The Advance on Richmond and Western Virginia Triumphs
The Warren Mail reports the North’s advance on Richmond under Gen. Scott, praising McClellan’s victory in Western Virginia. It vows renewed patriotism, asserts Union triumph, and notes a July Fourth celebration in Warren County with a speech, toasts, and a dinner. An odd egg finding concludes the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Richmond
McClellan
Warren Co
Tidioute
Exchange Hotel
Maguire Island
M. E
Henry McGee
Marshall
Shugart
L. D. Wetmore
Warren
Miss Ball
Messrs
Rogers & Peck
Drapeau
Mew and Lacy
Dr. S
Wetmore
Faye
Conference Day One Captures Dignified Clerical Assembly
The report details 131 of 200 members answering roll call at the conference as preparations proceed. Bishop Morris is praised for his executive skill and decisive manner, and his prayer for the nation elicits a strong Amen from attendees, signaling strong anti treason sentiment among the gathering.
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Bishop Morris
Bishop Morris a respected elder of the Erie Conference
A July 17 1861 letter profiles Thomas A Morris long serving Methodist Bishop born in Kanawha County Virginia April 23 1794. It highlights his early ministry in Ohio and rise to editor of the Western Christian Advocate then Bishop in 1836, praising his clear preaching, concise speech, steadfast faith and leadership at annual conferences. It closes with military notes from Maj Stone detailing recruiting for a rifle regiment and praise for Col Biddle and the Lumberman district recruits.
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Thomas A. Morris
Erie Annual Conference
Kanawha County
Virginia
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ohio Conference
Western Christian Advocate
Cincinnati
Ohio
Asbury
Roberts
McKendree
George
Hedding
Waugh
Christ
Caleb
Bishop Morris
Morris
Ho. Warren
Stone
St. George
Richmond
U. S
Col
Chas. J. Biddle
Wild Cat
Major Stone
Caver House
New State Regulation Expands Reserve Companies
A regulation allows 101 men per state reserve company, adding 24 new recruits to each unit now in service. Warren Guards orderly sergeant I N Ford arrives with new recruits, with Rafsmen Guards expected soon. Enlistment is urged now to ensure prompt uniforming and arming at camp, avoiding delays and privations.
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I. N. Ford
Warren Guards
Ministers Hosted By Boarding Places Invitees List
The article explains that ministers are assigned to boarding places with care to respect public wishes. Invitations are broadly accepted, and names may change if desired. Citizens are urged to read the Mail to learn in advance who will be guests, a method to avoid awkward introductions.
Smammoth Daily Paper Struggles With Early Morning Edition
In a candlelit rush to publish yesterday, typographical errors slipped into the issue. The paper notes the hectic morning and the challenge of launching a new edition.
Fourth of July Celebration in South West Featured Speeches and Dance
A spectator reports a lively South West Fourth of July. Mr Wan led as President and Marshal while Mr Baldwin gave an eloquent oration and was warmly applauded. D. H Mitchell organized the working committee with ample lemonade and ice cream. Ladies prepared a fine dinner and the day ended with an evening dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South West
Wan
Myr. Baldwin
D. H Mitchell
Jolly Fourth in Kinzua Ends Peaceful Holiday
Young people gathered at Wellington Green's house where F. W. Smith spoke, then enjoyed a dinner prepared by local ladies and a village ride. They returned to cheers for the flag as the most peaceful Fourth of July in Kinzua. The column rebukes ostentatious hospitality toward ministers and printers, urging simple, cheerful, homelike hosting.
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Kinzua
House of Wellington Green
F. W. Smith
Conference opens with 9 o'clock sessions and ministers present
The regular public sessions of the Conference begin at 9 this morning with ministers, including Bishop Morris, arriving by Monday evening. Rev. Tra Eddy, nephew of Zachariah Eddy, preaches at 2 this afternoon. Eddy is 65, has 45 years in ministry and helped start Warren's first sermon.
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Tay
Tra Eddy
Zachariah Eddy
Eddy
Warren
Morning in Warren Highlights Scenic Town Awakening
The Conference brings residents to admire dawn views as ministers join in. The speaker notes Warren blooms at sunrise when robins sing and the sun peeks over the hill, praising the experience and suggesting they enjoyed it.
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Warren
James E. McFarland Elected Bank Cashier in Crawford County
James E. McFarland was elected cashier of the Bank of Crawford County replacing Moore Dick who has been chosen treasurer of the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad Company and moved to Jamestown New York.
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James E. McFarland
Bank of
Crawford County
Moore Dick
Atlantic and Great Western Railroad Company
Jamestown
N. Y
Lawmakers and Committees Highlight 19th Century House Senate
The text lists 19th century House committees with Thad Stevens chairing Ways and Means, Fenton of New York chairing Claims, Hickman Judiciary, Covode Public Expenditures, and Frank Blair Military Affairs. It notes Gen. Patton on Indian Affairs and Babbit of Erie on Commerce and Reunion and Unfinished Business. In the Senate Wilmot sits on Foreign Relations, Pensions, and Claims, while Cowan serves Judiciary, Patents, and Indian Affairs.
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Congress
Thad. Stevens
Fenton
N. Y
Hickman
Covode
Frank Blair
Gen. Patton
Babbit
Erie
Senate
Wilmot
Cowan
Capt Clancy and Lieut Titus join Kane Rifle Regiment
Capt Clancy and Lieut Titus of the Tidioute Rifles were in town to fill their company and prepare to join the Sickles regiment in New York. Major Stone has offered places for companies, and they are likely to enlist with the Kane Rifle Regiment and go with the wild cats.
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Clancy
Titus
Tidioute Rifles
Sickles Regiment
New York
Stone
Kane Rifle Regiment
Wild Cats
Printers visit and conference notes in Methodist book concern
A stray visitor disrupts a manuscript in an office while reporting on the Methodist Book Concern in New York and Cincinnati. The New York report lists assets 629,829.36 with profits 43,491.90 for 1860, Cincinnati assets 359,860.21 and profits 25,274.47, followed by notices of audience noise, weather, and upcoming church preaching sessions.
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Methodist Book Concern
New York
Cincinnati
Erie Annual Conference 25th Session Opens at Warren Pa
The Erie Conference meets in Warren Pennsylvania on July 17 1861 with Bishop Morris presiding 131 members answer roll to appoint secretaries and hear reports from editors and book concerns. Committees on education missions tract and state of the country formed. sacrament planned. several ministers listed as deacons superannuated or on trial. adjourned for the day.
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Erie
Warren
Morris
W. F. Day
Cleveland
G. W. Chesbrough
L. Hitchcock
Western Book Concern
Cincinnati
S. H. Nesbit
Pittsburg Christian Advocate
Mr. Cowan
Daily Mail
T. Guy
E.J. L. Baker
J Graham
D. Mizener
J H. Tagg
G. B. Hawkins
T. Graham
J. Leslie
E. A. Johnson
Messrs. Willoughby
The
Baptist Church
Taylor
Presbyterian Church
Lindeman
Evangelical Association
N. Y
W. H. Wilson
E. Bennett
R. F. Keeler
Steadman
R. W. Scott
W. IH. Mossman
J. McLean
R. WH. Hurlburt
A. M. Brown
J. B. Hammond
J. Scofield
E. S. Gillett
G. Dunmire
J. C. Scofield
A. C. Tibbits
C. Kingsley
J. H. Whallon
E. J. L. Baker
A. D. Morton
B. 8. Hill
J. Whiteley
O. L. Mead
Trmperance
E. B. Lane
J. Tribby
P. Henderson
T. G. McCreary
W. P. Bignell
D. M. Rogers
C. R. Pottee
T. P. Warner
N. Warner
E. H. Yingling
Bistn Cause
A. Fouts
N. M. Shurrick
W. M. Bear
J. L. Read
Pittsburg
Christain
P. Sullivan
A. Norton
C. Graham
Kansas
J. Bain
J. L. Baker
C. Brown
J. Scott
J. Prosser
J. Gillmore
W. R. Gehr
W. A. Watson
N. W. Jones
I. Eddy
L. D. Prosser
M. H. Bettes
Mr. Snyder
S. E. Indiana
Centinary Fund Society
Western Reserve Seminary
Willoughby Institute
Crieve Lane Dist
Moses Hill
P. E
R. H. Hulbert
W. F. Wilson
D. C. Wright
Thos. Guy
C. Wilson
H. N. Stearns
J. B. Grover
H. Kellogg
D. Prosser
B. Excell
Painsville Dist
J. EB. Chapin
P. FE
J. Writbey
H. M. Chamberlain
E. J L. Baker
J. D. Norton
L. Clark
C. T. Kingsbury
J. F. Brown
H. P. Henderson
T Radcliff
W. Lake
T. B. Tite
J. K. Hallock
S. Hubbard
Friends of Freedom
Youngstown
Ohio
G. W. Maltby
G. H. Brown
RM. Bear
J. W. Hill
T. G. MecCrarey
J. Shields
E. Wade
W.P. Biewell
L. Wilkinson
O. Fisher
R. Chapman
Hollen
J. H. Vance
Jas. Gilfillan
J. W. Willson
K. W. Ely
B. S. Hill
J. Robinson
Mratvitun Distrarer
N. Norton
P K
Presiding
T. Swubbs
J. Bh
G.ewmwy Eberman
Ye Brown
Stantz
D M. Rofflegs
J. Whitely
A. H.bowers
J. Bo Orwig
L. Seottid Rigglesworth
J. H W. Tage
A. L. Miller
Ishi Ron
P. W. Sherwood
Williams
Lane
P. EB
Messrs. Boyle
Hulburt
Lyon
Prolific 19th Century Notes on Preaching and Politics
Rev Benj Excell preaches this afternoon at 25 o'clock and Rev W F Wilson speaks on Erie Conference history in the evening. A grass cluster on Conewago island rises five feet two inches. Fort Monroe finds 175000 cartridges listed, but only 4500 actual during expedition prep. Richmond papers urge abolitionist stance and universal Vikoo laws. Official Texas secession vote stands 46127 for and 14697 against, reflecting constrained Union voting. A Boston firm forms to market a new patent typesetting machine with a specimen for London.
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Tay
Benj. Excell
W.F. Wilson
Erie
Lincoln's message stands as written amid cabinet debate
Washington correspondence notes Lincoln resisted altering a phrase beloved by the public sugar-coated against southern dogma. The message was completed before cabinet review, with blanks for manpower and funding filled just before Congress. Virginia rebel strength cited as about 47,000, with widespread shortages and high prices for tea and sugar.
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Washington
Cincinnati
Lincoln
Congress
Unsuccessful Mission Among Cherokees Dampens Rebel Plans
Rebels aimed to arm forest savages but failed to sway the Cherokee. Albert Pike and Ben McCulloch left in disgust, seeing no reason to attack the United States. Principal Chief John Ross issued a proclamation urging adherence to treaties and staying neutral, rebuking seditionists who urged murder and pillage.
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Albert Pike
Ben McCulloch
United States
John Ross
Princpal
New Government to Be Formed in Missouri
The Missouri Democrat outlines a forthcoming convention to appoint officers from Governor down and restore order after Governor Jackson’s departure. A provisional government is expected with powers equal to elected officials, lasting until Jackson’s term would have ended. Likely candidates include John B. Henderson and Willem A. Hall, both Union men. Rebel members remain missing, with Sterling Price and John B. Clarke among those gone south.
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Down
Jackson
John B. Henderson
Pike County
Willem A. Hall
Union
Gov. Jackson
Missouri
South
Sterling Price
John B. Clarke
Treasury proposes $60 million annual revenue plan
The Treasury Secretary outlines a budget plan totaling about $60,000,000 in revenue from tariffs, land sales, and excise duties. He recommends $80,000,000 from taxation and $240,000,000 from loans to cover $217,168,850 15 in appropriations, with War and Navy departments taking major shares.
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Secretary OF the Treasury
Treasury
War Department
Navy
Land speculator Baptist preacher in Medina Nebraska
A Baptist missionary in Medina Minnesota becomes entangled in land schemes. He preaches from a mock scripture reference as a sermon opener. The piece also notes John J. Crittenden’s stance on Union and neutrality with his son George B. joining the rebels in a two sided secession framed as a snare.
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Medina
Minnesota
John J. Crittenden
George B
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Warren Mail
Scott
Sunday School Union
John Patten
Methodist Church
D. W. Vorce
E. T. Wheeler
H. Luce
D. M. Stearns
R. A. Aylworth
P. D. Horton
R. Parker
H. Elliott
J. L. Holmes
E. Jones
L. Rogers
A. Reeves
J. H. Tackett
W. Patterson
T. Benn
S. W. Ingraham
D. C. Osborne
A Burgess
J. K. Halleck
L. W. Ely
T. Stubbs
S. Knowles
Geo. W. Staples
Jerome J. Bentley
S.S. Sears
B. J. Kennedy
Wm. A. Clark
A. D. Davis
John H. Sterrett
Geo. W. Gray
James F. Stocker
L. W. Day
John L. Hayes
R. Knapp
W. H. Mossman
B.C. Warner
Wm. D. Archbold
Sidney S. Nye
Andrew J. Merchant
Thomas Graham
John C. Scofield
Ralph R. Roberts
L. E. Beardsley
Geo. H. Brown
James C. Sullivan
P. C. Advocate
Leslie, Crum and Bignall
Fraf. Clark
Floyd
Bauer
Fortress Monroe
John B. Floyd
Richmond Papers
Davis & Co
Theophilus Fiske
New York Tribune
Col. Colt
Revolver Fame
Lamar
Texas
Secessia
Boston
Fernando Wood
Douglas
Pil Bey
Beng
Norfolk
Fredericsburg
Hunt's Merchant's Magazine
Banks
Joshua
Baltimore Sun
Boston Trav
Louisville Journal
Missouri Democrat
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