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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1864
Page
1
The tale follows Alpheus Bailey a young sailor who defies Captain Johnson to save prisoner Bob from flogging on a Pacific voyage. After threatening violence and drawing a paper from his bosom, Alpheus secures mercy, earns the crew’s respect, and returns home with the ship.
On a Nantucket bound whaler, Captain Johnson frets over a possible owner change as Alpheus Bailey arrives. Officers fear mutinous trouble from the green hand while the crew distrusts his lack of seamanship and reluctance to work. The captain contemplates upheaval upon return.
A doughnut race featured at Winsted Connecticut Fourth celebration with six doughnuts hung six feet high. Competitors with hands tied tried to bite them. the first to cut a doughnut won three dollars.
The Pittsburgh Sanitary Fair and its contributors have realized a total of 335501 61 for the Sanitary Commission, reflecting substantial community support and fundraising success.
The President sent a June 10 dispatch from Thomas Savage, acting American Consul General at Lavana, detailing Don Jose Augustin Arguelles alleged abuse of slave expulsions. Slaves were sold and reported as died of smallpox to evade capture, with a curate bribed to verify deaths. Emancipados contracts with planters shield fraud and continued bondage.
The Army of the Potomac crossed the Rapidan on May 4 and has fought almost nonstop for over forty days. Reported by Buf Ex soldier accounts praise the soldiers' spirits and readiness for battle as Grant’s campaign strains both sides. The piece foresees a decisive test to determine if the Republic endures or the rebellion prevails.
The article notes Nebraska’s vote against immediate statehood, arguing it wisely rejects rapid state formation to avoid doubling local taxes. It cites 1860 population 28,841, estimates under 60,000 now, and predicts statehood may come with 100,000 plus by 1868, affecting Presidential voting.
The communication discusses estimated revenue for the next year, proposing tax increases on various goods to cover a deficit, including 1 million on tobacco and 6 million on malt liquors. It notes loan plans and a large 400 million loan as insufficient. It references General Grant and wartime actions with critical commentary on leadership. Beecher quotes condemn self‑centered living and urges work and duty. Bees swarm at United Presbyterian Church in Butler, bracing a rod and living between floor and ceiling.
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