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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1877
Page
2
The Washington correspondent praises Taylers as refined and non egotistical while describing Ohio as unified with no dominant faction. The New York Evening Post, while not aligned with Grant backers, notes Grant's frank visibility and broad public trust despite blunders.
The Forty-fourth Congress ended its term at noon on the 4th inst. The Chicago Times calls the House of Representatives feeble and brainless, a mediocre and corrupt body that came in with a bad odor and left with a bad smell.
President Hayes and party depart for the Capitol as a grand inaugural procession forms from the White House to the Treasury area. Ex-President Grant and Senator Morrill lead the ceremonial ride with crowds along Pennsylvania Avenue and a large diverse array of political clubs, troops, and spectators watching the celebrations.
The Chicago Inter-Ocean views the Ohio senatorial question as urgent if Sherman moves to Treasury. Garfield Noyes and Matthews named. Garfield from north, southern Ohio claims the seat. Matthews could contest Bannings seat, but Republicans must concede. The contest likely Garfield vs Noyes as the Legislature vows to elect once Sherman resigns.
The Augusta Constitutionalist criticizes Northern Democrats for abandoning Southern issues after Hayes's inauguration. It argues Southern loyalty, questions their virtue, and challenges their public leadership. The Memphis Avalanche accuses the World and Tammany Hall of aiding secessionists and seeking federal spoils over local governance.
The Republican majority in the Ohio Legislature met in Washington backed by Gov HaRyerS leaving Democrats briefly in the majority. Brunner led a motion condemning Hayes as having secured 185 Electoral votes by fraud and perjury. The resolution decried moral vice and adjourned after passage.
The Press of Wednesday quotes editors arguing Tilden was not honestly elected and Hayes was rightful. It contrasts Bulletin editors and Oregon bribery rumors, cites Cincinnati Enquirer noting Tilden’s methods as shameless, and laments Democrats avoiding nationwide disgrace.
While visiting Naples the imperial couple stayed at the Hotel Washington, once the royal palace for the Kings of Naples. The Empress, then young, enjoyed the sea breeze and later made her farewell here before her betrothal journey to Brazil. Upon arrival she revisited the former residence and walked her familiar paths.
Virginia Chronicle notes Moody meeting in Boston includes a plea for special pardons from a mother for a son in Nevada. If the son is in Carson City, Moody may face a tough battle. Massachusetts prison convicts run an industrial exhibition selling handiwork to support their families.
Chief Justice Waite administers the presidential oath as the Senate opens with prayer. Senator Howe administers the oath to Senator Ferry who becomes President pro tem, and Ferry then administers the oath to Vice President Wheeler. Ferry speaks of nonpartisan duty, courteous rules, and united service to the nation.
Chicago dispatch says President Hayes completes his Cabinet with William Evarts at State John Sherman at Treasury Carl Schurz Interior Richard Thompson War Charles Devens Navy David Key Postmaster General George McCrary at Attorney General Two names are new to the listed positions Thompson and Devens both prominent in their regions Devens is a Massachusetts Supreme Court member and Thompson a leading Indiana Republican aged 78 born Virginian regarded as a top choice by Hayes
The Chicago Tribune reports President Hayes intends to add the Vice President as an eight cabinet officer. Wheeler would join discussions on Southern issues, bringing experience to cabinet consultations. A commission chaired by Wheeler may study Louisiana and South Carolina to seek a permanent resolution of their troubles.
From the New York Tribune the Hayes administration will not fail to complete the separation begun in the House It will draw away the best and truest Southern leaders from a reckless party It will build up a true Union party in the South in sympathy with the liberal North.
In New York on March 5 a man named McDuffy demanded the half mast flag be raised at the Sun office. After an altercation with Eng land the manager, McDuffy knocked him down and was restrained by bystanders. England was arrested. The report frames it as England versus Ireland with Ireland cited as the victor.
Joseph H. Lewis of Hoboken died at 88 after a long career in the Nassau street stationery trade. He left his entire estate, estimated above 31 million dollars, to the government to aid the national debt with George D. H. Gillespie of the Manhattan Bank named executor. It is believed he had a near relation.
The Memphis Avalanche argues future Southern policy hinges on Hayes recognizing Southern grievances and providing relief. If he treats Southerners with equality and aid, the South will respond with cooperation despite politics.
New York Herald notes President Grant becomes a private citizen at noon calling for a tranquil, happy and long life. The Kokomo Tribune cites a local gate-post arithmetic joke. Cincinnati Commercial observes presidents born near Cincinnati, including Harrison and Taylor.
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