Spalding, Judge R. P.

583

Cleveland Morning Leader, 14 November 1864 (12 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

583 - L. Nov. 14:4/3 - Official vote of Cuyahoga county at the October elec-
tion:
Secretary of State: W. H. Smith 7,541, W. W. Armstrong 4,742.
Attorney General: William P. Richardson 7,540, L. B. Critchfield 4,789.
Judge Supreme Court: Luther Day 7,538, P. Wan Trump 4,742.
Controller of Treasury: Moses R. Bradley 7,537, W. S. W. Prentiss 4,742.
Representative in Congress: Rufus P. Spalding 7,494, Jeptha H. Wade 4,733.
Sheriff: Felix Nicola 7, 160, John H. Williston 4,936. -
County Auditor: Ansel Roberts 7,446, J. Brokenshire 4,836.
County Recorder: B. Lamson 7,334, J. Palmer 4,741.
County Commissioner: Charles Force 7,534, James Green 4,745. (12)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / Cuyahoga County

Index terms:

Armstrong, W. W. (Ohio Sec. of State); Bradley, Moses R. (Ohio comptroller of treasury); Brown, B. Gratz (vice presidential candidate); Critchfield, L. B.; Cuyahoga county; Day, Luther (Ohio supreme court judge); Force, Charles (Commissioner); Green, James (county commissioner); Lampson, Benjamin (Bedford, Ohio); Nicola, F. (sheriff); Palmer, J. (county recorder); Prentiss, W. S. W. (treasury comptroller); Richardson, William P.; Roberts, Ansel (auditor); Smitth, W. H.; Spalding, Judge R. P.; Trump, Wan (Supreme court judge); Wade, Jeptha H. (representative to Congress); Williston, John H. (sheriff)

590

Cleveland Morning Leader, 5 October 1864 (115 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3,8 ~ View at ChronAm

590 - L. Oct. 5:4/3,8 - The grand Union rally held today, was in all respects,
a most complete and wonderful success. In spite of the rain, the city was
decorated in gala day attire. "The banner of glory and beauty floated
proudly from the flagstaff on the Square, and flags of all sizes hung from
roofs, windows, and ropes stretched across the streets." The whole city
was enthused and excited. Crowds came in trains and private conveyances
from every direction. Surrounding townships turned out in full force, East
Cleveland receiving the banner for having the largest delegation present. --
The meeting was called to order by H. M. Chapin. Judge Spaulding made a
brief speech in regard to the death of Governor Wood, who was to have pre-
sided at the meeting. Judge Day of Ravenna then made an address which he
began by reviewing the history of the secession movement. Ile spoke at
length on the Union cause and the duty of loyal men toward it. His speech
was received with much enthusiasm and applause.
The Hon. Benjamin Stanton was the next and last speaker. He spoke in
defense of the course Lincoln had taken, and showed how many things he had
thought unwise, had since been proved the very wisest measures. He defended
the emancipation proclamation and eulogized Sherman on his recent campaign.
He then showed up the weakness and absurdity of the "Chicago Platform."
Never has the city been more brilliantly illuminated. Public and private
piaces alike displayed lighted candles and lanterns. The torch-light proces-
sion of the different wards as they marched from Euclid place to the Square
was one of the finest pyrotechnic displays ever seen in Cleveland. Several
speeches were made at the evening meeting, which progressed nicely until some
"Copperhead" rowdies tried to tear down the banner and lantern hung near the
American building. Police were hurriedly called and order restored for the
remainder of the evening. º (115)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / Ohio

Index terms:

American building; Chapin, H. M.; Day, Luther (Ohio supreme court judge); Euclid place; Lincoln, Abraham; Public Square; Ravenna, Ohio; Sherman, Gen. W. T.; Spalding, Judge R. P.; Stanton, Benjamin; Union; Wood, Gov.

627

Cleveland Morning Leader, 30 July 1864 (ed; 9 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

627 - L. July 30; ed: 2/1 - The time to nominate a congressman from this dis-
trict is near at hand, and the people will do well to renominate Judge
Spaulding who has been faithful in his services and has achieved a national
reputation. His efforts to get the bankruptcy bill passed, and his
support of government measures recessary to carry on the war, including
the tax bill, the loan bill, and the proposed amendment to the constitution
to abolish slavery, are proof of his dependability under circumstances.
"It is with pleasure that we endorse Judge Spaulding's renomination for
Congress." - (9)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Spalding, Judge R. P.; U. S. Congress

631

Cleveland Morning Leader, 26 August 1864 (ed; 4 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

631 - L Aug. 26; ed: 2/1 - Judge Spaulding was renominated at the Union con-
vention yesterday. His record in connection with the congressional legis-
lation of last season entitles him to the gratitude of the people in the
18th district.
"His reputation as being a champion of rights of men, as an opponent of
man-buying and man-whipping was sustained in the vigorous advocacy of rush
measures as were calculated to redeem the statute book of some of the
foulest features of legislation in this country." (4)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Spalding, Judge R. P.; Union

632

Cleveland Morning Leader, 26 August 1864 (32 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

632 - L. Aug. 26:4/2 - The congressional convention met yesterday in Brain-
ard's hall for the purpose of nominating a candidate to Congress. It was
well attended and practically every county was represented. Judge Spauld-
ing was nominated for re-election to Congress by acclamation. Mr. Spauld-
ing was not in attendance at the convention but was informed of his re-
nomination and soon appeared to make an address.
He said: "The position of a member of Congress ought ever to be reck-
oned among the highest objects of a reasonable man's ambitions." He spoke
of having drafted a bill appropriating money for repairs of harbors on Lakes
Erie and Michigan during his first term in Congress. He expressed great
confidence in Mr. Lincoln, and asked that all Union men cast their vote for
him. Six resolutions were reported and adopted at the convention, after
which it adjourned. (32)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Brainard's hall; Lincoln, Abraham; Spalding, Judge R. P.; Union; U. S. Congress

693

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

693 - L Oct. 29; ed:2/2 - The character of this modern Democracy is
well exhibited in the revolutionary appeals of their newspapers and
speakers. They declare that if they do not succeed in this election,
it must be fraud, and that a resolution will be justifiable. "An over-
whelming defeat on Nov. 8 will silence the snakes." (2)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Spalding, Judge R. P.

2591

Cleveland Morning Leader, 24 December 1864 (ed; 52 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2591 - L. Dec. 24; ed:2/2, 3, 4, - The Hon. R. P. Spaulding, in his speech
Dec. 19 in the House of Representatives, discussed in detail President
Lincoln's address to Congress. He agreed with the views of Lincoln . . .
regarding the termination of the war, criticized the sentiment of some … .
members of Congress who wish to "subjugate" the South, and concluded
his remarks with this significant statement:
"In stating a single condition of peace, I mean simply to say, that
the war will cease on the part of the Government, whenever it shall have
ceased on the part of those who began it." (52)

Wars / Civil War / Peace

Index terms:

Lincoln, Abraham; South; Spalding, Judge R. P.; U. S. Congress; U. S. House of Representatives