Annals of Cleveland

Union convention (Baltimore, Md.)

Abstracts: 25

569

Cleveland Morning Leader, 30 March 1864 (10 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

569 - L. Mar. 30:4/3 - The city Union convention for the nomination of its
candidates for the city spring election met yesterday at National hall,
W. B. Castle was chosen candidate for the commissioner of water works and
George Hester, for justice of the peace. One person was appointed from
each ward as a member of the city Union central committee. (10)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / Cleveland

Index terms:

Castle, William B.; Hester, George (justice of peace); Union; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.)

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

1368

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

1368 - L June 4; ed: 2/1 - Horace Greeley's absence from the "Fremont"
convention was a surprise. "While Greeley expressed a preference for
Fremont some weeks ago, he has emphatically stated that the TRIBUNE
would support the nominee of the Baltimore Unicrl Convention, whoever
he might be." (1)

Newspapers

Index terms:

Baltimore, Md.; Fremont, O.; Greeley, Horace; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.)

1373

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

1373 - L June 14; ed: 1/2 - The Chicago TIMES and Jeff Davis do not
like the platform adopted by the Baltimore convention.
"Rebels, and traitors hate Lincoln, and the Union, and that's why
the Chicago TIMES don't like the action of the Baltimore Convention."
(2)

Newspapers

Index terms:

Baltimore, Md.; Chicago, Ill.; Chicago TIMES; Davis, Jeff; Lincoln, Abraham; Union; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.)

1511

Cleveland Morning Leader, 24 March 1864 (ed; 3 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1511 - L. Mar. 24; ed:2/2 - "According to present indications there will be
four conventions within a few months.
"A convention of Union men at Baltimore, who will nominate the next
President of the United States; a convention of peace-Democrat Copperheads
at Chicago, who will nominate Wallandigham or George B. McClellan; a con-
vention of the Tammany war-Democrats, who will repudiate the whole litter
of Copperheads; and a convention at Cleveland, of fierce, uncompromising
Fremont men. These last three will not affect the decision of the Baltimore
convention, as that will represent the majority of the people both in civil
and military life." (3)

Political Parties

Index terms:

Baltimore, Md.; Chicago, Ill.; Copperheads; Fremont, General John C.; McClellan, George B.; Union; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.); Vallandigham, Clement L.

1519

Cleveland Morning Leader, 14 April 1864 (ed; 4 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1519 - L Apr. 14; ed: 2/1 - "Copperheads" newspapers want to promote the
success of the candidate who may be nominated in the Chicago convention and
to defeat the nominee of the Baltimore convention. "These followers of
McClellan, once in power, would be compelled either to submit to disunion
or to just such a war policy as that inaugurated by the administration."
(4)

Political Parties / Democratic

Index terms:

Baltimore, Md.; Chicago, Ill.; Copperheads; McClellan, George B.; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.)

1592

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

1592 - L. July 4:2/1 - Mr. Phillips, having committed himself to the
support of Fremont, now regards it as his duty to defend the character
and work of the Cleveland convention.
Mr. Tilton of the INDEPENDENT, strongly opposed to Mr. Lincoln
before the Baltimore convention, after it, sustains him and criticizes
the men and spirit of the Cleveland Fremont convention.
Mr. Phillips felt obliged to lecture his young friend Tilton, who in
return fairly "picked Mr. Phillips to pieces" in a cutting reply.
"We regret to see a man like Mr. Phillips allowing his personal
prejudices against Mr. Lincoln so completely to warp his judgement on
questions so vital to the Republic. After this severe chastisement at
the hands of Mr. Tilton, we hope to see him converted from the error -
of his ways." (12)

Political Parties / Fremontites

Index terms:

Baltimore, Md.; Fremont, General John C.; INDEPENDENT (newspaper); Lincoln, Abraham; Phillips; Tilton; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.)

1593

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

1593 - L. Feb. 24; ed:2/1 - A convention for the election of our next
Union president will be held in Baltimore. "Shall we remain one and
undivided, with Abraham Lincoln for our veteran leader?" (4)

Political Parties / Union

Index terms:

Baltimore, Md.; Lincoln, Abraham; *Political Parties, 1511-1626: Democratic, 1515-1574; Fremontites, 1575- 1592; Union; Union; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.)

1596

Cleveland Morning Leader, 8 April 1864 (ed; 17 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1596 - L. Apr. 8; ed: 2/1 - The Baltimore convention is to be held June 7.
Will the interests of the nation be impeded by having the nomination of a
presidential candidate decided so early in June? Will it distract the
attention of the country from the prosecution of the war? By a delay,
some people hope to shake the widespread confidence of the people in
Lincoln. "At present they beat the air; a few months might give them
something more substantial to beat, and hence they favor the postponement.
We believe the cause of the republic will be strengthened by an early
nomination and a veteran administration." (17)

Political Parties / Union

Index terms:

Baltimore, Md.; Lincoln, Abraham; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.)

1598

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

1598 - L. Apr. 14; ed:2/1 - A congressional committee has issued a call for
a convention to be held in Cleveland May 18. They are to elect one
presidential elector and two delegates to represent this district in the
Baltimore convention. "See to it, therefore, that your delegates are the
right men." - (5)

Political Parties / Union

Index terms:

Baltimore, Md.; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.)

1599

Cleveland Morning Leader, 22 April 1864 (ed; 3 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1599 - L. Apr. 22; ed: 2/1 - The congressional committee of the 19th
district has been lectured by all newspapers in the district for not
calling a convention to choose a delegate to the Baltimore Union national
convention. "It is a very singular committee, and if it does not call
such a convention we suspect the people of the 19th district will." (3)

Political Parties / Union

Index terms:

Baltimore, Md.; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.)

1600

Cleveland Morning Leader, 30 April 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1600 - L. Apr. 30; ed:2/2 - The state Union convention for the nomination
of delegates to the Baltimore convention, which assembled in Philadelphia,
instructed their delegates from the state at large to cast their votes
for Abraham Lincoln.
"This recent declaration is but another indication of the existence of
an overwhelming tide of public sentiment in favor of Abraham Lincoln."
- (5)

Political Parties / Union

Index terms:

Baltimore, Md.; Lincoln, Abraham; Philadelphia, Pa.; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.)

1602

Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 May 1864 (36 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

1602 - L. May 19:2/3, 4 - W. H. Upson of Summit county and D. R. Tilden of
Cleveland were renominated as delegates to the Baltimore National Union
committee yesterday at the convention of the 28th congressional district
held in Brainard's hall. The only other candidate for delegate was
Senator Williamson.
Senator Williamson was not at the convention. When he was called upon
to express his opinion on a candidate for the presidency, William Fuller
spoke in his behalf, stating his understanding of Mr. Williamson's position
to be that he is in favor of the nomination of Mr. Lincoln, but would not
pledge himself to continue voting for him if circumstances should show
some other man to be a stronger candidate.
Judge S. II. Pitkin explained Mr. Upson's unavoidable absence from the
convention and stated that he was for Mr. Lincoln, first, last, and all
the time, but that he would support the nominee of the convention.
Judge Tilden was the only candidate for delegate who addressed the
convention.
He said he was very free to state his preferences on the question of
support. He said be had no desire to go to Baltimore, and had no idea of
going without clearly defining his position and knowing that it represented
the views of a majority of the convention. He declared himself in favor of
the nomination of Mr. Lincoln. Mr. Tilden lad opposed Mr. Lincoln's
nomination at Chicago, but said he had since watched his course carefully
and believed him to be as pure a man as had ever held the administration
of a government in his hands.
Mr. Lincoln, Mr. Tilden added, "by his course, his calmness, his far-
sightedness," had fused and arrayed all parties against the mightiest cf
rebellions.
Judge Barr enquired if Judge Tilden would abide by the nomination of the
Baltimore convention, and made a reference to the convention of 1848, which
nominated General Taylor.
Judge Tilden explained his course at that convention in full, and
admitted that in obedience to the instructions of the convention which
nominated him, he did make an ass of himself and bolt the ticket, voting
for Mr. Wan Buren.
Seth A. Marshall, Lake county, was nominated by acclamation as pre-
sidential elector for the district. Peter Thatcher, jr., was chosen as
alternate delegate for Judge Tilden. John Johnston, Summit county, was
unanimously elected the alternate of Mr. Upson.
"The following resulution, offered by the Hon. John Crowell, was adopted
with overwhelming unanimity:
"That this convention has undiminished confidence in the wisdom and
patriotism of President Lincoln and his administration, and that the people
demand his renomination at the Baltimore convention."
Permanent organization of the conver,tion was affected when a committee
report naming H. S. Stevens of Cuyahoga, president, was adopted. Vice
presidents of the convention were Theodore Brock, Cuyahoga county; Simeon
Perkins, Summit county; and John Murray, Lake county. Secretaries were:
J. C. Grannis, Cuyahoga county; W. W. Nevison, Lake County; and E. P. Green,
Summit county. (36)

Political Parties / Union

Index terms:

Baltimore, Md.; Barr, Judge; Brainard's hall (Cont'd); Brock, Theodore; Chicago, Ill.; Crowell, Gen. John; Cuyahoga county; Fuller, William; Grannis, John C.; Green, E. P.; Johnston, John; Lake county, O.; Lincoln, Abraham; Marshall, Seth A. (Lake county, O.); Murray, John; Nevison, W. W.; Perkins, Simeon; Pitkin, Judge S. H.; Stevens, H. S.; Summit county, O.; Taylor, General; Thatcher, Peter, Jr.; Tilden, Judge D.; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.); Upson, W. H. (Summit county); Van Buren, Martin; Williamson, Senator

1603

Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 May 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1603 - L. May 19; ed: 2/1 - The spirit of the men who met at Brainard's hall
to elect two delegates to the Baltimore convention was unmistakable. They
unanimously spoke in favor of Mr. Lincoln. "The resolution endorsing
Lincoln will be sustained by the people. All hail Abraham Lincoln!" (6)

Political Parties / Union

Index terms:

Baltimore, Md.; Brainard's hall (Cont'd); Lincoln, Abraham; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.)

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.)

1608

Cleveland Morning Leader, 8 June 1864 (ed; 9 inches) ~ See original
p.1, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1608 - L June 8; ed: 1/2 - The Hon. E. D. Morgan of New York called the
Union national convention at Baltimore to order. The usual committees on
credentials, permanent organizations, platform, etc., were appointed. The .
convention hailed Morgan's declaration that slavery must be abolished.
"There will be no trouble about a nomination - for the convention will set
its seal on the good work already done by nominating Abraham Lincoln for
re-election." (9)

Political Parties / Union

Index terms:

Baltimore, M.J., (Cont'd); Lincoln, Abraham; New York city; 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.)

1614

Cleveland Morning Leader, 5 August 1864 (ed; 9 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

1614 - L. Aug. 5; ed:2/3 - There is a movement in Butler county to hold
another presidential convention, and nominate a candidate other than
President Lincoln.
The above movement of the disaffected of Butler county can bave but one
result; to make mischief, and to weaken the Union ticket. But this
movement clearly demonstrates the grievous error made in holding the
Union convention at so early a day. (9)

Political Parties / Union

Index terms:

Butler county, O.; Lincoln, Abraham; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.); Union party

1685

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

1685 - L May 18; ed:2/2 - The "Copperhead" press states that the Pres-
ident would not allow any forward rovement to take place until after
the Baltimore convention."
"Everything the Government can do the people may feel assured will -
be done to achieve the destruction of Lee's army." (3)

Politics and Government / United States

Index terms:

Baltimore, M.J., (Cont'd); Copperheads; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Lincoln, Abraham; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.)

2580

Cleveland Morning Leader, 22 August 1864 (ed; 8 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2580 - L. Aug. 22; ed: 2/2 - The Democratic party wants peace to come
by an armistice and convention of the states, which means the restor-
ation of the government on Rebel terms. - - --
If "peace-at-any-price men" obtain mastery at the Chicago convention,
there will be the issue of peace or war. If peace is preferred to .
restoration of the Union, there would be no doubt that peace would come
under Democratic rule. Democrats, however, cannot expect success by
juggling and deceit, and must explain what is meant by "armistice" and
"convention." - - (8)

Wars / Civil War / Peace

Index terms:

Chicago, Ill.; Union; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.)