Pittsburgh Riot Bill Indefinitely Postponed in House
In the Warren Ledger a series of political notes report tax considerations of the Pittsburgh Riot Bill stalled in the House, Judge Cartter denying a new trial in the Oliver-Cameron case, and mixed outlooks on new county legislation. It notes Horatio Seymour as NY Democrats’ choice and cites Vanderbilt debt settlements and Porter’s vindicated status. It discusses Garfield’s army amendment speech fallout and party dispute over election day policing language, concluding the right has prevailed.
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Pittsburgh
Democratic Victory In Davenport Iowa City Election
In Davenport Iowa last Saturday the Democratic ticket won decisive majorities marking a strong local win and a stinging Republican defeat unseen before. The Davenport Democrat criticized local Republicans and posed questions about future council appointments and clerks.
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Davenport
Iowa
Democratic Party of the Nation
Union
Warren
A Slight Change in Republican Rhetoric
A brief critique notes that Republican papers now retitle themes as Democratic programmes and accuse opponents of treason. The writer warns of eroding principles and a waning party, citing a fraudulent president and growing discontent within the Republican ranks.
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Congress
Democratic Congress
Michigan State Election Quietly Returns Chipman Judge
Derrickt Mich April 7 The election in this city and across the state was quiet. John Logan Chipman was elected judge of the superior court by a plurality of 1411 and a majority of over both Republican and National candidates. Interior towns report Campbell Republican for supreme court 1717 Groavenor Republican for regent 1171 and Shearer Republican for regent 1101 in early totals.
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Derrickt
Mich
John Logan Chipman
Superior Court
Give Campbell
Groavenor
Regent
Shearer
Garfield accused of revolutionizing judiciary by 1968 amendment
The Pittsburgh Post reports on Blackburn of Kentucky accusing Garfield of revolutionary aims in 1968 by an Iowa amendment to an appropriation bill. It proposed routing unconstitutional acts to the Supreme Court and would reverse rulings if two thirds failed to affirm. Garfield voted aye, allegedly supporting an overhaul of the courts and curtailing congressional prerogatives.
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Garfield
Blackburn
Kentucky
Blackurn
Wilson
Iowa
Supreme
Court
Circuit Court
District Court
Congress
Supreme Court
Ohio
Pittsburgh Post
The Late Hon M P Bemus Passes In Mayville
A Bradford era writer from Jamestown notes the death of M P Bemus on May 29 in Mayville. He was generous to the poor and helped many families, aided by his Cross-Cotraw Road work that made Mayville a resort. Despite his kindness, financial troubles and mental labor hastened his death, yet he left behind warm-hearted friends who remember his generosity.
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Mayville
Bradford
Jamestown
Chautauqua County
M. P. Bemus
Mat Bemus
Army Appropriation Bill Passes House Amid Debate
The army appropriation bill cleared the House by a 26 vote margin with nine Greenbackers siding with Democrats and three with Republicans. The key Conger amendment would strike the entire provision on army use rather than modify it. Senate action begins after passage. President approval uncertain. Also, a comment on the Riot Bill and a Pittsburgh speech by Jos H Hopkins criticizing corruption in elections and praising Union sacrifice. Beauregard denies bribery claims about Prentice and the Louisville Journal.
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Congress
House
Conger
Senate
Jos. H. Hopkins
Pittsburgh
Iron City Tilden Club
Negro Exodus Shocks Cotton Belt In New Orleans
From the New Orleans Times a warning about a stampede of Black workers from the cotton region threatening the upper state and sugar areas. The piece cites planters ruined by lost hands, possible relocation schemes, and a Chicago Tribune report of thousands migrating to St. Louis, with churches housing and feeding them amid cold weather. It argues the migration could shift Congressional balance next year.
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New Orleans Times
Chicago Tribune
St. Louis
Kansas
South
Congress
Grant and the Plunderers explodes a third Grant term plan
The piece argues European admiration for General Grant contrasts with American disappointment in his presidency and cabinet. It asserts corrupt allies sought a third term, while popular wish of a revival under Grant fades. It notes Alexander R. Shepherd leasing his residence and heading to Mexico to join a California escort for Grant’s return to power.
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General Grant
Grant
Europe
Bhut
United States
Washington
Jackson
Boss Shepherd
Alexander R. Shepherd
A. M. Bliss
New York
German man attempts to murder ex wife in Virginia
Alexander Pfalsgraf, recently divorced, hanged his former wife at a rural Virginia home on the 24th, dragging her from the house. The woman was cut down and resuscitated in critical condition. Pfalsgraf was captured and held for trial in Chandlerville.
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St. Louis
Virginia
Alexander Pfalsgraf
Pfalagrof
Chandlerville
Founding of US financial system and state debt funding
A narrative recounts Madison's 1790 plan for duties and tonnage, Hamilton's funding of foreign and domestic debt, and the 1790 funding act. It details state debt assumptions, loan terms, and the political clash between Federalists and Republicans, noting Jefferson's role and the Potomac compromise.
Political blunder over army at polls cited in NY Sun critique
The New York Sun argues Republicans erred by backing De Golyer Garfield and Secor Robeson as leaders on an army at the polls issue. It states the clash revealed a sham, as Republicans defended the policy in principle but opposed the majority method, and warns the 1880 campaign hinges on reforms rather than faction.
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N. Y. Sun
de Golyer Garfield
Secor Robeson
Andrew Johnson
Vte
House of Representatives
Congress
United States
House
Senate
Hayes
Randall and Tilden tied to 1880 Speakership and nomination
The Union Leader argues Randall’s Speakership victory hints at a Tilden comeback and that the 1880 nomination should favor the candidate most likely to win. It contends Tilden’s 1876 presidency grievance is secondary to national party and country interests, urging all potential nominees to step aside if needed to prevent disaster.
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Randall
Tilden
Samuel J. Tilden
Samuel J. Randall
Wilkes-Barre
Harmony ends protracted Vanderbilts family dispute
The Vanderbilt will probate concluded after two years of lawsuits over the late Commodore's estate. William H paid Cornelius $1,000 and Mrs. La Bau received her share under a final agreement. Parties expressed satisfaction, and the case likely ends disputes over the great property. Political matters spare Ex-Governor Hendricks as the Indianapolis Journal notes his strong health. The New Orleans Observer reports 3,500 colored residents left northern Louisiana for the west, with migrants urging railroads to accept similar fares back. A psychology lecture notes that all phenomena are sensations, and the class jokes about a cucumber reference. Art market sues hard times with Christie’s sales totaling over $145,000 in a week, Lord Lonsdale’s collection exceeding estimates, and notable pieces fetching high sums.
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Commodore Vanderbilt
Commodore
William H
Cornelius
America
England
Christie’s
London
Lord Lonsdale
Chelsea
Joshua Reynold
Cainesborough
de Winthrop
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Greeley
N. Y
W. H. Vanderbilt
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Proctor Knott
Gen. Hurd
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Knott
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George D. Prentice
Louisville Journal
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Italy
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E. T. Hazeltine & Co
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Coir
China
Parmlee & Henry
A. A. Davis & CO
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F.H. Wyman
Carver Louse Block
the Ledger Office
Samuel Boyer
Corydon
Warren County
Julia Boyer
Py Snes
Warren, PA
Savings Bank
Arene
F. Watson
Nesmith, J.hazelt
A. Kirberger
Jas. Chark
JE. B. Nesmira
E. G. Woop
Iltine
Hazeltine & CO
Sol Piso
W. B. Kinsky
Hickory Street
Opporite Union School House
Otfjan Warren, PA
Rowland
School House
James Leigh
Meat Market
F A. Cogswell
Fisher's Block
Pes Ey Trane
E.T. Hazeltine & Co
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Keller
Aedbrecht
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