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Newspaper
The Watchman
Location
Danville, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1822
Page
3
The piece attacks Binns and associates over a supposed letter by Mr Findlay and a facsimile scandal. It highlights discrepancies in accounts tied to John Donaldson and Mr Nicholson, accusing Auditor Duncan of mismanagement and urging legislative action. The report advocates democratic control of state finances over federal.
A letter from Charles Rich explains the war department stance on restoring pension lists after May 1820. It outlines criteria for reconsideration, new proofs, and schedules, emphasizing sworn property disclosures, court confirmation, and the need for full compliance with the act. The letter aims to guide readers on remaking claims and avoiding delays.
The Lycoming Gazette defends Mr Murray, a former congressman, arguing his use of the franking privilege to inform constituents is a lawful public utility. It rebuts accusations from the Miltonian editor that Murray defrauds the government and notes the paper’s hostility toward Murray’s private life.
Mr. Duncan notes in his accompanying letter that the report of balances due the commonwealth on settled accounts reveals discrepancies in several instances within the accounting and treasury departments. The finding is not unexpected.
The report details a violent incident where a shooter killed Mrs Haag in a doorway and later found Mrs Lechler murdered in her chamber. Lechler’s wife was discovered in the garret, presumably after being killed and staged. Both women were pregnant. each left six orphans. A suspect fled, with a libe ral reward offered for capture.
The editor of the Watchman will take rags in payment for the newspaper and give as much as the paper maker will allow. With a little attention a family may save rags yearly equal to their paper cost.
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