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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1862
Page
2
The Warren Mail reports M. B. Thompson of Warren as an Independent candidate for Constable. The paper also argues for expulsion of Senator Bright of Indiana, citing Brights letters to Jefferson Davis and alleged disloyal actions during the Civil War era, criticizing Senator Cowans stance and urging firm loyalty in government.
The article argues that military leaders rightly prohibit any alcohol for officers and soldiers in camps along the Potomac. It contends temperance strengthens armies and cites Bull Run as a warning, noting the ban targets health, courage, and endurance while questioning perceived needs for whiskey among travelers and idle individuals.
The Youngsville Borough vote lists offices and winners: Justice Wm Siggins, Constable P W Siggins, High Constable J H Trask, Burgess D C Bowman, Council Col W L Roney Wm Freese J S Davis J G McKee, School Directors C Smith W K Chapel, Assessor Isaac Connely, Judge of Election D G Hazard, Inspectors C Steward W K Chapel. C V Kinnear declined re election after twenty six years as Justice of Peace.
In Washington City Gen. Patton earns high praise as an active, energetic advocate for the Union and Constitution. He favors decisive action, defying milksop conservatism, and is regarded as a brave, unflinching representative whose record matches the needs of loyal citizens. The Raftman’s Journal endorses his stance.
Seven men found guilty by Military Commissions at Palmyra and sentenced to be shot. Major General Halleck approves the sentence. Rebels burned the new Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad bridge on Saturday night at Palmyra, aiming to disrupt the line.
Harrisburg reports detail a pair of investigations by five member committees into alleged abuses in militia provisioning and the act for tonnage duties. The House and Senate vote to pursue responses, with Democratic opposition noted and a unanimous Senate stance backing the measures.
Col Corcoran reports Dr Lynch the Catholic Bishop of Charlestown lost 120000 in the recent fire. A ban on transporting spirits across the Potomac after February 1. A New York party sold a steamship to the Government for 140000, far above its three month ago price. Rotations remove many clerks in federal offices. Calcutta ceases as India’s capital, new site debated. Nova Scotia gold sample tests show 898 fineness. Buell and Zollicoffer forces suffer routs. Sabbath rest urged. Wade’s Senate seat may reelect. Pennsylvanian Curtin praised for steady leadership. Bright expelled from Senate 32 to 14.
Western papers relay rumors that Jefferson Davis offered peace terms to the Union. The Chicago Tribune lists five points: recognize the Confederacy, free trade between sections, repeal the Fugitive Slave Law, introduce voluntary labor in the South, and a proposed abolition of slavery within twenty one years to appease England.
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