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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1866
Page
2
Fragmentary text discusses proposed amendments and political maneuvering around a spring election. Mentions Ohio congressman and “Voting America” ticket, concerns over constitutional change and alleged false pretenses. Reads as historical newspaper garble with references to The Argus and local political figures.
The text notes General Sherman and Minister Campbell in Mexico as Maxmilian’s control shifts, with Juarez’s presidency claims and Congress adjournment rumors. It critiques a local paper’s handling of this revisionist political backdrop and accuses a writer of misinformation.
The article notes cholera deaths in 1866 with totals by city including New York 1,189 Memphis 889 Chicago 1, and St. Louis 85. It mentions additional outbreaks nationwide and states most cases were epidemic forms.
The Harrisburg telegraph notes Copperhead leaders discuss nominating Clymer for United States Senate as three candidates Ward Bigler and Jones waver while Clymer is urged as the sacrifice and future oblivion looms for the party. Also reports Fenian prisoners set to die in Canada and a congressional visit to the Southern States.
The article reports Hon. C. Culver being released from Franklin jail in Venango County on December 18 and admitted to his seat in Congress in Washington. It notes strong local support upon his return and discusses reactions to a recent letter and alleged remarks by a New Brighton Democrat about the Argus.
John W Steele of Oil City details a tax claim sale of the Widow McClintock farm on Oil Creek opposite Bonseville. The property once produced 2500 barrels daily from the Van Slyke well and 600 from the Hammond well. After Mrs McClintock’s death the estate passed to John W Steele, who later fell into poverty under pressure from unscrupulous associates.
The House Judiciary Committee read a lengthy report on privilege and arrest of Representative C. Vi Garver from the Twentieth Pennsylvania District. The panel found no modern precedent for arrest, explained privilege against imprisonment, and noted extensions to civil processes and sessions.
The article discusses oil stock buildup in the United States and Europe, price pressures, and refinery activity alongside local news of a Creek sale, farm values near the river, and community festivals funding the Catholic and other church treasuries. It notes debates on lotteries at fairs and moral concerns, with mentions of individual economic figures and farm prices.
A fragment discusses a former editor rumored to join the Argus office and speculates on radical or copperhead alignments. It notes potential influence of local officials on political coverage and mentions General Sherman’s withdrawal and a forthcoming move toward Washington.
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