Connellsville Railroad Charter Renewal Debated in Legislature
A Pennsylvania bill renewing the Connellsville railroad charter was defeated in a Friday vote 13 to 33 opposition, as the article notes long battles over privileges and state law. The piece traces prior charters, reversals in 1864, and the push by the Pennsylvania Central to influence outcomes.
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Senate Vote Shapes Pennsylvania Rail Bill Opposition
An 1860s Senate tally shows 21 Unionists to 12 Democrats on the Connellsville railroad measure. Of those voting yes, 10 Unionists and 8 Democrats. voting no, 9 Democrats and 8 Unionists. The piece notes unionist dominance but limited impact on overall policy and references Irish Fenian activity.
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Not A Union Paper Causes Local Turmoil and Violence
The Brie Dispatch faces criticism as a purported Union paper amid claims it misrepresents Geary and Cameron. Lawrence Journal reports Samuel Robinson was shot by John Bonnett after a social visit. Robinson wounded in the leg and left in danger. Fox Hunt event proceeds with many locals joining, and today’s chase continues.
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Day Dawns on Reconstruction and Barnum Nominated
Eastern papers praise reconstruction progress and predict rapid adoption of constitutional amendments and martial law in rebellious states. P T Barnum is nominated for Congress in Connecticut's Fourth District by Republicans, touted as capable despite copperhead attacks. Morrisey is criticized as a reckless gambler lacking experience.
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Arrival of Surratt Assassin Expected by Steamer Swatara
As we go to press the assassin Surratt is hourly expected. The Swatara, the United States steamer, was hailed in Chesapeake Bay on Monday last and has likely delivered the fugitive to District of Columbia authorities.
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Temperance Convention call for Harrisburg in 1867
A statewide temperance movement calls for a convention at the Harrisburg Court House on February 26, 1867 at 2 PM. Gov. John W. Geary and state leaders urge unity against alcohol’s ruinous social cost citing vast deaths and crises from drink.
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A. P. James
L. D. Shoemaker
G. W. Fisher
Watton Cowles
T.J .Bighan
G. Landon
John S. Mann
J. L. Graham
J.T. Chase
A. W. Taylor
George Wilson
John Walls
S.stumbaugh
A. Stutzman
W. S Humphrey
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Congressional debate on bills and confirmations in Utah Montana mail service
Congressional proceedings cover amendatory acts for Montana government, a mail service bill between San Francisco and Honolulu, public works repairs funding, tenure and cabinet office debates, conference committees, and a joint resolution on a Pacific mail route. Key figures include Mr Wade Mr Morrill Mr Rose and Sen Kasson with votes on continuations and referrals.
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Trumbull
Public Notices and Committee Reports from Crawford County
A Pittsburgh meeting reports Committee actions on corruption charges in the U S Senate election and lists passed public bills. Items include acts regulating foreign insurance firms, sale of unsettled lands for back taxes, railroad and bridge company voting, and support for the Pennsylvania Agricultural College. The Connelville railroad charter bill received gubernatorial support pending passage.
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Pennsylvania Legislature Debates Bills on Roads Orphans and Railways
In the Pennsylvania Legislature bids are read and debated on paving McKeesport and other topics. Measures include governing soldiers orphans, restoration of a railroad charter, and general liquor and school funding questions. Multiple petitions from McKeesport Brighton Blair Indiana and Harrison township are noted along with proposed divisions of districts and superintendent reforms. The Senate shows reluctance on a bill while the House passes acts on railways savings loans hawking in Westmoreland and other local matters.
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Merchant's Union Express boosts capital calls amid transport war
A Democratic letter outlines a push by the Merchant's Union Express Company to raise twenty five percent in assessments, aiming for twelve hundred thousand dollars as a guarantee fund to reassure bankers and business sectors of stability. It argues that only fair competition, not monopolies, will benefit the public. It also notes support for Mr. Quay’s liquor license reform to curb intemperance and protect communities in Bondar county.
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Hanoverans Fear Bismark Portrait Sparks Mockery
Older commoners in Hanover spread anger over Bismark as mothers in South Germany teach children to hate him. Nurses frighten boys with tales of horns on his head and the eaten young, reflecting propaganda during the era.
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Administration and Guardian Accounts in Beaver County
Notice to interested parties that accounts including first and final, partial and real estate accounts, of executors guardians and administrators connected to estates in Beaver County Pa will be presented to the Orphans' Court in Beaver on March 20, 1867 for confirmation and allowance. Names include Brunton Moore Morrison Pierce Kennedy Williams Medard Stratton Trumper Metscham Allison Hunter Slater Temple Morgan May Strocture Ralston Glenn Abel Gross Zeiffe Blentz Alison Pyle Sheiver Cooper Brave Gibbs Anderson Ledlie Grabbin Wilson Niblo Lawrence Craig Craig Bentzel Wilson Young Bingletos and others.
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