Opinions of Evarts on collecting appointment questioned
Washington dispatch describes Attorney General Evarts opinion on appointment of a collector for New Orleans, confirming president's power to issue commissions expiring next Senate session. It notes vacancies and tenure of office, and asserts that congress recesses do not limit executive appointment power. Also reports Commissioner Rollins will delay retirement. 19 commissions issued. China treaty sent to Beijing. Gen. Rosecrans met Seward at the State Department.
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John A Rawlings
Srraper
Internal Revenue Bureau
Ube
Evarte
Almeris
Alaska
Senay
Evarts
Eghecter
New
Rleams
Senate
Are Power
Csutterer
New Orleans
Thomas H. Gardner
W.S. Holt
Boer
WH. P. Malcort
Trentufry
Téttere Ofice
Bolline
Congress
Bolling
United States
China
Chines
Gen. Rosecrans
State Department
Seward
Cattle Disease Causes Excitement Among Farmers
The cattle disease reports trigger panic among farmers and butchers with quarantine during observation, cattle slaughtered for examination, and rising concern over the infection. Markets show weak demand, mixed prices, and continued fear of spread as authorities form a protection board.
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New York
Albany
Board of Health
Wse
Paterson
N.J
Indiana
Eapan
Abant
Fenton
Lewis Watters
Buffalo
John & Goxid
Columbia
Patrick
Geneva
Boston
Norfolk County
Instructions for Mexico trip and claim settlement sent
His other instructions will be prepared prior to departure for Mexico, not likely until late next month. The recently ratified convention for settlement of claims has been sent to Mexico. No commissions will be appointed under it until final action on the treaty by the Mexican government and exchange of ratifications.
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Mexico
Fenian Scare Sparks Military Alert in Canada
Ottawa reports rumors of a large Fenian gathering near Ogdensburg. Rifle brigade troops called out, 2000 volunteers to be deployed with regulars for three weeks. Police also deal with the Chicago detective Geo H Barga amid an express robbery case. Sir John A McDonald and party have arrived at Quebec and plan to move west in the morning.
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Ottawa
Ogdensburg
Rifle Brigade
Commisserate Department
Geo. H. Barga
Chicago
8. Thompson
Hick
John A. McDonnald
Quebec
Nashville Teachers National Convention Opens at Capitol
From Nashville Aug 17 teachers national convention met at the capitol this morning with many delegates and faculty present. Sessions focused on national inspectors associations and proclaimed various matters of interest including subsidies and gains. Bernard was expected but did not appear. Carolina legislature column notes the house passed a bill to a group on equal status with whites and seventy sections of the tax law passed without opposition though funds remain unfunded.
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Naswyllus
Eubodes
Bernard
Aoene Carolina Legimlature
Olumbla
Ho House Oe
Thaddeus Stevens Remains Layed In State In Lancaster
Thaddeus Stevens remains lay in state at his Lancaster residence on Saturday and Sunday attracting hundreds of visitors from Lancaster and distant places. Governors, senators, city officials, and delegations from Philadelphia and Westchester attended as crowds filled streets and blocked views. A large funeral procession moved to the cemetery with clergy delivering prayers and an anthem closing the services. The day passed without disorder though many could not hear the speakers.
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Lancaster
Thaddeus Stevens
Harrisburg
Geary
Cameron
Heintzelman
Department
York
Westchester
Philadelphia
Invincible
Union League
Colored Citizens of
Banncker Literary Institution
W. G. Barr
Marshall
United States
Monterey Lodge of Odd Fellows
Junior Order of American Merchants
Board of Aldermen
Washington City
Republican Invincibles
Council of
Bar of Lancaster
Washington
Burial
South
Queen Street
Center Square
East King
Lime
Chestnut
Apsakers
Lutheran
Dames Episcopal Shard
Thurlock
Lutheron
Grey Ohsplain
U. B
Vermon
Indian hostiles move toward Republican valley in Kansas
from St Louis Aug 7 reports an army of Indians on the move near Solomon City Kansas. detachments say they defeated soldiers and surrounded settlers as militia is organized under Gov Crawford. fires since Aug 1 caused large losses. townsfolk flee. an Omaha dispatch notes five killed and twelve wounded when a Union Pacific construction train derailed after striking a cow near Fremont.
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St. Loves
Norman Fraite Haa
The
Democrat
Fruite
Misa Millie Johnson
Leavenworth
Kansas
Solomon City
Sully
Fort Harker
Gov Crawford
United States
St. Louis
Solomon
Oline
Ashar Creek
Solomon River
Gov. Crawford
Topeka
Salina
Republican
Omaha
Union Pacific
Fremont Station
Ship officers discharged over sailor death inhuman treatment
Captain Robinson and the first mate of the Columbia were discharged on charges of inhuman treatment that caused a sailor’s death. Telegraph floating elevator found sinking at Atlantic docks and saved by police. Two Asiatic cholera cases reported at Sing Sing. Wm. Paul stabbed at Pier No. 2 North River during a late night fray, seriously injured.
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Robinson
Columbia
Atlantic Docks
Sing Sing
North River
Wm. Paul
Large Tory Meeting At Crystal Palace London
A sizeable Conservative rally drew attendees to the Crystal Palace in London signaling strong party activity. Speakers addressed policy goals and constitutional issues amid a festive, partisan atmosphere.
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Crystal Palace
London
Coroner's Inquest on Tipperary Murder Results
A coroner weighs the murder of Scully at Tipperary. The inquest returns a verdict of murder after a mass of evidence. The jurors urge broader laws to curb such killings and prevent recurrence.
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Tipperary
Glaxvow
Bremen
Losvon
Reveardy
Jecan
Southampton
Remy
London
Johnson
Uvsris
Ain Gieat Win Herd
Sculy
Tipperaray
Aer
Scully
BASE BALL AND OTHER NOTABLES FROM AUGUST SEVENTEENTH
Svprawaponts Aug 17 saw a Union club defeat the Executives 38 50 in a muddled game while Naw Foax Aug 17 reported Atlantics beat Mucuas 12 to 11. Oyapics of Washington beat Athletics 15 22 17, and a robbery cost $16,350 with $6,700 loss. Military authority removed J M Hamparey as port collector in Bicumosp. Distinguished visitors Roscoe Gonkihig and Hooper visit for observations. A new bale of cotton arrived from Washington county Mississippi.
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Svprawaponts
Union
Mrtigiania
Thi
Istter
Naw Foax
Atlantics
Mucuas
Partapecests
Oyapics
Washington
Athletics
Philadelphia
Barrimans
Svessog
Dans
MOVAL
J. M. Hamparey
Tag
Alexander Chiusa
Grant
Colfax
New York Aug 17 accident and other items
A New York dispatch reports a derailment near Stony Creek depot where a coach and baggage car fell 160 feet into the river after an iron rail obstruction. Mrs. Canfield of Hartford and Mrs. H C Pratt of Boston were badly injured. the engineer and fireman were hurt. Charles Hall was arrested on suspicion. Other notes include church funding, an upcoming Unitarian conference in October, Erastus Corning’s Democratic candidacy, Fire damage to Rockland ice company buildings, and a multi‑item report on local deaths and labor topics.
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Shore Line
Boston
New Haven
Stony Creek Depot
Canfield
Hartford
H.C. Pratt
Charles Hall
Tally Church
Ngrthers Diocese
Erastus Corning
Rockland Ice Company
Sarah J. Gamble
Clarketown
Rocklynda
United States
Ee P. Melton
Rebindri
North River
Bart
Brooklyn
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Wweeting of Teachers’ National Convention
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Washington County
Mississippi
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Ant Pataber
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Milwaukee Garden
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