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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1870
Page
2
The convention settles on L D Wetmore as the Republican nominee after 344 ballots and a two thirds rule. Erie delegates break, Woodruff remains opposing. Meanwhile a new Stephens history of the Civil War draws praise and note of urgent national interest as a subscription book.
Mr Woodruff led a secret Erie County Committee meeting with 21 of 41 members to endorse his nomination. Six members preferred delay and full notice while 14 pushed for immediate action and failed. The bare majority backed the motion despite limited hearings and claims of trickery.
The Erie delegates argue the two thirds rule was part of the original compact and its repeal dissolved the body. They state no regular conference existed at that moment and Erie and Warren Elk delegates retained equal rights to nominate. Wetmore was nominated by two thirds under the rule in effect.
The Washington Chronicle notes four Democratic gains in North Carolina, boosting their House tally and signaling a shift in power. The piece urges Republicans nationwide to study the result, calling the victory a warning and a guide for future strategy as the 1872 electoral landscape unfolds.
A special dispatch reports President and Gen. Sherman coordinating on Sheridan's status as commander in chief. Documents and telegraphic messages were sent to Bancroft, Washburn, and Sheridan. Sherman expects Sheridan to be admitted to French and Prussian headquarters with proper courtesy, while Dr Evans is said to have acted without authority.
The Miner's Journal of Pottsville Schuylkill county says anthracite price stays high because mine owners hire workers to strike during summer, then raise prices in cold weather when stock is light. This pattern allegedly keeps coal at higher levels.
The Magic triumphed in the great yacht race for the Queen's Cup on the 9th in New York Bay, finishing in three hours thirty three minutes and fifty four seconds. It defeated all rivals including the British Cambria as America retains the cup.
The article notes Europe fears a Bourbon from the Orleans line may soon replace Napoleon as France’s leader. It mentions the Count of Paris now 38 and a younger brother once on McClellan’s Washington staff, comparing their chance to appear in pomp and parade with Quaker guns as a symbolic baptism of fire.
The article notes a first battle in which Prussia secured a decisive win over Napoleon and anticipates a second battle. If Prussia prevails again, Paris could be dictated terms and Napoleon might seek modest lodgings or even move to Tidioute to pursue oil business with minimal royalties.
A Paris based account from Nancy reports General Douay's force engaging Prussian artillery and troops at Weissenburg with heavy French losses. Voahang (Vohean) and Douay are cited as leaders, a Prussian counterattack drives retreat, and civilians flee Hagenay as devastation spreads.
Senator Conkling speaks to a Saratoga serenade crowd praising the Republican Party. He urges unity to carry the old flag and recounts Civil War achievements, Emancipation, and national strength while contrasting wartime and peacetime leadership. He lauds President Grant and calls for election integrity in New York.
Paris reports a likely dictatorship under Geo Trochu with the Emperor invited back to Paris to await a reconstructed government. Refusal seen as certain. Longpont notes French losses surpass expectations as Prussians take prisoners. Edmond About missing two days. Duke d Aumale offers service to the Emperor. Rumors place the Prince Imperial in London or Paris. Deputy Keratry calls for deposition of the Emperor.
A correspondent from Carlsruhe telegraphs that French accounts of Worth are untrue. Marshal MacMahon was routed as 20 000 killed wounded and prisoners were left by 50 000 engaged. Strasbourg is besieged since Monday with gates shut and Prussians moving heavy artillery toward Metz and Paris.
The Moniteur reports General Douay died in the battle of Wissenburg after leading from the front. With retreating troops rallying, he spurred his horse, rode to the fight, shot the horse, walked toward the enemy, and was felled by a final volley as his troops rejoined the attack.
The Times reports a secret Napoleon Benedetti proposal to unite German states while Prussia would cede the Rhine provinces and aid French plans against Belgium. Paris denounces French generalship while critics claimNapoleon and Bismarck negotiated amid fighting.
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