Cabinet Rumors Dominate Washington Talk in February
Washington buzzes with Cabinet speculation as rumors surge about Treasury leadership. No certainty among Republicans. Allison, Morton, or Folger floated, while Devens faces questions from the Pacific Railroad Committee on Thurman act evasion and legal remedies.
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Legislative Appropriation Bill Debated and Passed
In the Senate the morning hour covered routine business before the Legislative Appropriation bill was taken up. The bill totals for 1852 rose to about 17.9 million with amendments adding to the House figure. pensions and the Internal Revenue Department caused excess spending. Evening session saw debates on pension office staffing, a deputy commissioner salary, and the commissioner’s salary increase to 5,000. A separate measure moved to locate the Congressional Library building near the Capitol with site specifications and land purchase provisions discussed. the session adjourned after lengthy votes and a recommit decision.
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Bill to probe interstate freight charges introduced in House
On February 21 a bill by Mr Urner of Maryland proposes creating a three member commission to study unjust freight discrimination by railroads in inter state commerce. The panel would include a railroad expert, a lawyer, and a commercial interests representative and report next session with remedies.
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Senate Committee Moves to Create Cattle Disease Commission
Washington Feb 21 select Senate committee withdraws the bill and favors a three member commission to meet within thirty days, empowered to investigate diseased cattle, establish quarantine, and regulate suppression under Treasury approval. Commission to report annually with a secretary appointed by the Treasury at 1600 per year and funds totaling 50000. Officials from customs and revenue to aid. Revenue and exports reports also noted along with silk manufacturing figures and Pacific railroad discussions.
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Banks Alarm Over Circulation Retirements Hit 3 and 8 Per Cent Bonds
Special despatch from Washington reports widespread worry among national bankers as New York banks retire circulation to influence the bond market and press Congress to cut tax burdens. Discussions cite First National Bank of New York and Camp Wheeler Knox, with Treasury views split over refunding. Supporters seek to place 3 per cent bonds at par while explaining profits under 4 and 8 per cent bond financing. Cleveland banks also urge President Hayes to veto the funding bill, warning of adverse effects on business prosperity.
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War over Central Vermont Boston fare fails to draw Montreal traffic
Montreal reports the Delaware and Hudson reduced fares to Boston but traffic to New England on the Central Vermont line remains steady. Only eight passengers used the reduced rate via Albany in two days, while Central Vermont indicates no disruption to its Montreal to Boston business. Officials expect to keep current rates.
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Thousands of Cattle Perishing in the West Plains
A Times dispatch reports vast cattle losses across the grazing ranges from Kansas City to Montana and Dakota. Figures from Nebraska lawmakers estimate 30,000 to 15,000 head lost on the Orth Platte, with creigh herds down 30 percent. overall ranges foresee 10 to 75 percent losses as winter devastates the beef empire.
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Political Gossip On Garfield And Harmonizing The Party
Republican leader Murat Halstead praises Grant as the best. Garfield should conciliate Conkling, consider Morton or Folger for Treasury, and harmonize party elements, especially in New York and Indiana. CLEVELAND dispatch notes others visiting Mentor Garfield. A Columbus report suggests Foster may be offered Postmaster General.
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List of Five Per Cents of the Loan of 1581 In by the Treasury
A government notice detailing the five percent loan of 1581 and its redemption terms as collected by the Treasury. It lists dates, payment schedules, and eligibility for interest, with references to accounts and official stamps. This item records financial administration actions from the era.
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London Commons busy as Parnell debate looms over land issue
London February 21 The House of Commons crowded with notices to quiz Mr Parnell over a Clara speech on plowing up land amid incitement questions. Gladstone urges sprint to urgent business and the Protection bill amendments see a midnight push. Parnell plans Cork address as Irish meetings spread.
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Parnell Urges Passive Resistance in Irish Land Struggle
London reporter describes Parnell addressing a crowd in Clara. He denounces government coercion, urges tenants to refuse unjust rents, endure imprisonment if needed, and vows to oppose habeas corpus suspension. He cites European and American sympathy and calls for peasant proprietorship while denouncing Dayitt arrests.
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Debate in French Deputies Over Greek Muskets Promises
In the French Chamber Premier Ferry denied promising 30 900 muskets to Greece and said the request was refused. He said only disused items were sold and delivery was halted after discovery. Gambetta defended the cabinet, stressing government sole responsibility for foreign policy as the Chamber passed the order of the day.
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Arrival and reception of the Boston Lancers and Charlestown Cadets
The Boston Lanccers and Charlestown Cadets arrived in New Orleans at noon. A national salute welcomed them as Mayor Shakespeare greeted the visitors and escorted them to the Continental Guard armory. Col Slade spoke, presenting a bouquet from Boston ladies. They were later housed at the St. Charles Hotel and joined a reception by the Army of the Tennessee veterans who issued gold-printed resolutions of fellowship. Tonight they attend a reception by the Army of Northern Virginia at Odd Fellows Hall.
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Knives and Clubs Used in Fatal Township Fight
A fatal fight in Casco township St. Clair county left John Hubbard Jr fatally stabbed between the shoulders and beaten with clubs after a Sunday altercation with Michael and Louis Bauer and Anthony Menzefer. Young Bauer in custody. father at large.
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Corn Cars Bound for Baltimore Amid Overburdened Tracks
ST Louis dealers sold about 1 million bushels of No 2 mixed corn from Fast Street for shipment to Baltimore at 3 1/2 cents a bushel. The move aims to relieve rail congestion and permit an equal number of cars to move north. Separately 60,000 bushels of wheat were shipped by barge to New Orleans on foreign account and 25,000 bushels of rye were withdrawn for European shipment via New Orleans.
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Indictment Filed Against Col. E. B. C. Cash in Shannon Duel
In Darlington Court today an indictment was presented to the grand jury against Col. E. B. C. Cash for the murder of Col. Wm. Shannon in a duel last summer. The grand jury had not returned a bill when the court adjourned.
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