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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1870
Page
2
The Warren Mail argues broad condemnation of all legislators is unjust while praising Harrisburg lawmakers for honesty and effort. It warns lobby influence and calls for voter action, ethics audits, and a stronger governor to safeguard rights and deter corruption.
A congressional letter from G W Scoriecp dated April 14 1870 in Washington replies to Andrews Weaver Write Gordon and others of Jefferson County. He accepts a Republican convention re nomination if offered but cannot undertake personal efforts due to duties. He notes district apportionment changes and a single term remains under the present plan.
The Georgia Senate approves a bill declaring the current state government provisional under acts of March 2, 1863 and July 19, 1867 until the state reclaims representation in Congress. Its fate in the House is doubtful. The President reportedly opposes it, wanting reconstruction to end and the Pomeroy amendment to be permanent.
Horace Porter, President's private secretary, is son of ex Governor David R. Porter. The papers hint at a Republican bid for governor with him filling his father's shoes, but observers doubt this plan can succeed.
In Indiana, Congressman Julian loses re nomination to Judge Wilson in the primary. Kentucky’s Galliday, noted for cadetship disputes, also stays at home. James H. Lewis named as Julian's successor. Oregon GOP convention names Palmer for Governor and Wilson for Congress.
Mrs Lincoln writes the President stating she is in reduced circumstances and urges immediate passage of the pending bill for $25,000. She notes the measure, if enacted, would honor her husband’s memory rather than her own plight.
A reader in Allentown bet he could drink four quarts of bonded whiskey in one sitting. The House Committee on Territories has agreed to a bill granting an enabling act for a state government in New Mexico. Burlingame’s remains arrived in New York on the 20th, with Massachusetts officials and a New York Chamber of Commerce committee handling arrangements.
Baltimore judge Bond has been nominated by the President for a seat on the U.S. Court in Maryland. Supporters praise the selection as first rate and well qualified.
Congress passed a 66 to 64 House amendment by Gen. Butler to cut pig iron duty from nine to five dollars, risking harm to Pennsylvania iron interests. G. W. Scofield warned that home competition needs time and rail links to connect ore and coal to markets, urging political certainty to attract capital.
A quote argues that tariffs should not lure producers to build in America only to be driven out by later free trade policies, highlighting the tension between protection and open markets.
A collage of items notes political ambitions like Jesse D Bright seeking Kentucky governorship and General Grant enacting bills. markets report tea, strawberries, and New York Academy of Music talks. social trends include woman suffrage in Massachusetts and spiritual activity in Texas. infrastructure mentions a military company in Corry and a grand hotel plan in Cincinnati. broader items cover canals, railroads, emigration, and weather reflecting springtime commercial and cultural shifts.
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