Temperance conventions nominate state tickets in New York and Massachusetts
A Temperance Convention in New York has named a full State ticket headed by Hon Myram H Clark for Governor and Massachusetts nominated Weindell Phillips for Governor. The piece disputes making temperance a political issue and notes temperance leaders may reject party ties. It also comments on Indiana politics, Capt Abr aban Greenswalt, and speculation about Gen. White as a potential 1872 governor candidate. The Beaver Republican's correspondent is quoted with skepticism about political maneuvering and public figures.
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New York
Myram H. Clark
Massachusetts
Weindell Phillips
Capt
Abra
Dant Greenswalt
Indiana County
Grain
Teis
Linccoln
Haney Warre
Harrisburg
Senate
Gan. White
Qod
Beaver Jtadiaal
Ger. White
Republicans Back Constitution Convention At State Meeting
A revealed Republican state committee debate at Altona on the constitutional convention shows postponement of expressed opinions to the March state convention. It suggests the legislature may defer action until after the convention and argues three fourths of Republican voters support a convention to revise the state constitution. The piece urges prompt passage of a prudent bill next winter to adopt the convention plan.
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Republican ‘State Committee
Altona
Maro
Avill
Caivention
Legislatere
Nex
A Pew Pacts In History Worthy of Recollection
The piece recalls the Democratic party’s opposition to humane government acts over ten years, including Lincoln’s election and emancipation. It critiques their Chicago convention stance in 1865, their support for peace on any terms, and their alignment with Southern interests amid Civil War tensions.
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Democratic ‘Party
Abraham Lincoln
Democratic Party
Chicago
B A McChean
Republican Party
Political Diatribe on War Debts and German Allegiance
A incendiary op ed argues that Democratic leaders backed causes aiding rebels, prolonging the war and swelling debt. It denounces France and extols Germany’s alliance, urging Germans to choose the nation aligned with freedom and loyalty to the Union, while questioning French sympathy and German omens.
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Frank Blair
Attai
Democratic Party
Frange
France
Franec
Germany
Lafayette
Wenre
Ale
Cerman
Bezanville Becomes Scene Of Thursday Battle In Prussia
Reports from army headquarters describe a fierce ten hour clash at Bezanville where Prussian forces under the king's command claim a victory over the French led by Marshal Bazaine. Both sides report heavy casualties with prisoners taken and a claim of total French defeat. August 20. 8 a.m. telegraph dispatches indicate strong positions after Wednesday and renewed fighting on Thursday.
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Hezanville
Berlin
Bezanville
Marshal Buzaine
Marechal Bazaine
Prussia
Cincinnati
Murat Halstead
Luxemburg
Batte
Gravelotte
Count Bismarek
Dan
Marshal Bazine
Reganville
France
File
Eopperor
Paris
Couther
Bazaine
Buzaine
Metz
Pragsinus
Predurtek Willus
Mew
Mifes
Chalong
MacMahonds
Prince “William
New York Tribune
Siege and battles near Strasburg and Gravélotte
An American observer reports on the August 20 21 actions around Gravélotte and Reginville with heavy casualties. Dispatches state German forces under William and Bazaine’s French garrison faced a ten hour engagement and a brutal clash near Strasbourg with siege batteries and bombardment. The Pope’s mediation letter to King William is discussed alongside Victoria's refusal to mediate and ongoing European crisis notes.
Religious liberty clash and Irish protestant parade clash
A newspaper item laments attacks on religious freedom by Roman Catholics and defends Protestant rights to march and assemble. It discusses Orange society plans, urges restraint, and questions surrendering civil liberties. The piece also reviews France’s war situation after defeats, praising France and critiquing the Empire, with commentary on German victory implications. A brief note mentions a large race at Williamstown with premiums offered.
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Minoug Ua
Boyne
Orange
Orangemen
St. Pitrick's
France
Payment of Pensions Quarterly under new Bill provisions
The late session passed a bill to pay pensions quarterly and regulate fees for pension and bounty land claims. It sets timelines for pension vouchers, direct payments to pensioners, and penalties for misuse. agents’ fees capped. safeguards against improper payments. and duties for the Commissioner of Pension. The text also mentions a newspaper note from Columbus and a political reflection.
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Wasitaian
la Jongi
Pensiott
Bork
Pennsylvia
Samne
Iany
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