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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1861
Page
2
The Warren Mail notes General Scott’s resignation after a long career from Lundy’s Lane to Mexico, praising his union loyalty and signaling Gen. McClellan as successor. It covers rail updates, floods, and local notices, including the Bucktail Regiment at Camp Pierpont, and Fremont’s removal affecting troops.
The writer describes attending the Teachers Institutes in Erie and Crawford counties in November 1861. He notes large turnouts with over two hundred teachers, high-profile participants from Edinboro State Normal School and Allegheny College, and praise for mutual improvement efforts. He also visits Edinboro State Normal School, admiring its four buildings, grounds, and substantial philosophical and chemical apparatus funded at about twelve hundred dollars.
Gen McClellan expresses deep gratitude for the sword gifted by Philadelphia City Council. He says he does not deserve the honor yet and hopes to prove himself in the future while urging for patience and confidence amid the war. The committee is introduced and the sword is admired as magnificent.
Governor Curtin issues a statewide Thanksgiving Day proclamation for November 28 1861, urging Pennsylvanians to give thanks for harvests and national unity while praying for deliverance from perils facing the United States and for repentance among rebellious elements. The notice is signed in Harrisburg with the state seal and secretary Eli Slifer.
Washington November 1. Gen Scott's retirement from active service is approved by a special Cabinet Council. Brevet Lieut. Gen. Winfield Scott is placed on the retired list effective November 1 with full pay and allowances. President Lincoln and Cabinet praise his long service to the Constitution, Union, and flag amid the rebellion.
General orders from Washington designate McClellan as commander of the armies of the United States. The message lauds Winfield Scott for his long service and calls for unity, devotion, and restraint to honor his legacy as he nears the end of a storied career.
The New York Tribune describes Gen Winfield Scott’s 15 year after Mexico departure and the warm, stormy welcome he receives in contrast to a decrepit local veteran. The special train moves from Washington to Baltimore Harrisburg Reading and Elizabeth with flags cannons crowds and affectionate demonstrations.
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