Republican County Convention in Warren County 1861
Warren County Republicans plan township meetings on August 17 1861 to elect two delegates each for a county convention at Warren Court House August 19 1861 to nominate candidates. Committees of Vigilance listed by township name the members and assign duties to oversee primary meetings. By order of the County Committee A C Blodget chairman Youngsville July 27 1861.
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Warren County
Court House
Warren
Brokenarraw
W. A. Mead
M. C. York
Columbus
Alfred Cady
Raymond
Alson Rogers
Pleasant
Nat Sill
W. P. Barber
Pine Grove
D. M. Martin
W. R. Thompson
Pittsfield
Wm. B. Acocks
J. R. Dalrymple
South West
Samuel Everett
Sylvester Carpenter
Spring Creek
Lewis Baker
A. Lord
Shofield
D. D. Bowers
E. Barnes
Sugar Grove
Dr. J. Andrews
Wm. O. Blodget
G. H. Ames
John Sill
Youngsville
H. B. Waite
W. H. Davis
A. C. Blodget
Republican nominations for Warren County offices in 1861
Local notices announce candidates for 1861 October election across Warren County. FE Cowan Prothonotary, Isaac T. Hiller Prothonotary, John F. McPherson Prothonotary, G W N Yates Associate Judge, T F Parker Associate Judge, D W Stranahan Associate Judge. Sheriff candidates include Henry I Kinnear, John J Taylor, Myron Waters. All names urge nomination by Republican County Convention. Brokenstraw July 30 1861.
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Isaac TT. Hiller
John F. McPherson
Republican Co
G. W. N. Yates
T. F. Parker
D. W. Stranahan
Brokenstraw
Royttlcan
Warren Co
Valley of the Brokenstraw
Henry I. Kinnear
Kinnear
G.W. Brown
Henry Herrick
Samuel Hull
N. H. Payne
Erwin Johnson
Amos York
R. Babcock
P. Mayo
J. J. Acocks
Wm. A. Mead
J. M. Long
M.C. York
Jessee Tarbox
M.C. Dalrymple
Jessee D. Woodbury
P. J. Wright
Smith
DR. Dalrymple
Abraham Davis
Hugh Long
Archibald Alexander
William Davie
Samuel Trask
John J. Taylor
Myron Waters
Sherif
Death of a respected Detroit printer Cowan
A Detroit Union notes the sudden death of Samarr ApaMs Cowan, praising his generous character and lifelong commitment to the printer’s craft. The message extends sympathy to his relatives and requests transmission of the resolutions to E. Cowan in Warren County, Pa. Also referenced are local obituaries and notices including Rev. Johnson, Prof. Thos. Ridgway, and weather and Seneca Oil updates with regional commerce details.
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F. Cowan
Coway
Prema Tre
Detroit
Samarr ApaMs Cowan
Curtis for Fourth District Judgeship Said to Be Best Fit
Tioga Agitator notes Curtis is a long-time resident and respected lawyer active across Warren Elk Potter and Clarion counties. Editors argue Curtis shows impartiality, wide experience, and strong character, while urging neighbors to support him for the President Judge post.
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L. D. Wetmore
Warren County
Mr. Wetmore
R. G. White
John W. Gurnsey
Tioga Borough
C. B. Curtis
Tioga County
Tioga
Curtis
Elk
McKean
Cameron
Potter
Knox
Westmoreland
Clarion
Buffington
Wayne
Monroe
James M. Porter
Northampton
Wayne District and Upon His Resignation the Contest Was Between Judge Bell
Chester
Geo. R. Barrett
Clearfield
Congress
White
Warren
Mclean
Venango
Col Thos A Scott Named Assistant Secretary of War
LBA correspondent reports Col. Thomas A Scott was yesterday appointed Assistant Secretary of War. The statement praises his executive ability and notes the high pressure on the department, declaring the appointment highly significant and fitting for the role.
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LBA
Philadelphia
Thos. A. Scott
Butler on the Contrabands and Emancipation Debate
General Butler writes the War Department on the Contraband question, arguing that enslaved people who flee to Union lines should be treated as free or manumitted rather than property. He weighs legal status, status under the Constitution, and the practical duty to protect and feed the displaced, calling for a shift from enforcement of slaveholding orders to humane, military necessity. He notes possible conflicts with McDowell’s orders and pledges faithful enforcement if asked, but otherwise urges a broader confiscation of rebel resources in rebel states. He signs as Benjamin F. Butler.
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Butler
Hampton Creek
Union
Confederate States
McDowell
Secretary of War
Benjamin F. Butler
Warren Mail
The
Ledger
Ben Wood
New York
Wood
Republican Party
South
Hell
Grand Army
F.F. V's
Congress
United States
Nothing is easier than mischief and harder to suffer
A terse reflection notes that causing trouble is easy while enduring harm without complaint is very hard, contrasting ease of mischief with restraint in hardship.
War over the Ledger editor and Confederate sympathy
A letter denounces the Warren Ledger and its editor for partisan anti war bias praising the South and criticizing Lincoln’s government. It accuses the Ledger of slander and calls for factual reporting and constitutional fidelity amid the Civil War crisis.
Pole Raising in Davy Settlement Celebrates Union Flag
Neighbors met July 19 in Davy Settlement Deerfield to raise the national flag, fire guns, and cheer for the Union. A meeting followed with President A Bingham and Secretary O C Babcock. Toasts honored soldiers and leaders as Congress raises soldier pay and passes a Direct Tax bill with rates.
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Warren Mail
Davy Settlement
Deerfield
Union
A. Bingham
O. C. Babcock
J. Davy
A. E. Babcock
M. Minern
Warren Guards
D. Harrman
C. Bancock
U. S
White House
Cany
Jeff. Davis
Warren Fire Company Elects Officers at Late Election
Phillip Leenhart was chosen Foreman with J Wakerman as Assistant Foreman Michael Schwing as Hose Captain A Kirberger as Secretary and Geo Reig as Cashier. The company recently erected a tall pole near the engine house from which the flag is proudly displayed atop.
Major Allen Joins Regiment in Washington
Major Allen left for his regiment in Washington. Black Jack accompanied as his servant. The rebels are warned not to engage Jack unless their numbers are at least three to one and they advance to the muzzle.
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Allen
Washington
Black Jack
Jack
Confiscation bill and pay raise debates in Congress
In Washington on August 5 the confiscation bill was concurred with after debate and amendments. The pay raise for volunteers and non commissioned officers passed in some form, while other measures including a call for conventions to restore peace were debated and rejected. Kentucky's Wickliffe lauded Union support as crowds cheered in the House.
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Washieton
Breckinridge
Yeas
Bright
Carlisle
Cowan
Johnson
Latham
Pearce
Polk
Powel
Rice
Saulsbury
Wilson
House
Engineer Corps
Missouri
Congress
Louisville
McDougall
Bayard
Powell
Amy
Collamer
Breckenridge
Vallandigham
Stevens
Wickliffe
Kentucky
Senate
Union
Old Kentucky
Field and the Measles Joke About Southey Verses
A Boston publisher Mr Fields dazzles dinner guests with a retort about Southey's poetry. He pinpoints two life periods when lines could have been written, the measles era or the time brain had softened into idiocy, provoking laughter.
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Mr. Field
Southey
Honey as a shield against venomous people
A moral reflection from the Golden Rule advises that exposure to insults and malice should be met with meekness and forgiveness. By bathing the spirit in honey through gentleness and forbearance, malicious harm rebounds on the offender and good conquers evil.
The Battle at Bull Run and Rebel Weakness
An informed Memphis observer argues that a Union victory at Bull Run would wreck the Confederacy by crushing the rebel army and further pressuring blocked and oppressed civilians. The note cites Beauregard’s London proclamation and notes overreporting of Confederate strength as signs of distress. A win elsewhere soon after McClellan or Fremont are ready could likewise crack the rebellion.
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Memphis
National Army
Bull Ran
Jeff Davis
Beauregard
London
Bull Run
McClellin
Fremont
Wheat prospects brighten Carlisle region amid abundant harvest
Carlisle residents and the Carlisle Volunteer report a wheat yield this season far surpassing prior records. Much of the crop will be harvested this week in excellent condition with prices dampened by the abundance. The note contrasts rail profits on two lines and ends with a quip about a sermon for rebels routed at Millersport.
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Carlisle
Union gains noted in Louisville legislative election
Louisville August results show Harney of the Democrat defeated ex Governor Merriweather by 900 to 1 100, with Union majorities in Jefferson County around 6 000 and in Fayette and Franklin counties, plus Oldham. McClellan's arrival at Pirrspure sparks large public turnout and cheers before departure.
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Louisville
Mr Harney
The
Democrat
Merriweather
Jefferson Co
Judge Buckner
Union
Jas. B. Clay
Fayette Co
Richard C. Anderson
Gen. Anderson
Fort Sumter
Franklin Co
J. W. Jacobs
Oldham County
Battle at Bullstun Bridge Ends After Nine Hour Fight
A severe engagement at Bullstun Bridge lasted over nine hours. Fairfax C. H. reported a program carried out until troops faced masked batteries, attacked with vigor and success, resulting in heavy casualties.
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Washington
Bullstun Bridge
Fairfax C. H
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WM. Brown
Eldred
Republican County Convention
Detroit Union
Tyrogrammear Assex
Mich
Mr. Johnson
Samuel P. Johnson
New Castle
O. S. Presbyterian Church
Thos. & Ridgway
Boston
Tidioute
Titusville
Nniserres
Adam
L. Hequembourg
Hickory Street
L. A. Rogers
J. H. Masten
Raftmen’s Guards
Harper's Ferry
Wildcat Rifle Regiment
Pennsylvania
Gen. Butler
Warren Ledger
Constitution
N. Y
Haman
Crevelano
Ernie Baitroip
Cleveland and Erie
Buffalo and Erie
Tur
Northwestern Christian Advocate
Millersport
Patterson
McClellan
Monongahela House
Shannon
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