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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1877
Page
1
The Capital reports Mr. Blaine's home organ harshly condemns the cabinet while the Kellogg senatorial case is postponed to the next session. Colored citizens gain recognition in federal appointment processes amid political maneuvering.
Special dispatch reports the Bangor Whig, Maine’s Blaine paper, denouncing the Hayes Cabinet. It laments a non representative mix of Democratic and Republican states, criticizes Schurz and Key, praises Sherman, and questions the cabinet’s political integrity and future impact.
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette from Washington reports the Kellogg case postponed until the next session. The Louisiana claimant faces possible defeat. Senator Morton declines to report the matter back from the committee amid a likely Senate vote this term.
A delegation of colored leaders urged the President to name Prof. John M Langston of Washington as Commissioner of Agriculture. The President announced intention to appoint Frederick Douglass and Langston to important posts soon, noting Douglass may come first due to age and slave history. He had not decided Langston's exact position or whether the current holder should remain.
The Cabinet met tonight from 9 to 11 sharing general talks on filling offices before Senate adjourns. A plan to regulate appointments was discussed but no final decisions were made. Tyner was named First Assistant Postmaster General and Douglass chosen as Marshal of the District of Columbia.
Discussion stretched into an extra session as lawmakers weighed future actions. The Senate settled on continuing proceedings with focus on pending measures and potential policy shifts.
The new secretary, aged sixty eight, receives an enthusiastic reception from old Whigs in Worcester. He is a former congressman from 1840 and 1847, acquainted with Washington politics, and proud of a recent book on the Temporal Power of the Pope. Ex-Secretary Fish to be honored with a New York public dinner next week.
The President and Postmaster General urged Tyner to become First Assistant Postmaster General. Initial reluctance gave way after pressure from Republican leaders who view him as a radical figure. Tyner’s acceptance signals a shift in control of the department and suggests he would oversee Northern matters while Key directs Southern distribution.
A Cincinnati Gazette dispatch reports that John D. Defrees of Indiana will be appointed Government Printer by the President and sent to the Senate tomorrow. Defrees previously held the post, was removed during Grant’s term, and is noted for experience and prior satisfactory management. The piece adds that an extra Senate session is unlikely despite lobby pressure.
Washmnotox reports Knox is reappointed Comptroller of the Currency with broad bipartisan praise for his efficiency. Secretary Sherman signaled retention as a first act. Washington’s new era seen in sale of Washington Club House furnishings once tied to lobbying rings. Germans unite in support of Carl Schurz cabinet appointment.
Fragmentary text from Atlanta notes mentions Bell resting in the Ninth Diatrion and a place of reference. The readable portion is too incomplete to identify people, events, or outcomes with confidence.
Reports from Columbus on March 14 show Matthews leading with about 35 votes and Taft gaining as Howland and Shellabarger supporters transfer. The scene is heated with rumors, while Howland rejects promises to shift support, and Taft and Matthews are seen as the two front runners amid late ballot changes. In Tennessee a Black man Jim Walker, accused of attempting murder, is lynched after jailer confrontation.
A large party arrived in Portsmouth to attend a Scioto Valley Railroad meeting to be held tomorrow afternoon. Directors and officers include George D. Chapman KE Mithoff J B Peters William Manypenny J B Hall G W Gregg B A Fitch John Groce and M Lewis with officials from Cleveland London and Columbus.
Washington reports hearty White House backing for Stanley Matthews in Ohio to back the President's Southern policy. Republicans fear defeating Matthews could undermine administration alignment, while supporters argue his Senate seat would bolster the President's policy stance.
A dispatch from Marysville Ohio dated March 14 shows a large group of Union County citizens praising Judge William West of Bellefontaine for United States Senate. The message expresses past service, faith in his ability, and strong support for his election. The item also notes a ship disaster near Cape Lookout with a vessel bound for Baltimore.
A blaze at the corner of Howard and Por diodo streets in New Orleans destroyed seven two story frame buildings. Loss is about 15000 dollars, largely covered by insurance. Fire officials report the blaze originated in the area and caused significant property damage.
In Berutenem Pa March 14 excitement rose over reports that the First National Bank of Allentown had suspended operations. The bank was paying small checks with drafts on New York, causing unease despite officials offering hopeful reassurances.
New York March 14 The Western Union directors elected William H. Vanderbilt to replace the late Cornelius Vanderbilt and Cambridge Livingston to replace the late Colonel Vermilye. A dividend of 14 percent from net earnings of the past three months was declared payable April 1.
In Nashville on March 14 a meeting of newsmen and citizens adopted resolutions praising President Hayes for his Southern policy as stated in the inaugural address and supporting his appointment of a secretary.
New York report notes Sergeant Kelly of the detectives and officers waiting and eating as they secretly investigate a cash box theft. The probe targets an unnamed firm on Pearl Street with potential links to Ida and McRae involved in the case.
In Provinesce on March 14 the Special Committee on Woman recommended an amended measure in the House of Representatives. The report signals revision toward advancing the proposal through legislative stages.
Overview of the new administration's Louisiana policy. Reports that Senate adjournment triggers troop withdrawal from the state house. Includes correspondence between Stanley Matthews and Governor Packard detailing administrative positions and actions.
Conservatives in Washington predict the withdrawal of troops from the Louisiana State House will trigger the collapse of the Packard government. They expect the elected Nicholls and Packard legislators to form a new assembly, producing a Republican and a Conservative Senate duo and a balanced House, with assurances of no violence as troops depart to barracks soon.
The President states he has not entertained a new election plan and would not endorse it unless both Louisiana and South Carolina parties consent. Representatives Robertson and Wallace oppose Senator Patterson's proposal, urging withdrawal of troops as a solution while the Administration awaits written suggestions from party leaders.
United States Senate letters from February 27 1877 and March 14 1877 discuss Louisiana public affairs. Matthews argues Republican administration must withdraw military support and recognize Nicholls government, urging protection of colored people's rights. Packard responds acknowledging Matthews letter and notes receipt.
Civil War era letter from B Packard rejects surrender of governorship to White League forces. He denounces abandonment of office, asserts current government control, and calls for federal recognition of his authority. He emphasizes duty to the people and condemnation of violence.
A New York meeting of George Coe J D Vermilye B B Sherman B B Com and Enoch Pratt with Southern State committees and a Tennessee Legislature panel endorses a debt adjustment plan. It calls for issuing new bonds at 60 percent of the total debt, bearing 6 percent interest from July 1 1877, repayable in New York over 30 years with semiannual coupons and principal, with gradual extinguishment funded by tax receipts.
The Brooks gang appeared before Justice Scully and were bound over for trial. Franklin Brooks given 10000 bail, James Brooks alias Rouser 5000 bail, Whitterkay discharged. Misses McKay and Raymond held as witnesses on 200 bail each. The group, arrested for running a house where abortions were performed on West Kinzie street, faces a strong case and may face full legal action.
Washington March 14 The Postmaster General Key states he is overwhelmed with office applications and issues a circular to applicants. He says letters have been received and filed for civil service consideration, but currently no vacancies exist.
San Francisco reports show grain prospects vary by district. Northern California is excellent with abundant harvests likely, while San Joaquin Valley and Los Angeles area depend on irrigation, with dry conditions limiting yields in many parts. Santa Clara Monterey Bay districts show mixed prospects, and Santa Barbara low lands are fair only with rain, plus some drought relief from reclaimed lands. An Army maintenance question follows citing Judge Advocate General Dunn on statutory authority limits.
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