Trecounty Union Convention nominates two loyal candidates
The Trecounty Union Convention at the court house on June 8 nominated Capt Elijah Barnes for treasurer and Wim. Ewing Bay for agucty commissioner. Both veterans were praised for long service and patriotism. The Lost Cause county convention on July 1 listed two soldiers for the ticket and urged a strong turnout to secure a Republican majority.
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Trecounty Union
Court ‘House
Elijah Barnes
Wim. Ewing Bay
Agucty Com‘missioner
Andy
Lost Cause
Court House
Shannon
H. B. Anderson
Hall
Odell & Co
R. D. Cooper
Voters Remember State Debt Reduction Under Geary Era
Voters recall that in Geary's storm the state debt fell to 1 794 644.50 dollars, while under Republican rule before the war it declined by nearly ten million dollars. They contrast this with prior periods when debt rose above forty million under stalwart leadership.
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Geary
Stedfiymen
Treason Odious and the One‑Armed Soldier Elijah Barnes
A fragment reflects on treason and loyalty, praising Capt. Barnes for risking life to defend the country and urging support for Elijah Barnes, a one‑armed veteran, amid political divisions.
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Capt. Barnes
Mins
Elijah Barnes
Democracy's costly loan for war funds sparks backlash
In Beaver County a heated campaign critiques bonds issued to finance the Civil War, opposing repudiation by Anderson and Odell and defending the wartime agreement with creditors. The Local editor faces voter backlash as political attacks unfold amid county elections.
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Anderson
Odell
Beaver County
Free Railroad
Ie Suca
H. B. Anderson
Huon ”. Aspynson
Beaver
Jeff Davis
Potter County Prohibition Act Adopted and Voted On
The county prepares to vote next Tuesday on extending the Potter county prohibition act. The measure bans sale of vinous and spirituous liquors within Potter County with penalties including fines from fifty to two hundred dollars and jail time for repeat offenses. Exceptions allow makers of own wine or malt products to sell small quantities. druggists with prescriptions are exempt. Signed by Speaker Kelley and Senate Speaker Fleming, approved April 11, 1866.
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Potter County
Senate
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Potter
R. Kelley
House of
A. G. Curtin
Anne Domini
Beaver
Senate J
House of Representatives
John P. Glass
Louis ‘W. Hall
MO. W. Geary
Beaver County
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Arid County
Board of Return
Court of Common Pleas
Commonwealth
Sons
Democrats’ Election Forecasts Clash With Previous Year
The passage mocks Democratic predictions by state chairman Wallace about defeating Gen Geary and electing Clymer, noting last year’s inaccuracy. It suggests this year’s forecast relies on the same source and predicts a smaller aggregate vote, with divisions among supporters.
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Geary
Clymer
Wallace
Aship
Iittle
Pitts
Gasette
Gov Orr supports Gen Sickles and General Order No 10
Governor Orr fully endorses General Sickles and General Order No 10, calling it a necessary measure for South Carolina. He criticizes the President and advisers for their approach and argues the order aimed to preserve public records and protect sheriffs in civil processes.
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Orr
Bickles
South Carolina
Sickles
Gorstner
Editeh
Johneon
Tribwna
Soldiers Vote Against Democratic Party in 1864 Debate
A Philadelphia Press editorial urges soldiers to back Republicans, arguing Democrats opposed the war, criticized drafts, devalued currency, and undermined Union efforts from 1861 to Appomattox. It attacks Democratic leaders and media as aiding the enemy and vows a consistent wartime loyalty in the fall campaign.
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A. J. Jolly
Argus
Isi Tg
Sharswood
Williams
Calhoun
Feright
Digunion
Democratic
E. W.~ Williams
Thay
Army of the Union
Steel
Sumpter
Appomattox
Philadelphia Ress
Campaign document on Confederate currency trade ban text
Harrisburg Telegraph reports a Democratic campaign piece quoting a Richmond Examiner draft from Jan 1964. It details an act to prohibit dealing in United States paper currency within Confederate lines, with penalties and exemptions for government agents, plus a note on Judge Sharswood opposing currency circulation as unconstitutional.
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United States
Jule Sinoaswonp
Supreme Bench
Harrisburg
Richmond Examiner
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
House
South
Congress of the
Confederate States of America
Confederate States
Sharswood
Thia
Governor Geary joins New School Presbyterian Church baptism day
An article notes Governor Geary and his wife publicly baptized their four children on the first Sabbath of the month at the New School Presbyterian Church. A Harrisburg newspaper accuses Geary of partisan bias while defending the governor’s religious duties and propriety.
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Geary
New School Presbyterian Church
Corinda
Harrisburgh
Union
Middleton
Mohreneth
Pennsylvania
Pri le
Pitte
Gaset
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Union State
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Bury
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Hopewell Tps
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Judge Sharswood
Borie
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Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
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Copperheead
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Davis Engaged In Armed Fight To Government. Sharswoesor
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California
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Gazette
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Ohio Township
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