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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1867
Page
2
The Maryland political scene is marked by Governor Swann switching loyalties from Unionist to Rebel allies after earlier support for Union policy. His actions, including backing proxies and influencing elections, drew criticism as debates over Constitution provisions and Senate seating heated up amid ongoing party realignment.
The state temperance convention in Harrisburg unified under General Tule Waghor n as president. Radical resolutions call for total liquor prohibition and committees to draft resolutions for the Legislature, led by John Gosana of Bedford County, with Gov. Geary and Wagner prominent among supporters.
The President vetoed the reconstruction bill despite solemn assurances. The veto message arrived at half past eleven and was read at the end of the session. Thaddeus Stevens called for a vote on the veto, and the bill passed by 135 to 107 with one Republican, Mr Hale of New York, voting no. The tenure of office bill was sent to the Senate with a veto message and passed over in the same session by 33 to 1. Both measures proceeded despite objections from the administration.
In Washington DC during a special session, Black voters organized schools and societies to prepare for their new rights. Despite harassment from conservative whites, they achieved a mayoral and council victory in Georgetown, with a 96 vote lead for the radical candidate and a council majority of seven to four, illustrating disciplined, studious conduct and growing cross racial sympathy.
The tariff bill failed in Congress after prolonged dispute. Debates focused on process rather than provisions, with votes against motions to discharge the committee and to pass the bill. Opposition warned of harm to manufacturing, while new leadership for the Senate was elected in a Republican caucus.
The text notes opposition to suspending rites and critiquing editors amid legislative action. It mentions Democratic members of Congress objecting to assembling and impeachment inquiries, with a bill pending for Fortieth Congress and Nebraska’s admission as a state.
Washington notes from Feb 20, 1867 discuss the Sherman bill's aim for universal reconstruction and voting rights, debate over Stevens military measures, and concerns over tariffs, impeachment reports, and city elections in Georgetown New voters and freedmen participate while hints of political maneuvering surround Congress and upcoming Fortieth.
In Hookstown on February 25 1867 residents discussed education focusing on well located ventilated school homes. The need for Normal schools and trained teachers was stressed with praise for Miss Maggie Reed and the School chair.
The Tennessee legislature and Governor approve extended suffrage for loyal men of any caste or color. The piece notes loyalty, military enforcement provisions, and recalls past black voting in the state, including Cara Johnson and John Bell, while urging Northern Democrats to recognize the shifting rights of citizens.
A Maryland political gathering in Baltimore Wednesday saw the Radical State Convention adopt a platform endorsing universal manhood suffrage. Allegheny County’s De Ohr presided as president and delegates crowded the meeting as Horace Maynard and Columbus Delano y urged enrollment and support for the policy.
The record lists acts and amendments debated in a February session. Topics include annexation measures, sewer projects, publication of legal advertisements, and various county and borough reforms.
The national campaign focuses on governors and Congress, with New Hampshire voting on March 2 and Connecticut Rhode Island following in April. Republican and Democratic candidates include Hamiton Harroman and John G Sinclair for governor, Jacob B Ela Aaron F Stephens Jacob Benton for Congress, and Gen Joseph Hawley Samen E English in Connecticut, plus local officers in Rhode Island and other states.
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