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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1868
Page
2
A Washington style overview discusses potential cabinet posts and agencies for figures like Grant, Geary, and Geary’s gubernatorial renomination. It notes Army reductions, Ku Klux activity, and the upcoming electoral process with the December College of Electors confirming Grant and Colfax.
In a ranting evaluation, Forney's Press notes Grant's ability to maintain peace may avert need for Stevens battery. It accuses critics of misrepresentation as Congress trims expenditures, citing Ordnance Bureau spendings at 3.6 million versus prior year and the national debt drop.
The article lauds Gen Irwin as State Treasurer and proclaims party precedent supports his reelection for a third term. It praises his ardent, straightforward, and successful tenure and notes his impartial performance of duties across factions.
The Union League Club committee reports outline five aims including proving fraudulent majorities in New York for Seymour Blair and Griswold, seeking rejection of votes, obtaining legislative or judicial action to safeguard the franchise, exposing naturalization certificates fraud, and mobilizing national citizens against political corruption amid post election unrest.
Testimony shows frauds under the revenue laws persist with distillers evading whiskey taxes. A witness describes ways the Excise is defrauded and notes fraud frequency similar to the old rate, raising questions about enforcement and officer experience in permitting fraud.
Yesterday morning between seven and eight o'clock a blast at the Cambrie Iron Works in Dalistown exploded prematurely. Joseph Noble and David Bee were killed instantly, their bodies mangled by flying ore fragments. The two men were brothers in law and left families to mourn. News reached the city by telegraph, and a relative departed on the first train.
The passage analyzes Republican tariff policy advocating higher duties to boost internal revenue from industrial growth and broad prosperity. It argues protection favors leading interests and criticizes Democratic opposition as partisan, noting eight years of policy success.
The grand jury reports on the House of Refuge in Allegheny County, describing the 16 acres, buildings, and operations. It commends the staff, notes the strict yet humane discipline, and records the educational, industrial, and religious programs aiding about 175 boys and 48 girls. It highlights costs, facilities, and outcomes for discharged inmates, urging continued support from Beaver County and the public.
Miss Sanford, a young heiress once living in Lyons Iowa, survived a fatal attack as an unknown assailant struck her near Eighth and Fort streets while escort and police search for the attacker. The assailant escaped toward Lafayette avenue. The case links to family disputes over Sanford property and Miss Sanford’s assertion of rightful ownership now centered in Detroit after relocation with the Deering dry goods family.
The Commercial broker reports a quake on Sunday night around 2 PM in Elizabeth New Jersey. Four distinct shocks lasted seconds each with no sound or explosion. Furniture swayed as if on a ship while residents observed the Mystic rocking and discussed the disturbance.
General Sheridan and staff begin movement from Fort Hays on November 16 toward the Canadian River area about 150 miles south of Arkansas to take command of troops opposing hostile Indians. Estimates place about 7,000 warriors on the warpath, with Ward fighting anticipated. Sheridan commands around 2,700 troops plus small expeditions from New Mexico and Fort L.
The Georgia senator elect states he risked angering many by candidly opposing some party terms but will support General Grant's administration. Meredith reports strong Montana resources in the new Territory with high wheat yields and growing immigration, noting thriving agricultural prospects.
Vague recollections describe a deadly Sunday night confrontation in Jefferson Texas with Unionist threats and mob violence. The narrator recalls Burlch and others killed, Smith shot repeatedly, Major Curtis defusing the mob with limited forces, and a plan to flee to Shreveport while seeking escort for safety.
The Democrat previews Gen. Grant as aligned with principle Republicans. It praises his magnanimity to Lee, pledge to protect all citizens, and belief he will uphold law and the Constitution. The piece argues Grant will satisfy reform-minded Radicals and advance justice and Union restoration without vengeance.
The article notes General Grant’s approximate 265000 popular vote majority, the largest since Lincoln except for 1864. It cites past majorities for Pierce 214869, Jackson ~100000, Harrison 145000, and lists the only absolute majorities since 1832 as Van Buren 1886, Harrison 1840, Pierce 1852, Lincoln 1864, and Grant 1868. It also mentions carpet cleaning tips and a Virginia farmer yielding two potato crops from the same land in one year.
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