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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1870
Page
2
A partisan historical defense traces the Civil War era to Republican strength against a pro-slavery Democracy. It lauds Lincoln era victories, condemns Democratic opposition, and urges unity around Wetmore and a Sugar Grove stake, while highlighting Henry Johnson as Williamsport district nominee.
The Democratic Congressional Convention for this district is scheduled in Ridgway on September 12. The Judicial Convention meets in Warren on September 7.
On Monday the 22d a large deputation accompanied Hon. G. W. Scofield to inspect the Peninsula. They sought government action to prevent harbor erosion as the lake rapidly encroaches, leaving only a forty to seventy five foot ridge between waters inside and outside the harbor. Scofield promised to urge urgent protective measures.
Hon James L Orr a longtime Democratic leader says he will support the Republican candidate for governor. He argues that if good men accept Congress reconstruction acts and related laws, affiliate with the Republican organization, they can profit from what has been done and help correct abuses in the current anomalous state.
The Treasury Department announces civil estimates for 1871 are sixteen million dollars less than 1870. The reduction is framed as a commitment to economy based on past substantial cuts in government expenses and the national debt.
The next Legislature of Pennsylvania will set a new Congressional apportionment for ten years and a Legislative apportionment for seven years. These two tasks have not occurred together since 1801 and will not align again until 1941.
Two Lawrence County men David Craig and Geo W Mce Cracken bolted the Republican candidate for State Treasurer last winter at Harrisburg. The County Convention recently granted them leave to stay at home next winter. Served them right.
Hon. C. W. Gilfillan was renominated for Congress in the Venango district on the 26th instant. He has proven faithful and industrious, and his constituents are urged to keep him in the right place.
The Albany Journal lauds the Grant administration noting increased revenue and reduced expenditures since his inauguration. It cites $158,000,000 saved in taxes and retrenchment, $146,000,000 paid toward debt, and overall lighter burdens, endorsing the president taking rest at Long Branch as prudent and wise.
The article discusses Turcos from Algiers and Paris serving on the Rhine front. It notes diverse African and Arab origins, Zouave dress, and strong fighting reputation. Halstead cites color shades among troops and praises Black soldiers for valor in past wars and the current French defense.
Private Paris dispatches and London ledgers describe Crown Prince of Prussia moving toward Paris with 150000 troops near St Dizier, Bazaine resisting near Metz, McMahon poised before Chalons and Rheims, and new French political alarms with Empress and Napoleon fleeing. Reports cite heavy Prussian losses, Berlin peace talks, and Allied reactions as Paris and Metz face pressure.
A list of grain and produce prices per bushel or per unit at Warren Retail Market. Includes Wheat varieties, Corn, Buckwheat, Oats, Rye, Turnips, Potatoes, Cabbage, Onions, Flour types, Feeds, Peaches dried, Timothy Seed, Apples and more with buying and selling values. Names of items appear in a midline ledger format typical of era price sheets.
The Erie Express leaves Warren at 4.30 am, mail train departs Warren at 4.59 pm, accommodation at 8.00 am, local freight at 10.15 am, showing the day’s rail timetable from Warren.
Sheriff J. R. Capron announces an official notice from Warren on August 12, 1570. The record records a government action from the Warren sheriff's office.
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