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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1866
Page
2
The article reviews the Ohio contest among Sherman Schenck and Bingham for the U S Senate seat, noting Sherman’s long service and strong speaking style, Schenck’s military and legal credentials, and Bingham’s eloquence and steadfast principle. It highlights Keir’s election as Pennsylvania Speaker and Quay’s chairmanship prospects as part of district pride.
The text outlines competing candidates for Pennsylvania nominations with Gen Geary and Gen Hancock as possible contenders. It notes Ketchum and Bedford figures, Cass and Clymer as West and Allegheny favorites, and Packer as a potential nominee. The piece hints at a midyear state convention, with discussions of support, rivalry, and the chance of a compromise candidate. It cites county influences and mentions school financial figures and constitutional amendments in a broader political context.
The report shows Pennsylvania war spending and refunds from the General Government. It notes a state debt reduction to $49,380 and rising assets. 1865 receipts exceed 1864 by 1,486,676.65, mainly from taxes on stock, tonnage, loans, income, real estate. The treasurer supports taxing national bank capital stocks and suggests higher taxes on railroads and canal companies. Receipts for the year total 54,260.00 with expenditures at 35,230.00. He advocates eliminating real estate taxes for state needs and cites Gov Cuprix’s health. legislature to decide adjournment timing post his return. The piece honors Hon. Kemble for wartime service.
The Harrisburg report notes the Senate not in session and adjourned until the next day while the House convened. It covers action: instruction to the Clerk to withhold bills until Governor Cartin’s return from California, a repeal proposal for state tax on real estate, veteran bounty tax exemptions, and a revenue-law revision urged by Quay and Sturtevant. It also lists bank activity and notes a large volume of bills introduced, with several state banks protected under national law.
The fragment notes Kirkwodd was elected United States Senator for the short term while James Harlatt was chosen for a joint term amid a legislative session. Dates and full context are unclear due to damaged text.
A historic congressional session faced amendments to oaths for office, with Sumner withdrawing his proposal as unnecessary. Debates touched on Mexican negotiations, district suffrage for African Americans, and a pension measure for a war widow, reflecting tense politics and conflicting positions across states.
A congressional debate evokes McClellan and Grinnell arguing about black emancipation, loyalty, and military service during the war. Speakers assert enslaved people’ capacity for freedom, loyalty in battle, and the pathway to equality, while contrasting Confederate sympathies and U S government policy.
Proceedings include bills on tax repeal for paper and religious books, a measure taxing horse races, and a District of Columbia suffrage extension. President’s Colorado proclamation deferred. discussion notes immigration and Republican party concerns. speakers clash over black male suffrage and civil rights in Congress.
Fragmentary report notes motions and resolutions in Congress debating preacable resolutions, citizenship basis for representation, voting rights for Black men, and bounty equalization for Ohio soldiers. Mentions Jefferson Davis trial, St James Spectator, and various state delegations amid reconstruction discussions.
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