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Newspaper
Beaver County Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1857
Page
2
Senators Bigler and Douglas spar over Kansas statehood, popular sovereignty, and administration support. They clash on constitutional process, alleged fraud in Lecompton, and party discipline, with references to Walker, Buchannan, and wartime political currents shaping the argument.
The text presents a fragmented local report mentioning Beaver County and education. It references political topics, banking, the Democratic party, and general civic concerns, with several garbled names and phrases obscuring concrete facts and dates. The readable parts suggest a period newspaper style with community and political discourse.
A Washington correspondent reports a pivotal federal move on populist sovereignty tied to Kansas settlement, with debate tied to administration allies and party lines. The piece notes personnel changes including a North Carolina judge's death, nominations for Congress and Nebraska Chief Justice, and Judiciary committee discussions plus New York mayoral questions.
The scrambled text sketches political discourse with references to Senny Douglas, Southern gentlemen, and Democratic ranks. It hints at factions, arguments over temperament and honor, and mentions a figure named Heiter and a Secretary of Berkin poised for a Commonwealth role.
The record views Stephen A. Douglas as pivotal in repealing the Missouri Compromise, noting his Senate defense of free man rights and opposition to anti‑Union actions. It argues his past conduct aside, his current stance may align with moderation and Republican support if he remains faithful to his declared position.
A late year financial review recalls a 25 million surplus vanished from the Treasury as imports fell and revenue underperformed. The piece questions how funds were spent and notes debates over contracts and public works while wishing readers a Happy New Year and recording several local incidents and political notes.
A chaotic OCR snippet notes an event in New Brighton with foreign distinquers and an upcoming gathering. It mentions costly chairs and desks in a government context and questions a large treasury surplus, implying a political or civic meeting with notable attendees.
A fragment recounts Louis Goldy, French exile, surviving Port Royal’s 1698 quake and resettling in Kingston. He prospered in commerce for seven years then wished to be interred on Green Bay beach near Jamaica Town, with a lone fisherman nearby and wild goats roaming the site.
Dec. 24 dispatch from Kansas City says on December 16 at Fort Scott pro slavery and free state factions fought. Five on the pro slavery side were killed or wounded, and twenty free state men were taken prisoner. Missouri forces gathered on the border amid tensions over the Lecompton Convention and Topeka Constitution debates.
The Kansas race details a pro slavery majority in Lexington and Lompton with a poll setup at Laurence. Reports describe troops to seize territorial arms and calls to continue wartime measures. Governor Denver reportedly in control of the territory and urging ballots to settle conflicts.
A late communication from Brigham Young to Col. Alexander and from Elder Taylor to Capt. Marcy along with orders from D. J. Wells claims Mormons plan to defy U S authority. Johnston urges prompt decisive action while noting subsistence must reach the army by June.
An express from Leavenworth states the Utah expedition force, except Col. Cook and his command, is concentrated at Black Fork and moving toward Fort Bridges. Their progress is slow due to exhausted animals, with hope perish this winter. Supply trains accompany the army and provisions are ample. Rumors of two infantry companies meeting Towersea en route are unfounded. Five companies of Summers' 1st Cavalry have wintered at Fort Riley.
Washington reports that Mason has sent a resignation letter from Paris amid distrust and accusations of political promises. He claims his Virginia delegation influence aided Buchanan and alleges promised favors including a seat on the Supreme Court. The letter is described as blunt and pointed.
Gen Walker surrendered in New York to Marshal Ryodera with arrangements for escort to Washington City tomorrow to ascertain the President's intentions.
An old clipping highlights BaF Colrnaghan’s Clothing Hall and Fur nishing Store in Allegheny City as a centre of attraction for fashion and utility during winter sales. It notes wide appeal among both adults and youths seeking economical attire.
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