Democratic Victory in State Tied to Republican Support and New Constitution
The Warren Ledger discusses the late election, crediting Democrats for keeping the party united while recognizing aid from Republicans. It notes the new state constitution and presidential proclamations of thanksgiving, condemns Liberal Republicans as they grow stronger, and mentions Fernando Wood as a tentative speaker candidate, with Sam S. Cox favored for reform leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giantis
Democratic Party
Honest Republicana
Allegheny
Philadelphia
Tel Thong Wen
Massachusetts
Warren Co
Fernando Wood
New York
House of Representatives
Fernando
Lepern
Sam
Cox
End of cash politics urged by Commonwealth
The piece denounces cash for political favors and calls for a clean Democratic return to power. It blames the Radical Ring for corruption, noting Gen Allen’s election relied on money that proved costly and unsustainable. It asserts the public has learned a lasting lesson and Ring members have exhausted their funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Radical Party
Radical
Commonwealth
Gen
Allen
G. W
George
Ring
New Oath of Office Applies to State Officials
Many elected officials must take a new oath starting January first. The oath adds a sworn denial of paying or offering money or favors to influence votes. Governors, lieutenant governors, assembly members, judges, sheriffs, clerks, mayors, aldermen, and other officers must subscribe to this oath before starting duties. Some defeated candidates fared as well as winners and could not have sworn truthfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iIt
Thanksgiving in Georgia Says Most Complete Day Yet
The Atlanta Herald notes Georgia aspires to make next Thursday the fullest day of thanksgiving in the state. Governor Smaith’s patriotic proclamation is praised, urging decorous feasting and gatherings, with thanks for deliverance of the South and the Republic. The Mail may deem this sentiment traitorous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Gov
Hartranft
Atlanta Herald
Georgia
Smaith
Grayendo
South
Republic
Pennsylvania Legislature Recap Shows Party Totals
A legislative recapitulation outlines Senate and House tallies with Democrats and Republicans listed. The fragment notes 20 Democrats and 131 Republicans in one chamber, 30 to 110 in another, plus mentions Independent Dem and Independent Rep, with references to a Democratic party on a joint ballot and a Democratic majority on joint ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
State Senate
The Feeling in the South from the Richmond Letter
A special correspondent reports that post election sentiment in Louisiana Alabama Georgia North and South Carolina shows growing trust in the Union and a fraternal spirit. It notes some lingering grudges yet recognizes a shift toward peace, prosperity and cooperative public service, despite false campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. ¥. Tribune
Richmond
Lousiana
Alabama
Georgia
South
Carolin
Mutual goodwill and civic responsibility postwar unity
The piece urges whites and blacks to preserve cordial relations and mutual trust, while maintaining lawful conduct and education. It notes revived confidence among recently engaged citizens and praise from the North for their prudent, restrained reaction to postwar changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Soares
Mr Beecher on the Elections
A Christian Union piece examines the Republican collapse and asks if 1876 will bring Dems or a reformed GOP. It urges currency reform to specie, tariff removal, private-driven internal improvements, and nationwide education as core policy aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Union
Republican Party
Harrigan
Martin van Buren
Kinderhook
United States
Port Sumter
Democratic Party
Egypt
Chandler and Conkling Box in Private Gym Fight
Washington tale recalls Senator Roscoe Conkling defeating rival Zach Chandler in a private boxing bout after dinner. Chandler claimed he could beat any man, yet Conkling’s punch floored him, prompting astonished laughter and later social jests about the failed challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aitenburgh
Chandler
Damlise
Don Pott
Pratt
George Townsend
Roscoe Conkling
Onerhediaxites
Conkling
United States
P. R
Michigan
Mr. Howard
Detroit
Howard
New York
The Third Term Debate In Philadelphia and More
A Philadelphia correspondent reports on the third term debate touching President Grant and 1876 politics. Editorial notes discuss Hartranft, Curtin, Schulz, Trumbull, and the effect on Pilgrims and city offices, plus art progress by Gordon and Banks remarks. The piece also covers a Baltimore priest case and a political balance in the State Senate and House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wion
Grant
Gen. Dix
New York
Mr. Tilden
Gen
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Gov
Hartranft
Schulz
Trumbull
Palmer
Bryans
Medill
Bowles
Hals
Gov. Curtin
Piltims
Pilgrim Ash
Ash
Prince of
Pilgrim
Rowan
Pilgrim Rowan
Thos
T. Tasker
James A. Freeman
John Price Wetherill
Amos BR. Little
Chas
D. Colliday
Glenns
Vorhies
Marcus
George S’. Gordon
Arch and
Juniper Streets
Gordon
George Washington
Gun. N. P. Banks
Cincinnati
Grant Reall
Banks
Geiiman
Baltimore
Germany
Seasions Court
Gerdiman
Congress
Independent
Conkling Joke Sparks Mixed Reactions After Prank
In a Detroit scene, Chandler staged a lighthearted stunt by paying Mr. Howard to announce Mr. Conkling, leaving Conkling stunned by a concussion tale and prompting mixed feelings the next day as friends recalled the joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conkling
Chandler
Howard
Detroit
Mich
Warren County Sheriff Sale Notices From 1870s Records
Multiple foreclosure notices list properties in Warren County Pennsylvania including parcels in Tidioute and Pittsfield townships. Listings describe land tracts, dwellings, orchards, and various improvements with heirs and buyers named, and specify sale dates in December and court actions under Fieri Facias and Levari Facias.
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Berisf
Warren County
War
Tidioute
Pennsylvania
Hrank Wiliams
iThomas Artets
High Street
Keremy
L. B. Gilberts
Cobelli
A. B. Hastings
A. Hastings
Fairbanks
John W. Coe
Davis
Sheriff's Office
Warren
Court of Common Pleas
Borough of
Pittfield Township
State of
Hutson
Brokenstraw Creek
John W. Bonner
Darius Vitus
J.C Bonner
J. W. Bonner
Late
Holland Land Company
Benjamin Durlin
H. J. Huldekoper
J. C. Bonner
Waiyeu
Ennaylvara
J. AW. Bonner
Wir'ren
Salt Borough
W. Bonner
Pittsfield
Wurroen
Penns Lyinig
Samuel Graham
Crookson Long
Geo. Long
Wong
Pittsfield Township
County of Waren
Thomas Clemons
Clemons
H. Ludlow
Ludlow
J. W. Banker
J.C. Bonner
Pittstied Township
Robert Andrews
Andrews
Towmabid
John Long
Chandler Peigons
Wm. UG. White
Bonner
H. H. Colby
L. L. West
Win
M. Page
Tidioute Creek
Chales Barnes
Arcade Mill
D. Mitchell
A J. Sanders
J. M. Bounds
J.B. White
K. A. Iinnens
White & Kinnear
H. Davis
Sherif
Waren
Tidtoute
County of
Biady & Logan
East Ling
Main Street
Brady & Logan
Allegheny River
W.P. Shaw
W. P. Shaw
D. C. & Alr. Railway
Gideon Gilson
Tobn Andrews
John Andrews
Warren and Flanklin
J. KR
Brady
Abram Logan
Grandin Brothens
Shomm
Sheriffs Ofice
Tne
Payne Petroleum Company
William Watson
John W. Allison
John $. Wilson
Heriff
Lo Ie
Court House
Warran
Decrfield
Pennsylvani
Wm P. Gould
C. B
Triumph Oil Company
F P. Brown
Matetek O'Donnell
Patrick O'Donnell
James Afeory
Cullam & O'Brien
HW Davis
Sheiff
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Warren Ledger
Beecher-Tuton
Tilton
Beecher
Moulton
The
Seymour
U. S
Legislature
Mr. Beecher
Zach Chandler
Opry
SRISF
Court of Commnaon Pleas
She Ke Wits
Ownaror Mans
W. Davis
Sherif Sharif
Omen
Qanenrs
Liberty Street
Borangi
James Nessith
Rown
Warrren
Orelock
P. W
Spring Creek Township
Madison & Orain
D. H. Donaldson
Jan
A. Eddy
Sandsaer D. K. Donaldson
W. & Garcelen
W. G. Garcelen
Hubert Donaldson
Francis & Siioner
W. W
Beardaley
U. KH. Bounders
H, Davis
Sheriff’s Offices
Warren, Roy
Vthy Ter
Herifi
Court of Common
Waron Miny
Opel
Sandor
Henediel
South West Township
Whitney's
Cheeney's
J. A. Schumaker
Schumaker
Holland Tand Company
Hemlock
Hind
Louis Wales
George Zigler
Zigler
Warner Betty
Whem
Jock
E. Whitney
Crnchord
Robert Robson
Samuel B. Trobison
Benedict
Sane
Robert A. Robison
Peart Beden
Sampel JA Mody
Quincy A. Robison
Robert B. Pet Guts
Anne
Samuel B. Rtobison
Eliza B. Robison
I. Davis
Sherift
Warton
Towit
Gillam
Pieter & Neyhart
Deerfield Township
Same
Dennis Run
Allen Tract
Sume
W. I. Currie
W. H. Currie
RB. Currie
L. Swanson
Sherif's Office
Sherif'f Office
Nov
Union School
Tuititien
Bogisch
Aeedit D. M. Gross. & CO
Arectiow
Jamestown
Alpacas
Flanders
At & Lew Agure
John Stevenson
Market Street
Penna
Beecher & Copeland
Chas. P. Heny
Reeer
Verpack’s Block
Warren, PA
J. H. McMahon & CO
Pittsburgh, PA
Newbot &Sace
Aubserber
Churjey
Exchange
Sonsory Cneen
Csah
Christian
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