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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1862
Page
2
A list of local party candidates for Auditor General Surveyor General Treasurer Commissioner and Auditor with names and counties. The piece includes a caucus resolution endorsing the Union and Constitution and urging loyalty and action against disloyalty amid civil strife. The text references supporting President and his administration and calls for aggressive action against treason.
Union voters urged to support loyal candidates in the upcoming election to sustain the Administration and crush the Rebellion. The appeal emphasizes loyalty, warns against treasonous opposition, and calls citizens to vote for the Union, State, District and County tickets.
The letter urges voters to support a full local ticket including Alden Marsh for County Commissioner Benedict for Treasurer and Mitchell for auditing. It praises Judge Scofield for Congress and Wilson for Senator plus W. D. Brown and Henry C. Johnson for Assembly. It portrays defeat as a boon to Rebeldom and calls for a strong Union victory on Tuesday.
The re nomination of RR BE Fenton for Congress in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus districts is a flattering compliment. Fenton has served eight years since 1852 and won large majorities in 1856 1858 and 1860. His acclamation indicates increased support and constituents praise his patriotism and service.
Our readers know Stephen I. Wilson the Tioga County lawyer is our senatorial nominee. He is described as genial, intelligent, prompt in speech, and well supported by Tioga and Warren counties for the party vote.
A card signed by five Erie County Delegates to the Congressional Convention states they acted in good faith but withdrew after failing to secure instructions in the Ridgway Convention. With no other Republican or Union candidate, they announce support for Hon. Glenni W. Scofield to avoid division and defeat.
The Ledger reports Republicans nominate Mar Benedict as a fighting candidate for County Treasurer. Benedict allegedly fought a man after claiming exemption from military duty. The piece challenges character attacks and defends Benedict, noting his endurance and past injuries from a fire incident.
The Evie City Dispatch originally endorsed Glenni W. Scofield for Congress praising his Union loyalty and leadership. By the next issue it backs Courtright, candidate of Fr W Hughes & Co, noting Courtright's wealth and urging readers to consider the shift amid wartime tensions.
The Westfield Republican lauds G. W. Scofield of Warren as the Republican and Union nominee for Congress, highlighting his legal career, scholarship, and legislative service in Pennsylvania. It also reports allegations from Erie Dispatch about Francis W. Hughes and a Pottsville debate on alleged treason during the Civil War era, including remarks by Gen. J. Y. James and connections to Harrisburg.
The Erie County press analyzes Mr Courtwrights shift to an Administration and War platform while remaining the Democratic Congressional nominee. It condemns the move as a deceptive patchwork to lure Republicans and Lincoln supporters, urging voters to rebuke the scheme at the polls. Also notes Braggs Kentucky appeal and Pennsylvania regiments returning home to Camp Curtin.
The Erie County voters face a question if Milton Courtright can be a valid candidate. The law requires a Congress member to inhabit the state, defined as a citizen entitled to duties and privileges. Courtright lived in New York City and returned only recently, raising eligibility concerns. An editorial note from Line Gazette urges examination to avoid placing an ineligible candidate. An order directs drafting officials to review alienage exemptions when citizenship is acquired.
The 1862 report recalls the Antietam fight on September 17 near Sharpsburg Maryland. Confederate forces delay McClellan by asking for a day to bury their dead and gain an armistice before a retreat back across the Antietam to Virginia. The piece notes heavy slaughter and a costly Union victory with many officers and men lost.
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