Annals of Cleveland

Ohio

Abstracts: 61

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.

286

Cleveland Morning Leader, 24 March 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

286 - L. Mar. 24; ed: 2/1 - The following joint resolution was submitted
to the legislature: Section 1. Slavery being incompatible with a
free government is forever prohibited in the United States and involun-
tary servitude shall only be permitted as a punishment for crime.
Sec. 2. Congress shall have power to enforce this act.
Indications are that this measure will receive sanction. "The
high tide of freedom is sweeping o'er the land and woe to the man who
attempts to stem its impetuous flood." (6)

Constitutions / Amendments

Index terms:

Ohio; U. S. Congress

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

575

Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 March 1864 (ed; 7 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

575 - L. Mar. 15; ed: 2/1 - The coming election in Connecticut will show
whether or not Connecticut is still true to the Union. "Although the state
has done well during the war, there have been some of the boldest and vilest
'Copperheads' at work in the midst of the loyal men. Their new candidate,
Origen E. Seymour, is known as a 'Copperhead'.... We trust the loyal men
of that state will administer as decent a burial to the blessed martyr, Origen
E. Seymour, as did Ohio to its political saint. In this death grapple the
Republic, with the hydra, rebellion, the man who is not wholly, entirely for
his country occupies a position no better than an open traitor...." (7)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / Connecticut

Index terms:

Connecticut; Ohio; Seymour, Origen E.; Union

587

Cleveland Morning Leader, 3 October 1864 (ed; 17 inches) ~ See original
p.3, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

587 - L Oct. 3; ed:3/1 - The results of the election in Ohio, always of the
first importance, will be awaited with unusual interest throughout the country,
for as Ohio goes in October, she will go in November. The result is not
doubtful, "and we believe that the state will not only go right, but will
pile up a majority for the Union that will make the hearts of the "Copper-
heads" everywhere fail within them." Most all daily papers endorse Lincoln
and Johnson. It is safe to predict that the Union will have a majority of .
60,000 in the state elecion. - - - (17)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / Ohio

Index terms:

Johnson, Gov. Andrew (Tenn.); Lincoln, Abraham; Ohio; Union

588

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

588 - L Oct. 4; ed:2/1 - Upon the result of the state election in Ohio hinges
the position of Ohio in the presidential contest. "Election is but a few .
days off, which thought should nerve every Union man to fresh energy and . .
action. Let vigilant and fearless men watch the polls on election day.
Close your place of business. Time is brief! Leave no minute of it
unoccupied!" . . . . . . (7)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / Ohio

Index terms:

Ohio

589

Cleveland Morning Leader, 4 October 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

589 - L. Oct. 4; ed:2/2 - The last grand rally in northern Ohio before the
election occurs tomorrow should be. a day long to be remembered by Cleve-
landers. Eloquent orators and experienced statesmen are to speak, and
preparations are made for a grand display of fireworks, processions, and
illumination. "All in all we expect tomorrow's demonstration to be a most
glorious and fitting one." . . . (6)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / Ohio

Index terms:

Ohio

594

Cleveland Morning Leader, 13 October 1864 (ed; 3 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

594 - L. Oct. 13; ed: 2/2 - Ohio redeems herself magnificently by electing
16 congressmen. If gains in other states equal this we shall have a fine
working majority for the next two years. The movement for abolition of
slavery by constitutional amendment will not fail in that event. "Thanks
be to God for victory over men who have so long falsely represented our
noble state." (3)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / Ohio

Index terms:

Ohio; U. S. constitution

595

Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 October 1864 (ed; 3 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

595 - L Oct. 15; ed: 2/3 - The New York WORLD prints a report that the Re-
publicans lost 61,000 votes, but the truth is that the majority of Republican
votes in Ohio is estimated at 40,000.
The PLAIN DEALER is following in the footsteps of the WORLD - or
rather it lies more desperately. To what desperate straits is a party re-
duced which must resort to such magnificent and enormous frauds. (3)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / Ohio

Index terms:

Cleveland PLAIN DEALER; New York WORLD; Ohio; Republican party

596

Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 October 1864 (ed; 2 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

596 - L. Oct. 15; ed: 2/3 - The PLAIN DEALER stated in one issue that the
Democrats had cut down the Union majority in Ohio from 101,000 to 35,000.
On another day it published a report that the Union majority would be 85,000,
a difference of "only" 50,000. "This is what the PLAIN DEALER calls sub-
serving the ends of 'justice and truth.' Honest men call it downright
swindling." (2)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / Ohio

Index terms:

Cleveland PLAIN DEALER; Ohio; Union

597

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

597 - L. Oct. 17; ed: 2/1 - The soldiers' voting law in Ohio requires a 30
day lapse between the day of election and the official canvass of votes.
The canvass of votes, therefore, will not be made before Nov. 10 and until
that time, the precise vote of the state cannot be ascertained. We can com-
fort ourselves with the assurance that treason has been crushed under a -
majority of not less than 60,000 votes. (2)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / Ohio

Index terms:

Ohio

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

681

Cleveland Morning Leader, 13 October 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

681 - L Oct. 13; ed:2/2 - In view of the recent victories gained in
Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania, it is proposed that Union-loving people
of Cleveland and surrounding towns get together and celebrate. "Let us
give expression to our feelings of joy that our people are not devoid
of self respect and honor and that they are still determined to put
down the rebellion even if it takes the last dollar and the last man.
Let us be joyful that the peace sneaks are few and far between, and
that our glorious Union shall be restored to its pristine splendor." (6)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Indiana; Ohio; Pennsylvania; Union

689

Cleveland Morning Leader, 26 October 1864 (ed; 3 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

689 - L. Oct. 26; ed:2/2 - After elections in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and
Indiana are over and the "Copperheads" see nothing but defeat ahead, they
have Pendleton write a letter saying he is "opposed to any course of policy
which will defeat the re-establishment of the government on its old
foundation or in its territorial rights."
"These hypocritical pretensions made at the last moment, can't save
him from the political hanging he deserves." (3)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Indiana; Ohio; Pennsylvania

696

Cleveland Morning Leader, 1 November 1864 (62 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3,4,5 ~ View at ChronAm

696 - L Nov. 1:4/3-5 - Honorable Salmon P. Chase addressed an audience at
the Union meeting held in Brainard's hall last night. He was introduced
by Judge Spaulding. He began his speech by reviewing the time when he
first came to Ohio to go to school and gives credit to the schools and
freemen of Ohio for making him what he is.
He spoke of the fact that in the midst of so great a war as this we
are able to conduct a presidential election. "It fills me with gratitude
to think that I am a citizen of a republic in which so great a spectacle
is possible."
He discussed the candidates for election and reelection and also
the conditions of the Chicago platform. Of Lincoln he said: "No one
doubts that he is sincerely and earnestly in favor of the maintenance
of the Union of the States, and that he will do all he can to preserve
the Union. The intentions of the candidates, the platform and people
of the Union party are unmistakable." -
Chase then spoke at length of the opposing party and declared that
no matter what course the Democrats pursue in order to defeat the Union
and its principles, it is a settled question in the minds of the people
that Lincoln will be reelected by a greater majority than was ever
given before in a contested election, and declared that the election of
the candidates of the opposing party is utterly hopeless.
He closed with a plea that "every man, and every woman here, may
lay to heart the importance of the great issues before us, and of their
right decision; that each may consider how far these issues reach into
time, and what immense results they will influence, and that each one
may give every energy in seeing that the last voter is brought out, for
the success of our holy cause." (62)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Brainard's hall; Chase, Salmon P.; Lincoln, Abraham; Ohio; Union

699

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

699 - L Nov. 2; ed: 2/2 - The people have made up their minds that
Lincoln shall be the next President.
"The election of candidates of the opposition party is hopeless, but
overconfidence will not do even in Ohio. The people must go to work . . .
if the high character of the State is to be maintained." (2)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Lincoln, Abraham; Ohio

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.

816

Cleveland Morning Leader, 23 February 1864 (98 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

816 - H Feb. 23:2/2, 6 - The weather was bright and clear yesterday for
the opening of the great Sanitary fair in Cleveland. The train from Co-
lumbus arrived early today with the members of the state legislature. They
were given a dinner at the Weddell House, where Mayor I. U. Masters gave
a speech welcoming them to Cleveland. A parade was given by the members
of the 29th O. W. M. The immense audience hall was filled for the inau-
guration ceremonies. Mayor Masters presided and introduced the Rev. S. C.
Aiken of the First Presbyterian church, who opened the proceedings with a
prayer. Lieutenant Governor Anderson gave a speech in which he praised
Cleveland. Maj. Gen. J. A. Garfield also spoke, praising Ohio's gallant
soldiers of the civil war, and the great Sanitary fair was declared duly
opened. None of the departments were entirely finished, and their beauties
were not fully developed; but the general effect of floral hall, the
bazaar hall, the fine arts hall, and the museum was perfectly enchanting.
It is expected that every department connected with the fair will be fin-
ished today. (98)

Fairs and Expositions / Sanitary Fair

Index terms:

Aiken, Rev. S. C.; Anderson, Lieutenant Governor (Ohio); Columbus, O.; First Presbyterian church; Garfield, Maj. Gen. J. A.; Masters, Mayor I. U.; Northern Ohio Sanitary fair; Ohio; U. S. army; Weddell House

819

Cleveland Morning Leader, 24 February 1864 (ed; 4 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

819 - L Feb. 24; ed: 2/1 - Beautiful weather with plenty of sunshine attend-
ed the opening of the Sanitary fair. Many members of our state legislature
were present. Seeing them everywhere, eating, drinking, and making merry,
made one think that they had great capacity for enjoyment and satisfaction.
with the world in general.
"Let them go to work now and pass their bounty bill, immediately, and
their good merits will be still better appreciated." (4)

Fairs and Expositions / Sanitary Fair

Index terms:

Northern Ohio Sanitary fair; Ohio

1116

Cleveland Morning Leader, 4 May 1864 (ed; 12 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1,2 ~ View at ChronAm

1116 - L. May 4; ed: 2/1,2 - The volunteer militia and draft of the state
will take 40,000 men, leaving labor seriously affected. The one source
of labor supplies is immigration. "Some efficient management might induce
larger numbers of these immigrants to come to Ohio, instead of lodging,
like driftwood, in New York City, or being carried to fields of labor
further west, and by no means so inviting." (12)

Labor

Index terms:

New York city; Ohio

1259

Cleveland Morning Leader, 20 June 1864 (ed; 4 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1259 - L June 20; ed: 2/1 - In many western states wild-cat currency has
already received its deathblow. The only currency that should circulate
is national currency. -
"Let Ohio do likewise. Take none but greenbacks, national bank notes,
and bills of our own state." (4)

Modernizing and Renovating

Index terms:

Ohio

1351

Cleveland Morning Leader, 24 March 1864 (ed; 4 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1351 - L. Mar. 24; ed: 2/1 - Attempts made by such sheets as the SPIRIT
and the TIMES to disparage characters of Union members of the Ohio leg-
islature are understood by the people.
"The people have marked these journals and will testify their dis-
approbation in terms most unmistakable, when the hour shall arrive."
(4)

Newspapers

Index terms:

Ohio; SPIRIT, THE (newspaper); TIMES, THE (newspaper)

1397

Cleveland Morning Leader, 14 October 1864 (17 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1397 - L Oct. 14:2/2 - The PLAIN DEALER tells of the retirement of
John J. Jacobs, manager of the Ashland UNION, and "wishes success to
J. W. McCord, B. F. Nelson and J. M. Landis, successors to Jacobs. The . .
UNION has had the reputation of being the most outspoken advocate of
treason and the most violent, abusive and obscene in political discus-
sions, among papers of southern Ohio.
"We had hoped that a change of administration might result in im-
provement in these respects. Our expectations were not met however
judging from quotations from the first issue published under the auspices
of these gentlemen of 'sound Democratic principles' as the PLAIN DEALER
sees fit to call them. Lying, misquoting, abuse of soldiers, blasphemy,
and obscenity, then, are the 'sound Democratic Principles' of the Plain
Dealer." (17)

Newspapers

Index terms:

Ashland, O.; Ashland UNION; Cleveland PLAIN DEALER; Jacobs, John J.; Landis, J. M.; McCord, J. W.; Nelson, B. F.; Ohio

1428

Cleveland Morning Leader, 9 December 1864 (29 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3,4 ~ View at ChronAm

1428 - L Dec. 9:4/3,4 - Leonard P. Case, Esq., was born July 20, 1784 in
Westmore land county, Pennsylvania. He moved to Ohio in 1800 and was a
resident of Cleveland for many years. He was striken with a violent
disease in 1810, which left him a cripple for the remainder of his life.
Knowing that he never would be able to do physical labor to support him-
self, he decided to do so by his pen. His education was limited so far
as book learning was concerned, there being no schools at that time. He
learned to write and cipher however, while he was confined to his bed.
In 1806 he went to Warren where he struggled for a time with poverty, *
but felt that here he would have better chance of success. His sterling
character and common sense brought him friends who helped him in his
writing and furnished him books until he was admitted to the bar. He be-
came collector of non-resident taxes during the war of 1812 and in
1816 was appointed cashier of the Commercial bank of Lake Erie. Although
a cripple and a constant sufferer, he survived all of the original direc-
tors and officers of this bank and by early and judicious investment
in real estate, he became one of the richest men in northern Ohio. Ile
leaves one son, two brothers and three sisters. (29)

Obituaries

Index terms:

Case, Leonard; Commercial Bank of Lake Erie; Ohio; Pennsylvania; Warren, O.; Westmoreland county (Penn.)

1434

Cleveland Morning Leader, 25 November 1864 (9 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1434 - H Nov. 25:4/2 - In a letter to the editor, "E" tells of his ex-
tensive tour of the oil region in Washington county and adjoining coun-
ties of the southern part of Ohio. "Wells are bored with as much certain-
ty of obtaining oil, as wells for water are sunk in other localities..."
(9)

Oil / Petroleum

Index terms:

Ohio; Washington county, O.

1441

Cleveland Morning Leader, 21 December 1864 (44 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1441 - L Dec. 21:2/2, 3 - In a letter to the editor, J. H. R. says: The
character of the people in the oil regions is an unfailing subject of study.
The working population of these people is composed of yourg men. Although
much wealth has been accumulated in these regions, it is remarkable that so
few crimes have been committed. In fact, about the only scoundrels are the
legal ones.
It is much cheaper to procure oil than coal, iron, copper, lead, or gold.
Four men can put down a well in two months if they work night and day. No
department of industry offers such great rewards at so little expenditure
of labor. The boring for oil is mostly a matter of chance, and it is often
more unsuccessful than successful.
We have no confidence in the theory that oil is being manufactured spon-
taneously within the bowels of the earth. The facts prove the contrary.
The theory which regards oil as the distillate of marine plants at an age
prior to the coal formation would seem to imply that it is to be found as
wide-spread and inexhaustible as coal itself.
In certain districts, probably in the southeast border of the great sea,
where marine plants were carried by wind and water in immense quantities,
oil will be found in greater abundance than other places. This region will
be found in eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, southern Ohio, West Virginia,
Kentucky, and Tennessee. Here is a field of enterprise that stands open to
thousands whom the war has paralyzed. By keeping clear of all manner of
sharks, and pushing the work bravely on, many a man will yet realize an
immense fortune. (44)

Oil / Petroleum

Index terms:

Kentucky; Ohio; Pennsylvania; Tennessee; West Virginia

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.

1541

Cleveland Morning Leader, 21 July 1864 (11 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1541 - L July 21:2/1 - Democratic congressman of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and
Indiana issued a manifesto written by Senator Buckalew of Pennsylvania.
The charges, among other things, are that the government interfered with
clections. They denounced conscription and the bounty system, regarded
the government as oppressive, insecure, and corrupt, and demanded that the
races should be kept unmixed.
The sum of the whole matter is: "The defeat of Mr. Lincoln removes the
main obstacle to reunion and restores at once the jusst rule of the Constitu-
tion over the adhering states. This analysis speaks for itself." (11)

Political Parties / Democratic

Index terms:

Bucklew, Senator (Pa.); Indiana; Lincoln, Abraham; Ohio; Pennsylvania; U. S. constitution

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.)

1605

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

1605 - L. May 31; ed: 1/2 - The LEADER'S evening contemporary chooses
Governor Dennison for president of the Baltimore convention.
"There is no man in the State of Ohio who could more worthily, and
with more honor to the State, fill that position." (2)

Political Parties / Union

Index terms:

Baltimore, Md.; Cleveland LEADER; Dennison, William (U. S. postmaster general); Ohio; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.)

1606

Cleveland Morning Leader, 7 June 1864 (ed; 17 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1606 - L June 7; ed: 2/1 - The national Union convention meets today at
Baltimore to nominate candidates for president and vice president and to
frame a platform for the Union party with which to make their fight in the
coming political campaign. From Ohio will be present Messrs. Dennison,
Tod, Delano, and Dorsey. -
"It is not however, in the nomination of a candidate for the Presidency
that the convention will find their sagacity most taxed. On that point
the people have already spoken, with a unanimity and enthusiasm unparal-
leled in our former history, and the convention will only ratify their
decision. In carrying out this duty, the convention will without doubt re-
nominate Lincoln, on their first ballot or by acclamation, for re-election
to the Presidency. It is in the celection of a platform that the conven-
tion will find the chief exercise of its experience and wisdom." (17)

Political Parties / Union

Index terms:

Baltimore, Md.; Delano, Columbus; Dennison, William (U. S. postmaster general); Dorsey (delegate to Union convention); Lincoln, Abraham; Ohio; Tod, David (ex-governor); Union convention (Baltimore, Md.); Union party

1607

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

1607 - L June 7:2/2, 3 - The list of delegates from Ohio to the Union
national convention at Baltimore include, ex-governor Dennison, ex-gover-
nor David Tod, the Hon. Columbus Delano, and 28 other delegates. (4)

Political Parties / Union

Index terms:

Baltimore, Md.; Delano, Columbus; Dennison, William (U. S. postmaster general); Morgan, E. D. (N. Y.); Ohio; Tod, David (ex-governor); Union convention (Baltimore, Md.)

1609

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

1609 - L. June 10:2/2 - The Baltimore convention was presided over by ex-
governor Dennison, one of Ohio's favorite sons.
The question of admitting delegates from the Rebel states was the only
important cne about which there was any contest.
"Ohio has the right to be proud of her representatives, and of her
position in the Baltimore Convention." (5)

Political Parties / Union

Index terms:

Baltimore, M.J., (Cont'd); Dennison, William (U. S. postmaster general); Ohio; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.)

1649

Cleveland Morning Leader, 5 January 1864 (ed; 14 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1649 - L. Jan. 5; ed:2/1 - In discoursing on Governor Tod's message. to
the house and senate in which he requests a raise in salary for the . . .
governor, auditor, and treasurer, the editor is heartily in accord with
the suggest ſon of an increase in salary as the officers in question
have performed their duties during these strenuous times in a very -
creditable manner. "The present salaries are unwcrthy the great state. . . . .
of Ohio." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (14)

Politics and Government / Ohio

Index terms:

Ohio; Tod, David (ex-governor)

1657

Cleveland Morning Leader, 12 April 1864 (ed; 7 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1657 - L. Apr. 12; ed: 2/1 - The work of popularizing the national debt
is being renewed with great success in the sale of ten 40's. This
loan is being taken up at the rate of over a million a day.
"We urgently commend this new loan to the people of Ohio." (7)

Politics and Government / Public Finance

Index terms:

Ohio

1706

Cleveland Morning Leader, 7 April 1864 (12 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

1706 - L. Apr. 7:4/3 - Letters by express is a new and important arrange-
ment by the American Express co. The envelopes used for this purpose
are the regular three cent government-stamped envelopes, with the pre-
paid stamp of the express company on them, stating that carriage and
delivery of the same is paid to and from their offices in the states
of New York, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Illinois,
Missouri, Iowa, and Minnesota.
(This appears to be the first attempt at "special delivery" of letters.)
(12)

Postal Service / Special Delivery

Index terms:

American Express co.; Illinois; Indiana; Iowa; Kentucky; Michigan; Minnesota; Missouri; New York; Ohio; Pennsylvania; Wisconsin

1829

Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 January 1864 (2 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

1829 - L. Jan. 27:4/4 - The following resolution by Mr. Keating was ac-
cepted: That the senator and representatives from this district in the
general assembly be requested to procure the passage of the act to pro-
vide for the construction of main sewers, and that the city clerk be in-
structed to forward to Dr. Everett, senator, and Mr. Williamson, repre-
sentative from Cleveland, a copy of the act and resolution. - (2)

Sewage and Sewers

Index terms:

Everett, Dr.; Keating (Ohio legislator); Ohio; Williamson, Senator

1975

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

1975 - L Nov. 18; ed:2/1 - The idea of abolishing slavery by constitu-
tional amendment is making rapid progress. "If our Ohio Democracy does
not wake up, it will find slavery abolished some day before knowing
about it. The world is taking huge strides, and we may expect to hear
that Cox, Pendleton, and Long are out in favor of it in the next session
of Congress." (2)

Slavery

Index terms:

Cox, J. B.; Ohio; Pendleton, George H. (Cincinnati); U. S. Congress

2309

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

2309 - L. June 21; ed: 2/2 - "The State of Kentucky will undoubtedly be-
come purified after a while under the manifold afflictions of guerrillas.
There are a balf dozen bands of prowlers in different parts of the
State, whose business it seems to be to pillage upon the inhabitants.
Kentucky Negroes are being rapidly enlisted, and after a while that
would be chivalric State will have defenders. At present, there seems
to be neither spirit, nor loyalty enough among her population, to drive
out bands of land pirates. How soon they would be captured if in the
State of Ohio!" - (2)

Wars / Civil War / Bandits and Guerrillas

Index terms:

*Randits & Guerrillas (Civil War); Kentucky; Ohio

2344

Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 December 1864 (10 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2344 - H Dec. 27:4/1 - In a letter to the editor, "C. S. M." on Dec. 16,
writes of Sherman's movements around Savannah, and of the young men from
Ohio regiment who are wounded or dead. "It is sad to think that so many
of these yourg men who came from Ohio so recently in good health and
spirits, should now be numbered with the dead or laid upon beds of suffer-
ing. The friends of these last will be gratified to learn that each of
theiu is receiving all the care and attention that can well be bestowed
upon them." (10)

Wars / Civil War / Bandits and Guerrillas

Index terms:

Ohio; Savannah, Ga.; Sherman, Gen. W. T.

2414

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

2414 - L July 2; ed: 2/1 - Indignation arises because the provost marshal
general of Ohio proposed a plan of supplementary draft of those who are
drafted and fail to respond.
This order shifts the responsibility from the government to the people
without just cause. Men failing to report should be arrested. But to
draft other citizens to supply the deficiency arouses just indignation. (4)

Wars / Civil War / Enlistments and Confiscations

Index terms:

Ohio

2435

Cleveland Morning Leader, 30 August 1864 (cq; 8 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2435 - L. Aug. 30; cq:2/3 - Orders from General Heintzleman forbidding re-
ception, transportation, or delivery of arms and ammunition by railroads,
or their sale in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan, except by special permit,
is a wise move. Due to threats of open resistance of the draft, authori-
ties feel it necessary to take every precaution against insurrection and
civil war.
"There can be no doubt of the intention of the Copperhead leaders to make
the forthcoming draft the occasion of rousing their inflamed and higated (sic)
fellowmen to open resistance. This embargo on powder and lead now, may
save the terrible expenditure of powder and lead a month hence." (8)

Wars / Civil War / Enlistments and Confiscations

Index terms:

Copperheads; Heintzelman, Major General; Indiana; Michigan; Ohio

2509

Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 July 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2509 - L. July 27; ed:2/1 - Generals Lee and Johnston are working hand in
hand to defeat Sherman. Johnston already has falien back from Chattanooga
to get in position to be reinforced hy Lee, who has also sent off large
numbers to defeat Sherman in Georgia. It seems the South has suddenly de-
cided to invade such northern states as Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.
"This magnificent scheme hatched in Baltimore, will undoubtedly succeed,
unless General Grant concludes to modify it. We shall see what we shall
see," (5)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Baltimore, M.J., (Cont'd); Chattanooga, Tenn.; Georgia; Indiana; Johnston, Gen. Joseph E.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Ohio; Pennsylvania; Sherman, Gen. W. T.; South

2566

Cleveland Morning Leader, 11 February 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2566 - L. Feb. 11; ed: 2/3 - Cox of Ohio begged federal General Davis to
suspend hostilities for just a moment, and then he entered Davis' camp
and pleaded for peace. Davis ordered Cox put under guard.
"We have reason to believe that Cox would be speedily and intensely
disgusted, and would return to his hearth and home a different, wiser
and perhaps even an honest man." (5)

Wars / Civil War / Peace

Index terms:

Cox, Saul; Davis, General; Ohio