Beaver County notes on politics and bonds in the era
The Beaver Argus reports on political rumors around General Grant's circle, the Hanock message, and Democratic plans. It outlines a proposed U S debt bond bill with interest, tax exemptions, and redemption rules, plus local resolutions condemning libel suits and a controversial candidate, Hugh B. Anderson. It also mentions Col Parker’s interrupted wedding and a Washington telegram about party name changes.
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Wick Sgo
E. P
Republican Party
Edicr
Argus
Anderson
Beaver Point
Phillipsburg
The
Messrs
Wilson and Kuhn
Congress Adjourns to Reconvene on January Sixth
Congress adjourned on Friday and will convene again on January sixth. A large number of important bills were introduced before adjournment and will be taken up in regular order after the holidays. The country faces anxiety over the passage of all bills relating to national finances.
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Democracy
Congress
Confederacy
Born Holves
Republicans Award Banner for Best County Vote Returns
The Republican State Central Committee awarded the large flag to Wayne County for best return compared with Governor Geary’s vote. Luzerne County received a second flag in recognition of its strong Copperhead history, with both flags to be purchased and sent as honors.
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Republican State Central Committee
Geary
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Dauphin
Schuylkill
Perry
Laverne
Wayne
Darpin
Clymer
Williams
Sharswoot
Sinerenss
Luterer
Vwilliams
Sharswood
Willams
Bchuytetle
Sharewood
Wayne County
Luzerne County
State Guard
St Thomas Purchase Debate Reflects Executive Overreach
A heated parliamentary-style column argues the Jefferson France purchase of Louisiana without Congress was a constitutional overreach. It critiques Johnson Seward talks of buying St Thomas and Danish islets, warns Congress should authorize money, and laments the executive branch’s power in foreign deals.
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Jefferson
France
Louisiana
Congress
Johnson
Seward
West India
St. Thomas
Denmark
Rigsdag
Sexward
Greenland
House
Cuba
Tribune
Scathing Civil War Era Letter to Gen Hawkins Over Reconstruction
A long critical letter to Gen Hawkins accuses his administration of misrule in the Fifth Military District. It condemns civil and military clashes over appointments, calls out partisan misuse of authority, condemns negro jurors and racial injustice, and urges decisive action by the convention to defend national honor and curb rebel influence. The writer warns against political leverage from the White House and asserts the need to purge inefficient posts and enforce civil authority.
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Grant
Gen. Hancock
Sheridan
Louisiana
Johnson
Fifth Military District
Hancock
Haccock
Mowen
Ratte Te Eerving
Brent
Ike
Pitkin
Congress
Hanenck
Civi
Colmr
Temple of Justice
Administration of Justice
Gen
White House
John Underwood
Dean Sr
Massachusetts
Thoas
Crimether Suvery
Henry WI
Johnsons Scheme to Secure the next Presidency
A Washington correspondent exposes Johnsons plan to win the Democratic nomination by pressuring Northern Democrats and shaping a Tennessee strategy. The scheme envisions a Constitutional State Convention in April and a pledge of electoral votes, with broader Southern alignment to follow and nullification of reconstruction acts.
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Johnson
White House
Washington
Tennessee
Jobnean
Mannner
Johnson's Nomination Plan Divides Democratic Ranks
Washington outlines a bold Johnson strategy where Grant is ousted in February under the Tenure of Office bill, with Sherman or Hancock at the War Office interim. Johnson's supporters claim southern state votes and Democratic support to push his nomination or derail rivals, amid strong opposition from lifelong foes.
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Sam
Grant
Sherman
Hancock
War Office
Senate
Johnson
Ney Choote
Douceur
Buch
Washington
Tennes
Chase
Intelligent Suffrage and a Virginia tragedy
A letter from Senator Henry Wilson to John C. Underwood argues against universal literacy tests for voting, urging equal rights for blacks and whites. Separately, reports from Angola describe a rail disaster aftermath with coroner counts, identification efforts, and unclaimed baggage. officials plan thorough inquiry into the cause.
Grant as Likeliest Republican Nominee for President
A Chicago correspondent reports strong public support for General Grant as the Republican standard bearer. Missouri radicals, Henderson support, and growing Grant clubs signal a nationwide push, with Boston and Atlanta outlets describing large enthusiastic crowds and a united front for 1868.
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General Grant
Chicago
Grant
Missouri
Shaw
Henderson
Grant Club
St. Louis
United States
Atlanta
Ara
Lake Shore Railroad Tragedy At Angola
A terrible accident on the Lake Shore railroad at Angola last week left two rear passenger cars toppled down a fifty foot embankment. Fire after the crash burned about six victims before help arrived, as reports from Union Chapel near Central reflected a city-wide shock.
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Richards
Reynolds
Angola
Lake Shore
Union Chapel
Reconstruction Leader Describes Fifth Military District Authority
Major General P. H. Siermax recalls assume command of the Fifth Military District on March 19 1867 and enforcing the law to reorganize Louisiana and Texas. He states officers resisted, removals were necessary to protect citizens, and reconstruction proceeded with energy until September 1 1867 when he was relieved to the Department of the Missouri.
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Department
Louisiana
Texas
Fifth Military District
Agsacharya
Ias
Adjutant-General's Office
Washington
Department of the Missouri
Pvh
Siermax
John A. Rawlins
Washington, D. C
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Eprto
PropRizrox
Beaved, Pi
Dent
Gat Aidate
Hancsck
New York
Hantotk
Johnson, Seward and Co
Gen. Hancnck
Fay
Pendleton
Seymour
Blairs
Ohio
Finance Committee
Treasury
Simé
Secretary of the Treasury
Ifé
Frankfort
London
Col. Parker
Washington D. C
National Republican Committee
New Jersey
National Republican
National Union
New York Tribune
National Committee
Ward
National Eaton
Tommittee
the Banner Republican
Pennylvania, Ie
Tuickman
Iancock
Hickman
Harrisburg
Chester County
Salman P. Chase
Wm D. Kelley
Schuyler Colfax
George
Auburn
Blackburn
Stenfolil
Senator Wilson
Wisonts
John C. Underwood
United States District Court of
Virginia
Richmond
D.C
Sistant
Ramizica
Cesca
Big Sister Creek
Lake Shore’ Railroad Trag
Y . Os
President Johnson
Wael
Jonathan
Ew Advertionerys
Estrays
Temas
S.C
Hanoer
Boston
McKeery
Beaver
P.B. Poasesaton
Cation
Somerset
Decks
Pacific Railroad
James T. Brady & CO
Government Securities
Cor
Fourth & Wood 81S
Pittsburgh
Beaver, Co
Wallace & Cockerell
D. M. Donehoo
John Caughey
Thomas McCreery
Samu Ramsey
Stra
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Jos. Anderson
Fin Sdley Anderson
Alex
Ae Ahon
Holydays
Amuleeim
Bridge St
Bridgewater
Bridge At
Jory Albre
Ouratock
Mulheim
Rochester
Atoime
Garay Ta Urses
Calvin‘Kuseart
B. B. Hacock
T.C. Hacock
Alliance of Company
Court of Common Pleas
Beater County
Jane Tern
Orion
Caughen
Sabpesas
Warren
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