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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1864
Page
4
Governor A. G. Curtin urges abundant supplies and public liberality to strengthen armies and uphold the government in a fierce defense of the Union. He condemns rebellion, vows unyielding effort to preserve the republic, and appeals for national sacrifice to thwart treason and preserve liberty.
A fragmentary report describes McClellan’s backers and a self styled Conservative Unionists group in Cincinnati plotting to stop the war and back a McClellan Campbell presidential bid. They summon a specter of George B McClellan and nominate Tennessee’s William B Mobell as vice president as a ghostly ticket. The piece notes lack of party organs and public support. It also mentions a Washington Statesman report on Brutus J Clay clashing with Emmon Etheridge and a final note on a treasury bounty resolution signed by the President.
The Warren Mail extols Governor A G Curtin for steadfast wartime leadership and fiscal prudence, noting broad support from the West and a strong re election, while criticizing Democratic obstruction in the Pennsylvania Senate and praising key appointments. It recounts military heroism of Robert Small and a cited dispatch commending his leadership aboard the Planter.
The annual pew renting at Mr Beecher's Church in Brooklyn for 1864 raised thirty one thousand dollars mainly from premium seats. Wealthier buyers paid more while many seats sold at $15 to $25 for families. The note comments on the church's stance against slavery and moral courage.
The death of William Makepeace Thackeray, born 1811, was announced by arrivals from Europe. He wrote for Fraser's Magazine and Punch, created the Snob papers, founded Cornhill Magazine in 1860, and edited it until his death. He toured the United States years ago, delivering lectures in Philadelphia.
The Democratic members of Congress adopt a resolution urging restoration of all states to the Union. It calls for policies toward insurrectionist regions that will end the costly war and restore states under the Constitution with full constitutional rights preserved.
About fifty members of Congress met in caucus last week and recommended Cincinnati as the site for the next Democratic Convention. They recall Charleston four years ago and may retry it. We expect Gen. Gillmore to supply passes to that depot of Greek fire when they travel.
John A. Bingham of Ohio receives appointment as Judge Advocate with the rank of Major for the Department of the Susquehanna. John Hay the President's Assistant Private Secretary is named Assistant Adjutant General and joins Gen. Gillmore's staff.
The Indianapolis Journal reports the sudden death of Caleb B. Smith, 56, former Secretary of the Interior and U.S. Court judge for the District of Indiana. He collapsed from a hemorrhage at the court house after attending a morning session, dying in the private office and later in the building while at his post. His long public service includes Indiana Legislature speaker in 1835 36, Congress member 1843 47, and Secretary of the Interior under Lincoln.
The passage argues for tempered policy toward Southern civilians after Confederate defeat, urging self restraint and avoiding harsh measures while military power remains. It favors amnesty near term, allowing civil rights restored when resistance ceases, and cautions against rigid rules if rebel sentiments persist.
Rev. S A Hall of Dover NH says General Meade explained his approach against Lee. Meade asserted a 6 am start was missed by a corps commander causing 24 hours lost. He blamed General French for delaying and failing to engage Ewell, leading to a retreat and extended war.
Memphis rebel sources report two proposals to the Federal government. First, Hernando quartermaster offers about 15000 bales of Confederate cotton for sale to General Hurlbut for greenbacks. Second, Kirby Smith requests authority to remove cotton from Red River and Washita districts and pay officers excluded from Lincoln’s amnesty to retire to Mexico.
In Farmington on the 5th inst. Albert Phillips died of inflammation of the lungs in the 58th year of his age. Also in Brokenstraw Township on January 7 1864 William, son of Archabald and Margret Shortt, aged 6 years 2 months 13 days.
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