State Convention Call From Union Central Committee
February 1866 notice from Dean & Co. materials urging loyalty and union delegates. Harrisburg Pennsylvania slated for March 1866 meeting at 8 o clock to support government, defend freedom, and elect a fellow governor candidate. John Cessna chairs the Union State Central Committee with officers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waion
Houe of Representatives
Harrisburg
Goverar
Friends of Government
Union State Central Committee
Jobn Cessna
Beaver County Voters Gather for State Convention Delegates
Beaverounty voters are called to assemble in districts on January 24 1866 for County Convention on January 26 1886 at 1 PM at the County House to elect delegates to the State Convention to nominate a Governor candidate. Delegates in the townships vote 8 AM to 6 PM and in the Boroughs 6 PM to 6 PM by order of County Committees.
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Union
Beaverounty
Fannvner
Dslegetea
Moxpay
Fusavany
Hovsa
Hanmisnoza
Beaver County News Debates Governor Candidate Support
A Pittsburg Commercial correspondent voices Beaver County views on Governor race, praising Morehead for Congress and backing protectionist aims while noting Ketcham also shares tariff ideals. The piece argues Beavers should be heard through their own citizens and urges Morehead to stay in Congress. It cites Virginia State Journal on universal suffrage.
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Pittsburg
W. W. Ketchum
Shousetown
Beaver County
Allegheny County
Beaver
Morehead
Congress
Bia
Wiz
Allegheny
Ketcham
Free Trade
Hei
Oni
Address of Daniel Agew and the Spirit of Law in Reconstruction
Publication of a pamphlet containing a lecture delivered during the rebellion by the Spirit of Law’s faculty. The essay argues for political rights and citizenship for two races, discusses state relations to the Union, and asserts that seceded states retain corporate existence and federal authority is needed to enforce laws.
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Daniel Agew
Mount Uton College
Ybeiri Jest
Althoug
Providence
Midat
App BP
Federe
Ates
Odell’s Reform Efforts Shattered by Shoddyites
An elderly account describes Odell railing against the Shoddyites and praising a reform Board of Commissioners. Odell’s six month campaign sought debt relief and economy, but the county’s united front, backed by the Commissioners, crushed his gains and left him lamenting and misjudged.
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Odell
Quay
iThe
Iter
Ithe County Commission
Reform Board of Commissioners
Odell Reform Clash Shocks Local Press
Amid political strife Odell faces opposition from reformers who accuse him of aiding organizers and keeping public funds for editors. The dispute centers on a proposed amendment and relief measures for the Cham beraburg sufferers, with Odell’s motives questioned and his plan defended as necessary.
Cadet Work Location Bill Passes House Today
The report notes that Wuertina and Boyce, among others, attempted a first break in at Kersburg and then mounted a scaffold after stronger ropes were secured. The bill for permanently locating the cadet work site at Buckbannes passed the House today.
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Wuertina
Ye Jgan
Boyce
Kersburg
Moni-Agasin
Mere
Texas Convention Members Refuse Amnesty Oath
Averin Texas February 10 convention votes forty one to thirty nine to refuse to take the amnesty oath preached by President Johnson. The result reflects division among delegates on loyalty questions and policy.
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Texas
Averin
Johnson
Guerrilla Berry Murder Trials and Postwar Politics
The article reports on the execution date set for Berry by General Palmer after a commission found him guilty in eleven murder cases. It notes reactions by Senator Garrett Davis and Senator Trumbull over race and penalties, mentions a Georgetown City Surveyor with rebel ties, and discusses postwar postal service restoration and fading civil correspondence as mail revenue dips.
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Louisville
Berry
Palmer
Harper's
NEW Montel
Arper's
Baltimore
New York
P. Couig
NER
America
Foleys
Bortor Court
Harper's Magazine
Freig Chaser
Whiehythe
Proclamation Delay Amid High Tension and Emigrant Policies
The Richmond Examiner reports a temporary revocation of a proclamation affecting emigrants and their travel to Mexico for protection, with arms allowed if no company or individual appears to violate neutrality. Major General Alfred Terry chaired a Union reception at Spotswood Hotel, amid a charged atmosphere and rebuked insults, republished by special request.
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Mexico
Pacific
Richmond
Pollard
Spotswood Hotel
Alfre Terry
Boston Death Notices Mention Royal Descents and Artists
Mas Ganpiker Gexent dies in Boston at ninety five, once the sole resident who sailed Massachusetts under the British flag before the revolution. He and siblings left for England with J. S. Gopley, the noted painter, after meeting their father in London. Also includes a letter about General Hooxer and Joe in a Cincinnati Enquirer style.
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Mas. Ganpiker Gexent
Boston
Massachusetts
Lord Lyndhurst
England
Ourishorps
J.S. Gopley
London
Italy
Freedmen in North Carolina Lauded for Industry and Behavior
The Freedmen's Bureau reports North Carolina freedmen as models of good behavior and industry. Commissioner Col. Whittle notes that history may be challenged for another instalment of deportment under similar circumstances.
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Monet Faktrman
Freedmen’s Bureans
North Carolina
Col. Whittlesey
Reconstruction Debates Mark Senate and House Actions
Senate and House floor activity includes a bill to amend the U S judicial system with ten circuit judges, credentials for a North Carolina senator candidate, protections for Union citizens in Utah, and a repeal of the act settling claims for property destroyed in the Rebel States. The Freedmen Bureau bill amendments pass the Senate, while the Home Stead Act extension and naval appropriation measures move forward. In Missouri disturbances spur troop deployment near Independence. The House approves actual settlers on public land in the South with an eighty acre provision and no race-based distinctions.
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Cononiss
Senate
U. S
Dooittle
John Poot
North
Carsolina
Wisconsin
Congress
South
Judiciary Committee
Utah
Colorado
Army of ‘Navy
Lae
Ind
Mesars
Janckés
Juthrie
G'S. Houston
Alabama
Secretary of War
Colon
Sherman
Fessenden
McDougal
Ar. Johnson
Kfieb
Minnesota
Upper
Mississippi
Osterhaus
Crooke
Warberg
House
Jeff
Davis
Itron
Brooklyn
Navy Yard
Norfolk
Ward
Delano
Willisma
Rogers
Reese
New Janata Governor Sroaxs Takes Oath in Kingston
The newly appointed Governor Sir Henry Sroaxs arrived in Kingston and took the oath on the 8th. President Johnson says he will retire after this term to help restore the country. The piece notes banking firm Jay Cooke & Co and Canadian borrowing, with gold at 139 to 140 and government securities strong. Labour on elections in New Hampshire Connecticut and Rhode Island are scheduled in coming months.
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Henry Sroaxs
Janata
Kingston
Gov
Byte
Jou
Pagstbent Johnson
New York
Philadelphia Press reporter hands over funds to league treasurer
Hon. Joan W. Foner of the Philadelphia Press presented 2250 dollars collected for the cause at the Soldiers and Sailors Union League meeting in Washington. Gen. Fxasenpza, son of a senator, has been named 4 District Superintendent of the National Express Company, where Gen. Joe Johnston serves as president.
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Joan W. Foner
Philadeladelphia Press
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union League
Washington
Fxasenpza
National Express Company
Joe
Johnaton
House approves Senate bill on presidential franking privilege
The House passes without debate a Senate bill granting Mrs Lincoln the franking privilege. The entitlement has a historic role in government, with references to John Quincy Adams shaping discussions of official mail use.
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House
Senate
Lincoln
John Quincy Adama Ini
Illinois Officials Set to Tour States for Monument Fund
Gov. Oarrigy and the Hon M. Hatch plan visits to solicit funds for the National Law Iola Monument Association. The dispatches mention visits to Missouri and Mississippi as part of the effort, with St. Louis cited in reports.
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Oarrigy
M. Hatch
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Union County Convention
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Hopetyell
Saeennell
Saeneee Veeeeas
Virginia State’ Journal
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Lozal
Tim
Chamberaburg
Garrett Bev
Kentucky
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District
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Jor Hooxer
Cincinnati
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Jay Cooks & Co
Philadelphia
Americ
Jay Cooke
Wm. G. Mooreheal
Henry D. Cooke
H.C. Fahnescke Pitt Cooke
John W
Sexton
George G. Thomas
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Missoni
Working Capital
Gilliland, Corbus, & Co
Congannt
John Corbusving
A.d.gilliland
Wm. F. Read
J. F. Miner
A Gilliland &Co
A. D. Gilliland
John Corbus
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Ofboro Township
Fenna
Joseph C! Wilson
Beaver Boro
Y- Eyters Testamontery
Samadaminton
Boro
Beaver Co
George W. Hamilton
WM. Reich
Merceant Tailor
Bridgewater, PA
Smiths Ferry
Remester
Fits
Seatitison Parragh
Charles’ B. . Burst
Bill’ Mattison
Darragh
Charles Stone
James Jarragh
Levi Brennaman
Charles
Diamond
Rochester
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Universal Clothes
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Jos. M'Clure
Ag’t.Beasar
A.c.barlow
Aitiread
National Hotel
John M May. Y
Charles W. May
Cuannis M. Exuix
Petre Axon
Bridgewater
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