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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1877
Page
2
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The Senate rejected the President’s picks for New York Collector, Surveyor, and Naval officer. Roosevelt and Prince faced Senate opposition led by Senator Conkling, while Merritt faced little resistance. The President may retry the nominations after recess.
Last week J B Eustis was admitted to the U S Senate from Louisiana by a 49 to 8 vote. He is a Democrat elected in January for a term ending March 3 1879 under the Wheeler Compromise Legislature. The Senate now has 76 members, 39 Republicans and 37 Democrats.
Henry L. Pierce, Republican candidate for Boston mayor, secured victory last week by 2,151 votes. The tally marked the largest ever in the city with a total about 14,000 more than the state election, and a Republican gain of over 5,000 from last year.
The House seated Pat terson, Democratic candidate for Colorado, by a near party line vote amid claims of an invalid election. A resolution declaring no valid election passed 116 to 117. Also noted: commerce talks in Washington over a Brazil Philadelphia steamship line and Texas troop movements with a planned 200000 dollars for Rio Grande posts.
In last week’s Senate executive session senators Conkling and Gordon exchanged words and debated a possible duel. Public sentiment and moderation led to the offensive language being withdrawn.
The occultation of Venus occurred Saturday night December 8 as the moon passed between the Earth and the planet. The previous such display was observed on April 24, 1860.
The note states that among Kentucky's 570,000 voters 90,000 cannot read and more than 40,000 of the illiterates are white men. It then suggests this literacy gap contributes to Kentucky's strong Democratic leanings.
Con J W Forney sailed last Thursday for Liverpool to assume leadership of the Philadelphia Press European department. He will oversee foreign correspondence and international news coverage.
Senator Mathews of Ohio argues for a concurrent resolution asserting the government may pay bonds in silver dollars containing 412 grains. He cites 1869 and 1870 acts and contends redemption in coin is lawful and just. Critics warn two currencies will float and undercut stability.
The N Y Tribune predicts Mul lett, former government architect, will reappear in public life. It notes his talent suits public service, and he is linked with founders of the new National Greenback Party. If the party succeeds and greenbacks flood the country, he would resume government work on public buildings.
Charles E. Smith of Philadelphia accuses Reading Railroad of misusing assets and mismanaging credit to depress security values and mortgage property beyond liquidation. President Gowen denounces the charges as baseless and garbled stock jobbing. Director Borie confirms stock sales ahead of the report. The fourth annual report is expected to settle the dispute.
A North American editorial argues Georgia style debt refunds at sixty cents on the dollar amount to repudiation. It contends the process reduces the state’s burden through paper and ink, and warns of repeated refundings.
The Commissioner of Customs reports U S butter exports grew from 1875 to 1877 with 6 360 827 pounds valued at 1 506 946 in 1875 and 4 644 894 pounds valued at 1 104 496 in 1876 to 21 527 242 pounds valued at 4 424 616 in 1877 while cheese volumes also rose. A Pittsburg machine now makes seven to eight hundred barrels daily easing coopers work by heads shaving and stay hooping.
The News and Courier argues that defeat of the Democratic party by Black voters would revive racial tensions and reestablish the color line. It warns that whites and Blacks would be pitched against each other and questions if minority rule permits true reconciliation or Democratic governance.
The Lake Shore Railroad reports large business and precise operation. A new iron bridge over Ashtabula creek replacing the one that failed last year was tested last week with seven heavy locomotives on the structure, showing no perceptible strain.
Governor appoints Supreme Judge Trunkey of Venango on the sixth for a twenty one year term at seven thousand dollars per year equal to an estimated salary of one hundred forty seven thousand dollars. The nomination came by a slim majority highlighting the power of a single vote.
The report notes a figurative clash between Mexicans and U S troops in Texas amid fears of a possible full scale war with Mexico, signaling heightened tensions and martial uncertainty.
Advertises extensive selection of Watches Clocks Jewelry and Silver Ware with prices that suit the times. Free March Brushes Combs Perfumes and Toilet Goods offered at Wells and Noyes inviting thorough examination before purchasing.
Wells and Noyes announce a fine stock of Papetries and Fancy Stationery alongside their tobacco and cigars. The shop promotes new selections for discerning customers.
Washington December 10 General Harlan met the Supreme Court judges in the robing room and was sworn to the iron clad oath. Chief Justice Waite read the commission and administered the oath as Harlan stood with his hand on the Bible. He then took the seat left vacant by Associate Justice Hunt, amid formal bipartisan ceremony.
Cordie and Koebley on the Island at Warren advertise a fine assortment of sleighs and cutters in all prices from $30 and up. The listing notes a wide selection for winter transport.
The Tribune notes a decisive end to the Plevna campaign with Osman Pasha surrendering. After costly assaults and lessons learned, Russian forces with Romanian support establish trench lines across the Vidi, encircling the Turkish defenses and planning the final capitulation.
A historical trade note touts Ring's Vegetable Ambrosia as a remedy to hereditary baldness. It claims to delay the onset by stimulating glands or follicles and tightening existing hair, noting the product has gained a strong reputation for this purpose.
Forty three U S savings banks failed in the last year causing a loss of about 35 million dollars. The funds belonged to several thousand depositors with balances from one dollar to five thousand, earned by hard work and thrift. The Martz office offers printing for wedding invitations and announcements in quality style with sample cards.
The piece reviews forthcoming periodicals including James Vick’s horticulture magazine from Rochester at $1.25 yearly, Young Folks Monthly from Chicago at $1, Godey’s Lady’s Book under new management, Peterson’s Magazine with illustrations and club offers, Harper’s January issue with diverse travel and fiction content, and The Atlantic January features plus literary notices.
Washington reports more than 200 unsuccessful newspapers and a humorous note on vacant Senate seats. Joe Jefferson earns 700 dollars a night, while the Bullion district oil well drops from 3800 to about 40 barrels daily. New oil finds appear in New York and Nevada mine owners plan a Paris Exhibition brick.
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