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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1858
Page
2
Nominated officials listed including John M. Read and others with Warren Warren County figures. Bigler Gillis speech at Warren House heated debate on Lecompton and Kansas, accusing administration and free state factions, with anti Lecompton meeting endorsing popular sovereignty and tariff revision.
The piece recalls a Thursday night speech by Senator Bigler and a cordial morning exchange with an old Democratic lumberman. The man jokes of unbuttoning coats in hard jobs on the river, sparking a cautious reply about warmth and effort.
On September 4 Wasuindtoy reports Col. Rector is ordered by the Secretary of the Interior to proceed to Florida and remove the Seminoles in the Everglades when feasible. The War Department wants Rector to lead without Florida authorities' interference. White flags will signal a council, no military force will be used, and if negotiations succeed the Seminoles will be moved to Arkansas, following Billy Bowlegs and his band.
Last Tuesday evening a Republican meeting drew a crowded audience at the Court House. Judge Lott chaired, D. H. Mitchell was secretary, and speakers attacked the Lecompton party and Slave power. Scofield argued for white labor and a 1000 vote majority. Johnson condemned Gillis for betraying pledges and warned voters against re election. Col. Crane followed with warlike humor and then the Bard received thanks as the meeting adjourned.
The Leecomption Post Office held its County Convention last Monday and endorsed a full slate for Assembly Sheriff Prothonotary Treasurer Commissioner District Attorney Coroner and other offices. The ticket aligns with Buchanan Gillis and their Washington South line, endorsing the Cincinnati Platform and pro slavery positions in Kansas.
A fragment from a political piece rails against constitutional limits and majority rule, accusing unnamed powers of bending to authority. The author promises to publish such views as a curiosity when available, highlighting themes of obedience and oppression in a historical newspaper excerpt.
The Kansas result shows 1 788 for acceptance and 11 300 for rejection of the English bill, total 13 088, with a 9 512 majority against the measure. The piece argues the move would have admitted Kansas under the Lecompton framework or left territorial status until population growth, praising the shift toward a free state and predicting Republican gains.
In an era of rapid progress, the article lauds telegraph speed from London to Warren and beyond, noting news from London dated August 27 received in two days. It highlights future global telegraph reach, compares mail times, and lists the proposed cost and lengths of the Ireland to Newfoundland cable project totaling 1,268,250.
The State Agricultural Society announces the annual fair at Pittsburgh from Tuesday September 28 to Friday October 1. The grounds are arranged for stock and implements and railroads will transport entries free. Judge A O Heister reports strong prospects and mentions John Gee of Fayette County offering cattle sheep and swine with pens and additional sweepstakes Premiums are liberal and comprehensive.
The file discusses premium livestock entries by exhibitors including Merino sheep, a premium and diplomas, and notes on judges and forthcoming announcements. It also covers a New York cable celebration with Cyrus W Field and Mayor Tiemann, describing the procession, services, oration by David Dudley Field, torchlight parade, and extensive municipal fireworks and illuminations. The report closes with notes on deep-sea soundings, citing Lt. Berryman and Capt. Denham, and the Kansas free state issue referencing the Lecompton Constitution and conference act.
The fourth deposit for Morrissey vs Heenan was paid on Monday, stacking total stake at 3000 with two more 500 deposits to reach 5000. Beyond money, the victor’s income is estimated between 5000 and 5000 annually from varied sources, while politicians and officials eagerly court the champions for future influence and positions. The fighters host audiences at training grounds as crowds gather after work, highlighting the era’s fusion of sport, politics, and patronage.
Overland mail reports a China treaty indemnifying France and England for war costs, Bombay dates July 19, mutiny being quelled, Bright’s Atlantic telegraph report and engineers, steamers Asia North America Fultoney sailing to Halifax Boston New York. Erie politics critique and dramatic analogies. Morphy Lowenthal chess results. cable credit split between Bright and Field. Powers arson trial in Palmer Massachusetts with Harrington confession. Ends with a flirtatious dialogue about knowing one’s best friends.
A column of home matters and miscellany from Warren reports a dry spell, marriage certificate printings, repairs by P. R. Bennett near the Post Office, a liquor-law case verdict of not guilty with costs, and a busy local week featuring court, conventions, circus, and lectures. It includes flour notes, a joke about a Chinese neighbor, a Utah election anecdote, a steam plow test at Christiana, and chess match updates involving Morphy.
Marriages listed: In Dummerston VI on Sept 6 Rev Benj F Foster joined J B Day of Freehold PA with Sarah C French of Dunmerston In Tidioute on Aug 19 1858 John Warner solemnized Robert W Cohenl with Betsy A Richardson both of Tidioute In Tidioute on Aug 26 John Warner officiated Cs Garrett wed Sarah Gillson of the same town All couples reside in or are connected to Tidioute or nearby areas
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