Beighley Libel Trial Spurs Democratic and Republican Debate
A lengthy editorial discusses the Beighley libel case, defending Beighley against charges as falsified by witnesses from the Commonwealth. It challenges Democratic criticisms of expenditures and argues the jury verdicts vindicate the law, noting the trial exposed alleged falsehoods and highlighted partisan motives.
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Commonwealth
Beighley
Odell
John H. Heighley
Beighly
Death of Gen Lewis Cass in Detroit at 84
Obituary notes Gen Lewis Cass age 84 death in Detroit on Sunday morning. Cass served as Governor United States Senator Cabinet Minister and Ambassador at foreign courts. A respected 1812 War veteran he resigned from Buchanan's cabinet over secession policy and supported the Union during the Civil War.
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Cass
Michigan
Democratic
Thia
Taylor
Buchanan
Détroit
United States
Stupendous Fraud Alleged Under Democratic Rule
An 1860s public notice alleges Culver Penn & Co. stole state securities via Auditor General Asage Slenker. It claims banks deposited government securities then shipped them to New York, leaving taxpayers to cover a million and a half loss amid Democratic misrule.
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Culver, Penn &Co
Petroleum , Bank
Crawford County Bank
Venango County ‘Bank
Culver, Penn & Co
Culver, Penn & Co., Obtained From the Auditor General
New York
Banke
Pennsyvania
Beaver County
County expenditures questioned by former commissioners
A damaged OCR passage accuses Cox Suones and J C Rirchte of county misdeeds including 14000 dollars in expenditures over 205 days and 278500 dollars in incidental costs. It claims they refused to take a mortgage to recover county funds, implying one hundred thousand dollars was squandered and urging voters to reconsider the last Democratic Board of Commissioners.
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Abner’ Morton
Morton
Phil Toca
Seasion
Hay
Reich Board
Board of Commissioners
Potter
Ritch
Cooper
Allmre Ge
Phus
Sioner
Beav er County Slander Case Prompts Public Clarification
A Darlington physician Dr William C Shurlock faces public scrutiny after alleging a local railroad bond scandal. The author recounts attempts to verify the $9000 claim, noting a centerpiece of reputational harm tied to Beaver County politics, the 1860 railroad bonds, and ensuing court mentions.
County agent recalls railroad stock sale and bonds
A county official describes authorized negotiations to buy back railroad bonds and stock at set limits, detailing loan sources, sale proceeds, and savings. He recounts handling 67,087 64 dollars in liabilities, a county gain of 26,144 15, and notes the sale of stock to Joshua Hanna in 1860 with later price shifts and market volatility.
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Henry
Cleveland
Hittsburgh ‘Railroad Company
Welle
Pitteburg
Woodhall
Circuit Court of the United States
Lebathan
the Argus of
Atock
Corpad
Allegheny County
New York
Cay
Joshua Hanna
Pittsburg
New Brighton
Fragmented Reflections On War Era Roads And Trade
A passage reflects on 1860s infrastructure and commerce amid war. It cites roads in the region, the Baltimore and Ohio line, and urban market shifts. The author questions missed opportunities and notes reluctance to invest in rail and stock, concluding with a year’s Commissioners’ justification.
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Feaaryeetio Ion
Thie
Wwe
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Thatantry
Board of Commissioners
Mes
Frausston
Byron
Union Central Committee meets in Harrisburg a note
The Union State Central Committee met in Harrisburg on the 13th inst with full attendance. Reports from across the state were satisfactory. Union men in Chattanooga Tenn discussed support for the Congressional plan of Reconstruction. Vermont Senatorial races and New York gubernatorial prospects drew attention. Union primaries in Snyder and Butler counties produced nominations and indicate broader Republican consolidation.
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Harrisburg
Chattanooga
Tennenses
George P. Marsh
U. S
Vermont
Fred. W. Seward
New York
Snyder County
Geo. F. Miller
Congress
H. Wright
Assembly
Uniform state action urged for constitutional amendments
In June 1864 after the Senate adopted constitutional amendments the House concurred. Governor Curtin sent a circular to all governors urging union in calling legislatures to ratify the amendment. It is ordered that uniform action will be had and ratification before Congress adjourns.
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House of ‘Representatives
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Daniel’ Clarke
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Butler
J. M'Pherrin
Lewis Tert
John B. White
James A. Leech
W. R. Allison
He Steubenville
Herald
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Carroll
Columbidua
Jefferson
Stark
Union
Butler County
Congress
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Assembly
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Joseph Cumminsl
Thomas Gartney
Kiah James
J.B. Clark
Ark
Eie
Bigoog
Basa Register
Recorder
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Congresa
Th Mig Williams
Curtin
Ling
Cowan
Dstrict
House of Repres
Public Auction of Steam Engine and Boiler in Beaver County
Public outcry sale at Darlington Beaver County by Kane Co on Friday June 20 at the premises of a coal oil refinery. The auction includes a steam engine and boiler and all piping and fittings. David Sankey, Collector of the 24th District, presiding.
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Darlington
Beaver County
Aid
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Penn
Borough of New Brighton Ordinance on Varnish and Die Storage
A town ordinance enacted by the Borough of New Brighton prohibits varnish or Japan manufacture within two hundred feet of the water works and of any dwelling. Offenders face twenty dollars per offense. It also bars storing more than two barrels of benzine within the same distance, with a ten dollar penalty and fees. Signed by Secretary S. Janis Witason. June 15, 1866.
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Japan
New Brighton Water Co
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Orphans Court Sale of Valuable Real Estate in George Town
By order of the Belver county Orphans Court the guardian of William Calhoun, minor, will expose two undivided halves of lots in George Town for public vendue on Saturday July 28 1866 at 10 am. The parcels carry widow dower and a maternal life estate in one third, with two one story frame houses occupied by Timothy Kirby and William Mehaffy. One third of the purchase price is due at confirmation, remainder in two equal annual payments with interest secured by bond and mortgage. Further information via Adam Poe guardian.
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Beaver County
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Georgetown
George Poe
Jacob Poe
James S Lake
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Willian Mehaffy
Adam Poe
Chickering & Son Pianos Highlight Progressive Boston Firm
The Chickering & Sons piano manufactory founded in Boston in 1828 by Jonas Chickering is celebrated for its improvements and high reputation. The firm, now run by Jonas Chickering’s sons since 1853, claims unmatched factory size, advanced machinery, elastic touch, and enduring tone praised by leading artists.
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Chickering Sons
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Chickering & Sons
America
Europe
Train Schedule Between New Castle Pittsburg and Allegheny
Train times show departures from New Castle Pittsburg Allegheny with arrivals at intermediary stops. Northern bound service lists 4:05 p.m. arrival in Pittsburg and 6:35 p.m. return to New Castle, with onward legs from Pittsburg to Allegheny and back.
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Pitteburg
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