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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1877
Page
2
Jan 1877 report cites Bennett duel foe May with amputated arm and ongoing talk of counting the electoral vote. Ex Governor Fenton backs Hayes inauguration, Palmer named for U S Senator, party splits show Republicans wavering while Democrats push to defend their stance amid mounting tensions.
The piece argues Grant's order to Gen. Ruger aims to keep peace in New Orleans and shield the Packard State Government. It accuses Hayes supporters of illegal plans, foresees a rebellion, and urges armed readiness to defend liberties if a contested inauguration proceeds. It denounces perceived presidential plots and calls for decisive action by the people.
A Mississippi dispatch notes a record winter with twenty inches of snow and frozen Yazoo River ice trapping a cotton laden steamboat. In Washington, Zach Chandler faces questions over bankrolls and ballots in the Florida election, exposing alleged schemes to manipulate votes and destroy government by tampering with the ballot. The Tribune questions the legitimacy of LaTehace ana Returning Board.
The piece praises large Democratic and Independent meetings in Washington Columbus and Indianapolis showing resolve to block Republican plans to count Hayes. It argues Republicans fear public pressure, claims Democrats gain ground, and cites January 5 meetings as proof of armed civic zeal to safeguard representation and prevent a forced transfer of rulers.
From New Orleans comes word that Wells and associates seek to recanvas Louisiana electors. The Returning Board lacks power under Louisiana law to canvass electoral votes, and debates hinge on whether 1870 or 1872 acts govern. The Republican bill relies on a hair splitting argument about law and authority. WN. Sun.
Tarr isburg dispatch describes the new legislative session with proposed measures. A bill to move Pennsylvania’s capital to Philadelphia is presented by a jovial Philadelphia member and referred to Ways and Means, chaired by Huhn. Other items include salary reductions for officials, two new county division bills, and a possible Minnequa Springs county creation.
The piece discusses Mr. Carver of Bucks County proposing a liquor license floor of 25 dollars outside first class cities. It notes reform is needed but questions the bill’s fit. It predicts a general consolidating law may be introduced and reports a Republican caucus debate with gag rules and sharp exchanges involving Senators Yerkes Ermentrout Allen Hawley and Governor.
A Harrisburg Patriot summary notes the State Senate rushed through resolutions to instruct U S Senators and request Congress to follow a radical caucus line. The piece mocks the move as impertinent, harmless, and an improper attempt to influence the counting of electoral votes, suggesting it could provoke political conflict and undermine constitutional duties. It references Oregon returns, Tilden Hendricks votes, and warns of further caucus action and potential war footing in Pennsylvania.
Special to Buffalo Courier from Washington dated Jan 16 reports a heated House debate over declaring the Louisiana returning board in contempt for not producing original election returns. Frye Garfield and Kasson led sharp anti congress actions, arguing resistance to overturning Florida and Louisiana boards. Morton’s Oregon probe ends with little fanfare. Morton in bad humor after the Pelton episode fades from talk.
Bennett May & Co reports rumors that Fred May was struck are unfounded. Witnesses at the Maryland Club confirm no hit. May, with his cousin and surgeon, has departed for parts unknown to avoid arrest as interest in the duel wanes.
Pottsville Pa January 14 heavy ice gorge from the upper Monongahela broke loose yesterday afternoon reaching Pittsburgh at 6 this morn doing great damage to coal and steamboat interests Two passenger and seven tug boats sunk many tow boats damaged vast coal flats carried away feared loss in excess of two million dollars coal works along the Monongahela wrecked requiring two months to repair outlook uncertain for crews and industries
Sr. Paul Minn Jan 13. In the Senate Mr Wilkinson proposed a resolution for the judiciary committee to investigate the eligibility of presidential electors. The measure targets A. K. Finseth amid claims he may not be a U.S. citizen due to questions about naturalization. Finseth was absent, so verification could not proceed. Also included are a series of critical quotes on public schools and political figures. The item ends with a wedding tale from St. Louis about Hickland and a dramatic change of plans involving Miss Jennings and Mr. Cather.
In February 1801 the House of Representatives spent nearly two weeks in session before Jefferson was chosen as President after Burr conceded. A Gloucester dispatch reports ten Gloucester schooners missing, likely lost with about 100 lives. England experiments show wagons pull best when fore and hind wheels match size and the pole sits below the axle. Five hundred professional gamblers are said to operate in Washington per clergymen testimony.
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