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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1861
Page
2
The Warren Mail reflects impatience with slow federal action in the Civil War. It cites Gen Scott and Washington strategy, calls for taking Richmond, and notes public anxiety as battles loom near the July 20 rebel Congress. It also includes local notices on aid for volunteers and a July excursion policy.
Telegraphic appeal to Governor Curtin seeks aid to repel rebels along the Maryland frontier. Cumberland feared target as York county camp workers face gunfire. two regiments ordered from Camp Curtin, including Col. Biddle's Raftmen Guards. Fire near midnight damages vacant David Clark house. five men extinguish blaze as residents evacuate. a witty remark about attendance.
In the London Times dated June 8, the editorial lauds British prudence as the House of Commons adjourns discussion of American affairs. It notes Mr Gregory’s hoped Southern defense speech is halted, cherishing Northern sympathy yet warning against recognizing the Confederate flag and praising British restraint against Confederate privateers. A London banking house from June 7 reinforces North-leaning sentiment and hopeful Union victory.
In Monteester Vermont on June 26 the Republican State Convention gathered with large attendance and named Frederick Holbrook of Brattleboro for Governor Levi Underwood of Burlington for Lieutenant Governor and J P Page of Rutland for Treasurer.
Washington June 26 General McClellan telegraphs to the government denying a newspaper account of a compact with Gen Buckner over Kentucky He repudiates the statements to the satisfaction of the army and administration A southern remark follows about Northern provisions and Yankee food provoking unrest.
The Hon. R. M. T. Hunter of Virginia and Hon. James A. Bayard of Delaware, on a covert mission in New York, reportedly negotiating with Fernando Wood and Wall Street leaders to impose a Davis backed compromise on the rebel states. The plan seeks independence or guarantees preserving slavery and amnesty, with immediate Richmond assault urged if terms fail.
At the Hotel du Louvre Paris on the 29th, Col Fremont and Col J C Fremont are hailed by American supporters abroad. Speeches stress loyalty to the United States, denounce secession, and pledge to defend the flag, with Dayton urging noninterference from foreign powers while outlining French law on privateers.
Special to the New York Post reports quiet conditions over the river with no battle expected soon beyond minor skirmishes. Mention notes on fugitive slaves, proposed income tax, Senator Johnson’s arrival, East Tennessee Union sentiment, and Cadwalader’s Potomac retreat dispute. Describes pirates, Tropic Wind appeal, Crittenden compromise, and ship measures amid broader navy discussions abroad. Washington reports include Leesburg control, Harper’s Ferry bridge rebuild, and a lighthearted bachelor exchange.
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