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Domestic News
October 22, 1863
Holmes County Farmer
Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Editorial commentary on post-election military draft announcements: state draft on November 26 and national draft for 800,000 men on January 5, 1864, proclaimed by President Lincoln, criticizing abolitionist policies.
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The Draft.
Now the election is over and drafting will be commenced. The draft is announced to take place in this State on the 26th inst. The people have voted for more abolitionism, and we hope they may get their fill of it between now and next fall.
'Honest Old Abe' has issued a proclamation for another draft to come off on the 5th of January, for 800,000 men. Money and blood are demanded by the administration. The people have voted in favor of continuing the war until the niggers are all freed, and we hope every man who voted the abolition ticket may be drafted within the next year.
Now the election is over and drafting will be commenced. The draft is announced to take place in this State on the 26th inst. The people have voted for more abolitionism, and we hope they may get their fill of it between now and next fall.
'Honest Old Abe' has issued a proclamation for another draft to come off on the 5th of January, for 800,000 men. Money and blood are demanded by the administration. The people have voted in favor of continuing the war until the niggers are all freed, and we hope every man who voted the abolition ticket may be drafted within the next year.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Military
What keywords are associated?
Military Draft
Lincoln Proclamation
Abolitionism
Civil War
Conscription
What entities or persons were involved?
Honest Old Abe
Domestic News Details
Event Date
26th Inst.; 5th Of January
Key Persons
Honest Old Abe
Event Details
Post-election announcement of military draft in the state on the 26th instant and national draft for 800,000 men on January 5 proclaimed by 'Honest Old Abe'; editorial criticizes abolitionist voters and administration demands for money and blood to continue the war.