Virginia

566

Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 May 1864 (ed; 17 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

566 - L. May 19; ed:2/2 - "Every township after the Lord hath increased them
to the number of 50 householders, shall appoint one to teach all the chil-
dren to read and write; and when any township shall increase to the number
of one hundred families, they shall set up a grammar school, the master
thereof being able to instruct youth so far as they may be fitted for the
ministry." - Massachusetts LEGISLATURE 1647.
"But I thank God there are no free schools, and I hope we shall not have
these hundred years; for learning has brought disobedience, and heresy, and
sects into the world, and printing has divulged them, and libels against
the best governments. God keep us from both." Gov. Berkeley of Virginia
1671. - - -
"These characteristic documents show that in this instance 'coming events
cast their shadows' sometimes 'before.' They are remarkably correct conden-
sations of the antagonistic civilizations that have come to maturity upon
the continent since they were written." (17)

Education

Index terms:

Barkeley, Gov. (Virginia); Massachusetts; Virginia

715

Cleveland Morning Leader, 14 December 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

715 - L. Dec. 14; ed: 2/2 - The rotten-borough legislation of old Virgin-
ia in session at Alexandria has elected Joseph Segar, and John C. Under-
wood. "We hope these two men will not be permitted to take their seats
in the senate. They are not true representatives of West Virginia. They
were not elected by the regularly organized legislature and their so-
called state has no Union government.... The whole affair is a piece cf
rotten-borough legislation as shameless as that of the 'Old Sarum'
borough of the English House of Commons." (6)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States

Index terms:

Alexandria, Wa. ; House of Commons (England); Segar, Joseph; Underwood, John C.; Virginia; West Virginia

1183

Cleveland Morning Leader, 16 May 1864 (6 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.6 ~ View at ChronAm

1183 - L. May 16:4/6 - The past week has been the dullest ever to be
remembered. For the past ten days, everyone's attention has been drawn
to the military operations in Virginia. -
This market during the week has been dull and inactive, scarcely
enough doing from day to day to establish prices. Most of the time we
have been compelled to give only nominal quotations. (6)

Markets and Marketing / Produce Markets

Index terms:

Virginia

1255

Cleveland Morning Leader, 16 May 1864 (3 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.6 ~ View at ChronAm

1255 - L. May 16:4/6 - Regardless of the fact that our armies are victori-
ous in Virginia and Georgia, gold maintains its position, and closed high-
er today than yesterday. It is hard to account for this, except that the
decline in the ruling rates of the past week discounted a decisive victory.
A great help to the operators in keeping up the price is in the heavy
demand for shipment. The buying rate here today was pretty uniformly 67.
There has been an active demand for money, and the discounts amounted
to a large aggregate. (3)

Modernizing and Renovating

Index terms:

Georgia; Virginia

1263

Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 March 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1,2 ~ View at ChronAm

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

Index terms:

U. S. Congress; Virginia

2283

Cleveland Morning Leader, 30 July 1864 (13 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2283 - L July 30:2/1 - While soldiers are sweltering in the terrible
heat and giving their very life's blood for the cause of humanity,
others not so patriotic are hunting cooler places for relaxation, some
going to the lake region, others to the mountains and rural districts.
"The great North, overflowing with wealth and prosperity, may hurry
off to the mountains and lakes to spend the money with which the war has
enriched them, but never let them forget that all their peace, comfort,
and prosperity are due to the battle line of brave hearts that in
Wirginia, Louisiana, Georgia and other southern states are between them
and the foe that would ruthlessly destroy all this great wealth and pros-
perity of the North. What a contrast between the desolation of the
South and the prosperity of the North. May Peace soon come." (13)

Wars / Civil War

Index terms:

Georgia; Louisiana; North; Virginia

2477

Cleveland Morning Leader, 12 May 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2477 - L. May 12; ed:2/1 - Military matters in Virginia still remain un-
decided. General Lee's army is in the vicinity of Spottsylvania, while
General Grant's is in the immediate vicinity, recuperating before moving
on. "On the whole, the horizon is brightening all the while." (6)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Spottsylvania, Va.; Virginia

2477-1/2

Cleveland Morning Leader, 13 May 1864 (ed; 12 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2477-1/2 - L. May 13; ed: 2/1 - No, equal area on the continent has more
natural facilities for defense than southeastern Virginia where Lee is en-
trenched. Grant is cool, tenacious, with stubborn fierceness of purpose,
while Lee has southern temperment which throws him with fierce energy upon
his enemy. -
"The courage displayed by both armies on so many battle fields will be a
bond in the future Union. Each will regard the personal prowess of the
other more highly." - (12)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Union; Virginia

2481

Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 May 1864 (ed; 10 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2481 - L May 19; ed: 2/1 - There is a lull in the storm of battle in Wir-
ginia. Grant is caring for his wounded and getting reinforcements in
preparation for the last desperate attempt to conquer Lee.
"Let the people only be patient and the powers of treason will forever
be annihilated, and peace will soon dwell in all our borders." (10)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Virginia

2517

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

2517 - L. Sept. 6; ed;2/2 - The possession of Atlanta by Sherman is a great
victory for Union forces and cannot be too highly estimated. His next
victory will undoubtedly be the state of Georgia, leaving the two Carolinas.
and southern Virginia confined to the Rebellion. -
"The country is grateful to Sherman for his great triumph, which comes at
an opportune time and brushes away the miasmas that arose in Chicago and
spread all over the land. The sunlight is again shining and the Republic
is sure to triumph." (6)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Atlanta, Ga.; Chicago, Ill.; Georgia; North Carolina; Sherman, Gen. W. T.; South Carolina; Union army; Virginia

2519

Cleveland Morning Leader, 29 September 1864 (ed; 13 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2519 - L. Sept. 29; ed: 2/1 - Amid all the victories over which the North is
exulting, there is a constant looking forward to the prospective capture
of Richmond. At present every indication points to its speedy capture.
Sherman will no doubt send two corps of his army to Lynchburg by way of
Knoxville. This would enable the combined forces of Sherman and Sheridan,
on both sides of Richmond, to move down on the city "like an avalanche from
the mountain sides."
"Lee will make a desperate effort to avoid impending ruin in Virginia,
but it is written in the decrees of God." (13)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Knoxville, Tenn.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Lynchburg, S. C.; North; Richmond Va.; Sheridan, Gen. Phillip; Sherman, Gen. W. T.; Virginia

2590

Cleveland Morning Leader, 23 December 1864 (ed; 7 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2590 - L. Dec. 23; ed: 2/1 - The results of the Union successes are being . .
felt in the Rebel capital. One result is the resolution offered by McCullen
of Virginia for the appointment of commissioners to treat for peace. . . . . .
"The very fact of its resolution, by a member who has never before been … .
allied with the reconstructionists of the South, is a significant in-
dication of the increasing distrust felt by the rebel leaders in the --
success of the Rebellion." - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (7)

Wars / Civil War / Peace

Index terms:

McCullen, (Va.); South; Union; Virginia

2636

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

2636 - L. July 4:4/5 - The 23rd regiment, O.W.I., a veteran regiment
which was raised mainly in northern Ohio, returned from western Vir-
ginia where it participated in Hunter's recent operations a few days
ago. It was mustered out in Columbus July 2.
The tattered colors of the regiment were presented to the state on
Jure 30. Lieut. John W. Cracraft made the presentation speech. (2)

Wars / Civil War / Receptions and Celebrations

Index terms:

Columbus, O.; Crocraft, Lieut. John W.; Hunter, General; Ohio (Cont'd); U. S. army; Virginia