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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1864
Page
2
The speaker calls for vigorous public support and sacrifices to sustain the Government's measures against rebellion. He warns against territorial dismemberment and defends the Union, stating the local republic’s permanent existence hinges on national resolve and divine blessing. Curtis ends with a pledge that no star shall fade from the constellation.
The text describes a fringe Conservative Unionist movement in 1863 64 backing McClellan for president with a ghostly ticket. It details meetings in Cincinnati Philadelphia and controversy over a vice presidential choice amid doubts about organization and public support. It also notes a Kentucky Democrat veteran confronts a Republican defector in a tense exchange and mentions the Presidents signing of a bounty payment resolution.
The Warren Mail extols Governor A. G. Curtin for his wartime administration, noting prosperity, strong public support, and a loyal Union stance. It recaps Senate delays, House leadership, and praise for Curtin from western counties, amid Civil War strain and political tension.
The annual pew renting at Mr Beecher's Church Brooklyn on the 4th of the month yielded thirty one thousand dollars. Wealthy buyers paid premium prices while many seats sold for 15 to 25 dollars for a family. The piece argues such charity proves widens faith and condemns slavery. It links church conduct to national moral direction.
The notice records the death of William Makepeace Thackeray born in 1811 and notes his literary career with contributions to Frazer's Magazine Punch and The Ties. It highlights his role in founding and editing Cornhill Magazine in 1860 and recalls a prior lecture tour in Philadelphia.
Democratic members of Congress adopt a resolution favoring restoration of all states to the Union. It calls for patriotic statesmanship and policy aimed at ending the costly war and bringing insurrection states back into the Union with constitutional rights intact.
About fifty members of Congress met in caucus last week and recommended Cincinnati as the site for the next Democratic Convention. They regret Charleston’s poor showing four years ago and may try it again. Gen. Gillmore expected to provide passes to that depot of Greek fire by the time of travel.
Hon. John A. Bingham of Ohio is appointed Judge Advocate with the rank of Major for the Department of the Susquehanna. John Hay, President Lincoln’s Assistant Private Secretary, becomes Assistant Adjutant General on Gen. Gillmore’s staff.
Long serving Indiana politician Caleb B. Smith died in his courthouse office at about half past seven. He had been United States judge for the District of Indiana and former Interior Secretary under Lincoln. Born in Massachusetts, he rose from Connersville to the Indiana Legislature and Congress, later guiding state finance and claims with notable public service. He passed after a sudden hemorrhage in the court building, at age about fifty six, while in the discharge of duty.
Reports from St Louis and Cincinnati discuss rebel resistance and amnesty as Union policy. A New Hampshire cleric quotes Meade on the Petersburg campaign and a Missouri correspondent notes Confederate cotton sales and Red River moves. In Cincinnati John Brough’s inauguration proposes a three mill tax for soldiers’ families.
In Farmington on the 5th inst Albert Phillips died of inflammation on the lungs at age 57. In Brokenstraw Township on January 7 1864 William son of Archabald and Margret Shortt died aged 6 years 2 months 13 days.
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