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Cleveland Morning Leader, 28 October 1864 (16 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

690 - L Oct. 28:4/3 - The Union meeting held last night in Brainard's
hall was a most gratifying success. James Mason, Esq., presided. Col.
Edward F. Noyes of the 39th Ohio regiment was introduced as the first
speaker. He touched upon the origin of the war, and distinctly proved .
that the war was commenced long before Lincoln became President. He
proceeded to picture the desolation which the madness of the South had
brought about. His eulogy and defense of Lincoln was greeted with the
wildest enthusiasm and applause. - - -
J. H. Rhodes, Esq., closed the meeting with a very vigorous and
eloquent speech, and made a powerful appeal to the people to rally in
their might at the coming election. The influence of this meeting will
be felt at the polls by an increase in the Union majority of from 800 . .
to 1,500. -- (16)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Brainard's hall; Lincoln, Abraham; Mason, James; Nayes," Col. Edward F.; Rhodes, J. H.; South; Union; U. S. army