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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1873
Page
2
The piece argues against introducing new fundamental principles via the Constitutional Convention. It urges restraint on special legislation, calls for general laws, and warns against minority representation and court control by political factions. It recalls historical party development and cautions readers about foreign parliamentary precedents.
The Pennsylvania State Agricultural Society will begin its Annual Exhibition in Erie on September 30. Entries are free to all and close a week before opening to allow full planning. The fair promises a large display of farm stock, fine horses, cattle, and a variety of manufactured farm aids, with officers at Erie handling applications for space.
The death of President Meredith and the prior death of M’Allister prompt electing Wm. Darlington of Chester county as President of the Constitutional Convention. Walker, elected President pro tem, is favored to become permanent president. the antecents justify his selection. Also discusses Kentucky Ku Klux and Moorocs cases and Ohio State Fair excursion tickets via the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad.
At the county convention in Cleveland the Democrats declared the union with the liberal Republican party dissolved. They urged Democratic caucuses be held in the name of the Democratic party alone and invited opponents of radical Republicanism to participate. The party leadership pledged friendship with all, entangling alliances with none.
Rev Dr Field relays a Boston letter stating Vice President Wilson was at his house and in good health. He eats and sleeps well, shows no facial patch or weakness, and suffers only a facial nerve paralysis with overall overwork. Rest and mild remedies are helping, with electricity to the face mentioned only if needed.
The coal combination raised prices in New York last week with average gains of 5 cents on grate coal 8 cents on egg 2 cents on stove and 83 cents on chestnut. The rise fell short of the expected 10 cent monthly advance, suggesting buyers should lock in winter supplies early.
The piece argues against immediate Grant termination fears, citing Alexander H. Stephens who says Grant shows no desire for empire. It condemns Caesarism and warns that real danger lies in executive usurpation and consolidation of powers, not term length, urging vigilance across all branches.
The Republican Convention of Wisconsin on the 27th renominated Gov. G. Washburn by acclamation with R. H. Baker for Lieutenant Governor EF. A. Young for Secretary of State and O. C. Johnson for State Treasurer.
The St Paul Press notes that about three quarters of liberal Republicans who fled with Democrats and lived riotously have returned to the party. They bring lessons from foreign nations and a reform zeal that tempers their previous desertion, which could bolster Republican unity and policy. Acting Secretary Hartley announces mourning for the Treasury building in thirty days to honor William M Meredith, with four ex Secretaries remaining. Judge Daniel Agnew named to succeed Reed as Chief Justice of Pennsylvania. Senator Ames nominated for Louisiana Governor, seen as a path to Republican strength. Pennsylvania Democrats faced a stormy State Convention nominating Judge Ludlow and Frank Hutchinson amid factional strife.
A compilation lists diverse items including locust plantations for ties along the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad, plans to incorporate eleven new banks in the Pennsylvania Legislature, and various regional notices. It mentions Belfast fires, political quips, and a fatal train collision near Batavia with victims named James Anderson and Dennis Delany.
Report covers unsettled House leadership ideas with Blaine likely Speaker and M Pherson Clerk while Ordway faces local opposition for sergeant at arms. Also recounts Jefferson Davis accusations, Grant Modoc policy, the Geo Wolfe explosion losses, Brigham Young wife Eliza Webb revelations, and a Siamese twin jury case in North Carolina.
The document outlines borough rules prohibiting nuisances, requiring abatement within twelve hours of conviction, and detailing fines up to fifty dollars with costs. It assigns enforcement duties to the Burgess, Justice of the Peace, and High Constable, and notes fee allowances. Also includes a bankruptcy notice for H J Taylor with a creditors meeting set for September 20, 1878 at the Revere House, Warren.
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