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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1866
Page
2
The passage discusses state voter resistance to amendments and the need to craft a proposal acceptable to diverse states. It argues for a measured, foundational change while acknowledging potential opposition and the value of a strong, inclusive framework.
The Beaver Argus reports strong Unionist support for Hon. Winthrop W. Ketcham of Luzerne for Governor. It notes his public service, appeal to local voters, and predicts favorable odds if nominated, citing his legislative record and popularity in the county. The piece also discusses Reconstruction amendments and moral support for loyal Black suffrage in the District of Columbia.
A Fenian Senate session in New York adopted a resolution requesting resident Roberts to call a Fenian Congress at Pittsburgh on February 16. The congress will consist of delegates from Circles favoring the Roberts party.
The fragment outlines a plan advocating a national bank with district representation, government counterfeiting safeguards, and bonds redeemable to keep currency at par. It argues funding public works, education, and benevolent institutions while imposing strict penalties for fraudulent currency misuse.
The Tennessee Senate debates memorials on Union loyalty and Reconstruction policy. It reports light to two decisive votes, notes minority opposition to any withdrawal of military supervision, and emphasizes a stance of peace, prosperity, and compliance with state and federal laws.
The article notes a county vote on an officer removal and a call for a general railroad law. It mentions Johnson County and Washington officials, a board of trade resolution, and a petition related to war orphans. Details are fragmentary about timing and involved parties.
A political tract argues the Democratic Party abandoned its Reconstruction views to seek office. It contends the party falsely claimed debt insurmountability and war opposition, then shifted stance, and declares the party should pass out of existence. The piece blames hypocrisy and predicts failure.
In Harrisburg the House discussed Quay’s bill amending revenue laws. It proposes a 1 percent tax on bank stock value, a three fourths of net receipts tax on railroads and canals, and real estate tax exemptions except a half mill levy. Senate actions include harbor improvements and pension-related measures.
Fragmentary OCR shows a marriage entry for Mas. Srerut on A/ Dovatas to Robert Williams on 19 May, with limited legible details about the ceremony and witnesses. Text is garbled across fence corners and names, hindering full extraction of place and sponsor information.
Ma Lincoln W H Herndon notes Lincoln read little and thought more than any man in America. He cites Lincoln’s early reading of the Bible and Shakespeare and praises Lincoln’s originality, concentration, and sustained reflection as foundations of his great success.
Cot Forney comments on easing divisions within the National Union over restoration policy and a looming suffrage amendment. He suggests the central dispute may pivot to constitutional changes that base representation on voters rather than numbers, predicting broad party agreement on reform.
Customs official in Clarksville Texas reports on the Bagdad attack led by Col. Davis of the 118th colored infantry who sacked the town. Casualties total 115 killed and 85 wounded. Gen Weitzel barred crossings until Eecubadas arrived. Gen Crawford assumed command until relief. Separate notes discuss a monument fund for General Jackson at Lexington Virginia and Ashland Kentucky purchased for Kentucky University with plans for the Agricultural School and extensive improvements.
A garbled Berlin telegram asserts a scheme to ally Prussia and Russia to push France on the Rhine, threaten Austria in Hungary, and bring American naval power into action while campaigns target Canada and Mexico.
Report from Harrisburg Pa on a Union State Central Committee convention set for March 11 to nominate a candidate for Governor. The message emphasizes unity among Union supporters to defeat the Confederacy and preserve the nation.
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