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Warren Mail

Location

Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1874

Page

2

From Congress to Equality The U S Grant Letter

A 1874 scene contrasts racial progress in Congress with political upheaval in Texas. Elliott defends colored rights against Stephens while Grant rebukes Gov. Davis over unconstitutional election actions and troop requests. The piece extols black oratory and denounces attempts to undermine democratic verdicts.

Washington Congress Nature Lords of the Lash Calhoun Stephens Confederacy America Elliott South N. Y. Herald House Harris

Caleb Cushing and the Rebel Archives Controversy

A discussion of Caleb Cushing’s public standing and the failed nomination to the Spanish post amid a contested Supreme Court future. A purchased Rebel archive letter from Archibald Roane and a Massachusetts governor’s letter influenced events, linking Cushing to Confederate sympathy and sparking a debate over loyalty and political alignments in 1861.

Gov. Andrews Massachusetts Cushing Andrews Jeff. Davis Confederate States Jesse D. Bright Senate Growlers Supreme Court Jeff. Davyis

Williams Asks Withdrawal From Chief Justice Nomination

In a January 8 1874 letter George H Williams secretary of justice asks the president to withdraw his nomination for Chief Justice of the United States citing a public calumny campaign and defending his integrity while asserting he would resign as attorney general to aid the country.

Texas Louisiana Davis Austin Supreme Court of Texas United States Congress U.S. Grant Williams Department OF Justice Washington PD. C Supreme Court of the United States Senate Gro. H. Williams

Repeal of Salary Grab Restores Congressional Pay

The House failed to raise pay and the Senate replaced the bill with repeal of the Salary Grab from last winter restoring salaries for Congressmen and clerks. Delegates from nonvoting states will earn 8570 dollars while Judge Scofield nears 5000 dollars. Back pay, if any, returns to the Treasury. Beechers pew rentals at Plymouth Church fetched 400 for pew 87 and varied amounts for others, totaling 53301 for 1853 and 59439 this year, signaling Beecher support amid the church scandal.

House Senate Scofield Treasury Beechey’s Mr. Ovington H. C. Bowen A. M. Shepard M’donald & Hatch H. W. Sage C. Dennis W. K. Moody A. B. Claflin B. Duryea M. S. Beach Beecher Plymouth Church

Postal Expense in 1873 Doubled in Seven Years

The Post Office Department spent 29,084,000 in 1873, nearly doubling in seven years due to demand for mail services. Only seven states cover expenses New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Those states yield a surplus of over 2,500,000 while the others run a deficit of 6,500,000.

Post Office Department Postal Service New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania

Dimmick Finds Justices of the Peace Must Take New Oath

The attorney general rules that Justices of the Peace are judicial officers and, like other officers elected under the old Constitution, must take the oath to support the new Constitution within one month of its adoption. This will increase post election swearing hours.

Dimmick Justices of the Peace

Navy board of inquiry on Virginias sinking in session

A board of inquiry at the Navy Department investigates the cause of the Virginias sinking. Members include Rear Admiral C H Davis as president Rear Admiral Worden and Commodore J C Howell with Captain B Luce as judge advocate.

Virginias Navy Department C. H. Davis Worden J. C. Howell 8. B. Luce

Sickles Clashes with Secretary Fish Sparkling Vehemence

In a Sharp exchange Gen. Sickles publicly denounces Secretary Fish calling him undignified and hints at a heated confrontation. The remark signals growing tensions between the two officials amid ongoing political maneuvering.

Gen. Sickles Fish Sickles

Withers Elected U S Senator in Virginia Over Hunters Goode

After a hard struggle R E Withers was elected U S Senator in Virginia on the 13th defeating R M T Hunter John Goode and A H Stuart. He was a Colonel in the rebel army and aligns with the Consecration or Democratic party.

R. E. Withers U.S Virginia R. M. T. Hunter John Goode A. H. Stuart

Liquor Legislation Debated by Local Press

The Pittsburg Telegraph reports a Liquor League plan to repeal local prohibitory license laws in favor of a general sale regulation bill. Temperance advocates urge legislators to maintain local laws and push for a sweeping prohibition to take effect March third in 1876.

Pittsburg Liquor League

Independent newspaper sale linked to Rev Talmadge

New York January 10 reports the sale of The Independent to parties represented by Rev Dr Talmage for 250000 dollars, including 75000 dollars cash and the rest on time with real estate as security. The property had been offered for 400000 dollars four years earlier.

New York Independent U.S. Marshal's Office W. D Penna Pittsburgh Francis G. Dowd Columbus Warren Pennsylvania D. A. Dewey Columbus, Warren Co. Pa FE. Woodruff, Esq John Hall U.S Herife Court of Common Pleas Warren County Court House Sheffield Township John Dezendorf T. W. Young Abraham L. Young T. W. Young & Co S. H. Davis Warren Pa U.S. Marshals Office Pittsburg Alexander Ross Tidioute Pennnsylvania Revere House S. F. Woodruff Esq U. S Alexander Pendergrass Sweeny & Dailey Pp. Allen Marshall Jones Louis Jones Thomas Stone

Pennsylvania Debt Shrinks Under Republican Finances

The Loening Bulletin notes Governor Hartranft’s figures show Pennsylvania’s net state debt reduced to 14.77 million from 43 million under Democratic rule. It compares per capita costs, tax relief, and rail bonds, contrasting Pennsylvanias gains with New York’s rising deficits and debt despite attempts at sinking funds recovery.

Hartranft Pennsylvania New York Dix Geary George O. Evans Treasury Phelps F. C. Brewster Loening Bulletin

Institute Proceedings in Lottsville January 9 1874

Supt Southerland presided at Lottsville Institute where Prof N R Thompson was elected chairman and Miss Anna M Porter along with Mr W C Gorman named secretaries. Discussion covered teaching rhetoric in schools, pupil recess rules, after school detention, and a new oral reporting system with reports on Geography and Arithmetic.

J. Badgeley Gregg Philips Yates Thompson Frank Knapp Gorman Badgeley Sutherland Hazeltine F. Knapp N. Thompson King H. H. Cowles Youngsville Anna M. Porter Bar Wit C. Gorman

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