Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Warren Mail in Warren, Pennsylvania

Page 1

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Warren Mail

Location

Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1861

Page

1

Washington and War News From July Seaboard Dispatches

Washington reports indicate duties proposed for teas coffee and sugar with no iron or steel tax cuts likely and an anticipated income tax. Navy orders pursue seized privateers from Jeff Davis and Sumter. Butler clashes with Fort officers awaiting War Department response. Mexican leaders Ocampo and Degollado die. Barry’s Battery sails to Washington. Flora Temple Ethan Allen and Mate race results favor Allen and Mate. Official war dispatches recount Garnett defeated killed and demoralized in Western Virginia with heavy Union losses and large prisoner counts. Seccession’s downfall in that region is asserted.

Washington Coin of Ways and Means Jeff. Davis Sumter Navy Department New York Boston Hampton Roads Herald Butler War Department Legation Ocampo Degollado Mexico

Printing Press and Early American News Names

A long reminiscence traces the printing press from Caxton to Boston and Philadelphia, noting early newspapers and printers, then shifts to a 1861 Fourth of July celebration in Youngsville with cannon salutes, a parade by the Youngsville Guards, speeches by J D James, a Declaration reading, and fireworks.

Philadelphia Mercury New England Courant James Franklin Boston Franklin England America Youngsville Union Youngsville Guards J. Foreman J. Y. Jones Foreman’s Marshal Davis Samuel Hull Youngsville Glee Club W H. Shortt Glee Club J. D. James Esq Sigzins House

Fourth at Tidouite Celebrations in 1861 Mill's House

A July 4 1861 description from Warren County recalls a large gathering at Maj. Mills home in lower Tidoute with farmers, families, and guests. Attendees organized a meeting, heard speeches by J. W. Jenkins D. C. Salbury and others, sang national songs, and shared a substantial dinner. Toasts honored Washington Scott commerce and local leaders. A nighttime dance followed with Allens Band in Allegany County.

Tivreute Mr. Borror M. Mills Lower Tidioute Exchange Exchange Hotel Thos. McKinney John Tallman Thos. M. Bond J. W. Jenkins WH. Shipman D.C. Salbury Washington Wasington U.S Allens Allegany Co. N.Y Taos McKingry Ovur Wahington Winfield Scott Pp. C. Sarspury W.H. Smomay Pennsylvania J. W. Osporx America England Micaam Luxon Titusville P. A. Hoover United States Sam

Sugar Grove July 15 Patriot celebration review

Crowds gathered at Sugar Grove for a 12 noon program with Maj. Titus reviewing a local militia led by Capt. Anderson. Rev. Robert Taylor delivered an oration urging unity, liberty, and strong patriotism while the Columbus band provided music and attendees enjoyed a veteran hospitality tent.

Sugar Grove Fair Ground D. Titus Anderson Mark Willson WF. Dalrymple Robert Taylor Warren Columbus Taylor Carping America Heaven Concord Yorktown Saratoga Trenton Princeton Valley Forge Ellsworth Pennsylvania Independence Hall Franklin

Cost of Oxford degree and a crooked nose line

The item notes that graduation at Oxford College costs about 5000 dollars. It also comments that a crooked nose is a misfortune for a man, implying ongoing trouble for its owner. The line uses a wry, aphoristic tone characteristic of the period.

Oxford College England

Another Battle in Virginia and Reports from Wartime

The dispatches from July 15 1861 describe Gen Garrett of the Rebels killed at Lance Hill as Union forces rout his men in Virginia. Captured munitions and valuables were taken, Rebel losses reported, while Union casualties were four killed and some wounded. Additional items note mail policy shifts, congressional debates on blockade enforcement, and looming troop mobilizations across Fairfax and surrounding counties.

Cleveland Grafton Garrett Lance Hill St. George McClellan Washington Vienna Falls Church Alabama South Carolina Georgia Manassas The Herald Joseph Holt Supreme Court McLean Johnson McClellen U. S. Army Washineton Smith Springfield Carthage Ben. McCullough Arkansas Gov. Jackson Gen. Price Father Point Hibernian Liverpool Londonderry Liverpool Ltd Baltimore Gov. Hicks Camp Ridge

Victory at Rich Mountain Despatch From Front Lines

Washington July 12 General Mccean reports from Rich Mountain Virginia that Union forces captured the enemy works and guns along with wagons tents and many prisoners while suffering about 20 killed and 50 wounded. Rosencrans column delayed the main enemy and Beverly is within reach the operation described as complete and bloodless. Col Rosencranz and Col Pegram are noted in the advance.

Washington War Department Huttonsville E. D. Townsend Garnett Carrickford St. George Virginia Ourloss Hill Col. Townsend Enemie Beverly Rosencrans

Magnificent comet surprises observers at Cambridge Observatory

Professor Bond reports a newly visible comet not matching predicted returns from 1253 or 1556. The train spans 106 degrees from Ursa Major head to beyond Alpen Gohi uchi. A long narrow tail extends toward the nucleus with diffused light sweeping to the stars, intersected by faint rays. The nucleus area resembles the 1858 comet through the telescope.

Bond Cambridge Observatory Ursa Major Alpen Gohiuchi

Ex Gover Stevens Arrives to Offer Military Service

Ex Governor Stevens of Washington Territory arrived this morning to offer his services to the Government in a military capacity. He was formerly in the U.S. Army. Richmond and Charleston report Jeff Davis ordered Col Bowman and another prisoner into custody and warned retaliation if harm comes to the pirates of the Savannah.

Washington Stevens Washington Territory U.S Army Richmond Charleston Jeff. Davis Col Bowman Savannah

Presbytery approves commissioners votes on spring resolutions

The Presbytery of Erie endorses the General Assembly members for their diligence and voting on the spring resolutions addressing treasonable efforts to destruction of the government. It urges faithful support of the United States in the current conflict and cites Revolutionary-era ideals. Extract from Meadville minutes, June 20 1861, signed by S. J. M. Eaton.

Presbytery General Assembly Presbyterian Church United States Meadville S.j.m. Eaton

Sheriff James Graham Battles Two Blue Racer Snakes

Sheriff James Graham chased and killed two large blue racer snakes along a marsh near the Northern bayou. He circled and cornered them, the larger coiling around his legs and the other leaping to seize his arm. With a sheathknife he severed the coils, taking the heads as trophies. snakes measured seven feet four and five feet eight inches. Report from Joseph's (Mich) Trav.

James Graham Eeq United States Joseph Mich Trav

British blockade cases reported to Lord Lyons

The British consul at Richmond presented official documents to Lord Lyons detailing recent breaches of the blockade by individuals with government permission. Lyons has asked the government for an explanation as questions of importance arise. British agents at southern ports remain vigilant for reopening routes and plan to oppose any opportunity.

Richmond Lord Lyons Gov’t Gov’nt

Also Mentioned on This Page

Warren Mail Pussie Iry Pwan Inum A. Kirberger M. Carpenter Bartlett & Hunter’s Front Street R. D. Bennett Water Street Warren, Warren Co Spencer and Marvin Paragon Public Square Erie Seipen Spencer W. Martin Wholesale Grocers Courtlandt Street Greenwich Washington Streets Pittsfield House L. C. Pendleton Pittsfield Warren Co Tidionte C. L. Elliott South Park Row Fiie. Pa G. Loomis Sto.ce Street Fifth Jm. D. Patterson Irvine Caughey and Clark Moffat’s Ale Bonnell Block State Street M. Caughey B. G. Keyes Hickory and Third Streets M. Shaffer & Co Yankee Nations, &c Bysecker Block Warren County Lewis Arnett, & Co Hazeltine & Co Alersin Johnson’s Exchange Woren Pa. G . Hazrltine P. Johnson Big Bend D. Green Carver House H. Hull General Stage Office Hackney House Second and Liberty Streets Warren Svren Co. Pa Richard & Barbour, Alr J. A. Morrison E. M. Pierce Third Hickory Streets Nesmith and Keller Exchange Building R. D. Bartlett Orr & Henry’s Water ‘Street A. Finger Water Stret Ly Seristal Palace Warren, Pa C. W. Rathbun, & Co Sal Nors Et c Point Breeze Kentucky Crystal Pala ARGE Barry Pickens Flora Temple Ethan Allen Mate Allen the Printing Press Caxton Germany Rhine London Daily Courant London Times Cacose? Shire Jessee Glover Stephen Daye Samuel Green Campbell Boston Gazette Warren Daily Mail Tidieute Reg R. W. Frost P. M. Hathaway Tidioutes J. B. Surtan J. M. Reed Philadelphia Josiah Hall Allegany River J. B. Jennines Jonny Shoemaxer Great Falls Ohio Fairfax Adams Clenfuegos P. O. Department East Tennessee Cincinnati Fairfax C. H Carthiage N. Y House Washburne Committee On Commerce Dixon Senate Congress Conkling Fillett Secretary of the Treasury Carisle Wood Louisville Herald's Henry May Fairfax County Washieron R. W. Clark Win A. Chamberlain H. M. Crum Jobo Chapin J. B. Case Wow Davis A. D. Day Imay Lo W. Durbin Dr. Dewoouy J. M. Dunmire G. Excell Benjamin Elliott Jno Eberman G. M. Eason DD. Biddy Ira Ely L. W No W, Kennedy B.J. Kingsley Knapp Kinsley He Kingsbury C.pt. Kine David Kelloge H. Keeler RF. Lane Ieaiah Lake N.G. Lyon J. Wt. Jake V. Loomis Dr. Lowe J. W. Leslie J. Latimer I. €. Lane E. Morris J. J. Brown J. Page Tanner House R. K. Russell John Krinbill Tanner Benjamin Nesmith Jerome Carver James Halliday J. Brown Barbor House Ir. Keyes Parker I W. Brown Gee Sailor Jas Olney Barbor House W. J Remner Crandall A. Crouch J, RK. Geer Hutchinson Tt. K. Rossel Augustus P. Wetmore J. McMullin F. Cowan, J. Y. James T. W. Brown, John Will Harbor House Morrison House Starling Waters S.J. Page Hazeltine H. W. Brown KK. Cowan Arbor House Lan Orr's Taniel Nesmith H. A. Crouch Jacob Gray Samuel Arnett S. J. Page Thomas Strathers PY Valentine Abijah Morrison Ll. D. Crandall Gen Ro Brown K. M. Williams Hon GW. Scofield F. Henry Christian Smith Richard Alden Russell J. C. Taylor Tanner Tonge Geo McMallen M. Beecher Rev. C. Linderman T. &. Messner Joseph Carver W. F. Kingsbury Dr. Stranahan Lewis Arnett George Sailor J. Danforth Pr. A C. Twining Mercnant A. J. Josiab Hull Mendenhall J. K. Samuel H. Cogswell Miller A. L FTL Valent Milroy Mizener D. DM Willan, Mead O. L. Hon G. W. Scofield Metoan John Stover D. M. Stearns HN Stubbs Thomas Sullivan Pottershurick N. M. Staples Isaac Smith W. Sullivan J. €. Simith Darius Sherwood Po W. Scott Kh. W Shields James Shaddack Z. W. Steatman Stuntz N. Wade Ezra Wilson J. W. Williams M. Wilkinson L. Whallon A.W. Ludlow Hall Samuel Arnett George Feldman Db. Nesmith, Pv Thomas Clemons Samuel H. Cognwell Henry Parmilee Wmn B. Goodrich Lindenmann Turner Martin Koot Curtin J. Y.dette George Trown Daniel Nesmith G. HW. Amer W. J. Reamer J. J. Carver 1. M. Williams Peter Sumers Mrs. Teck J.J. Taylor Twining Atl Laddow Hien SP. Johnson Fr. Goodrich Maj. D. Titus Joseph Morse Orris Hall J. F. Watton George Ohurlee Peter Somers B. W. Lacy James Steadman Sterrett Ht. W. Brown Ir. Keys Mrs Orr C. Hall Patrick Falconer Dr. J. Danforth Mrs. Vanvechten H. Weichsel Schuyler Colfax Hendrick B. Wright Luzerne Burnett Vallandigham McKnight Committee On Election Loudon Co Manassas Junction Waterford Martinsburgh Atterson Connecticut Alexandria Court House Maj Jo. Turner A. Conarrow Teanc Alden R. P. King Brown JL J. Hiller A. H. Ludlow Rich Mountain Tribune Special the Presbytery of Laovoon Herald’s Dispatch
Search Courier

Search the Warren Mail Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Warren Mail?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication