Warren County Republican ticket praised in Warren Mail
The Warren Mail reviews the party ticket backed by voters at the convention. It commends candidates for Assembly Sheriff Prothonotary Associate Judge County Commissioner Auditor District Attorney and urges unity to defend Republican principles amid national peril. It notes Warren County Fair moved to September 25 at Youngsville with good prospects and accessibility by rail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Kinnear
Youngsville
Isaac H. Hiller
Sugar Grove
Yates
Columbus
Mark Willson
Willson
Erastus Barns
Sheffield
C. Masten
Glade
Masten
J. R. Clark
Warren
the Republic
Warren County
Union platform debate divides old Democrats and Unionists
The article surveys a shift from old Democratic fervor toward a proposed Union party aimed at a broad platform embracing all sections. It contrasts Southern slavery interests with Northern rights and notes a New England letter praising the North’s unity under the flag. It ends with a call to rally for the Union and a salute to the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Ledger
Union
South
North
Union Party
Picnic and examination at West Spring Creek school
On August 9 the district school in West Spring Creek held an examination and a Grove picnic led by Miss A Hull. Students Albert Bennett Miss M Patchin Lucy Randolph spoke, Miss M Baker presented a banner to C Brown, and a Fairy Sisters colloquy followed. The event ended with well arranged tables and orderly, wholesome entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Spring Creek
A. Hull
Albert Bennett
M. Patchin
Lucy Randolph
M. Baker
C. Brown
Court session notes Economite lands title dispute
Judge Derickson presided with Lott and Brown as associates amid limited business. The sole notable case concerned the Economite lands opposite Tidioute with oil value, decided for the defendants. A Union School youth exhibition raised about $14 for soldiers, and Rev. Blackburn preached in Erie. Beech Woods held a patriotic military gathering. Major G Stoneman of the cavalry earned a promotion to Brigadier General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derickson
Lott and Brown
Tidioute
Economites
G. Stoneman
Regular Cavalry
Republican County Convention at Warren Nomination and Resolutions
The Republican County Convention met in Warren on the 19th with Dr. F. A. Shugert elected president and J. C. Thomas and John Sill as secretaries. Delegates from multiple townships were seated as credentials were reported, and a committee prepared resolutions. The platform defended Lincoln and the Union, condemned treason, urged vigorous war measures, and called for national unity with support for the Administration and citizen soldiers. The convention adjourned sine die with a county committee named for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Committee
Court House
Warren
F. A. Shugert
Deerfield
J. C. Thomas
Conenango
John Sill
Kinzua
Freehold
Brokenstraw
Irvine Johnson
Samuel Hull
Columbus
Columbus Boro
W. B. Sutliff
Lewis Crosby
Corydon
Amos Flatt
James D. Harris
Conewango
A. J. Spencer
Cherry Grove
S. K. Young
B. Aber
R. McGill
Eldred
P. Putnam
L. Dodge
Elk—D. Dinsmoor
Wm. D. Johnson
Wfarmington
C. G. Bishop
Paul W. Brown
John Russel
Q. Wright
Glade
W. Brasington
Geo. A. Cobham Jr
D. Clark
John Rollins
Limestone
H. A. How
Wm. Dale
Mead
O. W. Sandall
Thos. Place
Pleasant
N. Sill
W. P. Barber
Pine Grove
W. R. Thompson
J. B. Fisher
Pittsfield
D. R. Dalrymple
J. M. Long
South West
W. B. Benedict
M. J. Allison
Spring Creek
Lewis Baker
Wm. McLay
Sheffield
Stephen Andrews
J.T. Osgood
Sugar Grove
Wam
Cadman
B. Ricker
C. B. Curtis
Youngsville
W. J. Alexander
P. V. Siggins
S. B. Ricker
J. T. Osgood
Confederacy
Abrahan Lincoln
Maranatha
D. H. Mitchell
Richard McGill
J. J. Sherman
John Russell
F. A Shugert
J.C. Tuomas
Joan Sili
Philadelphia arrests stun Union supporters and traitor fears rise
Reports detail the arrest of Pierce Butler and others in Philadelphia by U S Marshal on orders from Secretary Cameron. Wm B Reed Geo M Wharton Chas Brown and David Salman are named as detained or linked to Butler. Dispatch notes Butler's case involves intercepted letters aiding the enemy and mentions subsequent arrests. An Edwardian drowning incident and political resolutions follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce Butler
W. B. Reed
Geo. M. Wharton
Charles Brown
David Salman
Philadelphia
Gen. Patterson
Puiapeconia
U. S
Cameron
New York
Fort Hamilton
Wm. B. Reed
China
U.S
Chas. Brown
Butler
Proclamation by Lincoln Declares Day of Fasting Prayer
President Abraham Lincoln proclaims the last Thursday in September as a day of Humiliation Prayer and Fasting for the nation. He urges all people ministers families and teachers to observe the solemn day to seek divine mercy and blessings for the Union amid civil war. Secretary William H. Seward affixes the great seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
Congress
United States
Abraham Lincoln
A. D
Prisoner Hiram Eppy Sayre Reported Safe in Richmond
Rev Hiram Eppy Sayre believed alive and a prisoner at Richmond after Bull Run battle. A letter to Wm M Eddy of North Hampton Conn dated Aug 9 1861 confirms his status. The Richmond Examiner notes a dark complexioned chaplain among Connecticut prisoners as cited by the Jamestown Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Eppy Sayre
Mr. Eddy
Bull Rup
Wm. M. Eddy
Northampton
Hiram
Richmond
Fanny
Manassas
Baltimore
Zachary Eddy
Zrbune
Richmond Examiner
Eddy
Regro
Connecticut
Jamestown Journal
Douglas Letter on Union Duty and Patriotism in 1861
In a May 10 1861 letter from Curiaco Senator Douglas argues that compromise was useless after secession began and that Union loyalty requires sustaining the flag and Constitution under any administration. He cites Webster and Clay as models of bipartisan defense of the government and urges fellow Democrats to oppose separatists and defend the nation. He sends regards to Virgil Hickox on behalf of the state Democratic Committee.
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Douglas
National Intelligencer
Curiaco
United States
Union
Tennessee
North Carolina
Charleston
Montgomery
Capitol
Washington
Lincoln
Clay
Webster
Jackson
Democratic Party
Stephen A. Dovatas
Virgil Hickox
State Democratic Committee
Navy Department Delivers Vast Naval Deployment
The Navy Department shows intense activity with an entire navy of 150 vessels sent to sea within ninety days, a labor achievement surpassing British efforts at the start of the Crimean war.
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Navy Department
American Farmers Receive English Breadstuffs Payment
English payments to American farmers for breadstuffs total about 30 million dollars this year, reflecting trade arrangements and market movements between the two nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
English Parliament Prorogued as Queen's Speech Reads
From England, Parliament was prorogued on the 6th. The Queen's Speech, read by commission, says foreign relations are friendly and peace in Europe is not in danger. It notes Italy's kingdom consummation and hopes for happy results. It mentions American affairs with open war due to recent dissensions and vows neutrality among European powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Europe
Italy
United States
Congress
Free States
Slave States
Maryland
Kentucky
Missouri
Turned Tide at Manassas by Confederate Leaders
A Charleston Mercury letter dated July 28 recalls the narrow Confederate near victory at Manassas. It credits panic among Union lines, with detachments fleeing the field, before Kershaw Cash and Kemper steadied the defense. Beauregard Johnston and brigades Elzeyer and Smith then arrived and the Union threat was repelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Manassas Junction
Washington
Kershaw
Cash
Kemper
Beauregard
Johnston
Elzeyer
Smith
Gen McClellan at the helm as troops praised at encampment
A Washington correspondent reports Gen McClellan works tirelessly to prevent a recurrence of Bull Run. Gen McCall’s troops are praised for duty and drills. Gov. Curtin is expected to orient regimental colors, welcomed by the troops. Debates over a direct tax and plans for slavery policy circulate amid war-time discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philadelphia North American
McClelan
Bull Ron
Neice
McCall
Riot and looting across towns leave few details known
Reports from PuHiraperputa Easton Rotta and Rotta recount mob actions in Jeffersonian and Sentinel offices. Pierce Butler arrest rumored in Westchester while Col Johnson is burned in effigy in Easton. In Missouri Captains Rogers Coleman killed near Guy Jackson and battle losses estimated at 2500 to 3000. Gen Siegel commissioned as Brigadier General and took command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
the Sentinel
Phillip Johnson
M. C
Rotta
Emmett McDonald
Chas. C. Rogers
Guy
Jackson
Stephen A. Coleman
St. Louis
McCullough
Siegel
Rebels Seen Near City Cause Some Alarm
August 19 report notes excitement over alleged rebel movement near Wasaiscron. After assurances Washington is safe, observers say additional soldiers would be needed if offensive actions resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasaiscron
Washington
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