Category Archives: Northern Politics During War

forked tongue acceptance?

Posted on September 8, 2014 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch September 13, 1864: M’Clellan’s letter of Acceptance — he is for the Union as the only basis for peace. The following is the letter of General McClellan to the committee announcing his nomination for the … Continue reading →

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Pollyanna platform

Posted on September 5, 2014 by SUMPTER

The Democratic platform boils down to the call for a convention of all the states that will magically end the war and re-unite the nation. From the Richmond Daily Dispatch September 5, 1864: A Republican view of the platform. [From … Continue reading →

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“applause and thanks”

Posted on September 3, 2014 by SUMPTER

The front page of The New-York Times on September 1, 1864 included eleven brief paragraphs from different all dated August 31st that all explained how Democrats from Buffalo to Boston were celebrating with the firing of cannon, parades, speeches, fireworks, … Continue reading →

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“new thinning out”

Posted on September 2, 2014 by SUMPTER

September 1864 was another draft month in the North. Here’s some sarcasm, first from a paper in central New York State and then from the Richmond Dispatch as it reported on Ohio Governor John Brough’s warning against draft resistance. From … Continue reading →

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war and peace horses

Posted on August 31, 2014 by SUMPTER

150 years ago today the delegates to the Democratic National Convention meeting in Chicago selected General George B. McClellan as their candidate for U.S. president. There was a “scattering” of support for other men, but “Little Mac” won overwhelmingly. Leading … Continue reading →

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peace as soon as practicable

Posted on August 30, 2014 by SUMPTER

although, maybe not on the floor of the Democrat convention On the second day, the Democratic convention in Chicago adopted its platform for the 1864 campaign. The chairman of the convention, New York Governor Horatio Seymour, opened the day with … Continue reading →

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The Democracy (divided) convenes

Posted on August 29, 2014 by SUMPTER

Shelby Foote said that after President Lincoln wrote his prediction of electoral defeat and pledge of co-operation with the incoming administration, he folded it shut, brought it to a cabinet meeting, and had each of the attendees sign it – … Continue reading →

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worn out

Posted on August 28, 2014 by SUMPTER

The Democrat National Convention opened in Chicago on August 29, 1864. 150 years ago this month a local Democrat publication found reasons to believe that the Lincoln administration was on the way out. From a Seneca County, New York newspaper … Continue reading →

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deadline – six months

Posted on August 23, 2014 by SUMPTER

It’s about a week before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, and President Lincoln seems to have his political future on his mind. Yesterday he explained why he thought it was worth fighting even three more years to save the … Continue reading →

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“an inestimable jewel”

Posted on August 22, 2014 by SUMPTER

Why President Lincoln continues the war From The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume Seven: ADDRESS TO THE 166TH OHIO REGIMENT, AUGUST 22, 1864. SOLDIERS—I suppose you are going home to see your families and friends. For the services … Continue reading →

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