Debris of News From Olean and Nearby Areas
Varied items from Olean and surrounding counties report a brick block nearing completion once opened by a social event, a horse named Like Shore Bell dying at Cuba Fair, and a Pithole Center toll gate robbery. Notes cover Texas cattle branding, Good Templars in Ellicottville, a larger New York vessel named Aimuita, deer in Camptown area, and miscellaneous regional anecdotes and curiosities.
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Bsireat Rene
Olean
Shore Bell
Reits
Silver Wreck
Chautauqua County
Cuba Fair Fort
Pithole Center
New York
Expresses condemnation of Johnson on repudiation stance
The Buffalo Express reports widespread opposition to President Johnson's repudiation proposal. Democratic journals denounce the plan, arguing it betrays national faith and undermines public confidence in paying national obligations. Congress is urged to end future disputes on anti-quall bonds.
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The
Buffalo Express
Johnson
Greenback
Congress
The Senatorial Question Dominate New York Race
The upcoming Senate race in New York centers on E D Morgan’s term ending March 4 and potential candidates. Names floated include Morgan the incumbent, Gov. Fenton, Nash Davis, and James C Putnam. Grunwold’s name is mentioned but unlikely to run, with eastern contenders Morgan and Fenton and western candidates Davis and Putnam shaping the field.
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United States
E D. Morgan
E. D. Morgan
Fenton
Nash—Davis
James C. Putnam
Grunwold
Morgan
Davis
Putnam
Western
New York
One Term Principle Advocated by Gen Groat
A harsh statement declares Gen Groat favors a Constitutional Amendment to bar reelection after one term as President. The report suggests Grant shares the view, seeking to avoid any appearance of ambition and to ensure the presidency remains unconcerned with possible reelection motives.
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Tid Quedatessi
Mbatif
Ollce
Democratic Folly in Ohio Legislature
A critical overview charges the Ohio Legislature with Democratic bias, claiming rejection of Republican priorities, removal of student voting rights, and consolidation of state control to favor the Democratic agenda. The Toledo Commercial questions whether the legislature will concede Ohio’s influence in presidential election dynamics.
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Ohio
Toledo
Legizlature
Ze-Alusion
Graxsr and
Couvast
Erie and A G W Lease Term Twelve Years
The Erie Railroad takes over the Atlantic and Great Western for twelve years with Erie paying 30 percent of gross earnings or a minimum of 18 million dollars annually. If earnings share drops below 30 percent, Erie guarantees the minimum. Erie to maintain tracks stations and rolling stock and may renew the lease. The deal provides funds to cover interest on bonds.
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Erie Railroad Company
Atlantic & Great Western Railroad
Erie Company
Atlantic & Great Western Road
Atlantic & Great Western Company
Tondtichiers
Wheat Crop of 1868 Estimated for Domestic Use and Export
The wheat crop of 1868 is estimated to yield over bushels per person in the United States and forty million bushels for export. With proper cultivation the crop could double, making exports worth over 200 million dollars, enough to cover government expenses in peacetime.
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United States
Freedman's Wages in South Carolina Labor Market
A colored farm laborer in South Carolina earns about 100 dollars a year plus food costing around 30 dollars, totaling 150. Women and second rate men receive 5 to 37 cents a day in money while first rate men get 8 to 10 dollars a month for their meals. Some mechanics and house servants earn more. masons receive 150 to 2 dollars per day and day laborers 75 cents per day.
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South Carolina
The United States Territory and Population Figures
The report states the United States including Alaska covers over 4,000,000 square miles with 1,465,468,809 acres of public lands, Alaska purchase icefields add 369,529,000 acres, population about 59,000,000, and projected growth to 42,000,000 in 1870 and 470,000,000 in 1900. It notes 38 states and plans for more states in the radical period.
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Alaska
Alataa
Alaskan Purchase
Icefelds
Portrait of Ella Wade Colfax and a Quiet Future at Washington
Barpee's page discusses Ella E. Wade Colfax wife of the Vice President amid praise for her reserved demeanor and plain tastes. A friend notes she is thirty-two, not tall, about 140 pounds, quiet and self controlled, with a life rooted in country towns. The piece envisions a new social influence in Washington and a dawning era of plain common sense guiding national affairs.
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Bebuyler
Colfax
Mist Wade
Beldal
Certon—Forsa
Tor-M
Eola
Mrs. Grant
Washington
Grant to Hold the Reins for Four Years Says Editor
A Western paper argues Grant will become President and govern per the people's will. It cites Grant’s remark about taking the reins and asserts his administration will carry out Congress laws with others in guiding roles. The column reflects debates on leadership and party fortunes.
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Grant
Bir
A.T. Stewart
Rawliss
Badean
Gen. Grant
Peerless
Congress
Ulyssess S. Grant
W. Ledger
Heautiful Thought and Reflections on Poverty
The piece quotes Dickies praising beauty in tragedy and memory of a child, then notes the Mirror’s literary department by four young ladies. It discusses how poverty is not a misfortune but a blessing for those who must work, contrasting fortune and wealth.
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Earth
the Mirror
Printers Journal
Allegany
M. Hl. Marshall
Angelica
Honesty and Manners in a Moral Guide excerpt
This excerpt urges honest living over fraud and vulgarity, praising gentleness and restraint. It condemns loafers in a printing office, promotes encouraging youth, and argues for farm libraries to elevate rural intellect. The tone echoes 19th century moralizing.
Geneva man sells red white short-horned boll for nine thousand
A M Shellon of Geneva reports the sale of a red and white short-horned boll named Sixth Lake of Geneva for nine thousand dollars.
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Geneva
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