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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1864
Page
2
Fragmentary 19th century ticket shows Andrew Johnson of Tennessee as vice presidential candidate and names Lena Morton M'Michael and Thos Cunningham among the Rials and officers on the ticket.
A political slate lists Glenni W. Scofield for Congress in Warren County with district nominations and county posts including Sheriff Robert Allen. Prothonotary Isaac H. Hiller. County Commissioner William G. Garcelon. Treasurer Asahel G. Lane. District Attorney Orren C. Allen. Auditor J. L. Grandin. Directors of the Poor Alden Marsh M Miles and Garcelon. Warren Academy Trustee U. B. Waite. other nominations include Assembly William D. Brown and William Burgwin.
The Congressional Convention for the 19th District met at Ridgway last Thursday and re nominated Hon. G. W. Scofield of Warren by acclamation. Every county in the district supported him in advance, while Wim. Bigler was denounced as an unworthy opponent. Exemptions and corrections in township quotas were noted as updated by the Waterford office via Mr. Taylor.
In the McKean Cameron Clinton district convention held on the 10th instant, L Rogers of the McKean Miner was nominated for the Legislature. Described as an experienced clerk and active Unionist, Rogers is viewed as ably and ably qualified to serve. The district is tight, but supporters believe Union men can win with his candidacy.
General McClellan accepts the Chicago nomination while none of the platform is discussed. The letter is seen as equivocal and designed to be read both ways. The move is viewed as an attempt to cheat Victor Landingham who resists, resigns appointments, and withdraws from the election. Others reportedly follow his example as rebeldom’s nomination is deemed unacceptable.
Gen. Cameron announces speaks by Gov. Pierpont and Col. Montgomery for War ren on Monday evening Oct. 3. ERIE County Union nominating slate lists Scofield for Congress Lowry for Senate, Brown for Sheriff and other officials. Jamestown Journal notes counterfeit money arrests and widespread circulating notes linked to several banks.
The Union County Convention in Warren endorses G W Scofield for R enomination to Congress and lauds his hospital and soldier relief work. It also backs W D Brown for Harrisburg, Wm Burgwin in Venango, Sheriff Robert Allen, Prothonotary Isaac Hiller, Commissioner candidate W G Garcelon, and Treasurer A G Lane, with Fenton for Governor of New York highlighted as a strong Union choice.
A Crawford County peace meeting last week failed to draw key speakers Val landigham and others. Judge Church criticized Abraham Lincoln and Jeff Davis, sparking crowd unrest. The Erie Dispatch report notes mixed political talk and a new bank opening in two to three weeks at Johnson's Exchange with West Hazelline & Co shipping three tons of grapes for sale soon.
A year ago readers were urged to invest one dollar in the American Agriculturist. Subscribers receive the 28th volume and a free strawberry plant offered to new sign ups who add five cents for packing. Subscriptions remain at one dollar per year or fifteen months for 1.15 dollars, with plant delivery by post.
Gen McClellan is serenaded at his Orange New Jersey home by friends who recall the day’s events. He thanks supporters and says he cannot yet comprehend his new position while hinting at challenges ahead and a long road to the White House.
The Union County Convention at Johnson's Hall Warren on Sept 6 1864 nominated candidates for Oct elections. W D Brown elected for Assembly and Sheriff Robert Allen acclamation. Prothonotary Isaac H Hiller nominated acclamation. Lane Ames and Davis named for Treasurer. Osgood Sill Grandin vying for County Auditor. Delegates chosen for Congressional race and resolutions endorsed Lincoln McClellan platform and county ticket.
The article lists dates of secession and key events from December 1860 to March 1861, noting the Star of the West attack and Lincoln's inauguration. It criticizes Copperheads for blaming the current administration and alleges Democratic misrule and Slave Power influence. It also mocks Dan Rice's Senate candidacy and promotes Kennedy’s Barrel Factory advertising.
The letter from J. G. Blain reports Maine’s gubernatorial victory by the largest party majority, possibly 20,000, with Coney carrying all Congressional Districts and large margins in the Legislature. Returns from 156 towns show Coney ahead by 11,918, and a wider majority may follow if statewide Union support remains proportional. The note mentions A. H. Dodd’s arrest by Gen. Hovey over Secret arms linked to a Sons of Liberty operation.
The Herald asserts a mutual understanding among the Seymores, the Woods, Walladigham, and rebels. It cites the secession platform at the Chicago Convention and Pendleton of Ohio as Vice President, described as a practical secessionist, as evidence of the arrangement.
The Richmond Dispatch editorial from June 1862 accuses General McClellan of duplicity and disloyalty, alleging he sought Confederate service and betrayed Southern interests while at West Point. It portrays him as duplicitous, torn between Lincoln and the South, and critical of his stance toward Jeffer son Davis.
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