Morning Edition Foreign News From The City Of Washington
A compilation of overseas items includes British press chatter about Maximi fan in Europe near New Year, Fenian trials with O Donovan Rosa sentence to life, and mixed reports on Chilean settlement terms. Also notes on Jamaica disturbance, Jamaica governor change, and evolving financial markets in London and Liverpool with cotton, breadstuffs, and stocks.
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Maximi
Europe
Boxer Hook
Washington
Liverpool
Queenston
Loxpox
Donovan Rosa
Siz Yrara
England
France
Madrid
Brazilian and American news from the 1860s report
The North America steamer arrives from Brazil with notes on Rio de Janeiro rejoicing at the emperor’s birthday. Brazilian and allied forces are positioned near Corrientes as Paraguay remains retreating along the Upper Parana. Immigrant settlements near Araguara, a large government land tract, and expected migration from the former Confederacy are mentioned amid no new battles.
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New Yorks
North America
Bahis
Pernambuco
Bi. Thomas
Parana
Cor-rienes
Paraguay
Corrientes
Preos
Giza
Cortes
London and Liverpool Trade and European Developments
December reports note the Mars from Liverpool and the Persia’s Liverpool arrival, with cargo tales of breadstuffs tea and petroleum. Commissions for Jamaica named Sir Henry Starks and others, a Fenian Halligan convicted, and observers discuss Maximilian’s fate in Europe ahead of the new year.
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New
Youk
Liverpool
London Times
Henry Starks
Edward Head
Charles Livingston
Jamaica
Halligan
Bieobera
Paria
London
Napoleon
Maximilian
Europe
Paris
Mexico
Gazette Des Trinuneauz
Bse
England
France
Riot in Alexandria Spurs Military Aid and Arrests
Description of Christmas riot in Alexandria with whisky flowing from restaurants, armed youths, and escalating violence. Mayor calls in three companies. arrests of ringleaders, 50 to 100 confined at the Glave pens, some released next day. Reports of unprovoked shootings at Chappell Hall and a head wound to a white man named Mitchell. death rumored. Bureau of Refugees and Freedmen note a recent order by Maj. Gen. Thomas about preventing unrest without implying government search. Col. Thomas, assistant commander.
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Des
Alexandria Journal
Hanosuck
Veterana
Adene
Glave
Chappell Hall
Mitchell
Eppexra
Bureau of Refugees and Freedmen
Mississippi
Thomas
Bureau
Epy
Col
Foreign dispatches mix war notes and piracy reports
Telegraph summaries from San Francisco and Hong Kong relay ongoing Apache versus settler clashes in Arizona with 28 missing soldiers. Chinese piracy rises as Fukien and Kang Si districts face rebellion aftermath. Mongol and Japanese diplomacy show some stability with silk trade updates and a Yokohama to Suez voyage planned.
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Sam Feancisco
Arizona
San Francisco
Hong Kong
Wanatah
Bhanghae
Foo Choo
China
Bir F. Bruce
Pekin
Kang Si
Fukien
Soldiers Crateries Kept For Fallen In War
Quartermaster Meigs ordered reports on field cemeteries and preservation measures for remains. Names from Wilderness and Spottsylvania show nearly 800 soldiers, with 210 from Pennsylvania, 84 from New York, and 60 from Massachusetts. Graves lack marks, some near enemy trenches, while Arlington hosts relocated remains and permanent cemeteries at Camp Douglas and Chicago.
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Peoosylvania
New York
Mareachussetta
Wilderness
Meiga
Arlington
Camp Douglas
Chicago
Boiler Explosion at Jager & Co Distillery
A boiler exploded at Jager & Co distillery in Dousvgon on December 27, blowing the engine room apart. Eight workers were in the building during dinner. one fireman died, others unharmed. Loss estimated at 60,000 dollars, with 25,000 dollars insured.
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Dousvgon
Jager & Co
Coal Sales Show Decline in New York Exchange
Twenty five thousand tons of Scranton coal sold today at the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western exchange rooms. Bidders were fewer and demand light, with prices down about one dollar per ton from November and nearly 2 3/4 dollars since October. Listed sales include Chestnut coal, Stove coal, Eye coal, Grate coal, Steamboat coal, and Lamp coal with varied tonnages and prices. Freight to New Jersey January shipments set at 75 cents per ton.
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New York
Scranton
Delaware, Lackawans & Western Railroad Company
Inez
St Blissbathport
New ‘Jersey
Colorado and New York News Snapshot
Colorado senators Chaffee and Evans report strong support for early statehood with all enabling act conditions met. Colorado legislature requests presidential action if needed. New York treasury plans bills per congress recommendations. cotton manufacturing value per capita cited. five cent fractional currency to be issued next week. daily destruction of defaced currency noted. plans to restore factor parity with former level.
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Atouison
Kamaas
Chaffee and
Evans
United States
Colorado
Himelf
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Cutler
Washington
Great Britain
Fantana of Kentucky Holds State Convention in Covington
The Fantana of Kentucky met in Covington with nearly all state circles present except two. Speeches were delivered by state center P. Bannon and others. Delegates unanimously endorsed President Roberta the Senate and the secretary of war and repudiated the O Mahony congress of January 2.
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Fantana
Kentucky
Covington
State Center
P. Bannon
Roberta
Senate
O’ Mahony
River flood slows transport as Nashville steamboats return
The Nashville area reports 25 feet of rising water on the shoals with steamboats arriving again. Cotton shipments are light at prices from 8 to 14 dollars. Receipts total 71 bales, shipments 170. A man named Fayette Godman was killed by Dick Dobba. Policeman Frame was shot during a confrontation with Woben. his wound is mortal.
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Liverpool
Central
O’ Donovan
Ireland
Richmond Bridewell
Eyre
Jamaica
Sir Henry Starke
London Gazette
Gov. Eyre
Andair Henry Blarks
London
Jd Dearer
Manchester
Nasavitts
Fayette Godman
Dick Dobba
Frame
Woben
New Year Market Report Shows Tight Credit and Dull Stock Activity
The Joan market is easy with abundant capital at 7 percent on call and some 6 percent trades. Commercial paper flows freely with buyers favored. Stock market is dull with more sellers at concession. Government bonds steady, 7.80s strongest. Railroad shares fall as legitimate business remains weak. New York, December 27 reports arrivals of Cumberland, Savannah, and Montgomery steamers amid heavy seas and a painted propeller ashore at Barnegat with many onlookers.
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New York
Cumberland
Wilmington
San Salvador
Bavannah
Montgomery
New Orleans
Barneygat
Photographers Meet to Seek Tax Change at Cooper Institute
A large gathering last evening at the Cooper Institute discussed measures to modify the government tax on photography. In Jersey City and surrounding Hudson river towns a memorial was prepared and petitioned Congress to alter the stamp tax, with several gentlemen delivering addresses.
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Cooper Institute
Jersey City
Hudson River
Congress
Friction Grows Between Mormons and U S Troops in Utah
A Salt Lake City letter reports worsening ill will between Mormons and United States troops, with fears of winter-time difficulties. Utah militia has been drilling in multiple counties while General Connor’s cavalry recently marched through the city for review. Brigham Young is seriously ill with pleurisy but slowly improving.
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New York
Salt Lake City
Muermons
United States
Connor
Brigham Young
Secretary Stanton Oath Rule For War Department Posts
Washington dispatch reports secretary Stanton answers a Senate resolution on who may be employed by the war department. Only provisional governors with approved pay histories are exempt. others must take the congressional oath. The piece notes diverse pension-like pay for several provisional governors and discusses related claims and currency decisions.
Mississippi Governor Replacement Recognized by President
From Wanixatox on December 27 the president through the secretary of state relieved Judge Sharkey of the trust of provisional governor and recognized his elected successor Governor Hamphey. Letters to them mirror those sent to provisional governors and governors elect in other southern states, remitting to constituted authorities the duties of their proper affairs. Texas and Florida remain as the last two states to be restored.
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Wanixatox
Presidens
Secretary of
Judge Sharkey
Hamphey
Texas
Florida
Canada to buy Northwest Territory as Parliament opens
A Montreal letter says Mr. Brown will push purchasing the Northwest Territory at about $2,000,000, which may fail. A battalion of the 18th Rifles travels from Fogland to Canada, with more troops expected. A force of several hundred will guard Ottawa and the Parliament building amid alarm.
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Montreal
Brown
Northwest Territory of Canada
18Th Rifles
Fogland
Canada
Ottawa
Parliament Building
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