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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1877
Page
2
The Marren Meil notes that readers can identify the paper by the date printed opposite each address and calls for communications from all parts of the county and country. No anonymous articles are published and writers must supply their names as a guarantee of good faith.
The first annual message of President Hayes applauds pacification and reforms. He urges resumption of specie payments, opposes paying only 92 cents on the dollar, and emphasizes honest policy. He aims to be a decisive president while honoring party service and fair trial of his plans.
Federal support and state land grants back a bill amended by Mr. Stephens of Georgia to authorize the Texas Pacific main line from Fort Worth to Ships Channels Bay of San Diego. Bonds are set at 25 000 per mile, 35 000 for difficult sections, total not exceed 37 750 000, payable in gold over fifty years, with first mortgages and extensions toward the Mississippi River and government protections against loss.
The piece notes a Tilden coup plan to seize power via Senate control and a joint resolution, opposed by Senator Ben Hill and dwindling support in the party. It also reports Henderson of Crawford contesting Church’s election as Crawford district judge, citing precinct-law issues and a three-judge panel in Erie Venango and Mercer.
The Washington Democrats condemn the continued absence of many House members and call for vacating seats for unjustified absence. Juyee Humphreys withholds Senator Patterson from South Carolina agents, arguing the Senate should decide the matter. Judge Agnew of Beaver County announces re election bid after a career as a capable judge.
A permanent National Greenback League was formed in Washington last Saturday with an executive committee of 25 members, one Senator or Representative from each state, and a permanent room planned in the Capitol. The Cameron Press building burned recently, destroying its stress establishment and contents, with no insurance. Mr. Gould plans new material and a new paper soon, and emphasizes the value of insurance. A new Democratic organ named the Washington Post began in Washington last week, staffed by Stillson Hutchins, John A. Cockerill, A. C. Buell, Aiken, and Marks.
In a Paris interview General Grant states he will not accept office under any administration and shows particular aversion to diplomatic service.
The extra session of Congress lasted six weeks and passed two bills that should have taken three days. The remark highlights ongoing Democratic reform efforts and efficiency concerns.
In the House on the 16th Gen Garfield of Ohio argued for maintaining the Resumption Act. He explained why France needs more currency, urged a return to specie payments, and warned repeal would worsen wages for the poor. He cited Treasury gold reserves and a favorable balance of trade as supporting factors.
Secretary Sherman rejects a bid by Colgate & Sons to pay $150,000 of four percent government bonds with silver bullion. He states bonds sold at par for gold coin and insists on gold coin payment, noting potential profit and calls the proposal unfair. He signs as Joan Suerman, Secretary.
New York City recovered a verdict of over eight million dollars against Slippery Dick Connolly, once City Comptroller under the Tweed regime. He now lives in retirement in a villa at Vevay, Switzerland, beyond extradition and jurisdiction, and shows no intent to bring ill gotten property to New York courts. The judgment will look good on record but yield no real dollar return.
The text argues that Democrats boasted a $40,000,000 reduction in government expenses last year, but after deficits are covered the net saving falls under $10,000,000. It contends reform promises look better on paper than in practice.
Forty seven members of the present Congress are natives of Pennsylvania the old Keystone State. It raises men fit for any important station in life.
A fragmented report notes a man may threaten Senator Patterson and possibly strike if angered. The phrasing implies a dangerous intent but lacks concrete details or names beyond the figures mentioned.
Congress has resolved to adjourn from December 15 to January 10. The move closes sessions for the holiday period, with members returning to resume duties on the latter date.
From Washington November 30 1877 the writer observes Senate proceedings with wry humor noting figures like Edmunds Thurman Davis Conover and Salisbury amid a looming night session. He predicts Republican party risk and Democratic leverage in the 45th Congress while reporting on pensions levees and military moves along with local industrial notes.
The New York Commercial notes a split between Senator Conkling and President Grant after Conkling’s arrival, with Fenton wielding patronage against Conkling. After reconciliation, power shifts as divisions arise from distributing spoils to friends rather than differing principles.
A summary from the Williamsport Gazette and Bulletin reports that despite Hyner’s failed well, locals remain confident oil exists in the region. Plans include sinking three wells at Emporium and tests at other sites while Eldred Station near Buffalo road reports twenty wells with a recent strike yielding twenty barrels daily. The Hyner venture is viewed as potentially failing yet proves oil in the area and a further test well is planned.
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