07 Nov 1866
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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1866
Page
1
Fragmentary notice outlines advertising rates with per square pricing and discounts. Mentions special notices, business cards, and free public notices such as marriages and deaths, plus religious notices and other notices.
Republican Beaver writes that impeachment moves against Johnson are dangerous, divisive, and aimed at seizing power. The piece rebuts charges, warns of war if pursued, and urges public condemnation to avert a constitutional crisis.
The New York News argues that the President committed a grave error by trusting the State Department demagogue. It claims the official was duped to avoid or hamper the President in the runup to the next presidential selection.
The New York Times and other papers dismissed the idea that the president could claim extra constitutional authority. Public opinion surged in favor of the nation during a moment of crisis, with Philadelphia papers noting unity beyond party lines and fierce patriotism toward the country and Lincoln-era tensions.
A spokesman praises a senior figure for worthy work against Republics enemies and announces retirement from control of Andrew Johnson. The individual will retire as master and not as servant, leaving with credit and honor after proving himself the master.
The Raleigh Sentinel questions the Red Strings as treasonous while the Raleigh Standard defends them as Union heroes. The exchange cites Gen Grant Lincoln Johnson and Governor Vance amid protests and indictments, and notes public figures defending Union loyalty against Confederate pasts.
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