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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1872
Page
2
The article weighs arguments for and against raising the President’s salary arguing that current pay is insufficient yet a large increase could set a dangerous precedent. It also reports on Kansas Senators Caldwell and Pomeroy facing scrutiny and outlines criticisms of civil service reform and a broad mix of state and national political notes.
The full jury finished its duty on Saturday in a stakes case. The Judge warned against discussing the trial. After adjournment the jurors were confined in custody, though they could attend church on Sunday under officer supervision.
A domestic dispute leads to a striking incident as a man wounds his partner in self defense. The judge, horrified by the scene, orders Mrs. Matilda to maintain peace. The tale reduces to the quarrel over bed clothes and restless frustrations.
A Newark laborer aged about thirty met his wife by chance on a Centre street car to New York. They had married before the Civil War in Missouri. she, rich from land and millinery success, had driven him away for Union views. They forgave each other in New York as gifts and a sentimental reunion sealed their renewed bond.
Readers recall a Scottish confession scene that led to a court bid in Edinburgh over inheritance and legitimacy. The Philadelphia Record notes Pennsylvania libel law harms press freedom, urging constitutional reform to allow truth as a defense.
Fifty one shares constituting a majority of the Tribune Association were sold today to William Orton as the parties going out of the firm dispose of their interests.
The sale settles ownership among heirs and trustees for the Tribune. Reed and Hay gain influence with Reid selling stock. Sinclair retains three shares and may publish. Orton resells to Whitelaw Reid fifty of one hundred shares while keeping one, and is named a trustee. The Tribune Editorial affirms independence under Republican ideals.
The New York Herald critiques civil service reform and traces executive removals from Washington to Grant, arguing rotation in office spawned corruption, and praises the younger Adams administration as exemplary. The piece links Jacksonian spoils to ongoing political decay and party control over officeholders.
The Bank of North America chartered in 1772 by Congress and Pennsylvania, with 100000 capital, is the earliest U S bank and still existing with over a million in capital. The first U S Bank was 1791 to 1794, Hamilton proposed, capital 10000000. Other early banks include Bank of New York 1784 and Bank of Massachusetts 1784. The U S Bank charter history includes a 1816 recharter, government funds on deposit, and a 1832 veto by Jackson leading to withdrawal of U S funds in 1883.
The piece notes widespread bribery and bargaining in Senate elections, criticizing the Senate as a body captured by self-serving leaders and political rings. It cites The Philadelphia Press and The Hartford Courant on corrupt practices, moneyed influence, and the degraded state of the chamber. It also mentions Secretary Robeson’s order to Annapolis cadets affirming equality and proper conduct toward Conyers.
The cumulative voting system in Illinois produced a legislature reflecting party support. Republicans held 33 of 41 Senate seats and 84 of 153 House seats, with Liberals at 18 Senate and 68 House seats. The method delivered proportional results and defeated objectionable candidates, as noted by the Pittsburgh Gazette.
South Carolina shows a shocking display by electing John J Patterson a carpet bagger from Junista county to the United States Senate. Patterson is accused of using bribery to win, profiting from bonds tied to an unbuilt railroad, and amassing wealth while South Carolina failed to gain its funds.
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