York City and County Expenditures Balk at Eleven Year Total
The Daily Gazette reports eleven years of York city and county spending totaling 669 789 271 dollars. Postal delays spark protests over California mail service. The Senate moves on land grant legislation. IRS hints at whisky tax consolidation at 70 cents. Baltimore American editor, ally of the President, urges office holders to skip the Philadelphia convention to please the President.
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York
California
Senate
C. C. Fulton
National Republican Committee
Baltimore American
Philadelphia
General Grant
Grant
Treaty of Washington extracts from English and French papers
Dispatches from New York dated February 16 report London and Paris papers debating the Alabama claims under the treaty. Editors weigh government duties, arbitration roles, and the risk of misinterpretation of the treaty language amid British and American positions.
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Lonxpow
Geneva Board of Arbitration
Great Britain
Alabama
United States
Florida
Georgia
Shenandoah
England
Adams
Earl Russell
America
Tribunal of Arbitration
Baltimore and Continental Railway Prospect in Ohio
Messrs Hunt and Young of Kenton arrived to promote a direct Chicago to Bluffton chain via Mercer Auglaize and Huron counties. A Burnett House meeting pledged 125000 dollars for the project with half due on completion in the county and the rest in a year. Subscriptions to open along the route as counties west of Auglaize back the plan.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Auglaize
N. Y
Hay
Rod Rand Din Stern
Beck
Ferb
Silesia
Senate
Gov. Brownlow
South
Tennessee
Stevenson
Ile
Henry
Messrs
Garfield and
Banks
Garfield
Colfax
Mr. Banks
Mass
Hale
Maine
Ohio
Kentucky
Gov. Davis
Texas
Bullock
Georgia
Reed
Florida
Scott
South Carolina
Davis
Bec
Lexington
Congress
Brownlow
Pruyn
Philadelphia
Gesee
Hamlin
Fayette McMullen
America
Mr. Heck
Extraordinary Kemp Sayler fight rules Ohio Senate scene
The Ohio Senate faced an extraordinary day as Kemp and Sayler contested seating led to a near full-scale clash. Democrats withdrew amid chaotic scenes and a party line vote seated Sayler 17 to 2 while chaos and protests echoed through the chamber.
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Spesel
Cincinnati Gazette
Cotemsra
Senate
Capitol
Ohio
Holden
Perry
Kemp-Lawler
Gage
Hancock
Mr. Kemp
Kemp
Mueller
Daugherty
Fairfield
Wright
Sayler
Columnus
Kemp-Sayler
Daughterty
Dem
Putnam
Hart
Zea
Ross
Dr. Kemp
Patrick
Young
Sayvler
Cen
Mr. Suyler
Forence
Schiff
Demacunese
Gow Mueller
Jenver
Guv- Ee
Senate Chamber of Ohio
Verof Sayler
Mr. Holden
Smith
Walls
Jenneraton
Ch Bihusuiade
Thompson
Jenner
Decker
Pennsylvania
Newman
Ohio House of Representatives
Glover
Hover
General Assembly
Swan and Critchfield
Lart
Dougherty
Chamber
Yeas
Casement
Beach
Beegis
Bell
Brinsmade
Gardner
Howard
Jones
Trumbull
Washington and Baltimore News Roundup on Grants and Politics
Washington reports C C Fulton urges officeholders to skip the Philadelphia convention to avoid aiding Grant’s opponents. Senate debates land grants, treasury notes, and three per cent certificates. California mails block, Chicago post office site, and Yerba Buena depot grant. French arms sale inquiry dominates Senate while Beck defends Tennessee record amid House controversy.
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Treasury
Ways and Means
Sherman
River News Dispatches From Natchez and River Towns
Special dispatches report river conditions across towns Natchez Vicksburg Pomeroy and Wheeling. Steamer Chas Bodmann arrived and departed after freight transfer amid ice and protests. Ice gorge and rising water affect navigation with multiple towns noting river levels weather and arrivals and departures of vessels.
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Chas. Bodmann
New Orleans
Columbus
Cat Lerissure
Kittie Hegler
Pomeroy
Condor
Gauurrouis
Snowrox
Cincinnati
J. C. Crossley
Guyandotte
Chesapeake
Wal
Prrisavro
Ahi Aise
Allehany
Ohio
Harpeth Shoals
Servanen
Wr Va
Cinati
J. C. Crossle
P.m
Iyservaie
Wheeling
Will Fieve
Parkersburg
Caire
Memphis
Pauline Arrol
Paducah
Arkansas Belle
Evanville
Sabine City
Whipare
Ken City
Cairo
Peegee
Orleans
Reeds Bar
White River
Augusta
St.Louis
Gts
Cornelia
Tomorr
Tennessee River
Mary Houston
New Keans
Minneola
Rhert Mitchell
Weitels
Ohio Woman's Suffrage Convention Proceedings
A fragmentary report from the Ohio convention covers debates on resolutions by the Committee on Resolutions, with J H Coulter reading them and Mrs Cole urging broad inclusion. Discussions touch on Woodhull and Noyes, marriage, and equal rights, ending with an adopted resolution supporting woman suffrage and a mass meeting at House.
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Jenner
Committee On Privileges and Elections
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Columbia
Mahoning
Board of Public Works
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Western Reserve
Maumee Road
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Coremacs
Committee On
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Brigham You
John Humphrey Noyes
Dr. Coulter
Mrs. Swisshelm
Noyes
United States
Stewart
Victoria Woodhull
Columbus
Longtey
Swisshelm
Rexford
Colé
Swisshelim
Yall
Impar
Council
Cena Burleigh
Hicut
Ention
Oo House
Ring conspiracy case linked to Tweed cover in New York
From New York dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette, indictments against ring conspirators may fail due to grand jury irregularities. The Stokes trial is seen as a vehicle to shield Tweed, with John Graham defending both clients. Prosecutors argue defenses hide a larger ring fight and aim to help Tweed’s group, not Stakes life.
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Eel
Cincinnati Gazette
New York
Stokes
Tweed
John Graham
Oyer
The Stokes Trial and Erie Bill Clash in Brief
The Stokes case hinges on indictments and grand jury rulings, with analysts saying a favorable setting could affect a broad anti jury stance. A separate address criticizes Attorney General Harlow as private counsel for receivers pushing to repeal the Erie Directors classification bill. Matthew Hale argues Erie management has trebled capital while road income erodes.
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Erie
West Virginia Legislators to Visit Cincinnati
Members of the West Virginia Legislature arrive in Cincinnati for a city visit tomorrow. The delegation will be hosted by citizens during a banquet with toasts and speeches. A similar group from the Constitutional Convention plans a body visit in the coming month.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Hentixetox
W. Va
West Virginia
Buffalo Live Stock Market Burra o February 16
Buffalo Live Stock Market Burra o February 16 reports 768 head today and 5 307 for the week, with 312 cars. Market was strong active and fully sustained. Illinois steers 1162 1366 lbs at 5 65 and Michigan steers 1106 1268 lbs at 5 00 575. Sheep and lambs receipts 400 head with Canada sheep 108 lbs at 6 65 and 102 lbs at 7 25. Illinois sheep 74 82 lbs at 6 00 6 50. Hogs receipts 928 head market firm. 730 head sold at 4 55 4 75 for tight and 5 00 for prime heavy.
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Buffalo
Burra O
Illinois
Michigan
Canada
Indiana
New York Live Stock Market Summary February 16
New York market report shows 6,800 cattle for the week and 1,100 for today with select cars sold at 4200 and 7750 for Cherokees and Ohines. Sheep count 5,600 for today and 29,600 for the week with Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, and Canada lots sold at varied prices. Cattle market steady. western dressed beef at 57 to 64 cents per pound with few sales.
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New York
Ohio
Indiana
Canada
Livestock Market Report From Attany This Week
Attany February 16. There were 297 cars this week, four cars short of last week. Prices ranged from 500 to 700 dollars for a drove of Michigan steers. One lot brought around 1000 dollars. The market ruled firm with demand for quality cattle.
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Ameny
Attany
Michigan
Heavy Verdict Against Express Carrier In Whisky Loss Case
In Superior Court Judge Hagans instructed jurors on negligence and carrier liability after a shipment of 50 barrels of whisky from A Cleaneay & Co. to New York. The jury awarded $5,343 to the plaintiff, rejecting the carrier’s $20 per barrel limitation as void and affirming fault if loss resulted from carrier negligence.
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Eragans
Express Company
Arrier
Rachwant
United States Express Company
Cleneay & Co
New York
Dayton
Cottom
Hagans
J.F. Follett
E. A. Ferguson
Matthews
Omnibus Collision Case Against Railroad Returns to Court
Judge Walker presides as PP. W. Strader & Co. renew their suit against The M. & C. Railroad Company for damages to an omnibus and horses struck by a Marietta and Cincinnati train at Brighton Station in June 1870. King Thompson Longworth represent the plaintiff. Headly and Johnson defend.
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W. Strader & Co
M. & C. Railroad Company
Marietta & Cincinnati
Brighton Station
King, Thompson & Longworth
Headly and Johnson
State v Miller in Common Pleas Burglary Trial
The State pursued Charles Miller for burglary at Lewis Wold’s Seventh street home. Miller hid under a bed, fled downstairs, was halted by a broom strike, and jewelry plus a stolen Smith watch were found with him. Jury found Miller guilty. Boyce and Cox argued for the State.
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Charles Miller
Lewis Wold
Seventh Street
Larceny Case Involving Hoffman Over Missing Watch
John Zimmerman testified that a gold watch and chain valued at 240 dollars vanished after an evening at Pacific Garden Loewen Garden and oysters. Hoffman, a recent St Louis arrival, claimed he found the watch and later admitted having it with him. The case remains in progress with state and defense attorneys Vogeler and Gerard presenting arguments.
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John Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Hoffman
Pacific Garden
Loewen Garden
Pacrée Garden
Loewen Warden
Offman
St. Louis
Vogeler
Gerard Contra
Buck Will Admitted To Probate In Hilldale Michigan
The will of Andrew N Buck of Hilldale Michigan was admitted to probate. He bequeaths $100 to the Home Board of Missions of the Free Will Baptist Church and $100 to the Foreign Board of the same church.
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Andrew N. Buck
Hilldale
Mich
Home Board of Missions
Free Will Baptist Church
Foreign Board
Covington Civic Life in 1871 City Council Notes
Local notes from Covington highlight complaints over street garbage removal, upcoming youth events at Odd Fellows Hall and Trinity parish sermons, and West Enders debating tolls on the bridge. Reports cover water works bonds, contract awards, and city finances, plus church baptisms and German singing society elections. Senate and representative attendance, bridge receipts, court actions, and Democratic ward nominations accompany government proceedings.
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Young Men's Christian Association
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Committee On Water Works
Patrick Walsh
Charles McArthur
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Laims
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Grace M. S Church
Ariom Maennerchor
Temne
Wm. Boden
A. Mahret
J. J Hetsch
Z. Burkle
F. Rodolph
Wm. Schacfer
J. M. Nordheim
J. Miller
Newport & Covington Bridge
Covington & Cincinnati Bridge
Kinney
Newport Ferry Company
Newport & Cincinnati Bridge
J. D. Foote
Newport & Cincinnati Bridge Company
Saratoga Street
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