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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1871
Page
4
The Montrose Republican column urges firm GOP support this fall to shape apportionment and elect a State Treasurer and United States Senator. It ridicules clark and foster loyalties while praising Gen White and Indiana County Republicans, urging turnout, party pride, and vigilance to secure victory.
Convincing evidence of a good wok never followed any cause of theory than those following the Republican party. A dispute over war claim collection and a State agent’s fee prompts officials to pursue possible embezzlement, with the GOP vowing no tolerance for treasury peculations.
A Civil War era account details how Pennsylvania Senate amid 16 Republicans and 16 Democrats was paralyzed when captured Senator General Harry White from Indiana district, a Republican, was held by rebels. His resignation and a 17 to 16 shift brought Dr. St Clair as successor, then the 1864 election reinforced Republican grip while Copperheads, led by Hiester Clymer, were rebuked as the Legislature moved to support Grant against Lee and Sherman.
A magnified cautionary column condemns Republican splitters who aided Copperhead gains in Pennsylvania. It warns that elected dissenters may drive up costs, threaten governorship chances, and invite Democratic victory, urging voters to reject self-serving candidates at primaries.
A historical note lists Senate subordinate officers for 1870 and 1871, detailing roles from chief and assistant clerks to sergeants, doorkeepers, messengers, a librarian, chaplain, postmaster, and engineering staff. Totals show officers’ pay at $26,466.65 and total Senate expenses at $92,960.35 for the 1870 session.
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