Annals of Cleveland

Senter, George B. (mayor)

Abstracts: 5

204

Cleveland Morning Leader, 18 May 1864 (6 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

204 - I, May 18:4/3 . In accordance with the intention of Mayor I. U.
Masters to resign his office because of ill health, the city council re-
ceived a letter from him to that effect. -
The council immediately proceeded to fill the vacancy. George B.
Senter, William B. Castle, and 0. M. Oviatt were candidates. George B.
Senter was chosen. (6)

City Government / Council

Index terms:

Castle, William B.; Masters, Mayor I. U.; Oviatt, O. M.; Senter, George B. (mayor)

1035

Cleveland Morning Leader, 5 July 1864 (79 inches) ~ See original
p.3, col.1,2,3,4 ~ View at ChronAm

1035 - H July 5:3/1-4 - The Fourth of July, 1864, will be remembered in
Cleveland as being one of the most noteworthy celebrations of the
national birthday ever held within its limits. The streets were crowded
with people. The stores, with but one or two exceptions, were rigidly
closed. The procession formed early in the morning. It was composed
of the city police, the Hecker band, and the various U. S. army di-
visions. It moved through the Square, where it broke up, to be followed
by a dinner in honor of the veterans. As soon as dinner was over, the
exercises opened. George Wiley gave an able oration on the differences
between the North and the South. He defended the Northern people's
stand against slavery, and urged continuance of the war until it is
wiped out. "It is in fact a war between a higher and lower grade of
civilization.... All the great interests of civilization are pledged
to the final triumph of the soldiers of this Republic," he said. The
oration was received with frequent bursts of applause. At its conclu-
sion, Colonel Sawyer of the 8th Ohio rose and thanked the orator.
Mayor Senter presided over the proceedings and introduced the speak-
ers. Letters from the governor of Ohio and Major General Heintzelman,
apologizing for not being able to attend, were received. (79)

Holidays

Index terms:

Hecker's band; Heintzelman, Major General; North; Sawyer, Colonel Frank; Senter, George B. (mayor); South; U. S. army; Wiley, George

2635

Cleveland Morning Leader, 4 July 1864 (21 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

2635 - L July 4:4/4 - The remaining heroes of the 8th Ohio regiment
arrived yesterday at seven a. m. They were grº eted by a large and en-
thusiastic throng, then given breakfast in Wheeler and Russell's din-
ing hall. After eating, Mayor Senter gave the welcoming speech.
The regiment numbers 285 men. (21)

Wars / Civil War / Receptions and Celebrations

Index terms:

Senter, George B. (mayor); U. S. army; Wheeler and Russell (dining hall)

2637

Cleveland Morning Leader, 5 July 1864 (2 inches) ~ See original
p.1, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2637 - H July 5: 1/3 - The remnant of the gallant 8th Ohio regiment re-
turned from Washington yesterlay by train. They were given breakfast
at Wheeler and Russell's dining hall, where they were welcomed by Mayor
Senter on behalf of the city. He said in part:
"It is with feelings of pride commingled with deep sorrow that I, on
behalf of our city and the military committee welcome you, after your
years of hardships in the field, to your return to peaceful life.
"But my pride is checked in its exultation as I look upon your
meagre ranks and sorrow saddens my heart.
"Where are those thousand brave and stalwart men who went forth for
their country's peace? Alas! Bones whitening on vast battlefields,
unmarked mounds in devastated regions, and leathsome prison houses only
Can anSWer.
"Thank God you, few as you are, have been spared - spared, not mere-
ly to be an abiding comfort to loving friends and an honor to your
country, but for the higher purpose of reminding us continually, by
+ WARS
++ Civil War
+++ U. S. Army
2652 - L. Feb. 18:4/2 - Due to the extreme cold, the reception dinner of
the companies of the 67th Ohio was postponed. The 67th was not in-
formed of this until they had marched from Camp Cleveland to the recep-
tion hall. They then returned, marching through the streets. (2)

Wars / Civil War / Receptions and Celebrations

Index terms:

Camp Cleveland; Sawyer, Colonel Frank; Senter, George B. (mayor); U. S. army; Washington, D. C.; Wheeler, J. A.; Wheeler and Russell (dining hall)