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Cincinnati Daily Gazette

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1871

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Financial and legislative brief from the Daily Gazette

The Daily Gazette reports government expenses including 18000 for the Joint High Commission and 30000 for the Secret Service fund last fiscal year. Reinstated revenue officers, possible continued tenure for Mr. Fisu, and a bill by Mr. Lyxen to report Treasury disbursements are noted. Canal shipping faces ice delays. tobacco tax reform discussed. a tax bill proposes a 75 cent per gallon whisky stamp. A railroad project Chicago Continental & Baltimore is filed, detailing Indiana routes and a 5,009,000 capital.

Joint High Commission Fisu Secret Service Fund

Prince of Wales Death Ignites Debate On Regency and Monarchy

A London radical note spurred by the Prince of Wales illness stirs talks of republicanism in England. The article outlines succession rules, potential regency powers, and the clash between monarchy and republican ideas, with references to Parliament and possible shifts in power dynamics.

Brooklyn election frauds cited with 500 votes inserted

From New York December 8, reports on Brooklyn election frauds indicate as many as five hundred votes were added to a district’s returns before the voter’s record opened. The World publishes Blair’s letter urging a passive Democratic policy amid civic turmoil and radical opposition.

New York Brooklyn Montgomery Blair Democratic Party South Missouri Blair George Wilkes Spirit of the Times Washington Gen. Grant House Senate Calvary Church Dean Chester England Howson Washburne Dean Howson Prince of Wales Connolly Reform Committee Charles O’conor

Change of Politics at Richmond Republican Convention

Special dispatch reports The Radical renouncing its Republican allegiance in Richmond. The switch is seen as a strategic political move locally. Dem papers mock the conversion while favoring a February Republican State Convention date. A correction notes hog slaughter miscounts from 1,200 to 12,000 for the season.

Cincinnati Gazette Riceimond, Inc Julian Republican Party

Grand Duke Alexis Welcomed in Boston and Cambridge

Dec 8 report from Bostos notes a cordial reception for Grand Duke Alexis and his party in Boston and Cambridge. Governor Claflin greeted them briefly at the state house while President Elliot met the visitors at the Ber Revere House before Alexis and entourage departed for their next stop.

Bostos Alexis Boston Cambridge Gov. Claflin

Indiana News in Indianapolis Chronicle 185? Summary

News from Indianapolis reports Isaac Clark's transfer to Ohio on a Fulton County treasury robbery charge with prior suicide attempt. Items include Chicago Continental Baltimore Railroad line plans across several counties, State Geologist Cox shipping coal and ore samples to England for steel research, Meridian Street M E Church dedication of a $100,000 structure, and a downtown railway leadership conference exploring longer term bridge solutions to ease street obstruction.

Chicago, Continental & Baltimore Railroad Company Secretary of State Indianapolis Indiana Lake, Porter Laporte Stark, Marshall, Fulton, Wabash Kosciusko, Wells Adame Fulton County Chicago, Continental Baltimore Isaac Clark Ohio Clark Lake, Porter, Laporte Kosciusko Wells Adams Cox England Clay County Missouri Lake Superior Bessemer Steel G. J Snelius Doulas Wales Meridian Street M. E Sims

Cleveland Chess Congress Results Report

At the Cleveland event on December 8 Hosmer defeated Mackenzie, Elder beat Johnston, Judd defeated Smith, Harding won against Ware, and Ware took a win from Harding. Houghton departed for home this evening.

Cleveland Cincinnati Gazette Cevatano Hosmer Mackenzie Elder Johnston Judd Smith Harding Ware Houghton

Tammany Rascals and Hudson Canal Ice Storm News

Edward Hogan testified in the Irving trial claiming years of pay for doing nothing. A motion to expel Mayor Hall from the Union Club advances. Grand jury examinations probe ring frauds in the Controller’s office. Canal boats remain ice bound on the Hudson and Erie canals with four million dollars in cargoes trapped. Immigrant arrivals, Bible revision talks, and praise for Horace Greeley close the dispatch.

New York Edward Hogan Irving Controller’s Tweed Department of Public Works Controller Mayor Hall Union Club Bineto Controller's Tom Fields C. L. Chew Ketchum Hudson River Erie Canal

Altercation and arrest in Columbus over bottle attack

In Columbus this afternoon James Rider threw a bottle at Pat Hughes during a fight. Hughes was struck, shattered cheek bones, and lies in a dangerous condition with a piece lodged in his cheek. Rider has been arrested.

Columbus Dee James Rider Pat Hughes Rider Asbury Chapel Bedell Henry W. Frillman Opera House Bull John Barclay Mara Thomas John Ellsler Pittsburg Rosedale Atheneum Jackson Greenwood William Compton

Suits Against State Officers And Coopers Strike

Special Dispatch reports the motion to set aside suits against ex State Auditor McCarty and ex Treasurer Kimball, initiated by Attorney General Hanna, to be decided next Monday. The defense cites Governor Baker's consent. R. J. Bright denies fraud, claims funds used for state printing. coopers in Indianapolis strike over price reductions.

Indianapolis McCarty Kimball Hanna Baker R. J. Bright Stat Coopers

Dayton Man Survives Coal Car Crush Rallying to Recover

From Dayton December 8 Thomas Cunningham night superintendent of the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton yard was crushed by a coal car while setting up a train and, though he was thought to be dying, has rallied and is expected to recover. He is a valued railroad man and a local favorite. A disabled piston rod slowed Conductor Short's train near Elk Creek bridge, causing a one and a half hour delay as it reached Dayton with one pair of drivers. The Becker Opera House hosted Joe Jefferson in Rip Van Winkle to a large appreciative crowd.

Dayton Thomas Cunningham Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Short Elk Creek Bridge Becker Opera House Joe Jefferson Rip van Winkle St. Louis Fraley Mississippi Congress Mississippi River Toomwpeon Dubuque Gierens Pacific Executive Committee National Central Pacific San Diego San Francisco B. B. Bowner United States Bowner Pacific Ocean Busby Philadelphia Edward Atkinson Boston Uni States Go.opdyke New York Messrs. Holton Kilwaukee Welch Cincinnati Wetherill Seely Maryland Macneale Cincingati Monroe Railroa Co Cook Wm. McPherson Differ Booner Propertil Rouner Nashville

Red Men event and water works debate excite city

The Powhattan Tribe of Red Men will be instituted here soon with invitations extended to Xenia Urbana and Dayton. A suit is entered against receivers of stolen goods for damages to goods in their possession. Joe Jefferson performed here last night to a record crowd as water works plans gain momentum locally.

Sprinereyp Xenia Urbana Dayton Joe Jefferson

Prince of Wales Dying Sparks London Turmoil and Reactions

The Prince of Wales’s health deteriorates amid fever and rumors in London. The Queen and royal family at his bedside, crowds rally in sympathy, stock markets slip as reports spread. Official bullets indicate worsening condition. debates in Paris and Britain on monarchy and politics unfold alongside other notices of strikes and legal cases.

Prince OF Wales Press Association London William Jenner Argyll Rooms Loxpon Sandringham Louise Windsor Loxton N. Y Prince of Alexandra San Gringham St Paul's Lonpon Liverpool

Mexican Consuls and US Vice Consuls in Spain report

Senor Micomi and Senor Pagera represent Mexico in Cadiz and Granada while Richard Lowenstein and Charles H. Eder serve as US Vice-Consuls in Gray de Valencia and Seville with Frenor at Valencia. The Bank of France bullion rose by 100000 francs in a week. General markets note sugar at 30s 9d, sperm oil at 4, and mixed domestic market signals with various stock and receipts figures.

Senor Micomi Cadiz Senor Pagera Granada Richard Lowenstein United States Gray de Valencia Charles H. Eder Seville Mr. Frenor Valencia Orleans Iarm Adchester Cumberland

Framed Senate actions and bills in Kentucky legislature

The Senate elected William Johnson Speaker pro tem while the Speaker was absent. A communication announced suspension of sale of State stock in turnpikes. Bills charter the Bank of Commerce Louisville and the South Kentucky Railroad Company, alter court times, allow Mea¢e County public buildings funding, and aid James Ray Boyd. Rejected bills include Louisville College of Pharmacy and Emily C Dunlap relief. House committees named and bills for lunatic asylum, immigration, jail lunacy, court officers, Helena Turnpike, and liquor sale repeal discussed. A resolution aims to restore cotton tax. foreign railroads, three papers to Senators and Representatives considered. Senate set election for U S Senator on 11th inst. House debate on lunatic asylum, universal education, juries, Covington charter, Preachers Aid Society, and lottery sale ban. A committee to audit Bank of Kentucky and Bank of Louisville assets and stock advised.

Franefo Orrt Senate William Johnson Bank of Commerce Louisville Mercer and Caldwell County James Ray Boyd South Kentucky Railroad Comany Louisville College of Pharmacy Emily C. Dunlap Western Lunatic Asylum Circuit Court Helena Turnpike Company Hawesville Kentucky Chicago Law Institute House United States Commonwealth Louisville & Nashville Railroad Covington Preachers' Aid Society M. E.church South Bank of Kentucky Bank of Louisville

Tennessee Senate OKs 40 Cent State Tax Rate

The Tennessee Senate agrees to a House plan to set state taxation at forty cents, down from sixty cents to cover government expenses and bond interest. The Senate also reduces the merchants privilege tax, though the House must still act on it.

Senate

Speakers at St. Louis event praised Atlantic connection

Abie of St. Louis and Wm M Burwell of New Orleans with R H Smith of Mobile and others delivered brief speeches at a St. Louis gathering. The audience applauded as speakers including Geo Bain of St Louis and W S Fosse of Bathgate addressed the occasion. The remarks touched on the Mississippi connection and drew notable attendance and approval.

Abie St. Louis Wm. M. Burwell New Orleant R. H. Smith Mobile Mississippi W. Eewiand Jongh Brows St. Loue Atlantic Geo. Bain W. 8. Fosse Bathoate

Gov Hoffman letter aids Chicago Law Institute loss

Cuicano Dec 8 Gov Hoffman's folio letter from Albany dated Dec 4 offers to supply Law Institute of Chicago with complete set of Session Laws and Revised Statutes plus State Reports to aid after the October 8 9 fire. He says delivery will be arranged quickly and asks for preferred timing. Illinois House passes bill granting federal power to condemn Chicago land for public buildings amid frigid morning air.

Cuicano Ke- Po Ria Law Institute of Chicago Joan T. Horrman Thomas Ho Melville W. Fuller H. N. Hib Chicago Times Illinois House of Representatives United States Chicago

The Wharton Trial Resumes in Annapolis Court

Dr. Williams testifies he saw no fatal laudanum dose in Mrs Wharton case and notes tartar emetic doses beyond five to six grains are dangerous. He expresses surprise at worsening after a second dose of tessa mine and says eighty drops of yellow jaasg mine would not cause death. Press exam follows direct questioning.

Annapolis

Ku Klux Trials At Columba Plea Guilty In Four Cases

In Columba four Ku Klux suspects pleaded guilty to conspiring to deprive citizens of voting rights. They reserved rights on punishment and debated whether March and April acts fall under Ku Klux laws. Lawyers plan further points for Supreme Court certification tomorrow.

Columba 8. C Supreme Court

Revolutions Report From Mexico On Saltillo Forts Fall

A Mexico dispatch from Mier says Saltillo and forts are seized by Trevino's insurgents. Government forces capitulated on the 5th. Insurgents march toward San Louis with Saltillo supposedly surrendered. Cortina reportedly imprisoned several foreign merchants in Saltillo for sympathy with the revolution.

New York Mexico Mier Saltillo Insurgenta Trevino San Louis MaTam Moras San Louis Patosi Monterey Mies Camango Cortina

Central American Confederation Talks Proposed

A conference of representatives from Guatemala San Salvador and Honduras is planned for December to discuss forming a Central American Confederation. The telegraph line between Valparaiso and San Felipe is completed. Hospitals were insufficient to accommodate smallpox patients.

Kingston Aspinwall Guatemala San Salvador Honduras Y Valparaiso San Felipe

Lima Dates and Fire Aid Report From Kingston

Affairs Inperu. Kingston, Dec. 8. Lima dates to Nov. 224 are received. Ten thousand dollars has been collected for the sufferers by the Chicago fire. The Hon. Thomas Settle, American Minister, was sick and started for New York.

Kingston Lima Chicago Thomas Settle New York

California mare Kate trotted twenty miles in 59 32

From San Francisco Col Dickey's California mustang mare Kate covered twenty miles on a heavy track today in fifty nine minutes and thirty two seconds. A thousand dollars was offered that she could trot another mile in 2 45.

San Francisco Dickey California Kate

Republican Legislators Endorse State Convention Call

Missouri politics report from St Louis notes a Jefferson City meeting of Republican lawmakers endorsing the St Louis party committees call for a State Convention. They condemn former leaders accused of chicanery and pledge to back the National Convention and the current administration.

St. Louie Jefferson City St. Louis

Supreme Court upholds Wisconsin tax ruling on bank shares

Manpison Wis December 8 The case involved the validity of Wisconsin’s taxation of shares in national banks for 1865 66. The Wisconsin Supreme Court decision was affirmed by the U S Supreme Court Justice Chage and the entire court in a dispute costing between fifty and seventy five thousand dollars. The ruling will lower future taxes correspondingly. Pennsylvania Railroad leases Memphis and Charleston Railroad for forty five years guaranteeing three percent for six years and six percent thereafter. The lease matter will be presented to the stockholders.

Manpison Wis Supreme Court of Wisconsin Supreme Court of Uni Chi Chage Pennsylvania Railroad Memphis & Charleston Railroad

Fire destroys Benj. F Lemman brass foundry in New Albany

Fire razed the brass foundry of Benj. F Lemman in New Albany Indiana a frame building with a loss of 2500 dollars and no insurance reported. Nearby marine news notes ships Scotia Sean arriving out and Holland Denmark from Liverpool with Nina abandoned at sea crew saved by Aleppo reaching Liverpool.

Locrsvilir. Vee. S Benj. Fleman New Albany Ind Marine News Towxpon Scotia Sean New York Holland Denmark Liverpool Loxpow Nina Cardiff Aleppo Boston

River traffic updates across multiple ports and weather

Special Dispatches report river conditions and weather at numerous river towns. Notes show water levels from 2 to 5 feet, suspended navigation, and clear to cloudy skies with temperatures from 28 to 38 degrees. Debris, up and down traffic, and occasional barges moving in the Ohio area are mentioned.

Cincinnati Gazette New Orleans Nashville Wasth Secant Harpeth Shoals Gaturrotss Kittie Hegler Kanawha Greensboro Brownsville Morsantown Warner E. Lee Shreve Wicat Monongahela Uy Rochester St. Charles Indes Juniata Fishing Creek Arlington Aro Gra A.m. N. Y Ley Ee Mary Snes Arent Foyory Zens Prate Armd Harbor Penal Insbor Temata Spon Cairo

Canal river traffic and boat movements report

The log notes river conditions at Dec 11 with canal depth 4 feet 11 inches and 3 feet in abate, heavy traffic from New Orleans and Cincinnati, boats arriving and departing including Minneola and R. W. Strader. Weather mixed with ice down to New Madrid and White River, and vessels like The Strader and The Vale detailing cargo and trips.

Crossley Tesk Ohio Cason Louisvailie Minneola Eeme New Orleans Andes Semepson Cincinnati Mianealt Cinccinnati Sabine New Artemoron Canal Caenelis'a Leclaire Tennessee River Memens R. W. Strader St Louis James E. Rankie Eracsville John H. Greenbeck R. P. Walt White River St. Joseph St. Louis Sam Trom P. W. Strader New Sre Republic Oil City John Tolle Strader Vale Cairo Groesbeck New Madrid Arkansas

Cotton Markets Show Steady Prices Across Several Ports

New Orleans reports steady cotton with 4500 bales traded and prices Good at 184 1/4 c, low middling 13 3/4 c, middling 15 1/2 c. Mobile shows dull market at middling 15 1/4 c and weekly totals reach 18,700 bales. Galveston and Charleston register firm or steady tones with middling around 15 1/4 to 16 1/2 c. New York provides a national snapshot: Sept 1 stock, receipts and exports compare to last year, with total imports and across ports summarized.

New Orleans Havre Liverpool Mobile Greateas Charleston Groes Great Britain New York

New York Live Stock Market Receipts Hit Week Highs

Bullish week ends as 6 800 cattle and 25 900 sheep move through, receipts show 5 100 today while bear cattle come in freer but market softens with 1 709 head today. Texans fetch 7s 3d to 7s 6d, Western 9s 6d to 10s 1d, Kentucky 11s 3d, Illinois 9 1?2d to 10 3/4d. sheep and hops also report steady to weaker demand amid large weekly totals.

New York Kentucky Illinois State Canada Iba

New Orleans Market Dec 8 Flour and provisions steady

New Oceans market reports quiet flour with superfine at 675 dollars, double extra at 7 873 750, treble extra at 75 v. Corn firm with sales at 77 18e. Oats 56c. Bran 140 dollars. Hay dull with prime 3500 and choice 3300. Pork firm at 1475 for mess. Bacon shoulders 744c and sides 774c. Sugar lower to 9c for prime, lard dull with tierce 9 9' C and keg 10 10%c. Ma laysea unchanged with prime 8&10c. Whisky choice rectified 10234 and ordinary 95c. Sterling 118% and 3434 percent discount. Gold 110.

Tierce Ealea

Bear Cattle Receipts Rise on Buffalo Market

Buffalo December 8 Bear Cattle receipts total 918 head enlarging overall supply to 6,300 head up 2,300 from last week. Active firm market with Indiana and Texas steers commanding around 8.80 to 9.76 cents per pound and Ohio and Illinois offerings ranging to $6 per hundredweight gains. total value about 680 dollars. Hogs receipts 700 head market firm with Ohio animals bringing 50 to 95 dollars per head. today 3,800 head total with 2,600 head sold at around 430 dollars per head for medium to good stock.

Buffalo Indiana Texas Ohio Illinois

Albany Live Stock Market Buoyant Start on Dec 8

Albany December 8 market opened buoyant though not active with 32 car receipts. Prices for sheep and lambs rose modestly with coarse wool sheep at 6 4 to 7c and fine wool 5 4 to 6c. Lambs solid at 7 7c. Hogs were excited and ½c higher with Western weights at 50 and State at 47 5.

Albany Carrie

Trial of John S Blackbur for Lovell Murder Case

Special dispatch from Curtricotux Ohio describes the trial of John S Blackbur for the murder of Mary Jane Lovell. Opening arguments by State counsel Clarke focus on legality of the death verdict and prior evidence including wine purchase and alleged threats. The defense questions insanity and moral guilt, noting the prisoner’s preparations and letters. Afternoon session covers a separate matter in the State vs Helmitch Latta case and a defense illness brief.

John 8S Blackbur Mary Jane Lovell MR. Clarke Ohio Parkersburg Huff Leesburg Moliie Clarke Magh Milligan Pver Greenfield Shallac Amble Cincinnati Medical College Cincinnati Clarke’ Arks Michael Helmitch Melvin Latta Frankfort Wallace Holly Martial May Jaas

Century Political Forecast on Royal Succession and Monarchy

A Victorian era analysis contemplates Queen Victoria’s health, the Prince of Wales, and the line of succession. It weighs outcomes of a long minority, potential regency, or a renewed monarchy, and notes public sentiment shifting in favor of the royal family amid illness and scandal. The piece contrasts Charles II style restoration enthusiasm with a modern constitutional framework and public attitudes toward the Crown.

Brapiaces London England Prince of Wales BraotanGeu Ateert Bowanko Queen Victoria Alexandra Cuaistiay Denmark Coxe Great Council Grorag House of Commons Prince Albert Victor Duke of ‘Dinburgh Duke of Cambridge Charles II

Senator Harlan linked to fraud in rising scandal

An Omaha Tribune report alleges Senator Harlan is tied to frauds, noting government silence and calls for accountability. The Chicago Post echoes pension fraud claims aimed at influencing his re election and mentions a reduced privilege tax on merchants tied to the incident.

Harlan United States Chicago Post Ug Bo The Cincinnate Harat

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