Union Leagues Rise in Towns as Loyal Support Rally Grows
In the Warren Mail dated April 11 1863 Loyal Leagues form across towns to uphold the Government and crush rebellion. The piece notes public meetings in Sugar Grove opposing the sale of academy lands, favoring use of proceeds for a local academy and urging cooperation among county townships with leaders G W Buell and T F Abbott overseeing the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Grove
Academy
G. W. Buell
T. F. Abbott
S. B. Ricker
Mark Willson
S. Garfield
D. C. Hodges
N. B. Langdon
Warren Borough
Youngsville
Warren Trail
Warren Ledger
Harrisburg
G. W. Buel
T. F. Annort
Union School
Warren
Pine Grove Township
Diptheria
Edgar A
John
Lucy Gould
Chautauqua Democrat
Abraham Davis
Columbus
Methodist Church
Worcester
Mass
Mary E. Moore
Amory
C. M. Moore
Warren Union School
Little Rhody Triumphs and Soldiers Vote Debate
The piece celebrates Republican strength in Rhode Island and argues strong national support for the Government. It praises soldiers voting rights in Wisconsin and urges loyalty, highlighting soldiers as primary legislators using ballots to sustain civil liberty amid war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Bounty for Discharged Soldiers and War News Digest
The act granting a $100 bounty to soldiers discharged for wounds is stalled by no appropriation. claims without funding cannot be paid until a future Congress. Other items note Academy land sale proposals, a Lincoln proclamation for April 30, and foreign petroleum exports from Philadelphia. Kentucky treason indictments and a rebel general’s arrest in New York are also reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Treasury
Washington
Charles Dinsmoor
Warren
Glade Township
James Clark
Conewango
Willoughby, Meadville, Craw, Co
Culverwell
Chas
Kline & CO
Bowery
New York
Compliment to General Butler Resolved by New York Citizens
A letters and resolution from New York citizens led by Mayor Opdyke praise Major General Benjamin F. Butler for his Civil War command and Gulf duties. Butler replies from Lowe March 26 1863 declining a public dinner but offering a private meeting to support the war effort and urging unity against treason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Gen. Butler
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Opdyke
Benjamin F. Butler
Department of the Gulf
New York
Butler
Lowe
Gulf Coast
Fathers of
Republic
United States
U. 5
Indignation in a Pennsylvania Soldier's Letter
A Civil War reader notes Northern Copperheads harm the Union. He condemns treason and traitors while praising soldiers who stand against the rebellion. He vows not to lay down arms until the Copperheads feel vengeance from a mighty Patriot army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernando Wood
Charles Ingersoll
Wm. B. Reed
Jeff. Davis
Pennsylvania
Hooker
Address by Chief Justice Carter on treason and Union resilience
Chief Justice Carter speaks to fellow citizens defending the Union. He condemns treason, praises Lincoln’s wartime leadership, and urges fighting to triumph or face despotism. He compares secessionists to traitors, cites global sympathies for oppressed nations, and stresses loyalty to government and liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Carter
Ireland
Poland
Greece
Abraham Lincoln
Lakes
The
Gulf
Jefferson Davis
Traitor speech targets Chief Justice and moral despotism
An intense tirade denounces a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court for the District of Columbia as a traitor to civilization and nineteenth century progress. The speaker accuses him of betraying liberty, equality, and humanity, amid loud applause and calls to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
District of Columbia
War News Dispatches From Various Fronts April 2 to 7
Reports from multiple cities recount gunboats driven back by sharp shooters on the Tennessee river and failed landings at Tuscumbia. Skirmishes continue at McMinnville and Seabrook Island, while Pensacola suffers fire. Unionists win Cleveland and Republican majorities grow in Muerrreespore with a Morgan pursuit in the Peninsula. Buckingham leads in state votes as Congress results hinge on key towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Port Hudson
Smith
Essex
Lieut
Derby
Cuattanooca
Tennessee
Tuscumbia
McMinnville
Charleston
Seabrook Island
Fortress Monroe
Richmond
Pensacola
Gen. Banks
Seabrook’s
Cleveland
Detroit
Muerrreespore
Halleck
Washington
Stanley
Morgan
Peninsula
Snowhill
Smithville
W. S&s. Rosecrans
Foots
Buckingham
Seymour
Senate
Union
House
Congress
Deming
Bradigee
Hunt elected mayor without opposition
On April 7 A W Hunt, a Union candidate, won the mayoral race without opposition. In ToeBpo on the same date Chas M Dorr, a Union War Democrat, and the full Union ticket were elected yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Hunt
ToeBpo
Chas
M. Dorr
Union War Democrat
Union
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Rhode Island
Supreme Court of
Wisconsin
Paine
Academy of Music
Fermando Wood
Democratic Party
Lincoln
Europe
Philadelphia
Kenton County
Kentucky
Holloway
Oak
Geo. W. Williamson
Ams
Tam
Cairo
the Gazette
St. Clair
Palmyra
Fort Donelson
van Dorn
Boston
Erie
Winsor A. Chandler
Woodly W. Chandler
Levant, Chau, Co
N. Y
Nathaniel Mayra
Bedford
Kings County
Janndry
Jony M. DaGwarn
Fulton Street
Brooklyn
Tanks Ly
Wm. Cosgrove
Japan
Todd
Ws. Cosgrove
Fulton Avenue
Epitok
Sim
Twich
F. Chapmann
Broadway
N.Y
Heath
Asti
Broncarris
Illinois
Ind
Bush
Wee Bay
Mead Township
Orin Hook
Mead
Lake Shore
Parmlee & Henry
Alden D. Blodget
Sugar Grove Township
Warren Go
Arnett & Galligan
Arnett & Cleveland
Wass
O. H. Hanter
Crandall’s. Llector
BOOTS
Warren, PA
Second St
Watson & Davies
Barber Horse
Morocco
Central Clothing Store
George Ball
Olds & Brother
Aqueduct
Youngsville, Pa
Warren County
Court House
Borough of
W. F. Dalrymple
Pittsfield
Geo .F. Webk
S. M. Kelogg
Erie, PA
M. C. Park
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