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Cleveland Morning Leader, 16 February 1864
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8 - L Feb. 16:2/2 - Congress hesitates whether or not to adopt vigorous
measures in order to strengthen national credit.
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"When the government must tax every energy to meet the exigencies of
war, why should our legislators hesitate about an increase in tax on
spirits?" (9)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 16 January 1864
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50 - L. Jan. 16; adv:4/3 - The TRIBUNE ALMANAC for 1864 contains complete
election returns, for 1863; a summary of important acts passed by Con-
gress, and statistics on the army and the navy, etc. It is the most
valuable compendium ever published. -
For sale by Baker. (3)
*Books & Authors; TRIBUNE ALMANAC, THE (book); U. S. army; U. S. Congress; U. S. navy
Cleveland Morning Leader, 17 February 1864
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285 - L. Feb. 17; ed: 2/1 - Sumner offers the following amendments to the
Constitution of the United States: That Congress he authorized to make
laws to enforce the prohibition of slavery; that representation and
direct taxes shall be apportioned among the states of the Union; to
abolish the provision that a person held to service in one state and
escaping to another state shall by law be returned to the first state.
"We are glad to know that these amendments are to be received by Con- .
gress. Let slavery now receive its quietus." (12)
*Amendments, Constitutional; *Constitutions; Sumner, Charles; U. S. Congress; U. S. constitution
Cleveland Morning Leader, 24 March 1864
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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)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 18 June 1864
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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)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 20 May 1864
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611 - L. May 20; ed: 2/1 - Professor H. E. Peck of Olerlin was suggested for
the Union nomination for congress in the 14th congressional district. "We
hope that the people of the 14th district will relieve themselves of the
disgrace of being represented in Congress by George Bliss, by electing Pro-
fessor Peck in his place." (5)
Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States
Bliss, George (congressional representative); Oberlin, O.; Peck, Prof. H. E. (Oberlin, O.); U. S. Congress
Cleveland Morning Leader, 30 July 1864
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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
Cleveland Morning Leader, 26 August 1864
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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
Brainard's hall; Lincoln, Abraham; Spalding, Judge R. P.; Union; U. S. Congress
Cleveland Morning Leader, 1 September 1864
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635 - L. Sept. 1; ed: 2/1 - True to predictions, McClellan was nominated
for president at the Chicago convention; George H. Pendleton, Cincin-
nati, for vice-president. -
McClellan takes credit for victories that do not rightfully belong
to him, such as the battle of Rich Mountain and others, but the only .
victory gained by him in his whole career, where he personally command-
ed, was the battle of Antietam.
"This is a brief outline of the career of 'the greatest military hum-
bug' the world ever saw, whom the Peace party has nominated as their
candidate for President: Pendleton is a third-rate lawyer and never
occupied a prominent positicn before, either in Congress or in his
party." (20)
Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States
Antietam, Md.; Chicago, Ill.; Cincinnati, O.; McClellan, George B.; Pendleton, George H. (Cincinnati); Rich Mountain (battle of); U. S. Congress
Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 December 1864
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944 - L Dec. 19, ed:2/2 - Order No. 97 issued by General Dix, relating
to the pursuit of raiders into neutral territory, has been revoked be-
cause of the disapproval of the President.
"Short-lived as this order has been, it has most effectually accom-
plished the cause for which it was issued. Taken in connection with
the prompt action of Congress in terminating the Reciprocity Treaty,
and in placing proper naval armament on the lakes, it has convinced
the Canadian Authorities that the Government and people of the United
States were no longer to be trifled with." (12)
Foreign Relations / Border Raids
Cleveland Morning Leader, 17 June 1864
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957 - L. June 17; ed:2/2 - Maximilian and his wife landed in Mexico,
represented by the French to be the choice of the people of Mexico. If
they expected demonstrations upon their arrival they must surely have
been disappointed.
"A few more weeks will show the character of the French designs, and
the day cannot be far distant, when French intervention will be met by
American protests, more significant than the adoption of resolutions
by Congress or by any political conventions." (7)
Foreign Relations / Border Raids / Diplomats, Appointments, Service
Cleveland Morning Leader, 26 April 1864
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1082 - L Apr. 26; ed:2/1 - The scarcity of labor has created a necessity
for skilled artisans. Mr. Seward proposes an increase in the number of
vessels for conveying immigrants, with the adoption of a system enabling
immigrants to make the passage by use of credit, under obligation to repay
costs out of early avails of their labor, after arriving.
"Not only now but after the War, the broad acres of the West and
South will invite hundreds of thousands of skilled artisans of Europe.
Let Congress act wisely and immediately." (13)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 February 1864
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1147 - L. Feb. 27; ed:2/2 - Congress has been in session over two months
and has achieved but very little legislation, although the country de- .
mands prompt action. "Let us have a little vigor in the Congress as
well as on the field." (5)
Laws and Legislation / Congress
Cleveland Morning Leader, 14 March 1864
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1148 - L. Mar. 14; ed:2/2 - Congress devoted Mar. 12 to speech-making.
"Congress should go to work and enact laws necessary to support our
finances, strengthening of our armies and the overthrow of the rebel-
lion." (6)
Laws and Legislation / Congress
Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 January 1864
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1248 - L. Jan. 15; ed: 2/1 - The Democratic members of Congress have a cun-
ning way of playing for the favor of the soldiers. Hon. James Brooks
of New York wants to pay the soldiers in coin because the U. S. ministers
abroad are paid in coin. It is impossible at present to sell drafts in
Europe, payable in anything but U. S. coin.
"Come, gentlemen Brooks, Cox, Wood & Co., show your honesty by bringing
greenbacks to a specie basis. You can very easily do it. Show us your
patriotism." - (11)
Brooks, James (New York Sen. ); *Money; New York city; U. S. Congress
Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 March 1864
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1263 - L. Mar. 15; ed: 2/1,2 - "We appeal to the Union Congressmen to
take hold of this matter and compel the decline of gold.
"Do this and it is equal to half a dozen great union victories. If
the present Congress yields to lobbymen on a matter so important as this,
they will only assist the rebellion, protract the war and condemn them-
selves to political graves from which they will never rise." (5)
Modernizing and Renovating / Inflation
Cleveland Morning Leader, 28 June 1864
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1267 - L June 28; ed: 2/1 - The value of gold and its relation to the
currency of accounting, are questions which have absorbed attention for a
great many years.
In spite of the late gold bill, it continues to be quoted at a very
advanced rate. It seems evident that the gold bill produced a consider-
able flutter among the whole tribe of Jews, goid conspirators, and stock
brokers.
"A strong effort to keep gold up to its presert position will there-
fore be made to intimidate Congress. We believe, however, that when
once they discover their efforts to be fruitless, gold will seek its
proper level." (9)
Modernizing and Renovating / Inflation
Cleveland Morning Leader, 3 August 1864
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1613 - L. Aug. 3; ed:4/1 - In a short time most of the Union congressional
district conventions will meet for the purpose of nominating candidates for
election to Congress, and too much importance cannot be placed on the
results. It is essential to Union arms and the final success of liberty
and justice that candidates for president and vice president of the Union
party be successful. It is just as important that both houses of Congress
co-operate in their efforts to suppress the Rebellion.
It is predicted that 14 of the 19 districts of Ohio will elect Union
representatives at the coming election. Let not a single effort be spared
to make proper nominations and to have them elected. The "Copperhead"
opposition will be on the alert. Their leaders are skilled and un-
scrupulous.
We trust that the present members of the Union from this state will be
renominated. (18)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 31 March 1864
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1656 - L. Mar. 31; ed: 2/1 - Congress, after spending months in making
Buncombe speeches, is beginning to think the financial credit of the
government is of some importance.
"We trust they will seriously take hold of the work and put new
vigor into the national finances." (7)
Politics and Government / Public Finance
Cleveland Morning Leader, 1 July 1864
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1661 -- L July 1; ed:2/1 - Reports are that Mr. Chase resigned because
Congress refused the necessary funds to carry on government affairs.
It is to be hoped that enough money can be raised through taxation
for necessary expenditures, and that Chase will withdraw his resigna-
tion. - - - . . . . . (3)
Politics and Government / Public Finance
Cleveland Morning Leader, 2 July 1864
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1662 - L July 2; ed:2/2 - The first result of Secretary Chase's res-
ignation was to produce unsettled financial feeling. Increased gold
and produce indicates the markets are affected. Senator Fessenden -
succeeds Chase, and enjoys the reputation of financial ability which
will do a great deal to restore public faith. Congress and the coun-
try should give Fessenden undivided support. - - (7)
Politics and Government / Public Finance
Chase, Salmon P.; Fessenden, William Pitt (senator); U. S. Congress
Cleveland Morning Leader, 20 January 1864
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1675 - L. Jan. 20:2/1 - The Democrats have been taken somewhat aback by
the way the Union press has demanded strict a countability in every
department of national affairs. At the beginning of the war the great
urgency for the immediate formation and equipment of a grand army
made it possible for men to plunder the treasury. -
"Let our senators and representatives in Congress establish inquis-
itorial committees, who shall ferret out all scoundrel isn', and thus
give new honor and strength to the General Government." (9)
Politics and Government / United States
Politics & Government, 1627-1696: Canada, 1636; Cleveland & Cuyahoga County, 1637; England, 1633; France, 1639; Illinois, 1640; Kentucky, 1641; Mexico, 1642-1644; Missouri, 1645; New York, 1646-1648; Ohio, 1649-1653; Pennsylvania, 1654; Public Finance, 1655-1674; United States; Union party; U. S. Congress
Cleveland Morning Leader, 26 May 1864
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1686 - L May 26; ed: 2/1 - Democratic members of Congress are franking
newspapers to their constituency which contains the most infamous
abuse of the President. They want General Fremont for the next Pres-
ident.
This is a genial duty, so far as the Copperheads are concerned,
but General Fremont has too great a record in the same cause of freedom
to submit to such treatment." (2)
Politics and Government / United States
Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 October 1864
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1694 - L. Oct. 27; ed: 2/1 - The "artful dodger," as Pendleton is some-
times called in Congress, says he has been misrepresented and that his
views toward the Union are the same as they've always been. Records
show this to be untrue. He did not regard the war as constitutional
and did not believe it should be suppressed.
"These are his views, and if he has been misrepresented, it is by
affirming that he did not believe the war Constitutional and that he was
in favor of suppressing the rebellion. Alas! for the Dodger. It is
too late now to dodge into the Vice Presidency." (18)
Politics and Government / United States
Cleveland Morning Leader, 4 April 1864
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1699 - L Apr. 4:4/4 - The post office department was under the manage-
ment of the Democrats for 33 years until the Hon. Montgomery Blair
took it over three years ago. The rate of postage till then was 25
cents for a single letter. Mr. Blair improved the postal system. He
recommended the English and French systems of free delivery of mail,
and free collection of letters from letter boxes. The English system
of money orders and the adoption of a new rate of newspaper postage,
doing away with the old charges of three and one-fourth, six and one-
half cents and substituting, five, ten, 15, and 20 cents.
Congress adopted his recommendations and passed an act which went
into effect July 1, 1863. (19)
Blair, Montgomery (postmaster general); U. S. Congress; U. S. post office
Cleveland Morning Leader, 8 August 1864
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1778 - L. Aug. 8; ed:2/2 - Supporters of the government protest the Presi-
dent's plan of reconstruction because they claim that reconstruction
belongs to the legislative department rather than to the executive. They
denounce the President's plan as arbitrary, ambitious, and usurping powers
that do not belong to him.
"We have no doubt that the reconstruction of Rebel states properly
belongs to Congress and not to the President, although we have regarded
him fully authorized to provide for restoration to the Union of such
States as have come under our military sway. We are in favor of Peace
and the restoration of the Union. Let the law of re-admission be de-
termined when reconstruction becomes possible and necessary." (12)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 5 December 1864
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1871 - L. Dec. 5:4/5 - Congress at the last session passed a law requir-
ing all American vessels to be measured, and tonnage to be carved or
otherwise marked on the main beam of the vessel. The penalty for not
complying with this law is the forfeiture of all claims to the protection
of the United States. The new measurement will increase the aggregate of
American tonnage and put it ahead of that of other nations. (4)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 May 1864
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1966 - L. May 19; ed: 2/2 - The rooms of the Women's league in New York
City are being flooded by emancipation petitions. "The work should be
vigorously pushed while Congress is in session, that our legislatures
may know how strong a feeling there is throughout the Nation in favor of
Emancipation." (1)
New York city; U. S. Congress; Women's league (New York city)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 20 June 1864
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1969 - L. June 20; ed:2/2 - Both houses of Congress passed the bill repeal-
ing the fugitives slave law. This shows "how inuch Rebel slaveholders
have gained by striking at the life of the nation in order to advance
the interests of slavery." (4)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 June 1864
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1971 - L June 27; ed: 2/1 - The infamous law, the fugitive slave law, has
been repealed by Congress. "In repealing it, Congress has performed an
act in comparison with which, as far as mural effect and naked justice
is concerned, almost all of its other deeds sink into insignificance."
(7)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 5 July 1864
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1972 - H July 5; ed: 1/2 - A bill abolishing the laws authorizing, protect-
ing, and regulating the coast-wise slave trade was passed by Congress.
"The Rebellion is a great abolitionist." (1)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 18 November 1864
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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)
Cox, J. B.; Ohio; Pendleton, George H. (Cincinnati); U. S. Congress
Cleveland Morning Leader, 23 November 1864
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1976 - L Nov. 23; ed: 2/2 - In order forever to set at rest the questicn
of slavery, the proposition will likely come up at the national Congress
to abolish slavery, according to the method prescribed by the Constitu-
tion.
"Who can doubt that before Lincoln's term is half through, he will
preside over a nation in whose laws and Constitution, human slavery is
not recognized." (9)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 22 January 1864
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2040 - L. Jan. 22; ed: 2/1 - Congress and the people are aware of the
necessity for renewed taxation. The last taxation imposed by Congress
yielded but $100,000,000 instead of $150,000,000. If the states were asked
to collect their own taxes for the general government, it would save
much expense. All articles taxed should be taxed before reaching the
consumer's hands. (9)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 6 July 1864
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2047 - L. July 6; ed: 2/1 - It is very necessary that Congress pass a tax
bill. Taxation, being new to the people, will be hard to be borne, es-
pecially by the poor, but a direct taxation, if inaugurated, will mean
that rich and poor will pay taxes in proportion to their incomes.
"Opposition to a tax bill is simply conspiracy against the life of
the nation." (9)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 13 February 1864
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2261 - L. Feb. 13; ed:2/1, 2 - The Rebels are making preparations for the
spring campaign. Literally they are to stake the last man and the last
dollar. Jeff Davis' decisions are made at the behest of his armies.
"Let the north rise in its might once more. Let Congress pass a bill
to fill our armies immediately." (7)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 2 December 1864
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2303 - L. Dec. 2; ed: 2/1 - The recent election is proof that the people
favor war until the Rebellion is done away with. The people of the North
desire that the war shall be short, sharp and decisive, and "if men are
needed to make it such, there is no apology needed by Congress if they
do not make it such."
The Union armies need re-enforcement.
"It is therefore the duty of Congress to see to it that they are re-
enforced so that if another spring and summer campaign must be waged, it
may be done with an overwhelming army. We have gone too far to retreat,
and we have burned the bridges behind us." . - . . . . . (15)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 6 December 1864
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2304 - L Dec. 6; ed:2/1 - "Now that Congress is starting to work again,
it is hoped that they will devise some means for re-enforcements to our
armies. The war is rapidly approaching its most critical point. . .
Annihilation of the present Rebel forces concludes the war. Davis can't
raise other armies, having neither men, nor enthusiasm among his people."
. . . - - (6)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 3 February 1864
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2350 - L. Feb. 3; ed: 2/2, 6 - In his Congressional speech on confiscation
of Confederate property, the Ilon. James A. Garfield declared that such
confiscation was justified by the action of the South. He said in part:
"When the government of the United States declared that we were in
a state of war, the rebel states came under the laws of war. By their
acts of rebellion they swept away every vestige of their civil and polit-
ical rights under the constitution of the United States. Their obli-
gations still remained, but the reciprocal rights which usually accompany
obligations, they had forfeited.
"The question then lies open before us: In a state of war, is this
resolution legal and politic?
"I remember to have said to a friend when I entered the army, 'You
hate slavery; so do I; but I hate disunion more. Let us drop the
slavery question and fight to sustain the Union."
"Mr. Speaker, I am surprised and amazed beyond measure at what I have
seen in this House. Having been so long with men who had but one
thought upon these great themes, it is passing strange to me to hear
men talking of the old discussions of a few years ago. They forget
that a nation sometimes may live a generation into a single year and
the experience of the last three years has been greater than that of
centuries of peace and quiet.
"If we want peace that is not a hollow peace, we must make thorough
work of this war. We must establish freedom in the midst of servitude,
and the authority of law in the midst of rebellion. We must fill the
ranks of our armies, assure them that a grateful and loving people are
behind them and they will go down against the enemy bearing with them
the majesty and might of a great nation.
"The war began by proclamation and it must end by proclamation."
Mr. Garfield's speech cuts so directly down to the heart of the whole
question of confiscation that our readers will be glad to read it. It
has been spoken of as the most effective speech made in Congress this
session." (106)
Wars / Civil War / Confiscation
Confederacy; *Confiscation (Civil War); Garfield, Maj. Gen. J. A.; South; Union; U. S. Congress; U. S. constitution; U. S. House of Representatives
Cleveland Morning Leader, 3 February 1864
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2363 - L. Feb. 3; ed:2/1 - There is evidence from all quarters that re-en-
listment will fill many quotas. The draft bill passed by Congress awaits
the passing of the House. The price of commutation has been raised from
$300 to $400.
"If the work is taken hold of immediately our quota will be reached by
the end of the month." - . (6)
Wars / Civil War / Enlistments and Confiscations
Cleveland Morning Leader, 14 June 1864
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2393 - L June 14; ed: 2/1 - The President has transmitted to Congress for
its consideration and action a communication from the secretary of war,
giving the results of the draft in several sub-districts which are singular-º-
ly barren of men, and recommending the repeal of the $300 commutation
clause and an immediate draft for a shorter term of service. -
"It is to be hoped that Congress will exercise their utmost caution and
wisdom in acting upon this subject." (12)
Wars / Civil War / Enlistments and Confiscations
Cleveland Morning Leader, 30 June 1864
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2412 - L June 30; ed: 2/1,2 - Congress has now reached an important con-
clusion regarding drafting and volunteering. As the bill now stands, the
President is authorized to call for any number of volunteers to whom boun-
ties will be paid in the following way:
These serving one year to receive $200; two years, $300; three years,
$400. In case the quota of any township or county is not raised within
60 days, the President is authorized to order a draft for one year. In
case of draft no commutation is to be allowed, but those who go as drafted
men, or substitutes, are to receive bounties in the same manner as volun-
teers.
"We regard the act as probably the best that could be made, so long as
the commutation clause is abolished." (15)
Wars / Civil War / Enlistments and Confiscations
Cleveland Morning Leader, 22 December 1864
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2563 - L. Dec. 22; ed:2/1 - The bill creating the rank of vice admiral has
passed both Houses and will soon become a law.
"We feel sure that we express a universal sentiment in suggesting
that the fittest man for that high office is the gallant hero who won - -
the battle of New Orleans... the noble old Farragut." . . . . (3)
Farragut, Admiral David R.; New Orleans, La.; U. S. Congress
Cleveland Morning Leader, 13 April 1864
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2567 - L Apr. 13; ed:2/1 - Long of Cincinnati in a speech which "made
Congress boil" said in part: "I believe that there are but two alterna-
tives and these are, either the acknowledgment of the independence of
the South or their complete extermination as a people, and of these
alternatives I prefer the former."
LEADER:
"We do not regard it worthwhile to show how utterly illogical and
treasonable the speech of Long's is. It will sting itself to death, and
the nation will only be strengthened when once all northern rebels
unite with their brethren of the South in favor of recognizing Southern
Independence." (12)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 24 December 1864
(ed; 52 inches)
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p.2, col.2
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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)
Lincoln, Abraham; South; Spalding, Judge R. P.; U. S. Congress; U. S. House of Representatives
Cleveland Morning Leader, 21 April 1864
(ed; 5 inches)
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p.2, col.1
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2595 - L Apr. 21; ed:2/1 - Congress has grown indignant about the mas-
sacre at Fort Pillow and is anxious to have our soldiers respected.
"Congress has done itself no credit in the manner in which it has
been dealing with our black soldiers. Will they, now that the indig-
nant inquisition is begun, not look into this injustice now being done
to the black soldiers?" (5)
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