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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1874
Page
2
Lieutenant Governor Arthur G. Olmstead of Porter, Auditor General Harrison Allen of Warren, Secretary of Internal Affairs Robert B. Beath of Schuylkill, and Auditor E A Allen of Freehold are listed in the posted roster.
The piece contrasts Gen. McCandless as a loyal Army officer who stayed with the Union cause with a deserter who would have handed the country to Jeff Davis. It cites a letter dated July 30 1864 from W McCannpess declining a brigadier general commission and pledging to return to service when the Government resumes prosecuting the war for restoration of the Union.
Purre asserts the existing railroad bridge over the Ohio at Cincinnati is sufficient for a hundred years of traffic yet plans a second bridge within a mile, blocking river navigation at that point.
Gex Kuparnick, once a Liberal favorite, declares the party dead and says he will work with and for the Republican party to atone for past shortcomings.
The Grand Hotel of Saratoga and its furniture were consumed by a Thursday morning fire. The building valued at about 300000 dollars burned, with 200000 dollars of insurance coverage. furniture valued around 65000 dollars was also insured.
The Salama nca convention renominated Hon. Walter L. Sessions for Congress with 58 votes to 17 for Roy Stone and scattered votes for others. The paper praises Sessions and the new two county delegate system as improving representation and avoiding deadlocks, urging other districts to adopt the method.
The New York Republican convention re nominated Gov Dix and the statewide ticket praising his record. Democrats split and Liberals offered no slate. Dix cited fiscal reforms and urged constitutional amendments and a Republican Assembly to bolster state and national welfare and credit.
The Miner's Journal lauds General R B Beath as popular at home and worthy of the office. It applauds his high character, faithful duties, and sound leadership, noting gains in land system policy and protection for owners against land warrant ventures. The paper fully endorses the honor and confidence placed in him.
Aamsteap, the negro candidate for Secretary of State on the McEnery and Penn ticket, was not seated. E. J. Ellis, white, filled the post, prompting the Washington Chronicle to argue if McEnery and Penn were legally elected the colored nominee also was, yet rebels installed a white man not on the ballot.
A dialogue shows a Democrat telling a Republican the party will win this fall. The Republican replies that the Democrat sided with Republicans during the rebellion and will do so again, arguing the North favors the Union and rejects the party aligned with rebellion.
Brown of Halifax defeated Morris of Pittsburgh in a scull race at St Johns on the 20th ult for 2000 dollars and the world championship.
The Ledger continues to attack Gen. Allen as Auditor General, reviving electioneering rumors from years ago. It acknowledges past praise for his duty, noting a February action where he refused to audit a large state claim and was upheld by the Supreme Court. The piece claims the revival is spiteful and unearned.
The marriage of Mr. T. W. Fitch of the United States Navy to Miss Maria F. Sherman, daughter of Gen. Sherman, was held in St. Aloysius Catholic Church Washington last Thursday morning. Archbishop J. B. Purcell officiated before a crowded church with President Grant and the Cabinet among guests. A reception followed at Gen. Sherman’s residence with a banquet for a thousand and numerous valuable presents reported.
The United States team defeated Ireland 934 to 931 in a close Creedmoor rifle match lasting from forenoon to late afternoon. Six eight-man teams shot 45 attempts at 800, 900, and 1000 yards using Rigby, Remington, and Sharp rifles. The result surpassed expectations, delighting American supporters.
The Hon. A. H. Stephens of Georgia criticizes Louisiana unrest and defends Gen. Grant as not solely to blame, attributing troubles to Congress reconstruction acts. He urges peaceful redress and condemns frauds and plunder while a Harrisburg Telegraph note questions John Miller’s past as Postmaster and defaulter.
Hon Wat A Wallace named Democratic candidate for Senator from the Centre Clearfield and Clinton districts at a conference in Bellefonte. He is regarded as industrious and useful, but currently out of favor within his own party after a defeat for Supreme Judge.
The Warren county Republicans refuse to concede the senatorial nomination to Venango, despite urging from Venango brethren. The Venango Spectator notes their retort likening it to a Stone good builders won’t refuse, and hints at Venango’s leader becoming the head of the corner.
Hon. Joan Ganson a prominent Buffalo attorney died suddenly last week while attending a court case. He was a former Democratic member of Congress who voted for abolition of slavery and served as a State Senator at the time of his death.
Hon. C. B. Curtis was announced to speak at a Franklin Republican meeting last Thursday evening. The report notes glass factories are operating in Pittsburg and all nail factories except one are in operation.
At a Williamsport meeting the West Branch Lumbermen's Exchange unanimously approved a plan to curb cutting next season to two thirds of the average of the last two years. They denounced railroad rate discrimination, noting freight costs from this state are far higher than from western states and pledging action to publicize the issue.
The revised Election Laws and the New Constitution of Pennsylvania by Francis Jordan will be issued by October 10 as a reference manual for citizens and election officers. It includes all last season’s election legislation, forms for election officers, and judicial decisions with notes. Publisher is Benjamin Singerly of Harrisburg. price for mailings ranges from 1.10 for paper to 1.60 for low sheep.
A compact between Republican and Conservative leaders creates a five member Advisory Committee with members Voorhies Burke Packard Joubert and an agreed umpire Dr Bonzano to oversee statewide registration and curb violence Governor Kellogg backs the plan subject to legal limits. It also mandates two Conservative appointees to fill vacancies on the Returning Board within twenty days. The text notes bands being formed in Philadelphia.
The Beaver Radical notes that the real contest in Pennsylvania politics is for control of the Legislature to influence the U S Senate seat. It warns Republicans to band together to elect Assembly candidates and defeat Democratic hopes led by Wallace Buckalew and Clymer, stressing that each Democratic vote aids Wallace or Buckalew and jeopardizes Republican representation in Congress.
A severe gale hits Charleston on September 29 1854 with southeast winds turning hurricane force. The Battery wall and public bathing house collapse, riverfront inundation and roof debris fill streets. Two houses on Sullivan's Island and one death are reported with $250000 in damages.
$250 reward offered for return of John S Filkins alias Albany Express Robber, 1874 escape from Clinton Prison. Convicted March 15 1871 in Albany for first degree robbery. 20 year sentence. Described as 40, NY born, 5 ft 9 1 2 in, light complexion, brown hair, gray eyes, missing right thumb, only large left toe, 165 pounds. American Express adds $500 reward. Burrao Sept 22 1874.
The Nashville Tenn Farmer notes that many alteratives fail to cure ailments but Dr J C Ayer & Co of Lowell offer a Compound Extract of Sarsaparilla claimed to cure the disease it targets. Local physicians and the paper’s experience support its effectiveness.
Brief snapshot of 19th century events including an astrologer predicting BYs demise on December 7, Tweed’s gout, Delaware peach shipments, Johnson’s Senate bid, Georgia State Fair prizes, Nevada third term stance, California local option unconstitutionality, Mt Etna earthquakes, Lexington race records, Mexico independence anniversary, Barnum remarriage details, Treasury Bureau layoffs, Fry family hardship in New Orleans, and a plea to honor his last words.
Philadelphia residents drink water from 585 miles of pipe while Columbia county buckwheat fails and Washington county reports horse thefts. The Williamsport Rubber Company ships 1000 pairs daily as Greenville plans a military company and Harrisburg peaches sell at 75 cents to a dollar a bushel. A broad snapshot covers tax suits against 125 corporations, a Dunkirk Beth El congregation, Titusville barrel work at $1.25 daily, balloon ascent in Allegheny City with eight ladies, Meadville shooting contest, and Greenville Driving Park postponement to 1875.
In Farmington on October 1 1874 at the M E Church Rev F Brown joined Edgar W Marsh and Mary L Brown both of Farmington. The bride is a daughter of Dr Brown of Farmington and the church was crowded with neighbors and friends who shared in the hospitalities and merry mood of the occasion.
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