15 Feb 1872
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1872
Page
1
The Daily Gazette reports the trial and sentence of the late Governor-General of India’s assassins, amid debates on tariff and amnesty bills in Congress. It notes hearings on arm sales to France, rumors on Civil Rights, and party strategies as Ohio Republicans push for Grant renomination and vice presidential support.
Dayton dispatch reports a legislative committee stayed at Becker House, visited Southern Asylum with Superintendent Gundry and guests enjoying a well hosted dinner. The visit included music and dancing, with plans to tour Soldiers' Home weather permitting. Nearby, Christian Bremer fractured his arm and dislocated a shoulder at Turner Hall after a yacht masquerade. The dam near Hankinsons mill gave way due to flood, and the Miami River rose then fell as extreme cold persisted.
In Washington, the tea and coffee bill advanced to the Speaker's table, signaling full consideration of the tariff issue if Congress enters the Committee of the Whole. Senators favor a modified Chicago relief bill, while amnesty plans hinge on a Sumner amendment. Northern Pacific progress reaches the Yellowstone region. Legate impeachment evidence heads to the House. Stokes awaits sentencing after a general appeal. Army staff promotions spark legal questions over constitution and pay implications. Sumner's French arms inquiry dominates proceedings, with anticipated speeches by Harlan, Conkling, and Schurz, and editorial defenses from The Chronicle and Republican.
Frankfort February 14 The Kentucky Legislature adjourned at 11 to attend the funeral of Dr Hugh Rodman a leading Frankfort citizen. The Senate approved a tribute to his memory and the House later met at 3 but did no notable business. The Southern Railroad bill faces repeal of Senate amendments, with several former opponents now inclining to back repeal as the session moves forward.
The English Minister Mr. Thornton says the misunderstanding over the treaty of Washington should be satisfactorily adjusted. Other items note false Clayton case rumors, civil service reform progress, tariff bill delays, contested Alabama election case, Schenck Campbell contest postponement, and naval and army appropriations with details on steamers, losses, and infrastructure.
A party of capitalists from Cincinnati and other points visit the city as guests of the Cincinnati and Terre Haute Railroad Company. They plan a special excursion tomorrow to the Clay County coal fields aboard a special train.
An Ohio Republican gathering in Coomera discusses early convention scheduling for March 27, endorses Grant for President and Dennison for Vice President, and urges unity. State central accounts are approved. discussion touches on constitutional convention and opposition activities. A second meeting notes Kemp Sayler election dispute and Schiff districting bill passage.
From Columbus Feb 14 A certificate of incorporation for Woodstock Building and Loan Association with $75000 capital. Tremont Car Company with $200000 capital for railroad cars and machinery at Fremont Sandusky County. Forest City Opera House Company with $256000 capital to build an Opera House in Cleveland. Also notes resignations and a heated session on witness fees, votes by yeas and nays, and parliamentary procedure debates.
The Grand Lodge of Ohio Knights of Pythias met Mansrisso Feb 4. Reports praise peace with the B N. note new lodges in Cincinnati Dayton Springfield Steubenville London Middletown Zanesville Hamilton Cleveland Wooster Newark restored. Obits for C H Keck and Thos Hallam. Lists 1872 officers and legislative proposals, plus case summaries from the Dayton asylum voting dispute and state matters.
In New York the Oyer and Terminer Court heard motions to direct a verdict for Stokes and to quash the indictment. Gerry argued juror bias in the grand jury, citing improper panels. The case featured testimony on how juries were drawn and alleged misconduct in conspiracies connected to Fisk. Adjournment followed with notes on Mayor Hall’s trial and Geneva arbitration developments.
In Atuagy New York on February 14 the Senate clerk Terwilliger has resigned from his post. The brief notice confirms the event with no further details provided.
Indianapolis Feb 14 Col Binghurst Post Office Department arrest a mail carrier Richard Landers in Parke County today for stealing letters He is held for examination Rooms in leading hotels are filled by attendees and candidates with their special friends gathering for the Republican Convention on the 22d in the city
Correction cites that only incident on the line was a broken rail at the west end of Fall Creek Bridge. Four freight cars derailed down an embankment fifteen feet but no injuries occurred. The bridge remained intact and trains continue to run regularly in the afternoon.
The Japanese Embassy will stay in Salt Lake City while the Union Pacific line remains closed. Gov. Stanford offered a special train back to San Francisco to catch the Constitution, but the offer was declined. Genera l Connor declines Utah convention election. Ericsson snow plow ordered not to run. Locals criticize Union Pacific management. calls for passes and registry act. broad belief of widespread illegal voting among Mormons. Weather mild with rain.
In Cimcaco on February 14 contracts were awarded to rebuild the Pacific Hotel. Walls are to be completed by October 1 and the hotel finished around New Year. The project cost is set at one million dollars.
Georgia Bonds Atlanta Feb 14 The Bond Committee resolves to permit European bondholders to submit proofs for registration by answering printed interrogatories without presenting all bonds here Interrogatories will be furnished by Judes Scheffe Co and Henry Clewson Co New York The committee will sit in New York late March or early April for bondholders there
Advices from Mazatlan and St. Lucas say rebels still hold Mazatlan and have gained successes over Federal troops from Sonora. Five thousand rifles with ammunition sent from New York for the rebels at Mazatlan were seized by government officers at Acapulco aboard the steamer Montana.
Major Perry, superintendent of the Chesapeake zone Railroad, arrived in Huntington West Virginia on a tour. The line extends east to Coalburg about twenty miles above Charleston. Cars will buoy belong as addition developed during the visit.
A prominent St Louis family reports their young son found suspended by stair bannisters this afternoon. He was revived after rescue, marking a third suicide attempt with unknown motive. Also, Cantwell and Shorts bookkeeper James J. Wilson faces arrest for embezzling about 2500 dollars. Weather cools with thaw expected. A Western and Southern General Passenger and Ticket Agents meeting in St Louis elected officials and discussed emigrant rates, with Louisville chosen for the next gathering. Jefferson City Democrats gavel in youth organization efforts amid state convention signals.
A Louisville excursion to Grayson coal fields reports vast deposits and high quality coal rivaling Pittsburgh. Four mines are active, about 400000 bushels mined, coal price 18 to 20 cents. A plan to subscribe 1 million dollars for a E and P Railway extension to connect Louisville with an independent line. A Chamber of Commerce formed with Julius Dorn as President, J C Johnson as Treasurer, Charles H Clark as Secretary.
New Foundland affairs report Governor Hill ill and speech at Government House noting a £15,000 year end balance. In Cleveland a meeting of Western sewer pipe manufacturers aims to set uniform prices with officers from Illinois, West Virginia, Missouri, Indiana elected.
London notes the deadlock over indirect damages and the Alabama question. Government refusal to pay a gross sum blocks further negotiations, with potential arbitration ending unless a mutual adjustment on indirect losses is reached. Livingstone expedition funds are raised. Cockburn backs rejecting indirect damages claims. France and Italy news follow, including Sherman’s assurance to Italy and a governor general assassination trial in India.
Special Dispatches to the Cincinnati Gazette describe river conditions, arrivals, departures, and ice in ports from Portsmouth to New Orleans. Various boats, including the Bostona, Fannie Dugan, Chesapeake, and Tom Jasper, are listed with locations from Cincinnati to Lima, noting rising and falling water, cold weather, and cleared skies.
Borvao Feb 14 A brisk cattle market with 2 927 bead since Friday and 274 cars weekly supply. Illinois steers sold to 7.44 and 6.29 per head with weights 1 426 lbs. Canada mixed 1 111 to 1 478 lbs at 5 00 to 5 50. Indiana steers 1 250 to 1 342 lbs at 6 60 to 6 25. Michigan prime 1 569 lbs at 7 00. Sheep and lambs receipts 8 705 head firm with Canada Western improving. sales include 923 Canada lambs at 6 75 to 7 60, Ohio 337 at 7 7, Michigan 316 at 4 65. Hogs 1 440 head 450 to 479.
Cotton markets show dull or quiet trading across Charleston Galveston and other spots. Middlings mostly at 21 4 or 214 cents with varied receipts exports and stocks reported, while a New York state home improvement note hints at a suffrage urging.
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