24 Feb 1872
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1872
Page
1
The issue-laden dispatch notes Judge Daviy’s nomination, adjournments in Ohio and Washington, and a series of parliamentary maneuvers. It covers the British and French political tensions, a Halifax ship’s misfortune, and U.S. congressional votes on diplomatic and military appropriations, plus a bill for reimbursing William and Mary for wartime damages.
The Republican State Convention in Jefferson City drew a large turnout and unified support for the party, with harmony among factions and strong backing for the national ticket. Gov. Brown urged audience to expect a broad, decisive effort at Cincinnati and enthused readers about Republican prospects in Missouri. The dispatch also covers Chicago relief debates, banking and currency measures, New York Central taxation, canned fruit levies, and Cincinnati public building bills with official details and projected outcomes.
February reports from Jefferson City describe a rousing Democratic convention with cheers and songs including John Brown and The Star Spangled Banner. The St Louis Police Court, led by Judge Cullen, moved to restore confidence in justice after a shooting case involving Henry Hawkins and August Eisner, stressing speedy, evenhanded justice and securing witnesses with strong bonds.
Fr Richmond reports a moderate success at Lyceum Hall last night as the first masquerade of the season. The Good Templars of Eighteenth District comprising Randolph Delaware Jay Grant and Blackford counties plan a convention at Dunkirk on Wednesday and Thursday of next week. Fine springlike weather marked the day.
In Brookville Indiana on February 20 a quarrel between Monroe Lackey and Perry ended with Lackey fatally wounding Perry with a knife after a revolver was drawn. Perry died the next day. Lackey is described as a desperado and quarrelsome youth. Marine news notes multiple steamers near New York with cargo and passengers.
Reports from Washington outline unsettled matters including Earl Granville's note not yet transcribed and a cabinet session that ran long. A Geneva Conference interview is noted, while a subcommittee drafts a revival bill for American commerce and a fortification bill moves through appropriations. Internal revenue rulings tax scrip dividends and earnings after 1862. A Morrill bill seeks endowment for agricultural colleges. Senate posts on North Carolina seat and confirmations of several federal appointees.
Special Dispatch reports gambler Bob Smith assaulted J. D. Nichols city editor of the Evening Journal after Nichols mentioned Smith’s arrest in a gambling den. Smith fired a shot, the ball pierced Nichols coat, Nichols knocked him down and a thrashing began before police intervened. Smith jailed on heavy bail. he claimed intent to kill the reporter. A later note mentions a meeting of bee keepers in the city.
Was mentioned at the State Department that all prior texts of Earl Granville's note to the United States are unwarranted. Two copies reached Washington, via Minister Thornton and Minister Schenck, with the note regarded as highly confidential. Cabinet discussions centered on the note's content and the approach to a possible reply, with Adams noting England’s political tactics and Fish favoring no concession to the treaty. The administration hints at possibly exiting the conference rather than weakening the Alabama claims, and a second cabinet session will review a draft reply.
In Washington on February 23 the note from Earl Granville to Secretary Fish was read to the Cabinet. A long discussion followed on interpreting the treaty of Washington with Britain, with a possible further conference once the Secretary of State replies. Officials indicated they seek a settlement honorable to both nations through the arbitration tribunal, while withholding the British note and its substance from publication for now. Charles Francis Adams stayed briefly at the executive mansion after the meeting.
In Columbus the Senate and House adjourned without action while Mueller named Thompson Casement and McDonald to probe claims the Chair ordered arrests during the 16th disturbance. Judge Davis accepts Labor Reformers nomination and Gov Potts heads to Washington after five weeks en route. A Mann and Delany mistrial prompts new trial request and a panel to review suspension.
A London Telegraph extra reports a hoax reply from the American government to Ville's note on the Alabama case. In London relief funds support a destitute family of a workingman killed by an American. Queen Victoria may attend St Paul's Day thanksgiving. Prince of Wales ill. Monaco, Antwerp and Berne witness monarchist agitation. American envoy Jay hosts Washington's birthday in Vienna. Rome notes Sherman with the Pope and new Catholic bishops. Financial markets show dull cotton with mixed prices and rising bullion in Paris.
A remonstrance to a petition seeking admittance of colored children to white schools circulates as colored leaders press for prayers from city ministers. The Board of Education may build additional schools for colored people to avoid the issue. Theodore Thomas Concert plans attract attendees from London and Newcastle on March 11. Clarke County Temperance Alliance issues an address urging counter petitions against liquor law changes.
Kentucky Senate notes a bill authorizing the Mississippi Central Railroad to extend into and through the state. A House measure for the Elizabethtown Lexington Big Sandy line appears in amended form. A Lucy Stone item on woman suffrage is read. no other general business.
The House refused to concur with the Senate amendment to the apportionment bill and tabled a conference committee motion. The Committee of the Whole recommended a bill to authorize county city and township bond issuance with the State Auditor handling interest and to restate prior bonds while capping new issues.
San Francisco February 23 News reports show thirty to fifty thousand people witnessed the laying of the corner stone of the new city hall building yesterday. Three thousand Masons participated, the 2d Brigade National Guard was under arms, and a Hawler pirate treasure expedition sails for Cocos Island tomorrow. Extensive mines of copper coal and marble near Los Angeles are reported. A Los Angeles antiChinese rioter Thomas Ormanta is indicted for murder and diamond theft. Reports from Lower California speak of fear of a filibustering expedition and unrest in the Mexican territory. Kingston Jamaica memorial services for martyrs were held with British troops withdrawing. The American squadron is expected soon. Port au Prince notes possible new union and unrest. The Haitian treasury is empty and France seeks indemnity for outrages. Havana reports insurgent Manuel Agramonte calls for surrender to the Spaniards.
The Senate debates amendments to railroad bridge construction across the Ohio at Mount Vernon and near Seegy a, and discusses a bill prohibiting notes as currency to curb Southern railroad notes. Trumbull denounces party factionalism and defends Republican ideals while Morton challenges liberal Republican platform claims and accuses Trumbull of political maneuvering. The House moves through petitions on distillery licensing and Cuban-Spanish issues, with Voorhees urging strong action against Spain and Garfield seeking peace. The session ends with Strasbourg-style confirmations and a push to raise Russian and Japanese missions while addressing Civil War reimbursements and postwar policies.
New York Feb 23 details the quarantine inquiry revealing bribes and extortion in port inspections. Directors described delays and underpriced quarantine property while allegations implicate Dr Carnachan and others in swindles harming merchants and sugar movements to Boston Philadelphia and Baltimore. Also reports on Jersey City officials bail, a fatal self defense stabbing, smallpox cases, bank officer suits, a deadly fire in Westchester and an old admiralty suit favoring the plaintiff.
A convention debates proposed admission terms tied to ratification by a majority vote. Mormons express indignation at sacrificing their polygamy practice. Prophet Fitch and Elder Cannon are said to be influenced by mercenary motives, while Judge arrives on schedule at Chong.
In Van Wert Ohio two men are jailed as David Scott and Michael Scott suspected of the Windsor Locks triple murder. A clue to their whereabouts came from letters sent via Westfield Massachusetts friends, with aliases used to mislead authorities. Connecticut authorities aim to extradite them.
The report notes problems with materials used in salt and related processes, highlighting failures and hazards in the Lake Fisheries operation. Names and exact places are unclear due to OCR errors, but the piece centers on material deficiencies and risks in the fishery’s handling and processing practices.
The resolutions state that under the Washington treaty there are burdens and threats to Congress to extend immediate action. Deliberations note the potential impact on fisheries and related provisions, with broad support shown as the resolutions are unanimously adopted.
Judge Da per caibanauets Dispatches from Feb 23 report El M Chamberlain, President of the National Labor Reform Convention, thanking the convention for their confidence. A public figure remarks that the magistrate of the public should neither be sought nor declined by an American citizen. Signed Davin Davis.
In Baltimore on February 23 the National Catholic Temperance Convention elected Rev J McDervett of Washington DC as president and J S Poeza as vice president. J O Droscol was named record secretary and J W O'Brien treasurer. Delegates from fifteen states, 300 temperance societies, and about 50,000 members attended. An address to the people was adopted and the convention adjourned sine die.
Peruvian editors released but suppression remains. South American reports claim twelve were killed on the Santiago Railroad to Tabon due to a break. Milwaukee enterprise news ties to President Chas D. Smith and a vanished leader. A Baltimore afternoon paper alleges Rev Huston seduced several Sunday school girls. Chicago musical jubilee planned for June with partial stock, J R Thomas and Carl Rosa named contributors. McMullen Brothers stake in Chicago Evening Post sold to David Blakely. Fossil discoveries in Kansas described by Prof Marsh. Gaucho assassins in Brazil kill about fifty. ten men lynched or killed. leaders imprisoned or lynched. authorities to purge rest. Monticello fire destroys post office, drug store, two dwellings. loss $30,000.
New York on Feb 2 reports 55 cattle cars bringing 2,534 head since Monday, dull market yet firm cattle close to last week’s prices. No Texas offerings. fat bulls dress weight 50 lbs at 8c, up to 12 ½ c. Kentucky, Illinois, and Missouri cattle sold in various lots mostly around 10–12c. Sheep arrivals 8,100 head, slow demand. wool grades vary with lambs at 7 0 0–6 ½ c. California hogs scarce. dressed hogs steady at 6 ¼–6 ½ c city, Western 5–7 c. Overall muted activity.
BurFao February 23 cattle receipts 1 411 head for week 6 352 head 373 cars. market inactive. Michigan steers 1 248 lb at 550 Missouri 1 072 lb at 53 15 Ohio 1 230 lb at 570 Canada 1 243 lb at 5 374. Sheep receipts 788 head week 11 834 firm market. Hogs receipts 1 160 head week 19 604 market quiet unchanged.
New Orleans reports a quiet market with 5 000 bales sold at good ordinary 21 1 4c, low middling 21 2 3c, middling 22 1 2c and weekly totals showing 35 465 net receipts. Savannah notes buyers and sellers apart with middlings at 22c and weekly exports to Britain and the continent totaling over 14 000 bales. Galveston and Mobile show steady to dull conditions with weekly receipts and exports, while New York presents a comparative weekly cotton statement for 1871-72.
River reports from multiple towns show ice breakup, rising or falling water, and arrivals or departures of boats on February 23. The Indiana Republican convention nominates notable figures: Thomas H. Browne for Governor led ticket talks. Leonidas Sexton for Lieutenant Governor. Godlove S. Orth for Congress. W. W. Curry for Secretary of State. James A. Wildman for Auditor. John B. Glover for Treasurer. Charles Scholl for Clerk of the Supreme Court. Wilson Smith for Superintendent. James C. Denny for Attorney General.
Covington residents discuss a proposed act to empower bond issuance for 100000 dollars with a 25 cent tax limit, to fund city needs and safeguard funds. Debates split council members, leaders Hearne and Leathers resign from Ways and Means after the resolution, and Newport notes a treasurer report.
Fragmentary OCR notes record ships such as the Dexter to Cairo with 1,700 tons, corn cargo and gains for Belmont and Glasgow. Mentions of Turner, Charmer, Gray Eagle, and others imply downbound vessels and loaded cargoes with mention of Wetting below Cairo and Bismarck.
The Rev Henry D Moore pastor of Vine Street Congregational Church preaches on Power from on High with a focus on Spiritualism the True and False. The sermon topic for tomorrow morning centers on The Reality of Spiritual Influence in the regeneration of men with signs and wonders demonstrated. A Sabbath Temperance Meeting at 7 PM features C H Bare Your Jr of Connecticut delivering a temperance address at Rev Willard Spauldings church on Plum Street near Fifth. Temperance groups and the public are invited.
Weather observations from Cincinnati with averages for cities like Baltimore Boston and Philadelphia. Reports show clear and cloudy conditions, light rain and showers, and winds varying from southeast to northwest. Probabilities indicate a low barometer system moving east over Indiana and Michigan with brisk southwest winds and cloudiness, plus possible light rain along the Atlantic Coast.
A heated court hearing in 1872 grapples with delays to challenge a city redistricting order. Judges consider restraining the Commissioners from further action while plaintiffs push to halt expenditures and preserve rights, with a Monday hearing timeline and a restraining order issued until then.
City petitions to condemn property along a highway, adjoining lot owners and the turnpike company enter as parties. Court rules each interests and franchise are distinct and require separate trials and damages. The city’s and company’s motions to dismiss lot owners are sustained. adjoining owners are improper parties.
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