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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1861
Page
1
The excerpt extols a national hymn praising the flag as a symbol of Union and valor. It emphasizes unity, honor, and sacrifice, calling for the flag to spread across land and sea and to stand as a beacon of freedom for future ages, inspired by fallen heroes.
A troubled elopement between Alice Ray and Herbert Melvyn unravels as Melvyn’s father rejects them. Shelter given by Jethro and Melissa Parker leads to hardship, but mercy and community support prevail when Herbert returns to claim Alice and their child. Melvyn Hall’s owner dies, revealing no will and leaving the couple wealthier.
The Charleston Courier editorial urges readiness for defeat, noting enemies muster in strength with skilled officers and seasoned regulars. It argues battles hinge on chance as well as strategy, and a single mischance can turn the tide just as victory seems near.
Gar nett, killed at St George, was the professional instructor of McClellen at West Point. He taught him tactics, and the pupil showed aptitude.
Near Fort Pickens a twelve foot shark approached brown water as four of Wilsons Zouaves bathed. The creature charged but was driven back into deep water by the men. The German regiments emphasize cleanliness thrift with company treasuries saving $60 to $79 monthly for vegetables and food. The Westward region notes and the Tidioute Oil Field are mentioned in poetic terms.
A Jefferson City letter dated July 18 states Gen. Lyon’s troops are concentrated at Springfield awaiting provisions for a joint move against Ex-Governor Jackson. Ben McCulloch denounced Jackson as a coward. Home Guards proliferate, Federal troops optimistic. Fulton City under Federal control with flag raised. Harris’s forces routed near Fulton. McNeil wounded. Capt. Adams engaged, Martin failed to reinforce.
The first journal of the Postmaster General, kept by Dr. Franklin, covers the year ending Oct 5 1776. It lists offices from Philadelphia to Talbot and notes salaries, including Franklin’s 600 pounds and later increases, with post routes expanding to seventy five miles by 1790 and the post office moving to Washington in 1796.
Colonel McLane rallied the Erie Regiment near Pittsburgh addressing mutinous mood over halted pay. He vowed to command, urged soldiers to stay, offered a free pass home for deserters, and claimed to have spent $1000 without pay while pledging service to Pennsylvania.
In 1786 Jefferson answers questions about Congress powers before the Constitution. He argues that even without explicit coercive power a compact among states allows remedy by compulsion if a state refuses to obey the confederation. He suggests Congress would exercise patience but could resort to force if necessary.
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