We Are to Do in This Great Crisis Beecher's Call and Civil War Review
An extended Beecher excerpt urges total national commitment to the great constitutional question of justice and liberty. The piece then chronicles a Pennsylvania Brigade review before Lincoln at Camp Baker, praising morale, flags, and Gov Curtin. It also details volunteer pay and benefits enacted by 1861 and 1862 laws, including clothing allowances, travel pay, and a $100 bounty, with survivor and widow provisions.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Pennsylvania
Washington
Curtin
6Th Maine
Gov. Curtin
Congress
United States
Jamestown Democrat
Wasaieron
Virginia
Potomac
Leesburg Turnpike
Chain Bridge
Arlington
Great Falls
Maryland
McClellan
Lamb’s Goodwin’s and Johnsons
Pennsylvania Hospital
Roylt
Bullock & Crenshaw Druggists and Manufacturing Chemists
Philadelphia
Carter & Bro
Brie
Bola Proprietors
Occasional predicts lasting peace through civil war outcome
Occasional writes in the Philadelphia Press declaring a road to a lasting peace won at the cannon's mouth. He asserts Gen McClellan will defeat Beauregard, force surrender, and establish perpetual peace based on the old Constitution, even though it requires war and bloodshed. He stakes his reputation on this faith.
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Philadelphia
Sentenced to Death Commuted for Soldier on Post
Secretary Cameron will save the Vermont soldier ordered shot for sleeping on his post. his death sentence is commuted. News notes various Civil War events include Fremont's slave proclamation, church services, and military updates from Washington and Virginia.
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Washington
Sept
Cameron
Vermont
Episcopal Christ Church
Alexandria
Montgomery
Col. Stevens
L'Remont
Andrew Jackson
New York 5Th
Martinsburg
Obituaries From Carroll and Nearby Towns Dating 1861
In Carroll County New York July 2 1861 Laura J Belinda Bing ham aged 14 dies of diphtheria. She is described as amiable dutiful and beloved by teachers and companions. The piece notes her calm passing and offers condolences. In Tidioute August 31 1861 Helen Snonora ISAAC and REBECCA SC’s daughter aged 8 years 1 month 17 days cited. In Conewango Sept 7 1861 Lydia Staples aged 68 years noted at Geo W Scott’s residence.
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Carroll, Chant, Co
N. Y
Diptherea
Laura J
Samyana Belinda Bingham
Laura
J. G. He
Tidioute
Helen Snonora
Isaac
Rebecca SC
Conewango
Geo. W. Scott
Lydia Staples
Warren County Election Proclamation 1861 by Sheriff Brown
I. J. B. Brown Warren County High Sheriff proclaims a general election on October 9 1861 for Assembly County Commissioner Sheriff Prothonotary Associate Judges District Attorney Coroner Community Auditor Warren Academy trustee with polling places in Warren Youngsville Columbus Conewango Elk Mead Pleasant Sheffield Pine Grove Freehold Columbus Brekenstraw Spring Creek Deerfield Kinzie Limestone Southwest Eldred Glade Sugar Grove Corydon Pittsfield Cherry Grove Farmington. Voter eligibility and officer restrictions noted. Return Judges to meet in Warren.
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General Assembly of
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
J. B. Brown
Warren
Iing
Crawford
Sherif
Atorney
Warren Academy
County of Warren
Warde
Columbus
Conewango
Witty
Elk
Philip Trushel
Mead
Alson Rogers
Corydon
Pittsfield
J. J. Acocks
Cherry Grove
Josieh Fathsworth
Farmington
West
Justice of the Peace
United States
Legislative
Executive
Judiciary Department
Congress
J.B. Brown
Sheriffs Office
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Connecticut
Republic
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Major Anderson
Fort Sumter
Existnce
Dubuque
Springfield
Reir
Senate
David Wilmot
Lowanda
T. F. Parker
UST
Lubins
Paris
Mitchell
Otto
Randall's
Central Clothing Store
Barclay’s News Depot
George Ball
Etters
William McWilliam
Glade Township
Wmargach McWilliams
Glade
Werren
Otice
Caroline F. Wilcon
Thomas Wilcox, Jr
Conowance
Warren Co. Agricultural Society
Younusville
H. P. Kinnear
F. R. Miller
Bennety & Hoag
WM. Hoag
Copartnership
Nhis Day
N. W. Freidenburg & Hoag
Fn Bilh
Rana Mik
Warren Boruch
John C. Sechrest
Irvine Stati
Hiladelphia & Erie Rail Road
Levine Station
Ue Ue
A. Hover
Ss. Almy, Allan &Co
T. Allan & Co
Patterson
Tion
Greenland & Brothers
Baltimore
Crandall
Warren County
Buffalo
Exchange Block
L. D. Crandall
Crystal Palace
Yiehng
Waltham
Haw
Aan
Ks Enn Nay
Ween
Vers
Martior
Warren Deacombord
Uly
Brown Brothers
Allegheny Tiver
Leasant
Alao
Allegheny River
Warren Borough
John Edgar
Warren Pa
Anns
E. HY So Se
High Street
Union
Beech Streets
Hazel Street
Market Street
Fifth Street
Liberty Street
Ten High Street
Mter
Bcopleld & Brown
Parmlee & Henry
New York
Cincinnati
Warren, Pa
M. Peecater, Jr
Warren, Pane
T. It, Commas
Dunkirk
N.Y
Seneca Oil
F. A. Randalls
Lover
Timothy
F Davis & CO
Express
A. F. Davis & CO
Barclay 4
A. F. Davis & Co.s
ETON
NP Davis & Cos
A. F. Davis & O'S
A. F
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Osin
A. F Davis & 00
Panama
UBINS
Jockey Club
Barclay’s
F. Davis & CO
Reapers & Mowers
E. Ball
English, Helmick & Dixon
New
Ohio
Patrick Falconer
Hey
Chicago
A. Hall
T. Stone & Son
Russelburg
Hazeltine & CO
Alice E. Brown
W. F. Kingsbury
Scott & Rankin
Erte
A. Scott
J. H. Rankin
A. M. Bininger & CO
Broadstreet
French, Richards & CO
W.W. Ah, Smith
R. D. Bennett
Love ME Quick
Berlin
Crandat
Water Street
Warran, Pa
RE. M. Pierce
A.F. Davis & Co’s
UGAR
J. A. Morrison
Randall & Mead’s
Watson
Tala
Ys Watson
A. J. Mathews
Daffito
Kort Bae
Hazelting & Co
H. B. Waite
Youngsville
F. A. Randall
Carter
Smite
Miss Nic
Second Street
Watson & Davie’ Mrick Mack
Misaos
Cis
Welave
Bintiouia
Morocco
Upper &E
Smmvil & Messner
Durkee & Porsytins
Scales & Firh King Safes
Rochester
Bo Lh. W. Arnett
Warren Co
R. A. Randall
Stranahan
Randall
New&s Rh Ses
D&e
G. Warren
Mathews
A. Smathews
Fort Erie
C. W
Eae
Cassime A Satinetti
Kentucky
Deveris
Crystal Pala
A.F. Davis & CO
L. A. Morrison
Erie
M- C. Park
M . Randall & Mead's
Alf
Davis & Go's
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