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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1861
Page
2
After this week we relinquish control of the Mail to D H Waite of Warren for the winter. If issues arise, blame him. We may send occasional prosy letters, while foreman Mr Goodrich handles office business and aims for more job work and paid subscriptions.
A vivid holiday reminiscence details a Warren family Christmas retreat to Eveline Mead's home with a large gathering, a decorated Christmas tree, gifts for Grandmother at 71, and a lively scramble to distribute toys, clothing, books, and trinkets amid warm hospitality and a festive feast for children and adults alike.
Despite hard times, Christmas joy spread through shops and streets. Randall's Barclay's and Variety Hall glowed with customers Tuesday night. A union Christmas tree gathering at Mr. Sill's on Christmas Eve drew uptown families and friends including the Browns Falconers We mores Scofields Sills Henrys Orrs Watsons Johnsons and Crandalls. Rev Taylor publicly acknowledged various testimonials for him and family. Rev J S Lytle thanks for a Methodist Almanac copy.
Postmaster Smith unveils larger, more uniform post office boxes with outside key access and private boxes for patrons. The article calls for ending rowdy behavior by local youths in the waiting area and urges parental guidance for those without legitimate business.
The paper praises a loyal carrier boy who has served for two years delivering the mail every Friday afternoon through sun and storm. It hopes the boy receives kind reception and generous tips from readers, noting his tenacity and steady service.
A Bucktails letter notes late arrival for this week. It states Mr. Cook of Pine Grove and Mr. Geer of Kinzua were the only wounded in the recent fight. Sergeant Ford of the Warren Guards has returned home crippled by rheumatism and reports the camp boys are doing well.
A Civil War era note outlines that pay begins only after muster, while a bill in Congress seeks pay from oath onward. It also mentions Oscar Smith of Columbus dying at Camp Fenton in Washington on the 15th, a resigning Surveyor General Keim, Curtin appointing Henry Souther, and various local notices and political opinions from the era.
The St Louis Democrat argues that the government must suppress rebellion by confiscating rebel property, not freeing slaves. It rejects exempting slave ownership as a policy, deeming slave protection for rebels a grave mistake and urging complete confiscation of all rebel property to prevent a slaveholding empire.
The War Department stores over 20,000,000 cartridges in Washington and expects no new contracts for bullets. Seven moulding machines operate in Washington with Watervliet Arsenal producing more, while Marsh & Co. in this city nears contract completion and New York’s largest orders are filled. Prices are expected to drop as demand eases, Troy Times reports.
A French traveler and former Crimean army auxiliary aboard a captured Port Royal vessel writes of the American Navy’s conduct. He lauds Commodore for inspiration and skill, noting his shift from a circular line to high risk battery assaults and the gunboats’ spread along the inlet as master strokes.
Hon. Schuyler Colfax reports in the St Joseph Register that Republicans now favor a middle ground policy to free enslaved people and confiscate rebel property, aiming to deter rebellion. Lovejoy, Ashley, Bingham and other radicals back the platform, with Cabinet split but growing support from loyal masses. Lincoln reportedly supports measures to deprive rebels of slaves and property, while details differ with Congress.
Levanta Missouri December 20 reports Col Palmer's Brigade arriving while Gen Pope is expected. Union forces seize 200 wagons, thousands of arms and muskets, 1,000 horses, tents, and camp gear. Major Hubbard captures over sixty recruits and burns rebel mills. The action near Warrensburg drives enemy forces from a bridge, with 30 prisoners including three colonels. Casualties are 2 killed and 14 wounded for the Union.
Dec 20 Woasurxeton Gen Ord leads Bucktail Rifles under Lieut Col Kane in a Danville foraging expedition. McCall shifts brigades, ambush ensues near Denainsville, Eaton's batteries open fire, Rebel forces retreat after three quarters of an hour. Casualties: 6 killed 8 wounded for Union. 150 rebels dead or wounded. Kane wounded slightly. Ord captures 8 wounded and two caissons. By 9 PM, 50 wagonloads of forage brought in.
Lieut Hurd of the 2d Maine, wounded and captured at Bull Run and recently released, says Col Corcoran and about 300 others were confined in Charleston Jail when it burned. They escaped by leaping from a window as Charlestonians made no rescue. Hurd reports brutal treatment of Southern prisoners and Corcoran’s possible attempt to reach Beaufort or the North. The report notes exceedingly cold weather on December 27.
Reports from Washington and Paris discuss government contracts and a possible exchange of Mason and Slidell. Generals Scott and Wise figure in rumors of resignations, editor returns, and French British sentiment favoring negotiation over direct clash. A false tale about Mason and Slidell surrender is debunked as government priorities focus on rebellion.
An eye witness account to the Panama Star reports Slidell’s daughter slapped Lieutenant Fairfax when he notified the ambassador of his arrest. The woman allegedly exposed her breast and challenged him to strike, attacking the officer over a cotton interest dispute.
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