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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1856
Page
2
The Tribune reports Buchanan’s testimony supporting Col. Fremont, citing that Fremont raised California troops and justified expenditures without congressional funds. It argues the Democratic faction in 1852 used such evidence to label Fremont a conqueror and urges readers to back Fremont over Breckenridge.
The passage argues that Col Fremont bears the blame for a misdeed and claims Mr Buchanan sanctioned it The writer urges readers to weigh Buchanan's deposition and the former statesman's words in light of recent slanders fueled by presidential ambition
The paper clarifies a misprint under Mr. Johnson for Judge. It originally read subject no nomination instead of subject to nomination. The correction notes the error and defends the paper’s impartial handling despite earlier implications.
Se Von E Marsh wrote in favor of Fremont repudiating Fillmore as a vote for slavery. Marsh declares Buchanan and Fremont the only real choices before voters, choosing the Rocky Mountain Pathfinder as his preferred candidate.
The oldest inhabitants say the drought is the driest time in Warren County with rivers low and many wells and springs dry. Reports indicate considerable forest fire damage in various parts of the county.
A political exhortation urges readers to educate neighbors about Fremont, form Fremont Clubs, publish Fremont biographies, and visit rural districts with speakers. It claims vigilance secures liberty and notes a Youngsville gathering with speeches by Austin Smith and Scofield. Governor Johnston declines the North American VP nomination and supports Fremont and Dayton, uniting Republicans and North Americans in Pennsylvania and beyond.
Erie county Agricultural Fair is scheduled for October 1 and 2 to be held in Erie. The society extends premi ums drawing rights to Crawford and Warren Counties in Pa Chautauque in New York and Ashtabula in Ohio on the same terms as Erie County. Citizens from those areas are invited to join with exhibitors in agriculture horticulture or the mechanical arts at the annual October exhibition. A letter from Rev. N Stacy of Columbus on political matters arrives too late for this week. It will appear next issue. The paper publishes proceedings of a Lottsville meeting to inform readers and complies with the resolution. the sentiment is not endorsed. Last week the Democratic candidate for Judge was discussed. this week the Convention address is printed without comment to preserve fairness toward political opponents.
The notice promotes Mrs Stowe's last work Dred as a capital production. It invites readers to read the book, presented as an exceptional new release at Variety Hall.
Letters from Cotmpus dated Sept 15 1856 describe a partisan clash as PierceDouglasStringfellow supporters rally in town to hear J Dennis James defend Bogus Democracy. A mixed crowd including Fremonters attended a Union Church lecture where James argued about whether territories govern themselves amid Democratic and Republican disputes.
The Columbus Freeman reports on a speech by Dennis defending the Kansas Congressional issue. He claims Missourians influenced the Kansas election, supports Reeder and Shawnee Mission, and argues repeal of the Missouri Compromise. Dennis condemns Pierce, blames Republicans as disunionists, and warns against dishonesty in politics.
A Warren County meeting at Lottsville on September 8 1856 delegates from multiple township factions nominate Mark Wittson of Sugar Grove for Associate Judge. They call for countywide cooperation and publish proceedings in county papers.
A. H. Reeder declares he will quit the Democratic party if Buchanan is elected, citing Democratic support for slavery in Kansas and opposition to Free State aims. He details his long ties to Buchanan and his struggle to balance friendship with national duty, urging unity for Kansas rights.
Lawrence report dated Sept 12 1856 notes Gov Geary’s suite member Adams read the proclamation to locals. Strickler named as adjutant general linked to earlier Free State trunk breakage at Tecumseh. Geary plans to visit Lawrence Sept 17 and rumors say Missourians march on Franklin prompting Geary to mobilize at dawn Sept 13 6 am.
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