The Beaver Argus Excerpt on 1867 Alaska Purchase Debate
An 1867 Beaver Argus item discusses the Alaska Purchase by the United States, noting a seven million gold amount and vast territory with millions of inhabitants. It references Raymond of the New York Times, possible Senate rejection of nominees, Union party conventions, and debates on civil rights and railroad legislation. The piece mixes political commentary with party movement updates from Harrisburg to Williamsport and elsewhere.
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Russia
Aroute
Jas ‘Ji Raymond Twas
Raymond
New York Times
Philadelphia
Iet
Senate
Brosh and Butter
Corveties of the Union Can Party of
New York
Congress
Souther
Cong Bai
Gov. Orr
South Carelina
Démocratic ‘Party
Gawwral Sherman
Gov. Brown
Georgia
Newstem
Upebellion
Supreme Court of the United States
Erie and Allegheny Railroad
New York and Erie
Atlantic and Great Western
Pittsburgh
Boyle
Heo
Waddle
Orthany Court
Beaver County
Austen ‘Lowais
Pittsburg
Alleheny
Penrsylvania
Gadgetry Township
Beaven County
Leey
Robert Qruinstan
Cleveland and
Pittisburg R. R
Charles St. Shriner
Charles VII
Robert Ovington
Ohio River
Messrs
Coaniinice
Sinta
Mit
Ayeress, Teventy
Rebels and Democrats in Connecticut Victory Debate
The article analyzes Democratic wins in Connecticut as a Southern victory and Jefferson Davis’s rejoicing, calling for loyal approval of Davis while warning against alliance with rebels. It also critiques temperance myths, arguing intellects can be harmed by intemperance and warning about overestimating the brilliance of drinkers.
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Congress
Connecticut
Democratic Party
Jefferson Davis
Grant
Lee
Richmond
Sherman
South
Chancellorsville
English
Davis
Be Seymour
New-York
Union
Jeff. Davis
Republic
Andrew Johnson
Jherkon Davis
Weise
Lewin
Reyes
Agg
Atlerson
Thompson
Atv
Geary praised for temperance while Reconstruction debates surge
Harrisburg correspondent notes Gov Geary upholds total abstinence at Executive Mansion entertainments with guests to drink nothing. Senate and department heads attended, and observers praise his example as Southern reconstruction moves stir broad commentary and debate over pay raises for legislators during adjournment.
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Geary
Harrisburg
Chambersburg Repository
Epsy
Gov. Geary
Colorado of the West and the Colorado River exploration
The document details Adams and Trueworthy's defense of Colorado River navigation. It asserts navigability above 680 miles from the mouth, fights opposition from the Combination Navigation Company, and describes trials, rapids, and canyons. It stresses economic potential for coal, copper, timber and agricultural wealth, and urges government support for further exploration.
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Hei
Milo Adams
Colorado
Trueworthy
San Francisco
Gulf
Combination Navigation Company of
California
Con- Tees
Colorado River
Matiegret
Explorer
Ives
Lieut
Stess
Ravigaiton
Historical Society
Salt Lake City
Truew Ory
Union Pacific Railroad
Green River
Colrado
Treworthy
Buck
Oregon
Prertiment
Unclear fragmentary text on audience and duty
The readable lines show a speaker addressing attention to a subject and an exploration ordered to prove a team misrepresented and bound by common nationality, reflecting on honor and administration.
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Beart
Pasifis Ocean
Sam
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