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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1875
Page
2
Notice from the Warren Ledger pages discussing the State Convention and Liberal Democrats position on currency, with remarks on the Democratic and Liberal parties, Ohio platform, and references to religious press critiques. It mentions meetings in Evie, delegates, and figures like John Miller and Ton. 8. F. Gary. It notes Liberal appeal to join the Conservatives and comments on Protestant movement.
A Northern paper rails at Erie politics criticizing Judge Souther’s bid for Lancaster Convention chair and Rawley’s state treasurer nomination. It notes Republican discord, calls Souther a carpetbagger, hints at political manipulation, and cites a claim about Irish involvement in the Banker En battle from a foreign source.
The Sharksburg Patriot reports that Gideon Clark, Register of Wills for Philadelphia, owes the state substantial sums. Through late 1874 to mid 1875 he allegedly kept large balances, while others like Loughbridge and Ellis fail to return funds. The piece criticizes the State Treasurer Mackey for lax enforcement and cites potential pending audits to settle Clark’s accounts.
Judge Spence of the Post Office Department holds postmasters liable on their bonds for losses of registered letters containing government property. In the Boston case the package with stamps was not forwarded, breaches the bond, and the government can recover the value of the stamps. This marks the first ruling against a postmaster for loss of government property through the mails. The Clarion county Democracy lists nominees for local offices including Corbett for State Senator and Barr for Prothonotary.
A Pennsylvania Star summary notes the dozen Republican and Democratic names being considered for next year’s presidential race, with Hayes’ Ohio governor prospects as a potential game changer. It also discusses the Sun’s independence, party sheriffs in Allegheny county, and critique of the Republican State Committee’s address to voters. Mentioned figures include Hayes, Bristow, Medricks, Morton, Washburne, Blaine, Bayard, Wilden, Black, Blaine, Pion, and Errett. The Breckinridge estate is reported at $40,000.
The Prohibitionists name Dr. Robert Audley Browne of Lawrence county and Elijah F. Pennypacker of Chester for Governor and Treasurer respectively. The Ohio Democratic platform is praised as generally Democratic and Statesmanlike while Republicans fear a Prohibitionist vote impact. The convention notes division over currency expansion and hints at electoral losses for Republicans, with Beecher trial coverage and humorous old jokes peppered into the report.
Indian Inspector Daniels arrives from Red Cloud Agency with papers relinquishing claims in Nebraska. Collins of the Black Hills commission travels to agencies. Senate politics include Morton’s Ohio tour, inflation debates, Wendell Phillips endorsing a third term, and a Memphis currency perspective. A Galveston witness mispronounces medical terms, claiming to be born a doctor, illustrating education gaps.
In a double lead, the Washington Republican and Grant organ attack Vice President Wilson as a Republican, presiding officer, and presidential candidate. They denounce his leadership as cowardly and alarmist while noting election losses back their critiques. The piece cites Wilson's claims on elections and party discipline, and contrasts it with party figures.
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