Political factions clash over local campaign tactics and editorials
A Philadelphia Customs letter reveals strife between Democrats and Republicans over the county race. Attacks by the Local editor target political opponents and the editor’s son in law, while Unionists pivot from Democratic support to backing the Union ticket amid dissatisfaction with the Free Railroad platform and party conduct.
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Art of Philadelphia
McCullough
Col. Cake
Johnson
Hhe
Supreme Judge
Free Railroad
New Brighton
Roney
McGreggor
Star
Union Party
Beav er County Editorial Battles Over Military History
The Local editor accuses our interrogations of private character and military history of annoyances and vows no defense of military conduct. Odell’s own history is printed by an officer of his regiment and contrasted with his own account, prompting letters, refusals to publish names, and defense of Union loyalty amid factional disputes in Beaver and surrounding counties.
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War Department
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Odell
Euperio
J. H. Odell
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Ohio
Nashville
Vicksburg
Beaver
Ien
J. A ‘Beaver
J. J. Odell
Jas. Darragh
Robi. Dickey
Editorial attacks Mr Anderson and public lands trust
The editor denounces Mr Anderson amid personal insults while opposing his bid for public lands control. It questions his financial capacity and hints at bonds and repudiation claims. It notes Congress actions on a reconstruction bill granting General Grant general supervision, with a likely presidential veto to be resolved in the next issue.
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A.j
Anderson
Hans
Jeff
Davis
CosGreas
Grant Lis
Congress
Grant Telegram Warns Sherman On Military Bill
The message from General Grant urges the completion of the military bill as directed until further order. It notes the Attorney General's guidance lacks binding force as an order and that the President did not intend it to have such power. Also mentions Santa Ana and Raquonn appointment developments with Senate action.
Democratic conflict over General Railroad Law debate arises
A reader-candidate letter rails against Democratic leaders and the Local editor while praising the Republican State convention stance on a General Railroad Law. The writer argues for reform to boost Pennsylvania resources and condemns personal abuse in political discourse.
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Wallace
E Cleirmas
Cannes
Denmark
Arguas
Itia
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
Temperance Union Adopts Constitution and New Officers
A temperance convention adopted a constitution with Rev. Browne as president and Rev. Davidson addressing the group. Officers elected include J. Harvey Stevenson secretary and R. Craven treasurer, with committees named for counties and a call to form local temperance associations nationwide. A night session followed, despite rain, and the annual meeting place was set for Sharon Mercer County on the third Wednesday of September.
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Butler County
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Seminary at Beaver urged to expand facilities
The Beaver Seminary is praised for its education and impact on the town’s growth and wealth yet critics note overcrowded rooms and hot weather. A proposal asks citizens to fund new buildings including a large chapel to elevate the institution and boost Beaver’s prosperity and regional standing.
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