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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1866
Page
2
The Beaver Argus reports the county vote on the anti-sedition amendment with 925 in favor. Union supporters say the Democracy rejected their appeal, while the piece praises working men for their tireless effort and claims a strong, decisive Union campaign outcome.
The report details election outcomes on the 6th across Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Iowa with a strong Union showing. Gen Geary wins the governorship by a large majority and Union gains in Congress and state legislatures are noted along with county results and thanks to Union supporters.
The Local claims voters swung in their favor, but results show the lead was around 50 votes in the county and 182 in the city. In Borogh township the majority slipped by about 70 votes, prompting calls for scrutiny of Democratic figures amid lingering doubt about the tally.
The Local editor warns Democrats to recall the 6th inst verdict and resist alleged calls for rebellion claiming the North would respond. The piece argues the Local and party were loyal and that their wartime stance is now clearly shown by the current conflict.
A Philadelphia Local letters page reprints a Washington communication asking if the current Congress is legal and if the President must call a constitutional Congress. The piece imagines war fears and cites a neighbor's view that conflict could follow a disputed election.
A Washington rumor sparks concern over Odell shifting to the radical side. The piece imagines him opposing Grant Sherman Sheridan and Congress, risking a protracted, doubtful conflict and a return of Gen Coolbgug to influence U.S. policy.
After the campaign the Union reports show strong majorities across multiple townships and boroughs. Borough of ¢, Brighton, Darlington Economy Fallston Franklin Greene Hopewell Andustry Marion Moon New Sewickley Ohio Patterson Phillipsburg Raccoon Rowheater South Beaver led by Union workers who labored hard and deserve thanks from the Union party of the county.
A disputed county political split centers on who struck Billy Patterson and which leaders to back. Sam B Wilson’s speech is blamed for a past defeat, while calls emerge to keep Wilson and Odell in current roles and avert further internal strife.
District voters await official returns as Greene deputy tardiness delays results for Congress and Senate races. Reported district majority for Lawrence sits between fifteen and sixteen hundred with figures tied to Washington county and Beaver precincts.
A compiled list shows multiple candidates for Congress by party in Pennsylvania and Iowa. Notable entries include Democrats and Unionists such as L. Randall and H. L. Cake in Pennsylvania, with numerous Union candidates across districts, plus a remark that Washington is the only Democratic township in Lawrence county.
A list shows Pennsylvania senators and representatives elected or holding over in the next Legislature with party lines noted. It names Col A W Taylor and multiple district selections, including Hopkins, McCandless, Stutsman, and Burnett, alongside numerous House members by county and district.
The Beaver Argus notes Ohio River water levels improving enabling boat traffic, a fire on a ship owned by Cornelia Donovan near Beaver, and local court activity. It covers political opinions, election commentary, and social events including a public exhibition and a teachers institute with scheduled demonstrations.
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