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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1862
Page
2
The piece argues Northern support for Lincoln s Emancipation and Union preservation, noting slavery as political power in the South, and urging enforcement of the Proclamation. It recalls Union history with Brown and Buchanan, reports on generals Mitchell and Richardson, and comments on contemporary newspaper editorials and election reflections.
The Erie County Court records show a settlement in the libel case between Jos. & M. Young and M. B. Lowry. The defendant agrees to withdraw pleas, admit no further action, and pay costs. a nolle prosequi and volte face are noted as terms of the record.
The article notes that Lee will retreat to Richmond and winter there while Jeff Davis aims to divide forces and harass Union troops. It asserts the South seeks independence, while Northern Democrats may push for compromise to save the Union with new slave guarantees. The piece hints at upcoming developments as Democrats weigh letting the South go.
The Washington Republican contrasts radicals and conservatives during Civil War policy debates. It argues abolition is required to save the nation, rejects a Union preserved with slavery, and foresees a continuing war as radicals push to end slavery while conservatives seek a form of restored unity that tolerates slavery.
At an agricultural dinner in Hereford on October 21 Sir George C. Lewis War Secretary in the Palmerston Cabinet rejected Mr Gladstone's claim that the rebellious South is a great nation and may soon be recognized by European powers. He argued national law requires the South to be clearly independent only after decisive victory or exhaustion of Northern resolve.
A plan proposes a 100 foot wide military road from the Ohio River to Cumberland Gap and on to Knoxville, with three miles of timber cleared on each side to block cavalry and guerrilla raids. The plan includes employing freedmen, who could earn their manumission through work if owned by loyal men, and it reportedly enjoys strong support in Kentucky.
A wartime notice warns volunteers to supply themselves with Hot Loway’s Pitus and Ointment to stay healthy, stating every English soldier carries them in his knapsack. Packaged as a practical tip, the item costs 25 cents per box or pot.
The public debt is divided into three classes including pre July 1861 obligations, the 250 million loan, and newer issues. The report enumerates amounts for bonds, notes, deposits, and certificates, citing an aggregate indebtedness around 3653 million dollars and an annual six percent interest of about 39 million dollars, with revenue projections from customs and extraordinary sources to support interest and eventual extinguishment.
General Rosecrans disapproves the court findings in Colonel Robert C. Murphy Mighty Wisconsin case for abandoning luka and missing stores. He cites rapid retreat and a rearward battle line, releasing Murphy from arrest and ordering report for duty to Brigadier-General Stanley.
Washington Chronicle reports that voters in Delaware and Missouri, like others, supported emancipation as proclaimed by President Lincoln. The piece argues they are best judges of slavery’s effects, having lived amid it or near war, and they approve the policy and seek its success.
General A E Burnside declares acceptance of command over the ninth army corps and commits to pursuing the just cause. General Hooker is assigned to lead the army corps formerly commanded by Fitz John Porter as Porter faces trial in Washington for misconduct at Bull Run. The Military Commission reports dismissals of Col Ford and Major Baird for poor conduct, commends Brig. Gen Julius White, and dissolves the Hunter commission. Officers of the Army of the Potomac ordered to rejoin commands within 24 hours. State drafting issues resolved and regiments returning to duty.
In Elk township Warren County a white two story dwelling, a one and a half story dwelling with outbuildings, a horse barn, oil refinery and copper shop are listed as sold in execution against Elias Hubler for Henry McGee with use of Samuel McGuire. Also a seventy five acre parcel in Elk township bounded by heirs of R Fenton Benjamin Ball William Holmes and an unknown owner is described with a small frame house and log barn, taken in execution for Abram A Enos for Warren County. In Warren Borough lot 309 fronting Third Street features a two story dwelling kitchen rear barn and outbuildings to be sold as the property of A Brock for multiple creditors.
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