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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1867
Page
2
In a long session Congress argues reconstruction machinery is not yet in place. The Senate and House debate the president's veto message as they consider passing or rejecting measures. The article notes multiple veto messages received in the last fifteen months.
The article argues a 20 percent raise for regular army officers would be little enough given WWI service. It contrasts pay gaps with volunteers who risked careers and fields, noting current top officers receive high salaries and listing pay figures for generals through lieutenants.
The article outlines Governor Geary’s veto of a Pennsylvania Railroad capital increase bill, objections on unlimited stock control, and bond issuance by directors. It notes subsequent passage over the veto, with a long recounting of votes, party tensions, and reflections on Senator Taylor’s decision amid local political strife and press criticism.
The text lists multiple Reconstruction era measures vetoed or enacted, including universal suffrage in territories, military reconstruction, anti peonage efforts, a national bankrupt law, tax and tariff changes, and state admissions. It notes the President’s vetoes and legislative responses with a March session focus. It mentions Colorado suffrage and territorial implications for race-based disenfranchisement and voting rights nationwide. The aggregate reflects postwar federal reforms and conflicts.
Governor Geary reports a North Carolina call for a national convention to amend the U S Constitution. He forwards a letter and resolutions from the North Carolina governor to urge all states to join in proposing amendments that would restore harmony and ensure a peaceful union after the Civil War.
A historical call urges North Carolina and Southern states to return promptly to government influence and obey the law. It warns against delays, urging citizens to accept lenient terms and avoid harsher punishment.
The Western Penitentiary report notes a jump from 250 at year start to 418 prisoners by year end. Among inmates are 383 white males, 8 females, 25 colored males, and 2 colored females. Native origins include 171 from Pennsylvania, 56 Ireland, 30 Germany, and 45 from New York State. Allegheny County sent 155 inmates, 99 in the past year. Education data show 60 cannot read, 68 can read, 296 can read and write. Marital status lists 316 as married, 166 as single, 16 widowed. Ages range from 13 to 67, with varied offenses and no fatalities among inmates.
Citizens of Noel Independent district gathered at the public school house in the evening to hear the County Superintendent and enjoy vocal and instrumental music by Miss Mant Roya’s pupils. J. J. spoke on Universal Education, praising vocal music, with a unanimous vote to support a new school in April and a monthly salary for a teacher.
A reader's letter argues against restricting Sunday car service for the poor to attend church, comparing Philadelphia to London and Pittsburgh. The writer defends a bill to provide inexpensive, Sabbath-friendly conveyance while condemning moral degradation and urging accountability for those who accuse others without proof.
The piece notes advocates urge fair rail rate policy and state support, arguing against illiberal restraint. It also covers local events including a March 23 educational gathering in Pittsburgh and a detailed report on the Hightstown institute examination with praise for instructors Haas and Dalpe and the audience’s applause.
A Harrisburg dispatch outlines a false report of Governor Gesry vetoing a measure granting the Pennsylvania Railroad added stock and restoring the act of 1886. The legislature passed a new bill to allow stock expansion up to 15,000,000 dollars, despite gubernatorial objections, with stockholders choosing the option. The company is described as poised to increase capital and extend its monopoly.
The report covers a joint resolution for registering district children ages six to eighteen, amendments about disbursing officers, and a bill on suffrage denial for certain male citizens. It notes the President’s veto message on the Supplemental Reconstruction bill and mentions impeachment talk surrounding Andrew Johnson.
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