Union Mass Meeting in Warren October 8 1864
Union men of Warren County hold two sessions at 2 and 7 P M with speakers Gov Pierpont Col Montgomery Hon G W Sco field Hon C B Curtis Hon W D Brown and Col H Allen urging no surrender to Rebels in arms If bad weather the Court House and Johns Hall stand ready Plan includes Pierpont and Montgomery traveling via McKean and arrival by 3 PM Monday.
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Warren
Gov. Pierpont
Virginia
Col. Montgomery
Miss
G. W. Scofield
C. B. Curtis
W. D. Brown
Col. H. Allen
Court House
Johnson’s Hall
McKean
Gov Bigler speech sparks partisan memory in Warren
Gov. Bigler spoke in Warren to a small audience last Saturday. The dull address dwelt on past actions by the South and the Democratic party, claiming the Crittenden compromise could have prevented war, while counterpoints from Crittenden and J. D. James were cited to place responsibility on both sides for the conflict.
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Gov. Bigler
Warren
Democratic Party
Congress
Mr. Crittenden
Mr. Bigler
Kentucky
North
South
Crittenden
Buchanan
Bigler
J. D. James
Youngsville
Nazareth
Jefferson
Liberty
Chris
Bunker Hills
Yorktowns
H. B. Waite
Warren Academy
Ledger
Waite
Bigler condemned for wartime actions in 19th District race
A political column attacks John Bigler for opposing Civil War support and aiding slaveholding interests. It contrasts his stance with Crittenden, accuses Bigler of anti-war activity in Clearfield County, and argues the 19th District will deny him further office.
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Bigler
Crittenden
Traugys
Clearfield County
Clearfield Borough
Pennsylvania
Chicago
North
House of Representatives
Wilmot
Senate
Lecompton
Jerome Powell
Elk County
Edward Souther
Powell
Souther
Conciliatory Democrats Against McClellan in 1861 Speech
An 1861 Congress speech excerpt argues Democrats oppose McClellan unless he accepts the party platform. It urges Ohio and Northwest voters to accept peace and possible secession, naming Vallandigham Cox Voorhees Seymour Wood Long and Venango County figures Burgwin and Brown as supportive voices. The piece touts Brown for Assembly and highlights his legislative record and integrity.
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McClellan
Pendleton
Congress
Globe
Northwest
State of
Ohio
Cincinnati
Vallandigham
Cox
Voorhees
Seymour
Wood
Pn Wim. Burgwin
Venango County
Venango
Wa. D. Brown
Warren County
General Judiciary Committee
House
Warren
Thoughtful men warned by roughs praising a candidate
The Richmond Examiner claims Lincoln defeat harms his side and helps McClellan via puppet manipulators, predicting Southern influence at battles will favor McClellan. The paper blasts Lincoln with insults while speaks courteously of McClellan.
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Richmond Examiner
Lincoln
McClellan
Billingsgate
Gen
War origins debate and local election tensions
Letters and comments from readers debate the Civil War's origins, blame Democratic leadership, and defend Union preservation while a local post office naming change is noted. Residents discuss Gov Bigler remarks and a Republican candidate's conduct at a Warren Academy event.
Soldiers favor Old Abe as McClellan faces defeat
A Sugar Grove soldier in Chattanooga writes home predicting Lincoln’s reelection brings peace and homecoming, while McClellan’s camp is attacked for delays and South sympathies. The column covers political alignments, local nominations, and wartime sentiment.
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Sugar Grove
Chattanooga
Abe
Mac
Rebs
Jeff
Davis
D. J. Tiffany
Sheridan
Grant
Gen. Sheridan
Lincoln
McClellan
Little Mae
Pendleton as Union foe in Civil War debate
Analysis argues Pendleton consistently opposed wartime measures and funding, citing votes from 1861 to 1864 and public statements. The piece portrays Pendleton as aligned with Vallandigham and Fernando Wood against coercive war actions, contrasting with claims of loyalty to the Union. It also critiques McClellan’s memory of battlefield presence.
McClellan and Malvern Hill clash over gunboat claim
The World of yesterday reprints a rebuke to The Post for reviving the lie that Gen. McClellan spent time on a gunboat while his troops won at Malvern Hill. McClellan’s own testimony shows he rode the field from dawn and again around 2 PM.
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Haxall
Haxall’s
Melellan
Post
Prince de Joinville
Gen. McClellan
Malvern Hill
Bryant
McClellan
Stron
Lincoln War Policy Seen Through Mills Interview
A Grant County Wisconsin Herald letter from Judge J. I. Mills recounts President Lincoln’s view on war policy, arguing emancipation is essential to Union victory and detailing dangers of Democratic approaches. It notes a Niagara village stay of Mrs. Robert E. Lee and her two sons.
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Grant County
Wis
J. I. Mills
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Lincoln
McClellan
Democratic Party
Union
Chicago
North
United States
Port Hudson
Olustee
Lam
Carrias
Buffalo Courier
Robert E. Lee
Niagara
Niagara River
Twenty Seven Ladies of New Bed Commence Mastre Recitals
A fragment notes twenty seven ladies of New Bed begin a series of magran mrecs sac Pao aaa events. Details are unreadable, but mentions a social gathering with planned performances.
Sheridan Seizes 16 Guns at Fisher's Hill Victory
News dispatches report Maj. Gen. P. H. Sheridan's victory over Gen. Early in the Shenandoah Valley. Crook's attack on the left broke enemy lines as the 6th and 19th corps hit the front works. sixteen artillery pieces and many caissons captured. Sheridan advances toward the valley as reports note Early annihilated and demoralized.
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J. D. Stevenson
Grant
City Point
Fisher’s Hill
North Fork
Shenandoah
Strasburg
North Mountain
Crook
Early
Suray
P. H. Sheridan
Stonewall
Stonewall Jackson
Old Soldier Opposed to McClellan
Maj. Gen M Call a veteran Democrat and former Chester District congressional candidate now opposes George B McClellan for president citing personal unfitness and perceived perfidy in accepting a Chicago Convention nomination He organized the Pennsylvania Reserve Corps earning wartime honor for Pennsylvania Harrisburg Telegraph reports his stance against McClellan.
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McClellan
M’call
Congress
Chester
George B. McClellan
Pennsylvania Reserve Corps
Keystone
Atlantic
Chicago
Harrisburg
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the Union
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Aaron Mull
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Charles F. Reed
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William Burgwin
Robert Allen
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Asahel G. Lane
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Orren C. Allen
J. L. Grandin
Tidioute
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M. Miles
Farmington
W. G. Garcelon
John A. Jackson
Brokenstraw
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Bully Hollow
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Copperheads
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19Th Congressional District
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Pe Sain
Gay- McClellan
Gammon
Washington
New York
Randall’s Cheap Variety Store
D. C
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Yeas
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LeBlond
Georgia
Green Clay Smith
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Mr. Pendeleton
N. Y. Tribune
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