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Newspaper

Beaver Argus

Location

Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1866

Page

2

Union State Convention in Harrisburg Nomination Meeting

The State Central Committee calls all friends of the Union to unite and send delegates to the State Convention in Harrisburg on Wednesday March 7. The purpose is to nominate a candidate for governor and affirm the preservation of the nation’s principles in face of war. John Cessna chairs the committee with attestation by George Hammatey and A W Baxter.

Huge of Representatives Harrisburg Friends of Men Sendin Ceara Asian State Central Committee John Cessna

Union County Convention Call for Delegates to State Meet

Union County voters are urged to assemble at their usual election sites on Barorpar, Rapevant 24th, 1866 for county convention delegates. A second meeting on Moxpar, Fapevant 26th, 1856 at 1 PM at the Court House will select delegates to the State Convention to nominate a governor candidate in Hanauaves on March 7. Township polls open 8 AM to 6 PM and boroughs 6 PM to 8 PM. By order of County Committee D Infuente, Ch’n.

Union County Barorpar Rapevant Moxpar Fapevant Court House Hanauaves D. Infuente

Bill introduced by Quay targets state real estate tax and railroads

The article reports Bill introduced by MacQuay to repeal state tax on real estate and to tax stock in national banks and railroads, aiming to shift the burden from farmers to rich capitalists. It notes passage in both Houses and expected signing, with Beaver County taxes reduced by about $9,998 annually, and cites editorial support crediting Quay and Treasurer Kembie. It also mentions President veto on Freedmen Bureau bill and doubt Congress will override.

MacQuay National Bank Quay Heylen 8 Ms ‘Brat Tsa Pitteburg Commercial M. S. ‘Quay Committee of “Ways ‘and Means

Address by Hon Gkonak on Lincoln and Palmerston compared

Historian Bawonori delivered a congressional address on Lincoln and Palmerston. The speech contrasted the two leaders with emphasis on liberty, public service, and the fate of nations, highlighting Lincoln’s humanity and Palmerston’s aristocratic balance.

Grant Circular Demands Reports of Disloyal Newspapers

Washington Feb 18 1866 Gen Grant issues a circular to military departments requiring copies of newspapers from their regions that express disloyal sentiments toward the government. Reports must identify habitual hostility and indicate if a paper is repeatedly inflammatory to national unity.

Grant Washington Méapquarrens Ray The United States Ffor Eoly T. S.bowzas Adjathot

Noted New Orleans horse dies after valued race career

A horse named Kinney, described as a large roan and one of the most remarkable in Vissage at Scathoree Kinney, died in New Orleans a few days ago. He was valued at 825 000, and his owners once offered to bet that amount on a mile race.

New Orleans

Indemnity and Relief for Chambersburg After the War

The Chambersburg appeal urges state appropriation not exceeding one quarter of the assessed road to aid the town’s inhabitants left homeless by rebels. The editor argues relief is humane, cites burning of Chambersburg, and recalls national burdens after Lincoln's death and Johnson's presidency.

Tennessee House Debate Over Franchise Bill Ends In Conflict

In the Tennessee House of Representatives on the sixteenth, a heated exchange occurred over the Franchise bill between the Speaker and Mr. Maillin with harsh words and a millet tossed at the other. James Gorpon Benner was invited to lecture at Princeton but declined claiming lecturing is only the business of literary vagrants. The English Government continues to reinforce troops in Ireland and a feared Drawing-Room outbreak did not occur.

Tennessee House of Seaker Maillin James Gorpon Benner If Literary Association Princeton N.J Reland Missouri Ohio Arkansas Mississippi St. Louis Wilson Stewart Colorado Messrs. Weama San Francisco Post Office Conmttee James Hamilton Stevens Mosdra Newell Strouse Defreca Andj Theouse Fes Alvertipent Ann Citizer Jefferson” Co. Va West Virginia Altmable Florida Mr. Hendricks Leng Lin Hiis Chingler Beldy Senate Loyal Select Committee Gettysburg Washington Alexandria Encroft Graham Lincoln United States United States Revenue Courts Pennsylvania Internal Revenue Patent Office House Omic Ilinois Lawrence J. “Ohio Cook

Congress Senate Debates and Bills Reported

Senate sessions cover constitutional amendments war debt matters and railroad bills. Debates name Mississippi River bridge plans Colorado admission and wartime expenditures while petitions on voting rights and petroleum taxes surface amid executive sessions and adjournments.

Kittsburg Markets Bulk of Goods on Pageful Trade

Market report shows steady demand for home goods with ample supply across items. Apples peaches and wheat flour feature, with prices and lots irregular. sugar, oats, and corn listed, alongside several regional lot sizes and store sales.

Peachblows Bo Bus York State

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