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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1879
Page
1
President Hayes delivers a lengthy message to Congress emphasizing resumed specie payments, a strong national economy, and plans for civil service reform. He urges standardized competitive examinations, curbs on patronage, and safeguards for public funds while detailing debt relief, tax proposals, and Utah polygamy enforcement as part of national policy.
The first regular session of the forty-sixth Congress opened at noon with full attendance in both houses. Galleries were filled and ritual greetings occurred as the gavel sounded and the session began. The Attorney General's report was submitted today.
Washington December 1 There was unusual excitement as the house of representatives convened. Galleries filled long before noon and many could not gain admission while corridors crowded. Bouquets adorned desks. After prayer the clerk began the roll to establish a quorum.
The attorney general's report to Congress today urges addition to legislation to protect executive civil officers and to punish attacks on them. It states U.S. courts need power over such offences and commends marshals. It notes a $600,000 deficiency due to lack of appropriation and asks Congress to provide funds promptly.
Secretary Sherman reports fiscal year ending June 30 shows ordinary revenues of 278,827,1846 and expenditures of 266,947,88353, yielding a surplus of 6,879,3009. The sinking fund balance includes 36,055,60463 due, with a 30,076,30070 deficiency. Describes use of notes deposits, pensions arrears, and investments in bonds to fund the sinking fund.
The Auditor of Accounts, Theophilus French, concludes government transit deductions will exceed reconciled payments by Union Pacific and Kansas Pacific railroads. Central Pacific cash balance of 645271 has been paid to the treasury. Union Pacific earned 12004857 with expenses 5398205, net 7506662 for year ending June 30 1879. Thurtman sinking fund would leave 725010 after interest and dividends.
The auditor reports a 35 percent rise in net earnings over 1877, signaling lower operating costs. Proposals to Congress call for semiannual sinking fund payments, investments in first mortgage bonds or U S bonds, and new funds for Kansas Pacific Central branch Union Pacific Sioux City on Pacific railroads. U S rail construction 1879 ten months shows 2900 miles built, over 2000 west of the Mississippi, vs 1600 average in prior five years.
Providence letters reveal Dr. J B Greene pressing Senator Burnside to retract a Senate claim about promising to seek civilian appointments for Greene’s brother Captain H A Greene. Greene demands public retraction and cites prior inquiries by the Butler committee in Newport.
New York reports the burial of Gypsy a Newfoundland dog owned by Mr. and Mrs. Wilmarth at Greenwood Cemetery after twenty three years with them. The dog saved Mrs Wilmarth from drowning earlier and a silver plate marked the coffin. A hearse carried the casket to the family lot where it was buried beside a newly dug grave and a headstone will be erected.
The report says fifty to a hundred miles west of El Paso, a party of fifteen pursued Indians to Candelaria mountain, where ambush killed all but one or two. A rescue party then buried the dead but was fired on, resulting in eighteen more deaths. Indians armed with Sharp's rifles, likely from the state reservation, prompting a large organized force.
Fire destroyed the Grand Opera House in Toronto at 3 this morning. Three deaths reported as janitor Wright and his wife and child perished. Baudmann’s costumes and scenery valued at 20000 burned. Building total loss. insurance placed at 80000. recovery of bodies completed. rebuilding planned. A separate note discusses a New York dairy fair opening December 8 and argues co operation could boost butter and cheese exports by aligning production with consumer demand.
A missing child reported in Lews county was found in Beaver meadow near the father’s home. The body lay on its back with eyes wide open, in cool preservation despite eleven days missing, with one ear disfigured by field mice.
O C Daniel a Boyd House clerk and John Bell livery stable keeper dueled in a Kentucky bar last night. Bell was severely wounded in the abdomen after returning with a knife and threatening Daniel. Daniels fired twice, missing the first shot and hitting Bell the second. He surrendered to authorities.
A despatch from Opelika Georgia reports Colonel Samuel Grasby acquitted in the shooting of J A Rex who was killed and Lemuel Reed his son wounded during a hotel altercation over Elder Reed’s daughter. Evidence suggests the shooting was in self defense.
November 29 reports three men near Batesville Arkansas who shot and seriously wounded a young man named Reed while intoxicated. One assailant resisted arrest and was shot dead by authorities.
General Butler plans a cruise to Cuba aboard the yacht America seeking a warmer climate. He will likely be accompanied by a party of friends for a West Indian voyage from Washington on December 1.
Reports from St Perensburg and Madrid describe Gladstone's Edinburgh speech urging action by the government and criticising economy. Ireland sees renewed agitation after his remarks on the Irish church, with large Hyde Park and Mayo meetings. Parnell’s London actions and arrests draw attention. Ballaghaderig and Ballaghaderinia crowds support anti-government sentiment. Davitt speaks in Newcastle upon Tyne. The Times notes Hayes' message and fishery settlement prospects.
In Loxpon on November 29 authorities state Professor Andre has perfected his electric light. He claims it surpasses prior exhibits in continuous light, economy of use, and thus overall cheapness. The text also notes movements to reverse the law on silver dollar coinage and hopes the Government will advance further.
Atlas crew members pulled a tiny dory aboard after fleeing the Edith the English barque that departed Philadelphia with wheat on November sixth. Struck by gales, she sank with thirteen aboard. The four survivors faced four days of high seas and cramped quarters before rescue. The captain and most crew likely perished.
Miss Jennie Wright a 17 year old ward of Deacon J A Fitch of Hopkinton elopes with a farm hand, who uses two names. The couple reportedly wed at Kosten and headed to Maine, with no word since. The incident stirs strong local sentiment.
Railroad notes show Vanderbilt and the syndicate arranging 20 million of New York Central and Hudson River stock at 120 to be paid in five installments from November 29, 1879, through March 31, 1880. Cincinnati juryman Augustus Rye dies amid a $326,000 Miami Valley Railroad suit, alleging a secret contract with the president. Foreclosure sale set for January 6 in Akron, about $10 million expected from $70 million in liabilities. Milwaukee and St Paul bondholders approve a 2 percent tax to extend the line to Ottumwa, Iowa, totaling $76,000.
A Georgia Towns county report describes a night confrontation as sixteen revenue men surrounded Bergoui’s house. Bergoui fled in night clothes but was captured later. a deputy was wounded and seized. Bergoui remains at large, boasting no regiment can dislodge him.
In St Louis on November 30 reports describe a plan to create a steamship and freight line to Port Royal, D C a major export and import route for western cities. Local capitalists may invest up to 1 million dollars with Cincinnati and Chicago also pledging funds. The project calls for 2 million for first class steamers and another 2 million for 4000 freight cars. Headquarters will be in St Louis and incorporation articles will be filed next week. The route would carry passengers and goods.
Advices from Lake Charles report Orange county sheriff capturing two young men in Fort Bend county after a murderous affray between the Taylor and Sutton families. Six men fought for one side and three for the other. three of the six on the rival side were killed or fled. The arrestees were wounded, one by a hip shot and the other by a neck knife wound.
In Worcester on November 29 Mary McGrath fell through thin ice at Stillwater pond. His father and brother dove to aid. The mother, aided by a clothesline, bridged to shore and rescued her husband and two children.
Major General Jeff C Davis died at the Palmer House at 3 p m He had come from Washington to serve on the Chickamauga commission and succumbed to a malignant pneumonia from a cold He was 53 his remains to be sent to Indianapolis tomorrow for interment
Jay Gould bought the Kansas City to Lexington narrow-gauge line and plans a third rail to standard gauge. The line, currently about forty miles, will be extended via Saline and Lafayette counties to the Missouri river at Booneville. He also acquired the Lexington coal interest to develop it promptly.
The brig Westmoreland arrived from Jackmel Saint Domingo after forty days at sea. Terrific gales and the November cyclone left the crew decimated by yellow fever. A new crew was taken aboard at Nassau and the vessel sailed again on November 16. Captain Packham reports two vessels were brought into Jackmel prior to his departure, their crews dying on deck from yellow fever.
Washington December 1 The Sunday Gazette a newspaper with southern Democratic leanings urges Grant be made captain-general.
A Georgia senator’s reply to Rock Islander letters discusses state rights versus secession, condemns the shotgun slogan, and urges northern readers to see the difference. He asserts secession as settled, defends federal bounds, and argues southern loyalty to the union while criticizing Republican policies and slanders.
New York reports indicate tobacco leaf importers Havana cigar makers expect no special tax changes when Congress reconvenes. Tea and coffee merchants oppose reimposing duties citing strong opposition. Sugar trade plans a memorial action in a few days.
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