Prohibition Act Provisions on Seizure and Forfeiture Procedures
The text outlines seizure and forfeiture procedures for liquor violators, including posting notices, trial rules, and possible destruction or restoration of seized liquor. It covers penalties, jury rights, appeals, and duties of law enforcement, plus provisions on nuisances, juror eligibility, and court authority across jurisdictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common
Justice of the Peace
Court of Common Pleas
The Liquor Law Published Amid Governor Controversy
The Standard notes the Liquor Law document is printed this week after delay due to doubt over Governor Wright's signature. It criticizes his handling of the bill and blames Old Line Senate allies for the political fallout while asserting the governor avoided direct accountability.
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Wright
Senate
Friends of
Congress Ends French Spoliation Hill Dispute
The French Spoliation Hill case was disposed by Congress after passing both houses and being vetoed by the President. An effort to override the veto failed for lack of a constitutional majority. Original claims totaled 12,009,900 dollars with Congress approving 5,009,000. many claimants are now deceased and some claims were bought by speculators at a steep discount.
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Congress
General Scott Receives Congress Honor Amid tears
By a joint resolution of Congress and presidential sanction Gen. Scott is conferred eminent military services for the Republic. Arrearages and emoluments total $50,000. Col. Preston announced the news at the War Department, and Scott wept, saying the country is not ungrateful to one who has served faithfully.
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Congress
Gen. Scott
Col
Preston
War Department
Gen
Scott
Republican Party
Honesty in Politics and Local Notices
Editorial argues for Republican purity and vigilance against corruption while noting the party’s strength and warning against opportunists. Also reports on irregular mail service, bank forger Wilhelm Kissane arrested in Erie County with six thousand five hundred dollars found, and thanks for newspaper exchanges plus a local daguerreotype studio endorsement.
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Ccs
Wilhem Kissane
Erie County
New York
Persen
Senate to elect township collectors. bills advance
Feb 12 actions include amendments to simplify pleadings. sales on execution of buildings. turnpike corporate franchises subject to sale. state geologist bill. House Free Bank bill failed. school bill ordered 1000 copies. Feb 13 Senate appropriates 5000 for colonization. Benevolent Institutions proposed funding for Blind Asylum, Deaf and Dumb Asylum. verandah, piano, organ funded. bills introduced on 16th section payments and bank note restrictions. Vincennes University claim settled. guardians may mortgage wards property. Feb 14 resolutions seek land grant for military service and pension increases. township assessors abolished. courts of common pleas deemed lacking divorce jurisdiction. constitution amendment to bar foreign voting without naturalization.
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Senate
Plank
Turnpike Companies
House
Deaf and Dam
Vincennes University
Courts of Common Pleas
Congress
Combs
Auditor of State
Madison Road
Drew
Tippecanoe
Judiciary Committee
Legislative actions and state banking notes from Feb 15-17
The record covers militia pay rules, sessions, and amendments. It notes bills on taxes, a state bank, property exemptions, and the temperance bill signed by the governor. Also listed are court and jail measures, boilerplate notices, and weather and Mexico politics alongside railroad free passes for legislators.
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Phail
Circuit Court
Secretary of State
F. Sibley
C. C. Kelsey
Western
Southern
Levi Knapp
No. 10
Fifth Street
Cincinnati
Queen City
Springfield
Mass
Dame Nature
United States Armory
Boston
Massachusetts
Mexico
Santa Anna
Indiana
College Hill
Rhode Island
Leonard Woods
Abbott
Andover Mass. Theological Seminary
Loofland
C.M. Jackon
Wm. G. Ilkwood
Richmond
Carter
Cee
Wilminagton
Ehanes
Wilmington
David Christie
Eward
K.stratton
Lukes
Philip Oed
Amera
Alka
Times
A. Bloom
Kinsler
Pox Rll
Philadelphia
Dearborn
Dobeg SB
Portis
Aeniust Ma
Wiliam V. Chees
D.din Fwerhkar
Agaist
Mack Cheek
Tome
Sarch Tih
Fiouge
Lawrenceburgh
Dearborn County
Henry Walker
Aurora
Ants
Ladiana
Levi Upor
NCIS
Dearborn Circuit Court
Devor
Francis Bullington
Andrew J.small
George W.lane
Court House
Lawrencebergh
Francis Riddell
B.A Coxcer
Lawrence Bro. & Co
Weaver & Lawrence
Eagle Hotel
Lawrence, Bro. & Co
R. Pierce
Elkhart Co
Connersville
A. Epstein
A. Andrews
Isaac N. Cochran
Drum
W. P. Squibb & Co
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