The Warren Union Ticket Fracass at County Assembly
The Warren Union Convention collapsed into discord with Breckinridge influence. nominations include Dr. Wm. A. Irvine for Assembly and John N. Hell for Sheriff amid objections. Committee packing, sparse town representation, and partisan maneuvering mark the event as a failed bid for unified party slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Guthrie
Wm. A. Irvine
Brokenstraw
Sheryl—John J. Taylor
Warren Boro
C. A. Willoughby
Columbus
Lewis Arnett
Warren
Warren; Gen Bor. W. N. Yates, of Columbus. Commissioner—John H. Houghnot
Farmington
J. H. Mitchell
Corydon
Nominating Contest Confirmed As J J Taylor Secures Ticket
In a sheriff race maneuver, a recommit motion failed. Hull would withdraw if asked. A push for Robert Allen failed. J. J. Taylor won the nomination after a close vote. Two committee resolutions passed: condemn tonnage repeal and cut salaries. A request to Warren papers to publish proceedings and support the ticket followed before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff
Mr. Hull
Robert Allen
J. J. Taylor
Warren
Pennsylvania Rail Road Co
House
Senate
Warren Mail
Warren Ledger
The bogus Union party in the county exposed
The text alleges outsiders push a Union party under the guise of patriotism and welfare, aiming to revive Democratic influence. It warns the group plans to surrender offices and press resolutions to sway Republicans, seeking long term control and reshaping party alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Party
Watch Tower of Freedom
Judge Scofield’s debut impresses Mercer court observers
Aug 24 1561 report from Mercer notes Judge Scofield’s confident start. He charged the Grand Jury with clarity in under ten minutes, earning praise for his judicial bearing. The week’s criminal sessions proceeded with coolness and dispatch as unions pray for government safety and success. Public support for the editor on the legislative ticket is praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
Scofield
New Castle
the Mail
Union party cries no party yet fuels party feeling
Capt. A R Titus arrived from Washington and takes command of Company F the Fenton Light Guards in the Sickles Brigade with authority to recruit and pay board so they can draw 13 per month from the start. The Warren County Agricultural Society reports track for horse trials completed and open the day before the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Party
A. R. Titus Arived
Washington
Deerfield
Sickles Brigade
New York
Fenton Light Guards
Charles K. Graham
Potomac
Tay
Warren County Agricultural Society
Proclamation of Gen Fremont Needs Union Victory in Missouri
A reader’s summary highlights Gen Fremont’s proclamation as a bold unionist move against rebellion. It cites Washington reaction praising Fremont, Butler, and the proclamation as decisive, elevating the war’s character and signaling strong measures to suppress secession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Missouri
Republic
Jackson
Washington
Butler
Enlistment urged for Wild Cats Guards at Hy atsttown
A call to recruit more men for the Raftmen's Guards encamped on the Potomac near Hy atsttown. Capt. Macneil pushes for efficient company leadership and free transport to camp for applicants via the Carver House. A Warren Mass Convention outlines union support and war policy, denounces partisan shifts, and endorses a combined effort to save the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raftmen
Hyatsttown
Potomac
U. S. Army
Warren
Macneil
Harper’s Ferry
Carver House
8. B. Wheelock
Speech of Joseph Holt in Boston on Union and war
Hon. Joseph Holt recalls patriotic ties to Massachusetts and Kentucky, urges unwavering support for the Union, warns against rebellion, and calls for united action to defeat secession. He vows to stand with the country, defends Lincoln’s policies, and foresees a restored Union after the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hon
Joseph Holt
Boston
Bully for Butler Prompts Street Jubilation Across City
Gales of joy erupt over Gen. Butler's success as citizens cheer his breakthrough. Editorial notes that further blows may lift gloom following Manassas defeat and predict a gleam of triumph with patience and winter's passing. The piece hopes for a national jubilee with an "Onward to Richmond" refrain.
Proceedings of the Union Convention Reported as Partially Published
The paper explains it published most of the convention's proceedings from the Ledger, noting their account is partial and omits humorous aspects. It claims the event was not a success and that the Ledger’s version misses key humorous details.
Mitchell declines Union County Auditor nomination
In Conypon on Sept 4 1861 J H Mitchell declines the Union ticket for County Auditor though grateful for the nomination and endorses Republican candidates as competent Union men. A Kane Rifle Regiment officer is promoted, possibly elevating Major Stone or Captain Macneil. Also notes corn gift from Hoag of Conewango and a brief oil well report from Tidioute Island. Court proceedings continued with Judges Johnson Lott Brown but no details.
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Breckinridge
R. Brown
R. Miles
Warren
James M. Martin
Pine Grove
D.C. Salisbury
Tidioute
Charles Dinsmoor
The
Ledger
B. W. Lacy
Daniel Lott
Freehold
Court House
Gen. Butler
North
Wm. A. Trvine
Brokenstraw
Assembly
John N. Hell
S. Waters
Hull
C. A. Willoughby
Columbus
Lewis Arnett
Mr. Lott
Mr. Arnett
G.W.N. Yates
Yeas
Houghout
Farmington
J. H. Mitchell
Corydon
Guthrie
Morison
Warren County
Warren Borough
Hon
Robt. Miles
D. M. Martin
A. C. Salsbury
Chas, Dinsmoor
H. B. Wait
D. C. Blodget
R. Barber
Borough
Starling Waters
F. B. Guthrie
Conswango
Rob’t Leonard
A. M. Rogers
Ja’s Short
D. Palmer
Deerfield
H.C. Lott
Ja’s Magill
Kinzua
J. H. Brasington
Warren Leonard
Limestone
Rufus Guild
J.P. Houser
E. Pierce
A. Cady
Bar
Dr. Burrows
Geo. Cady
J. H. Houghnot
W. Foter
J. A. Hodges
Cha’s Chase
Sugar Grove
J. B. Hamilton
L. McKelvy
Geo. Woodin
J. Sweetland
W. B. Campbell
Spring Creek
F. Bates
C. Woodruff
Pleasant
P. Bernard Jr
M. Grunder
Youngsville
J. McKinney
Dr. Blodget
J. Brown
F.R. Case
Sheffield
S. Carver
A. L. Pratt
Mead
J. Hall
A. Freeman
Pittsfield
N. Payne
W. Straight
Glade
I’. Hook
D. Nesmith
Cherry Grove
M. Farnsworth
B. W. Lacy Esq
J. D. James
Boston
Bunker Hill
Conypon
Mr. Cowan
Col. Biddie
Kane Rifle Regiment
Stone
Capt
Macneil
Johnson, Lott
Brown
No Nomination Authorized for Comptroller Fenton
The Buffalo Express reports the Chautauqua Democrat denying any authorization for nominating Hon. R. E. Fenton for Comptroller this fall. It notes Fenton now serves in the national Congress and is essential to resolving the country’s current emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Fenton
Chautanque Democrat
Fenton
National Congress
Buffalo Express
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E. Cowan
Brifr
Henry P. Kinnear
Isaac H. Hiller
S. George V. N. Yates
Mark Willson
Erastus Barns
Junius R. Clark
Cornelius Masten
Union Convention
Pacific Commercial
Honolulu
Hawaiian Island
Henry M. Whitney
U. S
Union of the American States
Gen
Scott
Maj. Anderson
Harvey Jones
the Ledger
Mary Magdalen
J. A. Morison
Boro
Pres’t. D.C. Sarispury
Betis C. Dixsmoor
Jae Ee
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Cataline
Niagara
Tidioute Sept
Tidioute Island
New England
Ayer
United States
Daily Chronicle
San Francisco
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