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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1866
Page
2
The Beaver Aargus notes results from November 6 with Republicans winning key offices across New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Michigan, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kansas, Minnesota, and more. It highlights gains in Senate and House seats, a Democratic and Republican shift, and predicts larger Republican majorities in the next Congress.
The piece recalls the November election in Maryland and alleges corruption by Unionists who allegedly voted while loyal to the Confederacy. It cites Gen Wooley, describes fraud claims, and notes potential seats for Thomas and Stewart in the Fortieth Congress. It mentions Paul Fecit of the Argus and Gen Harring’s independent candidacy in New York.
The Indiana Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision delivered Wednesday by Chief Justice Jeaant Gregory, ruled that the state constitutional clause prohibiting the residence of negroes in Indiana is void as conflicting with the U.S. Constitution.
The rambling fragment claims Cusran, appointed by the President as Colonel in the regular army, seeks Senate confirmation. It alleges Michigan conservatives and Democrats push drinkers to sway voters, implying whisky, democracy, and party loyalties are entwined.
The Philadelphia North American notes a plot to gain a Johnsonite Senator from Kansas by ballot manipulation. It warns Republicans to prevent any doubtful or purchasable politics and mentions Canada convicts and POTUS amnesty rumors involving Jeff Davis.
The closeted discussions with the secretary and McCulloch reveal pressure from Ohio interests and Spooner on Monday to reconsider the demand to oust Commissioner Rolling of the Internal Revenue Bureau. []
London Times reports mercy for Fénians convicted of treason amid U S invasion tensions. It notes the president’s difficult position and suggests compliance with a request to commute death sentences, while indicating no immunity for future invasions.
The Washburne family is set to dominate the Fortieth Congress with four members elected. Ebnu B. Washburne of Winthrop leads as Commerce Committee chair designates. William B. Washburne of Massachusetts is in the current Congress. C. C. Washburne of Wisconsin is a former member and Civil War general. Henry D. Washburne of Indiana is a former House member. Israel Washburne of Maine, head of the family, is a former congressman and ex-governor training for Senate. A younger Washburne is seeking New Hampshire legislative seats. All are staunch Radicals.
Governor Toreckmorton issues proclamation dated October 8 declaring proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution to be ratified by the people and made part of the U S Constitution. Vote totals show 28 119 in favor and 23 400 against with Legislature declining ratification by 67 to 35. The Galveston Bulletin notes the Legislature’s decisive action and questions future prospects for southern terms.
A corrected table of elected congressmen is published noting party designations and changes. The roll updates include New York districts and New Jersey districts among others, with claims by several conservatives and re-elections. The piece also references a Mississippi request to the President for Jefferson Davis’s release and notes low chances of success.
Governor Andrew G. Curtin proclaims Thursday November 29 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He urges assembly in churches, giving humble thanks for abundant crops, industry, health, and divine mercy in stayed pestilence, with prayers for continued blessings and justice.
The article explains the state constitution and federal act governing inauguration and election timing. It notes the governor's three year term from the third Tuesday of January and cites a 1867 act defining Senator elections and state treasurer timing. It also states the governor, senator, and treasurer inaugurations align around January 15 and January 6 respectively in the upcoming year.
A Paris dispatch reports the Empress of Mexico, after meeting the Holy Father, faces removal from the Castle of Miramar due to fading hopes for her position. She拒 outsizes attendance by Mexican attendants, orders peculiar gifts for a cat, and endures long abstinence with limited meals, while seeking two eggs from the Vatican before departure.
A fragmented list of states and regions including Massachusetts Ermont New York Pennsylvania West Virginia Indiana Wisconsin Michigan Missouri Kansas Minnesota Nevada appears as a partial Roll of Honor segment with missing details and garbled formatting. The piece reads as an incomplete ledger of places connected to a broader commemorative or notable record.
The Treasury issues instructions for converting 739 Treasury notes into United States bonds. It covers payment in currency or National Bank drafts, dates, and how to specify denominations and interest payable locations. Details mandate sending conversions to the Secretary of the Treasury and note signatories.
Washington November 2. Hon James Harlan defends his sale method of Cherokee lands, claiming diligence and a contract with the American Emigration Company to benefit Indian credits. He criticizes objections and states his aim to secure the best outcome for Indians and Kansas residents.
The funeral scene for Miss Seward in Auburn draws deep emotion as her family and friends, including Dr H Robinson Jr, arrive by special train. Pallbearers from her circle, and many citizens, accompany the remains to the South Street home as grief pours forth.
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