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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1863
Page
2
The Warren Mail discusses rising paper prices due to speculation and combines in the East, urging Colfax’s bill to repeal foreign paper duties. It promotes a national currency, critiques state banking, and urges strict charter refusals, while noting Arkansas Post victory and Porter’s court-martial outcome.
The piece laments growing mob influence and threats to legislative process in Pennsylvania and New York, warns that concession fuels violence, and cites a Washington Chronicle remark on legislative bravery and restraint. It recalls a Lancashire nervous epidemic case and reports Governor Parker’s Trenton inauguration address urging state sovereignty and opposition to federal emancipation policy.
A letter in The Finances column argues issuing 300 million dollars of five or six percent bonds in 500 and 1000 denominations, twenty-year terms, convertible at holders’ option into greenbacks. The plan aims to reassure currency surplus critics while preserving liquidity and preventing inflation.
News from the Army of the Potomac reports Major General Hooker taking command from Burnside at Camp near Fairfax with Burnside granted 30 days leave. Franklin and Sumner reportedly relieved. orders urge unity, courage, and cooperation as Hooker reorganizes forces. Also notes Acapulco bombardment details and Mexican defenses.
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