusta, and the seizure of the same would mean the sepa-
ration of the Confederacy into two parts, each part incapable of support-
ing a large army for any length of time.
The capture of Atlanta must, therefore, give new hope to the country
of the speedy termination of the Rebellion. Grant will be able to act
with greater decision than ever. If Johnston can be kept from reinforcing
Lee, Lee must soon fight under great disadvantage, or retreat with the
danger of annihilation. (9)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Atlanta, Ga.; Augusta, Ga.; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Johnston, Gen. Joseph E.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Sherman, Gen. W. T.

2518

Cleveland Morning Leader, 16 September 1864 (ed; 4 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2518 - L. Sept. 16; ed:2/3 - Evidences are accumulating to show that “...
General Lee is massing as many troops as he can command to make an attack
upon General Grant, and, by defeating Grant, to assist McClellan's politi-sº
cal ambitions. - -- .
The Richmond EXAMINER of the 8th says: "Military success, then, will not
retain Lincoln in his seat. The influence of the South - more powerful in
the shock of battle than when throwing her minority vote in an electoral
college - will be cast in favor of McClellan by this indirect yet effi-
cacious means." - (4)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Lincoln, Abraham; McClellan, George B.; Richmond EXAMINER; Richmond Va.; South

2520

Cleveland Morning Leader, 29 September 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2520 - L. Sept. 29; ed:2/2 - Latest reports represent great agitation in
the Rebel lines in front of Grant. Lee is putting forth every effort to
check Sheridan's men as they advance toward Lynchburg, but he may find
Grant suddenly swooping down upon Danville or making some other unexpected
In OVe.
"The signs are hopeful in the North. Dismay reigns in rebeldom." (6)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Danville, S. C.; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Lynchburg, S. C.; Sheridan, Gen. Phillip

2524

Cleveland Morning Leader, 16 December 1864 (ed; 9 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2524 - L Dec. 16; ed: 2/1 - Yesterday's dispatches prove without a
doubt that Sherman is in full possession of Savannah. His glorious
movement has met with the most complete and triumphant success. He has
moved through the very heart of the Confederacy, proving its hollowness
and weakness. He has cut the Rebellion completely in two by the entire
destruction of its railroad system, and has established himself on the
Atlantic with a convenient base for operating against Charleston, and
within easy communication with Grant. These are the grand results of
the expedition and all this was achieved without almost any loss of
life, or ammunition.
"Let us all unite in the north and "Hurrah for Sherman and his gallant
soldiers.'" (9)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Charleston, S. C.; Confederacy; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Savannah, Ga.; Sherman, Gen. W. T.

2559

Cleveland Morning Leader, 16 June 1864 (ed; 4 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2559 - L June 16; ed: 2/1 - The stubborn audacity with which Grant has
persisted in not retreating, after the first shock of battle, is a
subject of pleasantry to the WillG. -
"Admitting that Grant's army has fought as it never fought before,
the WHIG makes merry over the idea that Grant is intent on destroying
his army against Rebel breastworks, which General Lee obligingly, puts
in his way." (4)

Wars / Civil War / Officers

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; WHIG, THE (newspaper)

2560

Cleveland Morning Leader, 25 June 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2560 - L June 25; ed: 2/1 - The secessionists, traitors, and "Copper-
heads" of our large cities have a way of representing General Grant
which must be satisfactory to the Rebels. One would suppose, to read
the Baltimore correspondence of the New York WORLD, that Grant was: in
league with Lee and was doing the very things that Lee wished to have
him do. . -
"General Grant needs no defense against the correspondents of the
WORLD." (6)

Wars / Civil War / Officers

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; New York city; New York WORLD

2568

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

2568 - L June 1; ed: 2/1 - On May 23, Leach of the Rebel house of repre-
sentatives introduced a series of resolutions on the subject of peace.
The plan provides that the states propose an armistice of 90 days, dur-
ing which time they would consult with peace making powers of the North.
"Evidently General Grant's strategy is calculated to produce a peace
party in Richmond." (4)

Wars / Civil War / Peace

Index terms:

Confederacy; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Leach; North; Richmond Va.

2658

Cleveland Morning Leader, 23 May 1864 (ed; 11 inches) ~ See original
p.1, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2658 - L. May 23; ed: 1/1 - Many Northern papers have thrown discourage-
ment before the people, such as in saying that one-third of Grant's
army has been destroyed. "The true facts" are that General Grant ac-
tually received reinforcements which more than make up for his losses.
"Instead of discouragement we have the best reason to feel cheered
with the successes of our armies thus far." (11)

Wars / Civil War / Receptions and Celebrations

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.

2666

Cleveland Morning Leader, 10 June 1864 (11 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2666 - L June 10:4/3 - In a letter to the editor, "Knapsack," 105th .
regiment, O. N. G., Fort Lincoln, says: "The regiment is encamped
around the old town of Bladensburg. It is a place of historic interest."
"Knapsack" tells of rumors that Richmond is about to surrender to
Grant. He says nearby is the Bladensburg dueling grounds. Company H -
has been removed from Bunker hill to this spot." - (11)

Wars / Civil War / Receptions and Celebrations

Index terms:

Bladensburg, Md.; Bunker hill (M3.); Fort Lincoln, Md.; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Richmond Va.; U. S. army

2675

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

2675 - L. Oct. 1; ed: 2/1 - Advices from General Grant's army are full of
hope, and lead to the conclusion that a formidable blow will soon be
struck at the very heart of the Rebellion.
"The clouds are already breaking, but a brief struggle more and
bravery in the field and fidelity to the Union at the ballot box will
win the most glorious triumph that history has ever recorded, for the
Country and Liberty." (8)

Wars / Civil War / Receptions and Celebrations

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; U. S. army