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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1879
Page
2
The Warren Ledger reports lawmakers show intent to force a next year session by passing a bill to appoint a commission to tally the vote for state Treasurer next year and appropriate funds for two years. The piece argues citizens deserve a year of jubilee free from legislative moles from a busy session.
The piece defends Superintendent Sunderland while detailing charges of defrauding the State. It notes Sunderland’s European travel, questions motive in the Mail and Beecher, and urges transparency and full discussion to reveal truth. The author insists the public has a right to know ongoing charges and the implications for appropriations.
The Pittsburgh Critic praises the Democratic Congress for restoring silver parity, maintaining greenback currency, and curbing expenditures. It notes reductions in appropriations, cuts to department demands, and the hope that future sessions will tighten budgets further while opposing executive excess. It warns that failure to act could waste a historic opportunity.
The Republicans of the Senate push huge additions to appropriation bills amid violated rules and hidden amendments. With revenues falling and new pension and tobacco duty changes looming, millions more may be needed next year. The House and Senate clash over principles, with critics urging failure and a fresh start to curb fraud and extravagance. N. Y. Sun reports the dispute as a public protest against reckless legislation.
The text reports an appropriation bill offered by Hon. J. B. White for the state hospital for the insane at Warren. It provides two hundred thousand dollars for building completion, thirty thousand for furniture in year one, and fifteen thousand for annual support. Directors must file an itemized sworn account to continue funding. Congress also voted pensions under the new bill.
Special to The Buffalo Courier reports a tumultuous March capitol session with heated clashes over the senate health bill and various measures. Pension frauds are unearthed by Representative Lockwood, naming Dimmick, Brower, and others in a conspiracy involving pension officials and applicants.
The senate caucus committees have unanimously agreed to the house amendments on the census bill. Witnesses in the session impressed with their quality while the committee pressed on through the night in Louisiana context. Lockwood’s cross examination severely challenged the opposing witnesses as the report on the subject is pursued.
A committee report declares Hayes occupied the presidency through frauds and a constitutionally dubious tribunal. It cites forged signatures, fraudulent electors, and conspiracies in Florida and Louisiana, naming Kellogg and Clark among those implicated, while contrasting Tilden and Hendricks with Hayes and Wheeler. The piece notes a large partisan count of lawmakers and a veto on Chinese emigration.
All annual appropriation bills except the legislative executive judicial and army bills have become laws. The message vetoing the river and harbor bill was prepared but signed under pressure. Hayes transmitted the United States Centennial Commission report and announced an extra session of Congress to begin March 18.
An old Portland advertisement touts Hop Bitters as a sure cure for ague biliousness and kidney complaints. It urges users to give them a fair trial and promises they will become enthusiastic in praising their curative qualities.
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