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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1863
Page
2
The article celebrates a Union victory and Curtin’s re election while praising Warren County Unionists. It reports on county officials, the Rouse estate management, and praise for Hon. M Burnell. It details the new cemetery project by Odd Fellows with a formal dedication led by R Brown and religious services.
The Ohio contest yields a large majority for the Union, with estimates of 60,000 on the home vote and expectations of 100,000 with soldier ballots. The piece credits Ohio Union men and Burnell for support amid the exile of Val landigham and notes national parallels.
C L Randall declines the Democratic nomination for Register and Recorder in a letter to party supporters. Randall, an early enlistee in the 83d Regiment, describes marching in the Peninsular campaign and being wounded at Malvern Hill while voicing support for using lawful government means to suppress the rebellion. Collector W Douglass reports $275100 in commutation from 917 drafted men.
The article defends the County Commissioners against accusations, detailing how H R Rouse left a will that favored charitable use, while Samuel Rouse and Myron Waters negotiated a sale to protect the county. The arrangement, backed by the Grand Jury’s hesitation, aimed to secure assets for the poor and roads without county cost, potentially yielding vast value.
Hon 8 P Johnson gave an introductory historical address and a dedication poem was sung praising the cemetery. Rev. Dr. Hamilton offered a dedicatory address as the exercises closed with a hymn to Old Hundred.
A hymn and dedication ceremony at Oakland Cemetery is described, with praise for the gathering and the hope that the place will be blessed. The report also covers a Erie meeting with Gen. Sigel and Ex-Gov. Noble, praising Union support and Pennsylvania’s stance. General Rosecrans remains in Chattanooga with large Union reinforcements and a summary of Chicamauga casualties.
The text presents a biblical Psalm invoking God as help in ages past and shelter from storms, noting human mortality and the fleeting nature of time. It contrasts nations rising and falling with God’s timeless perspective and ends with a plea to be guarded during troubles and to find eternal home.
Secretary Chase hosts delegations from Missouri and Kansas in Washington and urges choosing what is right and supporting those who preserve the Union. He champions universal freedom and just wages as foundations of a democratic republic and predicts eventual peace and prosperity in the West.
The War Department denies any imminent draft. No order has been issued or officially discussed. Public expects more troops if war continues, and volunteering may be preferred when Congress convenes. suspension of conscription would be straightforward. Newly elected Representatives will be best judges.
Special dispatch reports the rebel army falling back from the Rapidan with artillery removed, possibly over several days. Lt Gordon McKay of the 22d Mass is shot in his tent by a conscript. High tides reportedly wash away Charleston harbor obstructions. Gen Gilmore reinforced and poised to take part of James Island.
Information reaches headquarters in St Louis of Coffee and Shel by s raid into Central Missouri from War saw. Rebels moved northeast aiming to burn the Pacific Railroad at Laramie Bridge and destroy the line. Gen Brown in Clinton with pursuit, forces from Springfield and Lebanon advancing, Gen Totten to Jefferson City to command part of the force.
A city committee from both branches plans the reception of the Russian Admiral and fleet. The Board of Aldermen paid respects to the late Dr George Hayward. Peter Smith was robbed of nearly 24000 in New York while at the Treasury office. From Charleston harbor Gen Gilmore’s troops and navy prepare for renewed operations as monitors arrive to clear Rebel obstructions.
An Ohio paper offers a provocative line claiming only two sexes exist but asserts Middlesex in Lowell Massachusetts proves otherwise, suggesting a population of varied gender identities. The remark frames a regional contrast in viewpoint on gender.
The Washington Republican reports Meade's army falling back to the Rappahannock with Lee's forces close by. It notes cavalry actions, a failed flanking plan, Meade's retreat with horses and wagons, and Maryland slave enlistment policies amid wartime draft debates.
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