St Clair County sets up Twenty Ninth Judicial Circuit shift
St Clair county seeks to form the Twenty ninth Judicial Circuit while Bond and Madison form the Twenty fourth. The report notes various political moves and legal considerations, including shifts in circuit boundaries and official appointments across multiple states.
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St. Clair County
Bond
Madison
Dr. McCosh
Princeton College
Robbert Bonner
General McClellan
General Longstreet
Washington
Joshua Ill
Georgia
United States
Minnesota
St. Louis
Board of Trade
Batvia
I Ilinoi
New York Central
New York
Louisville
Bangor
Mechanics’ Association
Oregon
Chase
Supreme Court
Nanby
Johnson
Press exposes stock gamblers and slander suits rise
New York stock gamblers face renewed scrutiny as presses expose their schemes. Mr Fiske of Erie railroad notoriety sues several publishers including Springfield Republican editor Bowles and is jailed at Ludlow Street amid bail denials.
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New York
Fiske
Erie Railroad
Massachusetts
Springfield Republican
Ludlow Street
Geo, Bliss
Chas
A. Dana
Murat Halstead
Cincinnati
Bowles
Beecher on life and worth of men at a Springfield gathering
Henry Ward Beecher critiques the value of men and the impact of death, urging readers to weigh lives like gold. The piece shifts to a legislative note announcing the State Legislature’s meeting in Springfield on January 4 andGovernor elect John M. Palmer’s inauguration delays to January 11.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Springfield
John M. Palmer
Chicago Market Quiet and Mixed as Grain Prices Move
Flour remained unchanged while Wheat rose to close firm at 1119. Corn weakened to 45 cents and Provisions eased with Mess pork trading at 2750 27 75 and options for January February and March at 28 29. Lard sold at 167 17c cash. Dressed hogs opened firm then closed easy at 11 llie.
No lobby member for city interests urged
The article argues against appointing a lobby member to Springfield during the Legislature session. It praises council members as conscientious and capable, stating they should attend to city needs themselves, and calls the lobby proposal unnecessary and extravagant due to high expenses and doubtful benefits.
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Springfield
Abuse of the Franking Privilege Demands Abolishment
The New York Tribune warns that the franking privilege burdens taxpayers as James Randall seeks 24.5 million dollars for next year’s department service. The piece argues stamps signed by members of Congress let anyone ship massive mail at others’ expense and calls for ending the system.
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New York Tribune
Jamees Randall
Congress
Government Expense Estimates for Next Fiscal Year
The estimate totals 303 million dollars, sent to the House Appropriations Committee. Major items include 129 million interest on the public debt, 52 million for the army, 20 million for the navy, 28 million for pensions, and 45 thousand for civil and miscellaneous expenses. It is expected to be cut to 250 million dollars.
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House Committee On Appropriations
New York Market Report Dec 2 Flour Wheat Oats Prices
New York market notes flour as dull and unchanged while wheat firms, corn higher at 109.11 for old mixed and 95.7 for new. Oats drop to 75 77. Pork remains firmer with new mess at 2650 28 and lard at 164 17.
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New York
Stock Yarns Market Report From Curoneo
Untox Stock Yarns Curoneo December 8 cattle prices range from 3.75 to 5.25 for common to good shipping hogs 8.75 to 10.25 for fair to choice market higher with buyers showing steady demand.
Stock Market Notes and Medicine Ad Parcel
New York December 3 0 eight sixes of 81 quoted at 14 5 20s first issue 10 second 64 third 71 new 9 percent bonds of 1867 at 10c 68 10 40s 104 and gold at 34 2 pm. Coe Cough Balsam advertised as quick relief for colds coughs influenza sore throat and lung complaints. B L Hardon & Co retail dry goods at 406 40 North Fifth St St Louis claim to be cheapest in the West. fel8
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New York
B. L. Hardon & Co
North Fifth Street
St. Louis
North Fourth Street
Planters’ House
Olive St
Fifth
Sixth
South Side
Provident Savings Association
Alton
F. Thayer
Gregg Colman nuptials at Brighton residence in 1868
George W. Gregg and Lizzie Colman, both of Brighton, publicly wed at the residence of Mr. Baker and J. Louis on Thursday December 7 1868 with Rev. Mr. Boyle officiating.
Telegraphic Reports From The Associated Press Reach City
The Daily Telegraph remains the sole city paper receiving regular telegraphic reports from the Associated Press, delivering timely national and international news to local readers.
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Daily Telegraph
Associated Press
General march toward Fort Cobb amid cold and shortages
A dispatch reports the army thrust toward Fort Cobb with a large supply train and planned Christmas dinner at Camp Supply. Indians have driven off stock from Gen Penrose's command. many soldiers frozen.
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Br. Louis
Fort Cobb
Camp Supply
Inman
Penrose
Pire
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