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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1878
Page
2
The February 19 1878 issue explains readers can verify their newspaper by the date printed opposite their address and requests communications from all areas. It bans anonymous submissions and requires the writer's name, not necessarily for publication, as a guarantee of good faith.
Prominent figures Sherman Hale Matthews and White condemn the Gen Anderson case as political, noting harsh trial conditions and alleging a prejudiced process. The Philadelphia North American argues the administration finally acknowledged that magnanimity failed to temper southern violence, while warning that Anderson could face extrajudicial danger under a justice system described as biased and dangerous.
The Bland bill passed the Senate last Friday by 48 to 21, with amendments likely to be accepted by the House. It authorizes 92 cents per dollar of 412 grains as legal tender for debts, allows coinage of 2 to 4 million dollars monthly, and permits certificates of not less than 10 dollars for silver deposited with federal treasurers. Senators Cameron and Wallace voted aye.
A mixed digression on German editorial titles and political notes. The piece mocks pompous phrasing while reporting the Senate defeat of a resolution to cut state legislators to 133, noting Senator Stone supported it and that the tally fell short of a majority. Also mentions Germany Russia relations, Ben Wape’s illness, local option bill defeat, a Pittsburg riot committee absence, and Mrs. Benn Pitman’s cremation.
On December 28 national banks in the state held resources totaling roughly £218,875,274.01, reflecting the financial cushion across institutions. The figure captures aggregate deposits and reserves across major banks, indicating liquidity and strength in the state banking system.
In Washington last Wednesday the House debated money for West Point. Aiken of South Carolina savaged the measure, hoping to auction West Point. Hewitt defended it and hinted Southern discontent with graduates like Grant. House members clashed, reviving Civil War era tensions and party feuds tied to Tilden and Louisiana probes. The scene echoed familiar old times as divisions between North and South flared.
William Wes, prominent Philadelphia merchant and philanthropist, died suddenly in Philadelphia on the 11th instant. Brother and partner of Hon. John Welsh, minister to England, Wes served as Willis Eve Hospital director. He collapsed while walking to a 4 p.m. directors meeting after suggesting steward improvements. He had heart trouble for months but did not fear danger. He was 71.
The large painting by a carpenter depicting Lincoln reading the Emancipation Proclamation has been presented to Congress by its owner. Copies are widely seen. It is not a great art piece but marks a pivotal historical moment. The participants are dead, except Montgomery Blair who “still lives.”
In Washington Murray gives a temperance lecture while an official ban on liquor sale covers the Senate and House Restaurant except beer. Despite the restriction, numerous holes in the wall where whiskey is dispensed by lobbyists are expected to continue operating with little interruption.
A remonstrance opposing the Bland silver bill, recently adopted by the Board of Trade and Transportation of New York, has been forwarded to Congress. It bears 495 firm signatures and represents capital exceeding $1 billion.
Doorkeeper Pork defends appointing double the permitted subordinates by claiming his party members would reward friends. The remark portrays the supposed reformers in a light of self interest and political maneuvering.
During the first six weeks of the Pennsylvania Legislature session only one bill was enacted.
Lazarus Morris present perfected spectacles with unique lens construction that improves vision, reduces need for changes, and provides ease and comfort. Frames are high quality and guaranteed, with lenses ground from specially manufactured optic material that resists scratching. Available only from Hagestine & Co. in Warren, Pennsylvania.
Washington February 14 1878 The House of Representatives witnessed the formal presentation of a painting depicting Lincoln’s Signature Proclamation with Chase and Lincoln at the table and eight cabinet members around them. The scene reflects a turning point in Civil War era policy and includes Stevenson Stephens remarks while Louisiana politics and temperance debates stir further tensions.
The President treats Louisiana prosecutions as a test of his policy and fears Southern support may dwindle. He expects public denouncement of Attorney General Orden and Judge Whitaker, sees letters of dissent from the South, and has an agent in New Orleans to gauge actual sentiment.
The Porte refers to the Ottoman administrative government led by the Sultan, Grand Vizier, and the grand Council of State. Origin lies in a metaphor from Mohamet II's institutes describing government as a tent with four pillars: viziers judges treasurers secretaries, with the Lofty Gate of the Royal Tent as seat of power.
From Mauch Chunk comes a claim of Nicholas Strohl fathering thirty children, but an Oil Regions resident, J. C Kis singer near Catfish in Clarion county, is cited as the father of thirty four. Kis, about 85, tall and powerfully built, has had three wives and remains hale and hearty.
An old notice touts a hair loss remedy named King's 73 Vegetable Ambrosia promising a cure for thinning hair. It frames ornaments as insufficient to cover baldness and urges immediate resort to the product.
A collage of notes: Dr Reynolds’s harsh label on temperance reformers. railroad employment figures for the Pennsylvania system at 12,895. a vast $24,000,000 fortune tied to the late Mr Pore and potential heirs. church governance by Cardinals Bilio, Pecci and Di Pietro per the late Pope’s wishes. a fatal railway accident at Kennedy Chautauqua county. Wells and Anderson tied to a French claim over Louisiana votes. a trust arrangement involving Thos Lord Sr and family estate valued over $2,000,000. Mrs Hicks Lords waives dower rights. Also: Britain’s Mediterranean fleet, 25 ships with 170 guns, 6,000 men, armor plating, and 25-ton guns, promised reinforcement ahead of a peace mission.
Notice states the firm Dunham Macdonald Co is dissolved by mutual consent. J R Clark handles books and claims for settlement with payments directed there. Signatories M B Dunham W H Macdonald A Conarko. Warren Pa February 14 1878.
Advertisement notes a five octave First Glass Second Hand organ with pipe-organ tone, plus a second hand six octave Melodeon in fine rosewood case in good order. Both offered cheap for cash or on acceptable terms by C. Smith Warrep Pa Feb 12 1878.
Public auction notices reveal two properties seized by Sheriff Henry Brackh and Sheriff Henry Brace in Warren County Pennsylvania. One parcels lands in Deerfield township including a mill site, and another water lot in Youngsville Borough along Brokenstraw creek, both tied to J C Mead and Borough of Youngsville respectively.
Taken in execution and will be sold as the property of Frederick Bugbee and Albert Bugbee at the suit of Moses Beecher now for use of W Millspaw. Sheriff Henry Brackh Warren County February 9 1878. Sale by virtue of a writ.
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