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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1863
Page
2
In his December 8 1863 address Abraham Lincoln says emancipation progress in several states is welcome but warns that reconstruction depends on wartime power. He urges Congress to seize favorable chances to aid emancipation while focusing on army and navy as the main reliance for restoring freedom and security.
General Grant consolidates gains by holding captured works and batteries as the insurgent force retreats in East Tennessee. President Lincoln calls for nationwide prayers of thanks for the advance, noting West victories may hasten the fighting in the East and urging readiness for a decisive struggle near the Capital.
Washington correspondence notes Border State leaders split on the amnesty bid as a peace signal or ineffective toward rebel leaders. Missouri sees rapid colored troop enlistments draining slavery, while the Kanawha captures a Mobile Bay schooner with valuable cargo and specie. Boston celebrates Lincoln for mayor as Bridgeport leans secessionist on local elections.
The Warren Mail reports the President’s message urging abolition of slavery and reconstruc tion plans, noting Emancipation Proclamation stays in force and former slaves’ allegiance. It lists railroad progress from Erie to St Marys, Philadelphia to Buena Vista, plus bank and school notices and lectures in town.
Editorial correspondence notes the election of Schuyler Colfax as Speaker and Edward McPherson as Clerk, praising both as sober virtuous leaders. It argues against Etheridge’s treachery over Louisiana credentials, relays progress on prisoner exchanges, and lauds Lincoln's message and the growing Free Opindn movement with reports on Grant’s campaigns including Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, and Ringgold.
Reports of oil fires at Oil City and losses in Knoxville siege. Weehawken sunk at Charleston. Kentucky plans to move the state capital to Louisville. Massachusetts loom wages and immigrant arrivals noted. Louisville coal purchase fund approved. Supreme Court ruling on soldiers' vote. Portraitist Charles Ingham dies in New York. Rebel blockade provisions denied to Union prisoners. Beauford Island freedmen land sales exceed $2,000 each for some cotton crops. Grant army dispatch on Missionary Ridge and oath of office notes. Lincoln proclamation offering full pardon with oath for rebels, and conditions for loyal state governments recovery.
The next Sociable gathering will be hosted by L D Wetmore this Friday evening. The Ladies Aid Society records a $325 donation from Rev. M Baily of Corydon with thanks.
Geo A Copnam Jr reports tired troops and scarce supplies as rebels retreat. He describes Ringgold as a pretty town, the North Western Bank as headquarters with a Battle Flag display, and contrasts mud nights with fine buildings and meals. He hails a splendid victory and hopeful results.
The document outlines the President's authority to grant reprieves and pardons for federal offenses except during impeachment. It notes a current rebellion subverting loyal state governments and treason by individuals. Congress has enacted laws on forfeiture, confiscation, slave liberation, and authorizes proclamation-based actions by the President.
The Warren County Teacher's Association schedules its next regular session in Warren from Thursday Feb 11 at 10 AM to Saturday. It will include general essays, discussions, lectures, class exercises, music, and business. Sessions invite member and non member input, promote district institute links, and seek contributions for a Teacher's Department.
Harriet wife of Stephen P Berry died at Flat Rock Bourbon County Kentucky on December 3 1863. She was 42 years old.
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