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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1866
Page
2
A fragmented letter to the press analyzes a Democratic Local’s editorial About Union and Copperhead votes in Beaver county. It cites General Geary and speaker Sam Wilson while debating editorial motives and public reaction amid partisan tensions.
The Argus notes prior reports claiming Democrats in eastern and central areas traded Clymer for governors. Montgomery gained 89 more votes than Clymer, correcting the belief and condemning the earlier insinuations as contemptible. The piece emphasizes local county results and shifts in support.
Fragmented notes report General Ay Castor seeking Senate confirmation of a Lieut. Colonel commission in the regular army. The item mentions laboring in Michigan, ties to political factions, and disputed purchases, with unclear context on support or opposition from existing parties.
Reports state Capt Lynch of the Fenians was found guilty in Canadian courts and sentenced to hang. Priest McMahon also convicted and to die. U S government asked Britain for trial papers to seek intervention. The piece discusses political chatter on John Morrissey and local Republican aims, plus notes about Col Quay and Logan.
The passage recounts tensions surrounding a local editor and the shift in allegiance within the army ranks. It notes charges of hostility toward authorities and jealousy of a rival officer, with the Provost Marshal role becoming a focal point of resentment and calls for decisive leadership from superior officers.
A Pennsylvania paper claims President Johnson privately told a Republican MD he would cooperate with Congress soon. It says Johnson justified removals that offended many and that he revoked or postponed appointments to favor Republican incumbents, illustrating a cautious bid to regain political footing amid backlash.
Union triumphs noted as West Virginia follows Ohio Indiana and Iowa with a large majority. State ticket won by about 15,000, with statewide legislature secured by a strong union majority. Speaker mentions General Grant backing constitutional amendment.
Baltimore papers report October 29 coverage of the Police Commissioners examination at Annapolis. About twenty witnesses testified. prosecutors said they were through, lacking further forthcoming evidence. Defense testimony to begin tomorrow with no major new facts from today’s session.
Commonwealth ridicules the claim of loyal southerners and lists Southern Representatives elected to Congress, labeling many as rebels or Copperheads. It questions admitting Southern delegates while denouncing the loyalty of those who claim it and notes the recent state elections and rebel ticket success.
The article reports a dispute over patronage removals in the Treasury and Post Office departments. Secretary McCullough and Postmaster General Randall refuse to create new positions for administration supporters, while President Jackson pushes to remove loyal subordinates to favor party appointees.
The excerpt notes a dramatic debt reduction with $132,309,57 in six months, and $171,610,785 in the last twelve months repaid. It claims these payments could extinguish the entire indebtedness in nine to fifteen years, funded by ordinary revenues amid no signs of taxation cuts.
President Andrew Johnson proclaims a national day of thanksgiving to Almighty God for blessings including peaceful postwar conditions and renewed loyalty. He urges all states and territories to observe a day of prayer, humility, and national gratitude and to seek divine wisdom for the nation.
Wasiaton Oct 29. Secretary Seward is seriously prostrated with grief at the death of his daughter Miss Fannie Seward after an illness of two weeks. He was most closely attached to her. The city mourns as news of her passing spreads.
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