Senator Baker Dies Fighting at Leesburg
The Warren Mail reports the death of Senator E D Baker at Leesburg while commanding a brigade of Pennsylvania volunteers. It lauds his career from Illinois to Oregon, noting his military leadership, Senate service, and eloquence. The piece also covers a separate theft spree in Warren with multiple losses including money, crockery, and clothing, and notes the arrest of the Howard girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Baker
Leesburg
U. S. Senate
Senate
Buffalo Express
Illinois
Lincoln
Douglas
Scott
Vera Cruz
Mexico
California
Broderick
Baker
Oregon
Washington
Benjamin
Union Square
New York
California Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Warren
L. Arnett & Co
Wood &c
Dr. Stranahan
Turner
Davis
Howard
Telegraphic links across continents and new snow glimpse
A visiting Russian officer inspects the telegraph network from Omsk to Irkutsk and Pekin with plans to extend to the Amoor river. The St Louis to San Francisco line nears completion and a 40 day New York to San Francisco connection is anticipated. The piece also notes the first snow of the season and a nostalgic look at boyhood joys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. de Romanoff
Omsk
Siberia
Irkoutek
Pacific
London
Moscow
Pekin
Irkontsk
Irkoutsk
Amoor River
Amoor
St. Louis
San Francisco
Rocky Mountains
Salt Lake
New York
Urals
U.S
Oregon
Bherings Straits
Straits
New Legislature Party Makeup Listed in Harrisburg Patriot
The Harrisburg Patriot and Union publishes the new legislature tally with Senate Democrats ten and Republicans twenty three, and House Democrats fifty three and Republicans forty seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Harrisburg Patriot and Union
Senate
House
Fountain of Fire on Blood farm ignites oil stream
A large oil well on Blood farm near Oil Creek produced a 70 foot flame as oil spouted into the air for days. Fire burned several workers but non fatally. A ditch method finally diverted the flow for $1,000. Prof Ridgway weighs in on oil origin as marine plant syrup. Local politics note from Minnesota about Republican gains and party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blood Farm
Oil Creek
Ridgway
Boston
Assembly voting results in Crawford and Warren counties
Official district vote totals show Crawford County and Warren County tallies for Assembly with candidates S. S. Bates D. M. Farrelly E. Cowan B. W. Lacy. Cowan leads Lacy and Farrelly in Crawford and Warren, while Bates leads Lacy and Farrelly in Warren. Erie lectures announced with speakers including John B. Gough and Edward Everett, with Gough slated November 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
John B. Gough
Holland
John G. Saxe
Lord
Edward Everett
Bayard Taylor
Gough
Warren
Warren Guards Vote Tally and County Results
The Warren Guards tally lists votes for numerous candidates with Bates 49, Lacy 3, Yates 55, Willson 27, Kinnear 50, Hiller 50, Clark 46, Barns 45, Masten 49, Rathbun 49, Morrison 0, plus others. Erie County elected the entire Republican ticket by majorities over 1000, Craig for Sheriff 2117, Lowry for Senator 145, totaling 1154 in the district when combined with Crawford’s 1009. The Ladies of Warren plan a Soldiers Aid Society meeting at Johnson's East Hall next Wednesday at 2 PM to organize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Guards
Bates
Cowan
Lacy
Arnett
Yates
Willson
Parker
Taylor
Kinnear
Hiller
Willoughby
Clark
Guthrie
Barns
Houghwot
Masten
Lukens
Rathbun
Morrison
Soldiers Ai Society
Ladies of Warren
Johnson’s
East Hall
Soldiers Aid Society
Erie County
Craig
Lowry
Crawford
Union Hotel Card Noting Philadelphia Address
A brief card promotes the Union Hotel in Philadelphia inviting readers to note its presence and location for lodging information and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hotel
Philadelphia
Excited Camp Pierront Notes From Warren Guards
From Camp Pierront Virginia October 14 1861 Ep Man Sir describes large Union movement starting near Chain Bridge and Langley with the tenth Pa near pickets. He reports Confederate actions on Minor's Hill and the impact on farms and towns while praising Warren County donors and local ladies for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierront
McCall
Chain Bridge
Virginia
Valley of Virginia
Langley
Leesburg Turnpike
Minor’s Hill
Pennsylvania
Victor Chase
Sugar Grove
Warren County
Warren
K. N. Forp
Letter from a Pennsylvania volunteer favors immediate suppression of rebellion
A Civil War era letter from Camp Tennatry dated October 1 1861 urges the immediate suppression of the rebellion and endorses enslaving Black people as the cause, praising General McClellan and President Lincoln. The writer claims strong Union sentiment and support for forward action despite reservations about public reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Tennatry
McCall’s
Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps
Gen. McClellan
McClellan
Abe
Union
Clergy Change and Local Fire Report in Erie District
Bishop Morris names Rev J Crum of Wattsburg as Presiding Elder for the Erie District replacing Rev J Flower who has gone to the wars. The Erie American reports an oil refinery in the city burned Friday morning. The Sociables plan revival with a first meeting at Mr Henry's this Friday evening inviting a dime contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Rev
J. Crum
Wattsburg
Erie
J. Flower
Erie -American
Lease of Erie Line to Pennsylvania Railroad in 99 Year Pact
The Philadelphia and Erie Railroad Company nears a 99 year lease to the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Buyers plan to guarantee bonds totaling $3,800,000 to finish the road and reorganize liabilities. After deal completion, construction is expected to finish in eight months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y. Tribune
Pennsylvania Central
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Erie Road
Philadelphia and Erie
War Notes and Rail News From Civil War Era
Oct 5 1861 report describes Reserve Corps arming near Great Falls and picket duties by Warren Guards amid rumors of Confederate movement. Also notes robust health of Pennsylvania Reserve Corps and large freight business between New York Central and Erie Railroads with rising rates and calls to open Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borror
Jeff
P. McCalmont
Great Falls of the Potomac
Chain Bridge
Warren Guards
Pennsylvania Reserve Corps
D. W. Mayes
New York Evening Post
New York Central
Erie
Seaboard
Pennsylvania Central Railroad
New York
Boston
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Willson of Sugar Grove Missed in Warren County Race
The Jamestown Journal notes Mark Willson Esquire of Sugar Grove failed to win election as Associate Judge in Warren County by a small vote margin. It praises his public spirit and suggests his abilities may be used for future endeavors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Journal
Willson
Sugar Grove
Mark Willson
Warren County
Black supports hospital stores for soldiers aid effort
The Erie Gazette praises Samuel A. Black, superintendent of the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad, for offering to carry hospital stores for sick and wounded soldiers free of charge. The paper urges a suitable local response in Warren and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Erie Gazette
Black
Samuel A. Black
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad
Warren
Victory foretells Republican sweep in Iowa elections
Early returns show Mears Kirkwood and Needham winning governor and lieutenant governor by 15000 to 20000 votes, Ralph P. Lowe re-elected to the Supreme Court over James M. Elwood by nearly every expected margin. General Assembly likely to be Republican in both houses by larger majorities than any prior since the Democracy held sway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkwood
Needham
Ralph P. Lowe
Supreme Court
James M. Elwood
General Assembly
Iowa State Register
Camp volunteers vote tally reported by Crawford Journal
The Crawford Journal lists volunteer votes with Lowry 107 Galbraith 40 Bates 103 Cowan 121 Farrelly 22 Lacy 0 Smith 121 Lenhart 13 Lane 85 Miller 1 Butler 106 Church 23 Irvin 105 Brooks 8 McFarland 22 Douglas 19.
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Lowry
Galbraith
Bates
Cowan
Farrelly
Lacy
Smith
Lenhart
Lane
Miller
Butler
Church
Irvin
Brooks
McFarland
Douglas
Crawford Journal
Kin near elected sheriff of Warren County
The Jamestown Journal reports H. P. Kin near of Youngsville Prince Henry was chosen as Warren County sheriff. The item requests arrest of Jeff. Davis and bringing him before the Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Kinnear
Youngsville
Warren County
Henry
Jeff. Davis
Jamestown Journal
Treasury Notes Spread in Daily Business Use
Treasury notes begin circulating freely in ordinary transactions and are increasingly sought for convenience in business.
Knights of the Golden Circle in Ohio Civil War tensions
A Civil War era report details the Knights of the Golden Circle hiding in Ohio and plotting against Lincoln. The marshal seized their archives after raiding a Marion fortress and capturing a Commodore, with renewed public alarm over oaths and secret vows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of the Golden Circle
Ohio
Noow
Marion
Cleveland
God
Golden Circle
Abraham Lincon
Jefferson Davis
Washington
White House
The
Chicago Times
Cure IDEA For A Contrapant
One Pike County youth in Louisiana claims secession property would be confiscated and offers to work for the invader to spare his family. The report notes uncertainty over any official action in Pike County. Governor Curtin requires public notice for pardons and district attorney consultation after trials. Dr M H Shaw moves from Linclearville to Baffle to practice medicine with cited skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike County
State Jr
Parsons
Curtin
M. Hi. Shaw
Linclearville
Jamestown Democrat
James Campbell Elected District Judge in Clarion
The report states James Campbell of Clarion is elected district judge. Stewart carried Mercer County by about 1400 votes while Venango stood 300 to 400 against him and Clarion 1200 to 1400 for Campbell, with Jefferson around 400. Forest is not expected to change the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.rcrep
James Campbell, Esq
Clarion
Stewart
Mercer County
Venango
Jefferson
Forest
Endorsement Calls for Quick Hanging of Secessionists
A Louisville Journal remark urges immediate execution of secessionists after oath of allegiance is administered, arguing swift hanging would deter future defections.
Lincoln and Hamlin Victory Praised in Union Rally
A faction celebrates Lincoln and Hamlin's election, declaring Breckinridge Lane Douglas and Bell traitors. It singles out Everett as faithful to the Union while denouncing other opponents.
John Bell Rumors of Residence and Ruin in Nashville
Report claims John Bell now lives in Nashville Tennessee with his son in law from the Yateman family. He is said to be ruined financially and politically, with a noted increase in his liquor consumption recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bell
Nashville, Tenn
Yateman
Country girl waits as suitor outside dry goods shop
In a polite exchange a store clerk asks if anyone is waiting. The country girl confirms a suitor outside who would not enter, revealing a shy romance moment from the shopfront scene.
Popularity in politics posted on a fence
A quatrain on political popularity notes that attention comes from large type on a fence and that inquiries about identity follow, while rain arriving soon leads to disappearance of the sign.
Union Cause At Kentucky Battle By Thos H Clay
A sharp critique notes Thos H Clay, son of the famous Heory, works in Kentucky to press the Union cause while mocking lawyers and quack doctors for evading service. The piece portrays him as ardent in duty against the rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. H. Clay
Heory
Kentucky
Auction Sale Shows Slave Values in Charleston
A 19th century notice reports the cash value of enslaved people in Charleston at $315 for males and $400 for females based on a recent auction. It notes a sermon for the times with the text Let him that hath no sword sell his garment and buy one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
D. C
the Times
Banks Chasing Rebels At Leesburg Across Potomac
Washington reports Gen Stone and Gen Banks moving across the Potomac with 50 000 men toward Leesburg. Col Baker killed in action with heavy losses as Union forces advance and McClellan confirms all quiet at 8 PM.
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Banks
Washington
Gen. Stone
Gen. Banks
Potomac
Philadelphia Inquirer
Col. Baker
Leesburg
Stone
McClelland
Virginia
War Department
McClellan
Washington Star details Civil War action at Edward's Ferry
The Washington Star reports Gen Stone achieved his objective at Edward's Ferry with losses on the right wing. Gen Banks with the Virginia crossing, Gen Baker killed leading a charge, and Col Cogswell among the missing. McCall's division holds position as Stone and Banks plan renewed actions.
Stone's Forces Clash Near Leesburg and Baker Falls
Washington reports Gen. Stone crossed the Potomac with portions at Edward's Ferry and Harrisons Island. Skirmishing began early and intensified by 5 PM as 5,000 to 6,000 enemy attacked about 1,800 Union troops. Col. Baker fell leading his brigade. Stone moved to the right, the left wing retreated in order, and strong reinforcements were promised overnight. Baker's remains were sent to Poolesville for transport to the city Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baker
Young
Stone
Leesburg
Gen. Stone
Col. Baker
Poolesville
Battle at Harper's Ferry reported by passengers
Report from Battimory dated Oct 17 1861 notes a sharp clash near Harper's Ferry between Mississippi and Alabama regiments and the 3d Wisconsin with parts of the 12th Massachusetts. Col Geary crossed the river, stormed the battery, and captured a 32 pounder cannon brought into camp. Many were killed and wounded on both sides. Banks confirms the cannon's capture.
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Warren Mail
Cowane
H. J. Taylor
St. Paul
Minnesota
Army
Crawford County
S. S. Bates
D. M. Farrelly
E. Cowan
B. W. Lacy
F. M. Farrelly
Louisville Journal
Pukapetona
Washington Star
Attair
Edward’s Ferry
Cogswell
New York Tammany Regiment
8Th Infantry
Ward
Mass
15Th
Bakers
12Th
N. Y. Tammany
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