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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1862
Page
2
The Warren Mail announces it will oversee the paper through winter, promising a wide awake journal of current events and a faithful Republican party stance under D. H. Ware.
The article argues the United States should give up Mason and Slidell to avoid war with Great Britain, while preserving neutral rights. It notes a British blockade of Charleston, criticizes Southern agitators, and cites Charles J. Biddle’s congressional election and partisan stance.
The full exchange between Lord Lyons and our Secretary of State and between the French Government and its Washington envoy is published. It shows no offensive demand for Mason and Slidell, and Seward argues thoroughly that surrender aligns with American principles. The press generally backs the positions, and the French agree with our government.
The piece blasts Canadian papers for supporting the Southern Rebellion and urges repealing the Reciprocity Treaty. It calls to sever trade with Canada, avoid railroads and canals, and send back Canadian currency to discipline those who insult the U.S. government. It frames Canada as an enemy until it atones.
In Camp Pierpont the 6th and 9th regiments recount a 14 mile march to Drainesville where they repelled a rebel recon by heavy firing from a woods edge. Our artillery and skirmish drill kept casualties low while Tiger Zouaves suffered heavy losses. The regiments pursued the retreating enemy until twilight.
Grain figures for Chicago in 1861 show flour receipts 1 446 197 barrels and wheat 17 534 909 bushels through December 1. Shipments since January include 1 425 689 barrels flour and 15 788 375 bushels wheat by lake canal and rail. The note compares to 1838 and 1850 totals and links the data to Free Labor and Free toil.
Community notices mark upcoming CG Quarterly at M E Church and social events at Judge Scofield’s, plus society and club meetings. Reports mention fires, riots rumors, oil interest, and military movements including Beecher lecture plans and Burnside expedition readiness.
The Erie City dispatch urges citizens to buy the paper for the latest news. It cites three firsts: Mason and Slidell surrender, suspension of Boston New York and Philadelphia banks, and a Nashville fire. It also describes a misty ice filled town scene with skating and social events at Mill Pond.
The New York Commercial Advertiser reports that within hours of Mason and Slidells arrest the President was informed and expressed the view that the prisoners should be surrendered.
The suspension of specie payments by banks stems from a need to finance government loans rather than insolvency. Business circles feel relief as stocks rise and government currency redistributes, with gold premiums in New York City expected to be minimal, likely not over 1 percent.
The Harrisburg Telegraph urges Erie as a naval depot citing a deep spacious bay, 100 foot high banks for batteries, abundant ship timber nearby, strong railroad access, and easy coal and iron supplies making Erie the most suitable harbor on the lakes for a naval depot.
General Scott returns from Europe aboard the Arago while tariffs rise and banks suspend specie payments. Rebel captures, desertion, and treason trials ripple through Missouri Kentucky and New York era reports. Galveston evacuated as Union forces tighten grip. Kentucky writer Bailey resumes publication amid danger.
Over the last two weeks the Federal army reports 2500 rebels seized including 70 officers, 1200 horses and mules, 1100 arms, two tons of powder, 100 wagons and vast commissary stores. Gen Price retreats toward Arkansas as Union forces claim minimal losses. Bridge burners executed and others confined amid Halleck orders. Also notes plans for submarine telegraph cables linking Southern ports with Fernandina and Cedar Keys, aiding military communications and transport.
The amiable Prince Consort, second son of Ernest Duke of Saxe Coburg, born August 26 1819, married to Queen Victoria on February 10 1840, father of nine. Regent during the Prince of Wales's minority, he was a cultured, well read artist whose loss will be deeply mourned by the Queen, his family, and the nation.
Preparations for a push down the Mississippi continue with a strong river fleet at Cairo and nearby. Twelve gunboats there and three at Mound City will carry twelve heavy guns each. Thirty eight floating mortar batteries ready to breach forts or cities, plus scows with one gun at Paducah.
The Memphis Argus and Southern papers criticize Gen. McClellan for inaction in Virginia. They argue the Confederate troops in the Mississippi valley differ, accusing McClellan of time being strength, while Southern sources see the opposite.
A Louisville reporter describes a Nashville incident where a slave woman, owned by Mrs. Polk, killed three young children with a knife and then killed herself after Mrs. Polk threatened sale down south. Nashville papers cite insanity claims while the motive is stated as fear of sale.
A private letter dated St Louis reports that over sixty thousand people have left the city in a year, resulting in many vacant houses and stores and business, except for government contracts, at a dead standstill.
Providence reports the British steam gunboat Rinaldo departed at 5 P.M. with Mason Sidell and their secretaries aboard. A hurricane raged through the night and Boston endured the most severe gale ever known for the harbor.
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