Warenton Mail Board Names Regional Representatives
Bowis E. Mornay of New York chairs a regional slate including Charles J. Gilman of Maine and Edward McPhersey of Pennsylvania with members from Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, California, Kansas and Nebraska. The roster also lists N. B. Smrrgers and J. F. Wacnar among others.
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Bowis E. Mornay
New York
Charies J.gilman
Maine
E. Brattain
Vermont
J. Z. Goopmen
Massachusetts
Thomas G. Turner
Rhode Island
Gipeon Welles
Connecticut
Denning Durr
New Jersey
Epward McPhersey
Pennsylvania
N. B. Smrrgers
Delaware
J. F. Wacnar
Maryland
Tomas Srooner
Ohio
H.S. Laws
Indiana
Samvel
C. Casry
Senate ends dead lock elects St Clair and officers
The Senate organized on Monday the 29th ult. with Dr. Thomas St Clair elected Senator in place of Harry White by over 1900 votes and seated. Officers were elected to fill vacancies, Pennys remains Speaker. Indiana Armstrong district vote seen as light amid Democratic resistance and mobilization across townships. Maryland and national figures referenced with McClellan, Buckalew, and a controversial Enrollment bill vote in Congress. Gen. Butler punishes bank cashiers and a Portsmouth clergyman for secessionist acts. Bragg assigned to Richmond under Jefferson Davis to oversee Confederate operations.
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Senate
Harry White
Thomas St. Clair
Penny
Indiana
Armstrong
Chambersburg
Kuittaning Mentor
Armstrong County
Grand Jury
James Douglas
General McClellan
Hind Rider
Douglas
McClellan
Butler
Portsmouth
Hatteras
North Carolina
Richmond
Norfolk
Brown Speech Praised In Debate On State Debt Interest
The article cites HON W D BROWN as delivering a strong Judiciary Committee chair speech supporting paying state debt interest in legal tender rather than coin. It notes the bill passed the House 35 to 30 but failed in the Senate due to Democratic opposition. Observer praise from Pittsburg Chronicle and other outlets lauds Brown as statesmanlike and leading in the debate.
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W. D. Brown
Brown
Republican Union
House
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Pittsburg Chronicle
Republicans Push Commission and Peace Talks Amid Civil War
The piece argues for unwavering pursuit of victory over the Confederacy, mocking Democratic calls for diplomacy. It cites the Richmond Examiner asserting the South will conquer or perish and demands no compromise, urging Confederate supporters to abandon camp and flee if they cannot meet the terms.
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Congress
Fernando Wood
Richmond Examiner
South
Wood, Cox & Co
Lincoln Responds to Clergymen Petition for Constitutional Amendment
President Lincoln replies to a petition from clergymen urging abolition of slavery by promising careful review. He approves the movement generally but asks time to deliberate and states he will examine the document to understand its contents before taking action as required by his duty to the nation.
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Amenpina
Lincoln
Rebel Officer Arrives in Richmond as Colonel
Marshal Kane of Baltimore, once denounced by Lincoln, has reached Richmond and been made a Confederate colonel. His arrest sparked controversy as despotism, while calls to seize confederates and treachery linger. In Senate, Davis proposal to disarm colored troops got seven votes, Buckalew among supporters. House resolution passed 78 to 62 with detailed Pennsylvania delegation vote tallied.
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Marshal Kane
Baltimore
Copperheads
Richmond
Lincoln
U.S. Senate
Davis
Kentucky
Buckalew
House
Washington
Pennsylvania
Bailey
Broomall
Kelly
Morejigad
Amos Myers
Leonard Myers
O'Neil
Scofield
Stevens
Thayer
Williams
Ancona
Coffroth
Dawson
Dennison
Lazear
McAllister
Miller
Randall
Strouse
Hale
Johnson
Stiles
Tracy
Artemus Ward Captured by Indians Released by Governors
Artemus Ward returning from California overland was captured by Indians during a Salt Lake City excursion. He was released through the efforts of Governor Reed and Brigham Young. Had he been held he would have entered show business. Earl Russell announced in the House of Lords that the English Government bears no responsibility for damages caused by the pirate Alabama.
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Ge Artemus Ward
California
Salt Lake City
Gov. Reed
Brigham Young
Earl Russell
House of Lords
Alabama
Kilpatrick Raid on Richmond Earns High Praise
General Kilpatrick’s raid on Richmond displayed courage and enterprise by striking Confederate fortifications and breaking two lines, a feat unmatched by any Union commander. Though the capital was not captured, the attack disrupted rebel communications enough to take weeks to repair, and the nation will honor Kilpatrick for risking his men to secure prisoners.
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Kilpatrick
Richmond
Dahlgren
Dalgren Killed Leading Charge in Kilpatrick Raid
Richmond papers report Col. Dalgren slain during a charge in Kilpatrick’s raid. Maj. Cook captured, Kilpatrick officers ordered ironed. Dalgren’s body reached Fortress Monroe.
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Richmond
Col. Dalgren
Maj. Cook
New Hampshire Election Signals Republican Victory and Union Gains
The NH election last Tuesday elected Gilmore as Governor by a 4000 vote majority. All five Republican counsellors were chosen, with nine of twelve senators likely Republicans and a GOP majority in the House. Union gains are noted nationwide. Secretary Stanton says bounties will continue per a Congress joint resolution. New York approves a field soldiers vote amendment by a large margin. Most Union papers in Pennsylvania back Lincoln’s renomination and re election.
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New Hampshire
Gilmore
Stanton
Congress
New York
Farragut
Tort Powell
Mobile Harbor
Tennessee
Merrimac
New Orleans
Grant
Lincoln
F. B. Carpenter
Washington
White House
Hubbard Bros
Broadway
Cor. Cortland Street
Bener & Burgess
Rev Thomas Starr King Died After Brief Illness in San Francisco
Obituary notes the death of Rev. Thomas Starr King from diphtheria in San Francisco. Born in New York City December 17, 1824, he was educated for the ministry, served in Charlestown and Boston before leading a large Unitarian congregation in San Francisco, and published The Hills Their Legends Landscapes and Poetry in 1859 along with periodic writings. Also mention Cox and Cox’s book and a Baltimore dispatch describing a late-night duel-like clash between Connecticut and Maryland cavalry in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Starr King
San Francisco
Mr. King
Thomas Farrington King
Susan Starr
New York City
Universalist
Charlestown
Massachusetts
King
Navy Yard
Woburn
Charleston
E. H. Chapin
Julia M. Wiggin
East
Boston
David Fosdick
Hollis Street
Spurgeon May Visit Continent Amid War News
Scan of items reports Rev. Mr. Spurgeon may visit this country in May. Other notes include Brooklyn Sanitary Fair netting 400000, Great Eastern chartered to lay Atlantic Cable in 1865 summer, Southern force estimates at 300000, Colonel Richardson shot while escaping as prisoner, diphtheria ravaging Lunenburg Vermont, and various war updates including Grant’s new Lieut General commission and Farragut bombardment actions.
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Richarson
Diptheria
Lunenburg
Vermont
Grant Accepts Command Amid Nation's Trust and Gratitude
President nominates Ulysses S. Grant to lead the nation with personal support. Grant responds with gratitude and resolve to honor the commission aided by the armies and Providence. Representatives of the Cabinet listened as the ceremony included introductions and social hours. Locals report a dinner at a hotel where guests rose in cheers upon recognizing the famed victor of Vicksburg.
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Gen. Grant
Washington
Mar
Grant
Sen
Rawlings
Comstock
Vicksburg
Midwest Market Prices and Commodities Report
Historical price list covering flour and wheat varieties from Illinois Wisconsin and Indiana with quantities and unit prices. Includes mackerel, kitts, beef, pork, butter cheese and staple items, plus broader market figures for potatoes, hides, wood, hams, clover seed and codfish with per unit costs.
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Warren Retai
Illinois
O. & Ind
New Advertisements in Warren Post Office
Notices list names of residents and businesses in Warren Pennsylvania on March 11 1864 including Hollensworth Mrs Geo Havens Jackson Kimball J Newman John Plummer Miss E E Williams John Woolworth and L MuYrwaAsS. Summary reflects old style classifieds and local postings as readable.
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Warrenylvania
Hollensworth
Geo. Havens Jackson Kimball J
Newman John Plummer
E Williams
John Woolworth
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Horace Campbell
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Adairi
Diane
Advertiseu
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American Institute
Warren
Nenry R. Costar
Ethal D. Phillips
Sugar Grove Township
A. D. Patchin
Sugar Grove
John Schiemer
Glade Township
Adm R
Glade
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Warren Borough
J. D. Summerton
H. A. Jamieson
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Eldred Township
Garret DE Mill
Eldred
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Alleghany River
John Sill
R. Brown
R. H. SL. Henry
Deerfield Tp
Warren Co
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Youngsville
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Conewango
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Said Farm
Alleghenny River
Frank Williams
Recorder's Office
Comnly
Thomas Arters
Isaac Scott
R. J. Annuns
Tidionte
Conewango Township
War Haven
Beecher Colman’s Exchange
P. Summers
Mie
Cheap Cash
Hackney House
John B. Brown
Mathews
A. T. Mathews
Buffalo
Fort Erie, Co
United States Internal Revenue
J. J. Sherman
Hhis
F. P. Miller
Danniel Livingston
U.S
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LD. Crandall
L. A. Pierce
Penna
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P. H. Mock
Frank Leslie
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Louisville Ky
Nhat Morocco
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WM. S. Young & CO
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Galle
G. Wallis
Waterford
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F. A. Randall
Warren, Pa
A. D Russell
Pittsfeld
B. M. Langley
Garland
Pine Grove
I. D. Crandall
WM. Sumner & CO
West'n Agts
Wheeler & Wilson's Men’s
Marion Harland
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