Davis Returns to Front in Virginia Letter
The Warren Mail notes Jeff Davis reappears in a Virginia judge’s paper, railing at Blaine and Union leaders, praising the South while insisting on no amnesty for himself. The piece contrasts Davis’s self view with Union forgiveness and mocks his bid for future leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Davis
Blaine
Virginia
Lyons
Hill
Randall
Cox
Grant
Stanton
Lincoln
Wirtz
Davis
Ife
Congress
Bowen Urges Ecclesiastical Tribunal Over Beecher Allegations
Henry C. Bowen of the New York Independent proposes a three man ecclesiastical panel to hear his charges of adultery hypocrisy and perjury against H W Beecher and Plymouth Church. He asks the panel to keep evidence secret and for Beecher and Plymouth Church to submit to its decision. The church committee declines saying the dispute is between Bowen and Plymouth Church not a case for outsiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius H. Seeley
Mr. Beecher
Plymouth Church
Bowen
Not Yet Time for Southern Leadership in 1860 Debate
A Bristol News note argues the South should avoid quarrels with Northern Republicans amid national politics. It criticizes Georgia's Ben Hill and Virginia's Ran Tucker, praising the Blaine Hill debate as helping the enemy and urging restraint before resuming leadership in 1860.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Ben. Hill
Georgia
Democratic Congress
Hill
Blaine
Ran Tucker
Virginia
South
Tariff Reform Sparks Debate in New Democratic House
The new Democratic House leader Morrison proposes tariff reduction drafted by New York importers, attacking Pennsylvania industry. Critics ask if there is enough unemployed labor to justify importing foreign manufactures. Iron workers miners and mechanics should watch these British free trade adjutants. They vow to protect labor and aid the poor, yet critics question if their deeds match their words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
New York
Pennsylvania
Legislature Passes Financial Bill Shifting Sinking Fund Revenues
Last week both Houses agreed to a bill moving part of the Sinking Fund to the general fund. It mirrors the Senate plan from last winter, which the House rejected, blocking crucial appropriations including the Insane Hospital at this place. The move frees funds to pay members and other long due bills, a result critics call Democratic rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Treasuer
Commonwealth
House Repeals Bankrupt Law Amid Tariff Debate
In a contested vote the House passes repeal of the bankrupt law with Egbert supporting repeal. The text criticizes Morrison's tariff reduction as worsening conditions for the poor, warning reform favors the rich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Egbert
Morrison
Acquittal for Lanpis in Editor Shooting Case
Lanpis, who shot the editor Car ruth, was acquitted by the jury on the ground of insanity. Yet there was no attempt to confine him in an insane asylum. The public probably believes nothing in his insanity, but they think he was in some measure justifiable and the insane dodge was the only one to clear him. Sle only shot an editor, and what of that? They will die any way if let alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanpis
Carruth
Sle
Limestone
Congressman Blaine
Macbeth
Tig
Blaine
Warren
Hatcher’s Run
Libby
Danville
Saulisbury
N.C
Dan
Washington
O. Slater
Idle time and war memories from Limestone correspondent
A Limestone reader writes about long idle days, the political debate over Congressman Blaine, and a vivid wartime prison testimony. He recalls Libby and Danville confinement, brutal cold and hunger, scarce rations, and the stark sight of the dead cart during winter 1864–65.
Big New York City Fire Claims Three Firemen Dead
A 3,000,000 blaze last week on a street near Broadway caused a two million insurance tally. It is the largest fire in years. Three firemen were killed. Rumor says Tweed remains hidden despite the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Broadway
Tweed
Centennial appropriation clears Senate for presidential signature
The Centennial appropriation of 1 500 000 passed the Senate after House approval and awaits presidential signing. The vote was 41 to 1. Hamereton, clerk of the Ways and Means committee, resigns after naming his son John Wilkes Booth, an event seen as too much for Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Senate
House
Hamereton
Ways and Means Committee
John Wilkes Booth
Morrison
Royal Dane Applies for Seven Hundred Sq Feet of Space
The "royal Dane" has requested seven hundred square feet of space to display his machinery, seeking room to showcase equipment and operate demonstrations.
Auction sale of depot church furniture in Philadelphia
The February auction drew Moody and Sankey crowds as furniture and relics from the revival were sold. The platform, chairs, and various items fetched varied prices from 25 cents to 125 dollars, with notable sales including Moody and Sankey chairs and a Grant chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depot Church
Philadelphia
Moody and
Sankey
Moody
Johnstone
G. H. Stuart
Grant
Wanamaker
Dr. Newton
Stuart
Hartranft
Col
Thomas A. Sears
Reconciliation Plan for the South Urges Tough Tactics
Abbeville Median reports in South Carolina urging reconciliation by restoring old slave drivers to power. The piece warns aroused white voters to take part, brand those who abstain as traitors, and pushes the Democratic claim to win by fair or foul means, even threatening harsher appeals if needed. Jeff Davis is cited as opposing amnesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
South Carolina
Abbeville
Jeff Davis
Death of Reverdy Johnson in Annapolis Mansion
Reverdy Johnson, noted statesman and jurist, died suddenly February 10 at the Executive Mansion in Annapolis Maryland. He reportedly dined with Governor Carroll and others, then collapsed in the parlor area with severe head injuries and other wounds. doctors are investigating the cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reverdy Johnson
Lanepolis
Maryland
Annapolis
Barton
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Carroll
William Tuck
Ridiante
Claude
Sensational Newburyport Marriage Sparks Legislation Bid
Boston reports a sensational marriage in Newburyport between James Parton and his stepdaughter, forbidden by state law. Parton left his home to avoid scandal and plans to seek a special legislative act. Also noted is the marriage of U. S. Senator I P Christiancy to Miss Lillie Lagerbee in Washington. Two post office clerks implicated in the Hines frauds have been appointed to office under the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Newburyport
James Parton
United States
I. P. Christiancy
Michigan
Washington
Lillie Lagerbee
Treasury Department
Post Office Department
Hines
House
Falconer Dies at Sugar Grove After Many Years of Faithful Service
Robert J Falconer of Sugar Grove Pennsylvania died February 10 1476 in his 66th year He had long resided there since marrying in 1836 His death was noted with affection by a large circle of friends The funeral occurred February 12 with broad attendance.
Bank of Commerce Robbery in New London
New London Conn February 19 1876 Bank of Commerce robbed Tuesday night. Experts opened the vault next day revealing a loss of 21500. Burglars packed bills and securities totaling 500000 or more in a tin box but left them on the vault floor. No clue to the robbers and a chronometer lock was recently installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
Bank of Commerce
Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic claims cure for skin and blood diseases
An advertisement asserts Dr Fenner's Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic can cure blotches pimples rough skin and other blood disorders. It claims a single bottle may cure and urges continued use with Salt Rheum ointment. A Rochester testimonial cites a long facial illness improving after six bottles. For sale by medicine dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Fenner
Fenner
Rochester
N. Y
M. M. Fenner
Freponia
L. C. Smith
Administrators Notices and Sheriff Sales in Warren County
Letters of Administration issued for Eliza Cady of Columbus and Norman Snyder of Warren, with debts and claims to be settled. sheriff announces multiple Fiery Facias sales in Warren and surrounding townships, including land parcels in Glade, Sheffield, Mead, Pine Grove, and related properties with dates set for March 6, 1876.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Quarter Sessions
Isibat
Porter Pemberton
Sugar Grove
William B. Acre
Columbus
Henry Stevens
H. J. Miller
J. H. Williams
Warren
Eating
William Ryan
W. Waters
Proth’ys
the Register
Warren County
Orphan's Court
Said County
Peter Smith
John T. McGee
F. J. Johnson
John A. Baker
Norman R. Thompson
Este
Orville Swift
Rufus P. King
John H. Hull
Philip Mead
Arletta Brown
Heman &. Brown
Mad. Alger
John Haliday
W. J. Alexander
Register. Register’s
Eliza Cady
Borough of
Warren Go
Tee
Norman Snyder
L. Aasnyder
Adm
X. SG
WALD
Adm’r
Warren, Pa
Ifebét
Warren Townsman Sale of Holland Land Company property
A writ of venditioni exponas issued from Warren on March 6 1876 for public sale of J I Wagoner and Richard T Leech land holdings in South West township Warren County comprising four tracts totaling about 490 acres plus adjacent parcels. The sale finances Sterling Bonsall and Simon Beymer's suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Rickoff
William Sweeting
J. Sutter
J. Keller
W. A. Rankin
J. A. Bell
W.A. Rankin
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Warren
Glade Township
Pennsylvania
East Warren
A. D. Wood
Recorder of Deeds
Thomas Struthers
George Trushel
Simon Herald
Len. A. Phillips
G. H. Leonhart
Godfrey Rieg
Ss. H. Davis
J. B. Wood
Irvineburg
Averill
Seth Allen
Abel Edick
M. Miles
Thomas Marsh
TL Davis
Sheriff's Office
Heriff
Borough of
Eldred
County of
M. Youngs
Great American Oil Company
Bounds & Twitchell
H. White
Bounds
Putnam
Carpenter
Perry Barton
S.C. Boyd
Pembroke Green
Herifef
Siitace
Pine Grove
J. M
DM Martin
Martin
Ava
Jacob C. Feliman
Joseph Akeley
S. H. Davis
Court House
Enterprise
South West Township
Pleasantville
Titusville
Geo. A. Confer
Frank P. Confer
B. D. Benson & Co
H. Davis
Sherif
Sheffield Township
Mead Township
Laurens Baldensperger
J. K. Palmer and Company
G. H. Ames
J. K. Palmer
Warren County Recorder's Office
Sheffield
Kinzua Township
Pennsylvia
J. 1K. Palmer
Wh. L. Butterfield
Warren Co
State of
Warren and Ridgway Turnpike
Alex. Mack
Thomas Mack
Joseph McCall
George W. Fox
McCall
Fox
Thomas Stone
G. W. Stone
Pine Grove Township
Russellburg
Elk Hill
Joseph Akaly
Joseph Akely
E. W. Thompson
G. W
W. M. Slone
Wm. M. Slone
W. Thompson
Sheriff's Ofice
Warren, Pa
Herife
Will
George Confer
Junius Harris
Yiz
James Morrison
Warren and
Franklin
Truman Kidder
James S. Gray
J. ©. Utter
High Street
John F. McPherson
I. S. Alden
Myron Waters
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Daniel Henry
Margaret Henry
Conewango Township
David Morse
John Shuatt
Philip Sechrist
Conenango Township
Warren, Warren Co
Laurel Street
L. D. Crandall
K. F. Tefft
C. G. Tefft
H. R. Clark
J. G. Griswold
W. E. Tefft
Tefft, Griswold & Co
Nherifi
Cour Common Pleas
Spring Creek
Holland Land Company
M. G. Howard
Harvey Perkins
Perkins
Bacon
Murray
I. S. Murray
Harrison Gacon
Pacias
Warren Penna
Glock P. M
Freehold
Stephen M. Curtis
Wr. Root
Sarah E. Woodin
Alonzo Felton
Cherife
Green’s
Kinzua Creek
Denton and Chattel and Harmon
Sterling Green
Julia Fogles
C. L. C. Sherman
Benjamin Fuller
James Gunning
Lyle
English
8. O
Dolly Collins
R. H. English
John Harris
Warren Ors
Pittsfield Township
Hosmer
Joseph McMillen
Recorder's Office
John Moore
Lorenzo Kubert
George Cathrall
Arthur Kt
William R. Hemphill
J. Kinsey Taylor
Carman Schmidt
Charles A. Meurer
Augustus F. Meurer
William F. Meurer
Wiliam B. Mann
Come
Corydon
Willow Creek
Samuel Rogers
Culbertson
Henry Converse
Geo. R. Wetmore
William Messner
Youngsville
C. V. Kinnear
Olds & Hines
C. G. Tlervick
Depot Street
Wm. Siggins
Eliza Ann Hamblin
W. D. Kinnear
Caughey, Walker & Co
Curtis
P. Falconer
Thomas Olson
Jas, Clark, Je., & Co
Sherit
Uerife
Deerfield Township
Wiz
Orange C. Babcock
C. 8. Davis
W. A. Irvine
J.C. Lopus
Lewis P. Clewell
B. B. Selden
B. Woodard
Woodard
Anson Selden
Porter Manley
John Morgan
JL. O. Manley
P. Manley
Nherifef
South West
M. F. Benedict
Henry Childs
Childs
E. Whitney
Louis Wales
Lso
George Zigler
AxLso
Townello
Crawford County
Robert Robison
Samuel Bison
Benedict
J. I. Wagoner
Richard T. Leech
Wagoner & Leech
Sterling Bonsall
Simon Beymer
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The
Warren Mail
Farmers and Mechanics
Bank of Genic
N. H
A. R. Curtis
A. Neuhart & Co
S. Hydeman & Co
B. Platte
Brewster Freeman
Pittsburgh, Buffalo & Rochester Railroad Co
Wm. P
John C. Cady
L. Lewis
Scott
B. M. Hodges
Pittsfield
Carl Sodergreen
August Peterman
Gus Anderson
Gus Barton
J. Miles
Betsey Dechen
J. Barlow
Deerfield
W. W. Hague
Tidioute
Bennett & Clayton
Bennett
J.C. Bennett
Joseph Clayton
Siebst
W. R. Martin Schaeffer
H.S. Ayer
Lajet
Penn Mutual Lape Insurance Company
Fice
Chestnut St
Phil’s
U.S
Nesnorscorsparcovenegerseeser
Erseesserserteees
Soahe Jinsnahsnsdvegesteast
Beonce
Receeverrsavereres
Samuel C. Huey
Samuel E. Stokes
H.S. Stephens
James Weir Mason
Henry Austie
Thyte
A. H. Bogardus
Elkhart, Logan Co
Asto
S. Hf. Davis
Sheriff’s Office
RV Atten
Aston
Bogardus
England
Great Britain
Ireland
Wales
America
LIL American News CO
Nassau Street
Mullengar Oil Co
William J. Norris
Sheriff Sheriff’s Office
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