Congress Convenes Through The Day With Filibusters
The Forty fifth Congress adjourned for noon after a session from Friday. Senate debated pensions for Jeff Davis while Republicans in both houses filibustered over a disputed official. Maine towns held elections and Paige trial continued with Stetson cross examinations. Municipalities named officers and set appropriations in town meetings.
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House and Senate Clash Over Seward Case in Daylong Session
Washington reports a day of heated debate as the House and Senate wrestle with the Seward impeachment matter. Gen. Butler defends Seward citing personal liberty while Republicans press the committee report backing Seward. Conference Committee reports flow as River and Harbor and Sundry Civil bills advance.
Capitol Storm of Congress Ends in Quiet Tension
The Forty fifth Congress meets in a crowded Capitol at night as conference committees wrangle over Army and Legislative bills. Reports show disagreement on troop presence at polls and the Supervisors of Elections law repeal while funding shifts affect New England projects including Boston and Scituate harbor allocations. A new postal law prompts a sharp dispute.
House agrees to River and Harbor bill impeachment of Seward proceedings
The House met at 16 o clock and received the Senate River and Harbor bill with amendments non-concurred in, appointing a Conference Committee. It ordered seven articles of impeachment against George EF Seward and directed immediate action by seven House members at the Senate bar. The Sundry Civil Appropriation bill was discussed with numerous line items including Chicago and Nashville construction, lighthouses, telegraph lines, land grants, surveys, and a museum. The Judiciary report on Seward’s consular books and procedural rulings dominated the afternoon, with votes on privilege and conference reports before a 9 PM adjournment.
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March interest on public debt paid from Treasury
The March interest on the funded debt is paid at the Treasury and Sub-Treasuries. The 10-40 bonds accrue about 4,864,157 dollars and the 4 1-2 percent bonds about 3,125,000 dollars. Payments to 10-40 holders are in gold or lawful money. 4 1-2 bond holders receive checks. Receipts from internal revenue and customs with subscription activity noted.
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Hiller Confirmed as Nantucket Collector of Customs
Senate confirmations include William P. Hiller as Collector of Customs at Nantucket and a slate of United States Consuls in Para Leipsic Geneva Antwerp Matamoras and St Paul de Loanda. Postmasters named for towns in Maine Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and more.
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Mechanics’ Falls
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Blackstone
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Auburndale
Rhode Island
William H. P. Stone
Olneyville
Connecticut
Heber S. Ives
Plantsville
Washington Briefs: Post Office Bid Controversy and Nominations
In Congress, Senator Dorsey urged a $50 000 one year subsidy for John Roach, prompting laughter in the capital as a sharp drop from prior sums. The House concurred on a Sutton cannon grant while a patent case favored the Burlington and Missouri Railroad. Nominee notices were sent to the Senate and Mrs Bella A Lockwood was admitted to the U S Supreme Court bar.
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Afghan Peace Hopes Rise As Yakoob Khan Likely Succeeds
Across Britain and the United States reports suggest Shere Ali’s death may open pathways to peace in Afghanistan. The Times notes Yakoob Khan could be installed on the throne and the Indian Government may recognize him de facto while negotiations with England advance.
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Cortes to Be Dissolved Over Cuban Policy
A Madrid despatch reports Martinez Campos and the Cabinet have not reached agreement on Cuban affairs. They plan to advise the King to dissolve the Cortes this week, consult leading statesmen, and appoint either the present administration or another willing to pursue home elections and colonial reform. High political activity noted.
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Greece Delays Boundary Talks Recall of Commissioners
Public opinion in Greece grows irritated by repeated delays in boundary negotiations. The Greek government plans to recall its commissioners but postpones their frontier departure to heed French advice.
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British rear guard repulsed by 2000 Alizai Duranis at Kushi Nakhud
Gen Stewart reports Gen Biddulphs rear guard attacked by 2000 Alizai Duranis at Kushi Nakhud. Enemy driven off with 150 dead and pursuit to nightfall. British losses include one major killed, five natives killed, one colonel wounded and eleven natives wounded.
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Examination of Election Bribery Allegations and Canvassing Board Claims
The report criticizes the inquiry as late and incomplete while detailing claims that Tilden could not defend himself openly. It notes Florida and South Carolina boards, describes dubious testimonies about bribery, and questions the face of the returns versus final counts. It concludes with a wary hope to spare future hypocrisy in fraud literature.
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Portland Election Results Show Senter Wins Mayor Seat
In Portland Michigan on March 3 William Senter Republican narrowly defeated George Walker Democratic Greenback 2816 to 2738 with 57 for Frederick Fox independent. Island vote not expected to alter outcome. council shifts favor Republicans though some wards remain unsolved.
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Dr William E Underwood Dies In Boston At 55 East Newton Street
Dr William E Underwood died at his home on March 3 from pulmonary disease and long standing ailments. Born April 8 1825 in Wales Massachusetts he trained in Suffield Connecticut and earned a medical degree from Eclectic Medical College Cincinnati. He practiced in Middlefield before moving to Boston about thirty years ago gaining high esteem in his field. A former president of the Massachusetts Eclectic Medical Society and founder of the Boston District Eclectic Medical Society he served as representative to the General Court coroner of Suffolk County and six years on the Boston School Committee. He leaves a widow and a son. Other deaths.
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Partial wage cut hits the Newmarket corporation
The Newmarket company cut wages by about 8 percent in a recent reduction. Springfield reports over fifty diphtheria cases this winter with one third fatal, mostly affecting children. James L. Eaton, a Laconia car plant employee, was fatally crushed Saturday between a shop door frame and a car. Belle Simpson aged 12 of Newmarket was badly burned while kindling kerosene. William Brown of Littleton died in Concord Vermont Saturday when a tree fell on him during chopping. skull and neck injuries noted. No heed given to Fish Warden Page notice on fishing in Great Bay. Winter catches include ten tons of bass and four of smelts. Rev. Hall Harrison of St Paul’s School will move to Ellicott City Maryland May 1 to serve St John’s parish.
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Castleton Forms Billings State and Marble Co with 50000
At Castleton the Billings State and Marble Company is organized with a capital of 50000 dollars. In St Albans Richard Leahey was bound over to county court in 2000 to answer a railroad pay order forging charge after waived examination. In Ripton A W Goss assignee of James H Batch elder Middlebury forger sold 10600 of the unencumbered property for 500 dollars. Goss's attorney J M Tripp bid the property amid suspicions of trickery. A reunion occurred between New York policeman John Moran and his mother Mrs Stephen Kelley at Factory Point after 27 years separation. Mrs Kelley had believed her son lost at sea. she identified him by a childhood scar. On March 6 Gov Proctor will hear new evidence in the Gravelin murder case sentenced to be executed March 14 for the murder of Robert O White. Counsel seek a six month reprieve to prepare for the Supreme Court.
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Notable Local Figures and Legal Turmoil Highlight Newport Scene
George B. Holmes longtime Phoenix foundry treasurer died aged 85. Mrs Patience Albro of Foster died at 102 after seventy five years on the same farm. William C. Caswell of Narragansett Pier filed for assignment with liabilities 126,000 and assets 145,000. Mrs Card of Newport seriously injured after leaping from a second story window amid delirium tremens. A high profile divorce suit in Newport involves Gen James Gallatin Lawrence against Eva Lawrence with allegations of adultery with Amede Van den Nest. The case has sparked a bloodless European duel and a resumed frontier lifestyle amid social circles.
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Acquittal in Pension Overcharge Case Follows Bond
Henry Q. Conway freed on acquittal but remains held on $500 bond awaiting a demurrer hearing. The case concerned alleged overcharging of Mrs Margaret Holden, a soldier’s widow, for pension services. In New London, Daniel Shields, 22, died by his own hand after a suspected period of insanity following unemployment. In Hartford, William H. Shelly, 40s, died from a fatal head injury when a 600 pound drop forge struck his skull at Billings & Spencer Company.
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Democratic nominee support tallies across nine Kentucky counties
Reports from Louissville detail nine county meetings guiding Democratic gubernatorial nominees. Black Burn leads five counties with 77 votes, Jones six counties with 20 votes, and Underwood one county with 14 votes. The figures reflect early party endorsements in March.
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