Unconstitutional Money Questions Stir Early 19th Century Debate
The piece surveys a series of political points including a March 1869 act’s notes as legal tender, a judge’s lofty reputation, Vermont’s Republican victory, Lancaster and Crawford county voting reforms, and critiques of presidential moves on war leadership. It notes California election turmoil, the need for quiet organizing, and Allegheny county’s Republican ticket for state legislature.
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United States
Philadephia Bof Aly
Supreme Bench
Vermont
Local Republicans praise wounded veterans in county treasurer bids
The Stark and Beaver county Republican notices applaud Captains Sebastian Blackford and Barnes for seeking county treasurer posts. They argue earned sympathy for veterans should secure wide support, noting Blackford and Blackford like figures carry an empty sleeve.
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Tamilton County
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Beaver County Politics and Militia in Maryland Referenced
The text reports on Beaver County political expectations amid a split party, criticizes a radical board of commissioners over railroad bonds, and notes Maryland’s militia composed of former rebel soldiers under Gov. Swann. It mentions Unionists warning about President Johnson and rebel followers plotting to eject Congress.
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Pitts. Gazette
Democratic Executive Committee" Vigilance and Finance Committees urged
A Beaver county Democratic meeting authorized township Vigilance Committees to mobilize the vote and Finance Committees to raise funds for the campaign. Capt. John B. Dickey of Bridgewater listed as central treasurer. The call urged united effort for the October election and criticized a persistent, unnamed falsifier.
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Political odds favor Union in Pennsylvania 1807 contest
The Union party enters the 1807 election with strong prospects as Lost Cause factions reel from 1806 defeats. Reports claim Williams’ majority may surpass Geary, with Allegheny County backing 9000 for the ticket and expectations of gains in Erie, Montgomery, Lycoming, and other districts. The piece also critiques President Johnson’s policies and praises Langston for declining a federal post.
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Montgomery
Brlnton
Juhistya Valley
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McVittey
Lycoming
Wingard
Wallace
Senate
Perry
Franklin
Hay
Union County
House
Pennslvania
Amnesty Proclamation In Draft as Johnson Foe Clash Rages
President Johnson faces opposition as cabinet debates an amnesty proclamation to be issued next week. Exclusions include rebel leaders diplomats and indicted individuals while Stephens Slidell and Mason gain broader amnesty in a revived 1865 framework.
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Sheridan departs New Orleans by railroad amid farewell
General Sheridan and his staff depart for Leavenworth by Jackson Railroad at 7 PM escorted by mayor councilmen and citizens. Resolutions of regret are read as a party nominates Sheridan as Andrew Johnson's successor. The evening edition condemns Sheridan's civil administration and cites July riot and city conditions.
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Monument for Reynolds General planned at Gettysburg
Philadelphia meeting of the Committee of the First Corps Army of the Potomac reports 6 910 57 on hand with most bearing interest. They approve a semi colossal bronze statue in Soldiers National Cemetery at Gettysburg and seek 2 500 more to finish. Donations welcomed via General C B Wainright or other committee members in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia.
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