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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1868
Page
2
The issue discusses Florence and political appointments, plus a Post Office dead letters report and two murder trials. It also urges military rule in Texas, critiques Reconstruction acts, and criticizes ring corruption in Pennsylvania politics while praising General Grant’s incoming administration and promising party renewal.
The Radical hints at rings and cliques influencing Pennsylvania politics as Beaver County questions who speaks for them. It notes rumors about Kemble and Quay backing and questions unauthorized use of Nicholson’s name. The piece asks if the railway king Thomson will become a candidate and how Beaver must respond to a new deal.
A Beaver County article criticizes the creation of a new paper the Beaver Radical for private interests and party discord. It argues the project damages Republican unity, cites a writer accused of malice, and defends Gen Geary while denying ties to the Argus. It claims nine-tenths of Republicans oppose the venture and warn of factional harm.
In Seymour Indiana the New Albany Jail was seized by sixty to seventy masked attackers from Seymour at three to four this morning. They freed Frank Reno Simon Reno and Charles Anderson, then hanged them from an iron rail inside the jail before fleeing with keys. One guard was wounded, and Charles Fullenlove was shot in the arm while resisting. News has caused intense local fear as the attackers disappeared toward the depot with a county commissioner and the jail keys.
A committee in New York appeals to Governor Geary for clemency for Hester Vaughn of Philadelphia who was convicted of murdering her illegitimate child. Stanton reports Vaughn remains studious and calm, reading Leigh Richmond and sewing, while the tiny cell and isolation weigh on her.
The article argues the moral value of the Republican victory, crediting figures like Calhoun and Davis with emancipation and equal rights for four million freed slaves. It condemns prejudice, notes the need for moderation, and comments on currency drains and state bond concerns amid political debate.
A chaotic account from Clay County Missouri describes a violent incident involving a Texan escapees, a McCoy family member wounded but alive, and a large pursuit by armed men. The narrative includes theft, robbery of a companion, and a notable pardon violator Edward Johnson retracted to prison. Also reported is Stevens’ embezzlement by the steamer Bismarck’s clerk Thomas Kirk.
A political open letter condemns Andrew Johnson as vice president and mocks his presidency. It argues the Republican party never intended him as leader and urges creditors to demand debt paydown, proposing six percent interest in gold to reduce the national debt within years.
The will of Coulter Newberry, who died aboard the steamer Willy de Parix returning from Europe, was proved in Chicago before Judge Bradwell. Executors named are Mark Stanner and EB Blachford. The estate valued at 2,000,000 with bonds of 2,000,000. Most of the property goes to his wife and two unmarried daughters under conditions including a $1,000,000 share to the first son of any marriage to a Newberry, and, if daughters wed Newberry, the same term applies to their issue. If the wife and daughters die, the Newberry Library foundation is to be established.
Secretary Schoffer discusses army strength and reductions, Indian policy, and volunteer cavalry. The Treasury report shows receipts at 1.019 billion and outlays of 1.080 billion with a large deficit. Post Office data note rising costs and future restructuring plans.
The ten states north of the Ohio in the Mississippi Valley cast 2 244 732 total votes with Grant leading by 280 050. A compiled tally is given for all states except Missouri based on official sources.
Browning notes 1867 pension activity including 1,893 widows and children of Revolutionary and later wars, 167,025 total pensioners drawing 18,893,093 dollars yearly, and 21,010,931 dollars total outlays. 28,027 additions and 14,752 removals occurred. 1,077 bounty land warrants issued for 167,720 acres. Also reports Indians affairs, tents on 50,112 applications with 14,153 granted, and Patent Office receipts at 360,786 dollars. Pacific railroads: seven companies completed 1,793 miles of track.
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