Rail line battle ends. mortgage claims decide road fate
The Pittsburgh Philadelphia court affirmed the March act, ruling the 87,000,000 mortgage first lien and the 5,000,000 mortgage second to it on the Williamsport to Erie line. The injunction against the Penn Central lease was overruled. work on the road may begin within thirty days.
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Penn. Central
Graz
Supreme Court
The
Central Co
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Justice Strong
Williamsport
Erie
Sunbury
Justice Woodward
Camp Curtin notes Romney deployment and local morale
From Camp Curtin Harrissure December 17 1861 troops prepared to move to Romney Virginia under Generals Murray Lewis Curtis Zeigler but orders halted as Governor Curtin blocks leaving the state. The 13th Regiment is filling, Belgian rifles issued, Rev J S Lytle named chaplain in Col Curtis regiment. Lieut Jewett of Kane added with J R Clark noting Warren court scenes and local humor. House seating arrangements described and Warren elect joins anticipated.
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Camp Curtin
Harrissure
Epstom
Curtin
Secretary of War
James
Romney
Virginia
Murry
Lewis
Col
Curtis
Zeigler
England
Philadelphia
Warren
Delaware
Potomac
Danis
J. S. Lytle
House of Representatives
the Mail
Ben Bort
Regiment of Col Curtis Consolidated at Camp Curtin
The regiment of Col. C. B. Curtis at Camp Curtin has been consolidated with the McClellan regiment and fully organized. They have marching orders and await transportation to the seat of war. Officers include Curtis, Wood, Johnson, Spellman, Holmes, Webster, Lytle. Sutler not yet appointed. Regiment is No. 114.
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Col
C. B. Curtis
Camp Curtin
McClellan
Henry B. Wood
John C. Johnson
H. 3. Spellman
S. Holmes
C. K. Webster
J. S. Lytle
Four Escape From Erie Jail and Local Election Notes
Four inmates, Broxe Jaiu Thomas Dillon Jason Breed Charles Jackson and John Masters, escaped Erie Jail last Saturday by digging through a wall. Sheriff Craig offers 200 reward for their arrest. In municipal politics, Democrats fielded Wood and Gunther for mayor. Opdyke won against both. Other items note oil pumping revival near Tidioute, a $180 burglary from Bennett's Corry dining saloon, and a sale push by A. Fingers on jewelry and watches.
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Broxe Jaiu
Thomas Dillon
Jason Breed
Charles Jackson
John Masters
Erie
Craig
New York
Wood
Gunther
Opdyke
Conneautville Courier
Bennett
Corry
Regiment Drill and March Impress Erie Citizens
From Camp Reed dated Dec 16 1861 soldier Z E Pec writes of Col Schlaudecker’s Regiment near Erie Pennsylvania. The camp spans about thirty five acres with ample quarters blankets coats and clothes. Eight hundred men strong growing daily the regiment shows health discipline and good rations. Parade through Erie impressed locals with Zimmermans band and cavalry drill. Warren Company led by Capt Langworthy stands out and represents patriotism of Warren. wishes for a successful campaign and safe return for families and friends.
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Schlaudecker
Camp Reed
Mr. Borror
Quartermaster’s Department
Erie
Zimmerman
Warren
Langworthy
Reed
Old Warren
Z. E. Pec
Report on public finances and currency reform
Secretary of the Treasury presents a plan to fund the 1862 war through higher taxes, increased loans, and a uniform national currency. He outlines loan types, revenue projections, and the need for a strong fiscal system to sustain army and navy expansion and reserve funds. A transition from bank notes to United States currency is proposed with two main option paths.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Aso
Treasury
Europe
United States
West Virginia
Mississippi
European news and tensions spark Canada war fears
Foreign dispatches from Hawifax report delays at Queenstown and a British demand for apologies to Mason and Slidell. The Times discusses potential war, blockade impacts, and trade shifts while the Privy Council warns against export of gunpowder and brimstone. Dispatches suggest Lyons may be instructed amid broader imperial concerns.
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England
the Times
Canada
Admiral Mine
North American
Morning Star
Lord Loyas
Washington
Liverpool Curier Extra
Annapolis
Wilkes
San Jacintos
Norhhern
Oder
Times of the 30Th
Capt. Wilkes
Lord Lyons
Hawifax
Europa
Liverpool
Queenstown
Gan Jacinto
Windsor Castle
Observer
Mason and Slidell
Quernstown
Times’ City
Almout
Russia
Confederate States
United Kingdom
London Times
Lyons
The
Times
Seward
Negro Insurrection Reported in Charleston Suppressed
Bantimonry December 14 report from Old Paint Boat cites military authorities suppressing a Charleston negro insurrection. Plot allegedly planned with bands from the country. sash factory fire blamed on a free black man. weapons found in cabins. fire engines disabled by black workers. Courier and Mercury offices reportedly destroyed.
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Charleston
Nero
Courier
Mercury
South Carolina
Union Victory at Allegheny Camp and Subsequent Actions
Reported from Cheat Mountain that Milroy and Johnson clashed at Allegheny Camp Pocahontas VA from daylight to 3 pm with Union casualties near 30 and rebel losses over 209 including officers. Milroy’s force numbered about 750, Johnson’s over 2,000. Rebels burned camp and retreated to Stanton, while Willich’s regiment repelled a Texan attack at Green River with Federal reinforcements. Washington warns traitor surrender unlikely as President remains firm.
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Cincinnati
Cheat Mountain
Allegheny Camp
Pocahontas County
R. A. Milroy
12Th
Georgia
Milroy
Indiana
Ohio
Virginia
Johnson
8Th
Stanton
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John B. Brown
Warren County
H. P. Kinnear
Republican Party
P. S
Brown
Williams & Co
Humever
Whitney
Johnson's Hall
Allegheny
Haggai
Parker
Jamestown Democrat
T. A. Rhodes
Jamestown Journal
Barclay
Mr. Vallandigham
Fenton
Committee On Foreign Relations
Yeas
Vays
M. E
Andrew Dalton
Sugar Grove
Marsh
Philiadelphia
Col. Curtis
Conneautville
Crawford Co
Tidioute
Black
Buchanan
Supreme Court of the
U.S
Erie Gazette
Beecher, Chapin
Wendell Phillips
Crispace
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Chicago
G A. Fingers
F. A. Randall
Floyd
Reynolds
Big Springs
Sociable
Juge Brown’s
Gay
Mite Society
Wm. McMullin
Chase
Lovussvinix
Willich
Green River
Mumfordsville
Col. Terry
Terry
Somerset
Kentucky
Col. Hoskins
Campbellsville
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