Union Electoral Ticket Senatorial
Morton M Michael and Thos Cunningham head the Union Electoral Ticket for senatorial district races.
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1864
Page
2
Morton M Michael and Thos Cunningham head the Union Electoral Ticket for senatorial district races.
Loyal citizens of Warren County are urged to attend town meetings on September 3 to appoint delegates for a county convention at Johnson's Hall Warren on September 6 at 3 PM. The gathering will nominate one Assembly candidate and other county offices. Vigilance committees across townships and boroughs are listed to give notice of primary meetings.
Isaac H. Hiller of Warren announces his candidacy for re election to the Prothonotary's office subject to Union Convention nomination. He unable to visit districts but asks friends to remember his past three years of service and that any support will be appreciated. Warren August 9 1860s.
The union convention may nominate Joseph Morrison of Deerfield and W. G. Garcelon of Spring Creek as County Commissioner candidates. Both announcements state candidates are subject to nomination by the Union County Convention.
A. G. Lane of Pine Grove is a candidate for Treasurer of Warren County at the forthcoming election, subject to nomination. Also announced is A. F. Davis of Warren as a candidate for County Treasurer.
The piece, cited by the New York Times, criticizes Henry Winter Davis and Ben Wade for censuring President Lincoln over the Reconstruction bill. It argues the document aims to defeat Lincoln and aid Democrats, while noting the president’s partial approval of bill principles and intent to act within his authority.
The piece argues that Wade and Davis oppose Lincoln's policies as insincere and unconstitutional attempts to control votes, warning that Copperhead influence and party strife threaten the Union. It contends the president seeks to end slavery and urges the people to recognize the danger and crush such manifestoes to save the country.
The article notes captains Mitchell and Martin were sent to Fortress Monroe too late to help. Gov. Curtin has authority to raise one year volunteers. Capt. L A Dodd is authorized to recruit in the district. County Commissioners urged to offer a bounty and push recruitment promptly with Capt. McCann signaling to raise a company.
General Grant reportedly told Dr Dutfield that the rebellion would be crushed within the year, though he did not specify a timeline. He warned that home support is the real danger, urging unified effort and asking readers to answer at the recruiting office and ballot box.
The first passenger special from Philadelphia to Erie passed Warren on Friday with 15 to 20 passengers including Col Kos A Scott vice president of the Pennsylvania Central Railroad and J D Potts Philadelphia & Erie general manager. They reached Erie Friday evening and some continued by special car to the Falls while regular through service was expected in about 30 to 40 days.
A Meadville Journal this week declares a Jamestown Democrat report false in every particular stating the Provost Marshal and his clerk were arrested and jailed in Washington. The Democrat is accused of spreading a mischievous fabrication and retracts the claim.
Last Wednesday’s heavy rain caused rapid river rise with rafting risks. A new mail route now moves Erie to Wilcox by express train around 2 PM, aiding local business. A railroad extension committee in Erie seeks a five mile right of way, progress uncertain. Navy actions at Mobile contrast with rebel press reporting.
A Warren newspaper memorial recounts Col George A Cobham Jr of War ren County who fell July 20 1864 at Peachtree Creek while commanding the 111th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Born in Liverpool England he rose from immigrant to brigade commander noted for steadfast devotion to the Union and his regiment.
The piece recounts a berry harvest in Sheffield with a heavy yield and much social bustle. It mentions a journey by Philadelphia train to Lon Wilcox's kitchen, a jury drawn by Judge Johnson, and a chaotic night at Bowers Hotel amid a major thunderstorm. It notes blackberry pickers from Warren and crowded lodging.
The Constitutional Convention of Missouri adjourned sine die on July 25. Its constitution is to be submitted to voters on the first Monday in September. The document proclaims abolition of slavery except as punishment for crime and limits state recognition of property in man. The piece mentions draft substitutions for three years in 1862 and reports local paper ownership changes and a Baptist sermon.
The speaker argues for nominating a War Democrat who supports prosecuting the war only if necessary. He contrasts a peace ticket with Lincoln and says many Republicans seek compromise. He dismisses concerns about enslaved South and warns against changing leaders mid crisis.
A New York Evening Post correspondent with Sheridan estimates the active force under him as the strongest Union unit ever seen at any height above Harper's Ferry. The cavalry is as large as all of Shields Banks Fremont or Hunter combined, while the infantry is led by Maj. Gens. Wright Crook and Emory, with General Ransom in charge of cavalry.
The St. Louis Democrat reports a hidden organization aiding armed rebels to overthrow the government. Key arrests in Missouri include Charles L. Hunt, with figures like Vallandigham, Price, Pendleton, and Pugh tied to the network. The Indianapolis Journal outlines oath bound secrecy and aims to trigger civil war, while critics label the conspirators as treasonous Democrats.
Fragmentary passage warns of government danger and a call to patriots to defend national supremacy. It condemns Democratic traitors and anticipates a possible collision, urging readiness to strike in defense of family altars.
Colfax defends wartime measures including habeas corpus suspensions and arrests. He champions emancipation and aggressive use of colored troops, urges confiscation of rebel property, and calls for abolition of slavery through constitutional amendment. He praises Lincoln and Johnson and opposes secession or compromise.
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