Annals of Cleveland

Tennessee

Abstracts: 13

210

Cleveland Morning Leader, 13 October 1864 (ed; 4 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

210 - L. Oct. 13; ed: 2/1 - August Belmont protests, in the name of Democ-
racy, against the suppression of a paper called the EVENING POST, and
against the test oath demanded by Governor Johnson of Tennessee before
a man shall vote. . .
"For Belmont to appeal to the Democratic party and counsel revolution
if electoral votes of Maryland and Tennessee should defeat McClellan,
shows the drift of the Democratic party." j (4)

Civil Liberties

Index terms:

Belmont, August; EVENING POST (newspaper); Johnson, Gov. Andrew (Tenn.); McClellan, George B.; Maryland; Tennessee

464

Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 February 1864 (11 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

464 - L. Feb. 19:2/2 - In a letter to the editor, the 29th veteran volun-
teers write about their trip from Cleveland to Zollicoffer Barracks,
Tenn. They tell of an accident which occurred when a balcony gave way,
throwing 150 men to the pavement below. Fifty men were injured, ten of
them seriously. Tomorrow they leave for the front. - (11)

Disasters and Accidents

Index terms:

Tennessee; U. S. army; Zollicoffer Barracks, Tenn.

620

Cleveland Morning Leader, 9 June 1864 (ed; 11 inches) ~ See original
p.1, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

620 - L June 9; ed: 1/1 - Abraham Lincoln of Illinois, and Andrew Johnson,
the citizen of Tennessee who rose from a tailor's apprentice to the U. S.
Senate, yesterday at the Union convention in Baltimore were renominated as
president and vice president, respectively.
"As surely as the sun shall rise on the morning of election day, so
surely shall the overwhelming voice of a grateful people, speaking in its
majestic might, declare that Lincoln shall retain the seat which for four
years he has filled with such honesty, ability and patriotism." (11)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Baltimore, Md.; Illinois; Johnson, Gov. Andrew (Tenn.); Lincoln, Abraham; Tennessee; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.); U. S. Senate

822

Cleveland Morning Leader, 29 February 1864 (25 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3,4 ~ View at ChronAm

822 - L Feb. 29:4/3,4 - Miss Waughan gave a splendid performance in the tab-
leau, rendering with the ease of conscious strength the sad tale of Lovell's
bride. The tableau of Queen Esther and Ahasuerus was magnificently ren-
dered. The finale tableau, SHIP OF STATE, was a success. . . .
Among the remarkable relics on exhibit is the last Union flag to float
in Tennessee.
Cash receipts of the fair, to date, total $35,000. (25)

Fairs and Expositions / Sanitary Fair

Index terms:

LOWELL'S BRIDE (book); QUEEN ESTHER AND AHASUERUS (tableau); SHIP OF STATE (tableau); Tennessee; Vaugham, Miss

1330

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

1330 - L. May 26; ed: 2/3 - The Cincinnati GAZETTE correspondent gives an
account of a very chivalrous sight which he saw in Tennessee. Ten colored
women were in a field, plowing and hoeing, while further on two colored
women and a boy were working. These groups were directed in their labor
by two white men. "We would not hesitate to risk our life, that if these
two brutes were living in the North, they would represent the quintessence
of Copperheadism." (3)

Negroes

Index terms:

Cincinnati GAZETTE; Tennessee

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

1979

Cleveland Morning Leader, 17 February 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1979 - L. Feb. 17; ed:2/1 - A large meeting was held in Covington to ap-
point delegates to the Emancipation convention to be held in Louisville
Feb. 22. "The work of abolition in this stiff-necked state will be one
of great importance, but who can doubt that Kentucky will be obliged to
follow in the wake of Maryland, Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Louisiana
and Florida?" - (6)

Slavery / Emancipation

Index terms:

Arkansas; Covington, Ky.; Florida; Kentucky; Louisiana; Louisville Ky.; Missouri; Tennessee

2335

Cleveland Morning Leader, 29 August 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

2335 - L Aug. 29; ed: 4/4 - Major Charles H. Bentley, 22, of the 8th East
Tennessee cavalry died yesterday after an illness of four months. He
had an enviable reputation for courage as a soldier and efficiency as
an officer. Major Bentley and James Brownlow, called Brownlow and
Bentley, terrorized the Rebels and will long be associated with the most
brilliant victories in eastern Tenr:essee.
"His record is one of which a nation may be proud, and his services
to his country demand a nation's gratitude."
He had lived at 183 Kinsman st. (5)

Wars / Civil War / Bandits and Guerrillas

Index terms:

Bentley, Maj. Charles H.; Brownlow, James (Union officer); Kinsman st.; Tennessee

2340

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

2340 - L Dec. 2:4/3 - Lieutenant-Colonel Merwin Clark was killed in a
recent battle in Tennessee. He volunteered as a private and partici-
pated in the battle of Bull Run, where by his bravery and good conduct he
was promoted to a captaincy. He was the adopted son of H. W. Clark,
Esq. (5)

Wars / Civil War / Bandits and Guerrillas

Index terms:

Bull Run, Wa. ; Clark, H. W.; Clark, Lieut. Col. Merwin; Tennessee

2417

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

2417 - L. July 4:2/2 - The bill passed by the House and Senate provides that
the commutation clause is repealed, and the President is required to give
50 days notice of a draft. Bounties, payable in semi-annual installments,
are paid to volunteers, $100 for one year, $200 for two years and $300 for
three years. Loyal states are allowed to recruit in all Rebel states ex-
cept Tennessee, Arkansas, and Louisiana. -
The bill was passed because Senators and Representatives feared anarch
if a way was not provided for replenishing the army. (3)

Wars / Civil War / Enlistments and Confiscations

Index terms:

Arkansas; Lincoln, Abraham; Louisiana; Ohio river; Tennessee; U. S. army; U. S. House of Representatives; U. S. Senate

2467

Cleveland Morning Leader, 31 March 1864 (ed; 8 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2467 - L. Mar. 31; ed: 2/1 - "There is something loose" in Kentucky and west-
ern Tennessee that the Rebel raider, Forrest, has been allowed to penetrate
from Mississippi as far North as the Ohio river. -
"If he is allowed to make his escape, it will reflect no credit on our
cavalry-men operating in that region." (8)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Forrest (rebel raider); Kentucky; Mississippi; North; Tennessee

2471

Cleveland Morning Leader, 18 April 1864 (ed; 3 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2471 - L. Apr. 18; ed: 2/1 - Both in the army and navy there has been of late
a criminal neglect of duty. The MAPLE LEAF was destroyed in St. John's
river, and the frigate MINNESOTA barely escaped destruction by a Rebel
ram. Forts Pillow and Paducah have been captured by the South. It is im-
possible to believe that the Rebels must be allowed to occupy Tennessee and
Kentucky. - (3)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Fort Paducah, Ky.; Fort Pillow, Miss.; Kentucky; MAPLE LEAF (ship); Minnesota; St. John's river; South; Tennessee