Congress to Transfer Tax Office Control to Congress
The telegraph reports Congress will remove control of the Internal Revenue Department from the Executive. It notes Colorado and Nebraska to be admitted to the Union regardless of presidential approval. Also mentions General Sheridan denying cruelty charges and speculation on Emperor Napoleon III. European news via Atlantic Telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Internal Revenue Department
Executive
Colorado
Nebraska
Paris to intercept Emperor Maximilian voyage amid Mexican tensions
Reports say a steamer departed Havre to intercept Maximilian en route from Vera Cruz to Miramar to attend Empress Carlota. London notes Seward sent a dispatch to France on Mexico evacuation amid varied European market and political chatter. The Liverpool market shows weak breadstuffs with wheat down and corn mixed.
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Paris
Havre
Maximilian
Vera Cruz
Mirama
Carlotta
United States
England
Erdaol
Novay
New Yorkat
London
Seward
Mexico
Liverpool
P.t
Panienleet
Illinois Central Railroad
Fenian Meeting Report From Buffalo
Fragmented text describes Fenian activities in Buffalo with references to arms donations and unsure outcomes. Mentions Canada and general fear among participants, noting resistance and reluctance among observers.
New Maryland Surveyor Appointed and Fears of Wider Removals
The Baltimore American notes Wm Wallace assumes duties as Port Surveyor replacing J E Fulton amid rumors of further removals. A retrenchment committee and Maryland election investigation are mentioned as major actions. The report also cites a new press association stance amid contention with a city monopoly and forthcoming federal travel to Washington.
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Baltions
Sur‘veyor
Wm. Wallace
Commerccial
JE. C. Fulton
Ares
Dad Paaveyor ‘Parkes
Baltimore Early January Fair Aids Southern Orphan Asylum
A Baltimore report notes a January fair and festival planned to raise funds for the Southern Orphan Asylum of Richmond. The narrative also mentions a retrenchment committee meeting led by Joe Thomas and the inquiry into government patronage and election issues in Maryland. Mr Noah Abbott died after a recent accidental shooting. A crowd of Congressmen is traveling toward the Capitol amid talk of appointing an investigative committee.
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Batimore
Southern Orphan Asylum
Capitol
Congress
Armand
Baltimore
Joe Thomas
Maryland
Alliances and U S Movements Across Atlantic Waters
A New York dispatch reports Admiral Dahlgren and Generals Crittenden and Warren traveling to California aboard the Gannet. Indictments against Brooklyn navy yard workers in a government graft case are overturned. Fenian activity and arms shipments prompt Western States vigilance amid rising tensions.
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New York
Dahlgren
Crittenden
Warren
Merda Lo
Ae Gann
California
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Rndge
John V. Cockrutt
Pari Y Seward
Currapati
Manas
Fineal
Corrientes
Rio
Eechenge
Wechiveoe
Paraguay
Flores
Wiaasey
Jamaica
United States
Bolivar
Laguyra
England
Washington
Rhotea
Paneer
Norfolk
Consolidation and Appointments Trim Naval and Civic Posts
The Guadron will join the North Atlantic squadron as a major vessel. A Louisiana bethel marshal is appointed to replace McKee. Two Titusville merchants face arrest for suspected fraud on the government tied to Parker oil refinery. Jeff Davis receives a lukewarm report from Florida mission delegates, while Clement Clay heads to Alabama. A French Canadian convention in Coohoes, N Y votes delegates for the U S convention. The Postmaster General’s annual report notes little change in discharges and appointments for the year ending June 30 and urges higher clerk pay.
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Aeugeney
Bethel
Louisiana
McKee
New York
Titusville
Parker
Mississippi
Jeff. Davis
Fortress Monroe
Washington
Clement
Clay
Alabama
Coohoes
N. Y
United States
Coohoes County
Washington Dispatch
Bridge opening brings crowd across Suspension Bridge
In Cincinnati Giyetswari on December 1 an estimated 50 000 people crossed the Suspension Bridge during its opening. The event near Agehoowse Corner and Elm Streets was marked by a fire damaging the area at noon.
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Giyetswari
Aeah Agehoowse Corner
Elm Streets
Halifax Weather: Heavy Gale With Rain Then Pleasant
Halifax reports Thursday and Friday heavy southerly gale with rain, then the day turns pleasant. Weather system moves through with wintry winds easing to clearer conditions by day’s end.
Congress to Probe Cotton and Sugar Frauds
The Congressional Committee will seek to remove secrecy from indictments as it investigates cotton and sugar frauds at New York and other customs houses. The report may implicate high officials and exposes alleged inhumanity toward prisoners at Dry Tortugas.
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Congressional Committee
Ucus
Sewaard
Napoleon
Congress
Avenue Department
New York Associated Press
Craig
New York
United Ae
Saaton
Chicago
Bradlid
Prisoners at the post receive light labor and rations
The report notes prisoners are treated well with clean cells, light labor, and earned rations equal to enlisted men under the commanding officer. Multiple dispatches touch on political maneuvers and legal cases as well as the press’ severance from a news monopoly.
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CP. H. Seaman
Washington
Seward
Bigelow
Mexico
Louis Napoleon
Revenue Department
Kelly
Philadelphia
Internal Revenue Bureau
Department of Revenue
Chase
National Autobigact
Washington City
New York City
Associated Press
United Ghates
European Telegraphic News Association
D. H. Craig
Virginia Peninsula counties urge convention for new constitution
At Williamsburg leading Virginian counties approve a plan to call a constitutional convention by the next legislature to craft a new framework and ease wartime debts. Gov Corro? expected to back the amendment in his message. Also, in Richmond a canal boat captain was killed by an unknown assailant, and a manhunt followed until police arrested the suspect.
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Richoad
Virginia
Williamsburg
Gov. Sae
Ricamono
Chicago Newswire Summary Noted Reporting Delays
An Associated Press dispatch from Chicago reports delays in filing by news staff. The December 1 note indicates held reports and postponed timing due to unspecified reasons.
Washington tariff opposition and territorial admissions noted
A Washington dispatch reports Free Traders claim Secretary McCulloch opposes the tariff bill just passed by the House. He directs new revenue and tariff bills to be uniform. Colorado and Nebraska senators visit. both territories likely to be admitted this session. veto could be overridden.
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McCulloch
Colorado
Nebraska
PawmapeLouta
Washington
Bullens
Free Traders
House
Wells
Congress
Puriapetpata
Court of Quarter Sessions
Jata Ludlow
Allison and Piercé
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Mason and Roberts
Wm Aaguire
Maggie Ber
Continental Theatre
Ee Chamion
Ary Kearny
Rtas
Champion
Condemned Fenians Not Granted New Trial
The Chief Justice delivered the judgment in the cases of Lynch, McMahon, Stayin, and School. Prisoners were found condemned Fenians after a lengthy hearing. Affidavits offered by the prisoners proved insufficient to obtain a new trial, and the court declined to grant the rule.
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Juste Hogar
Lynch
Perry
Dies
Intinga
Hool
Ogg
Richards
Court of Common Leas
Ehva
Sterin
Stan
Queen’s Bench
Toronto
Court of
Torosto
C. W
McMahon
Stayin
School
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Atlantic Telegraph
Europe
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Tara
Trelany
Ditelard
Buffalo
Fenian Meeting
BrrraLto
Canada
Rio Janeiro
Curapaitih
Cincinnati
Halifax
Richmond, VA
Noti
Queensware
Mark & Warren
J. W. Bradley
Alwaya
Hudspath, Smith & CO
Hirst Street
H. M. Sweetser, Math Strover
Wests
Bradley
Gary
Bob Dunford
Ambers Atreat
Nod
S$ Reade Street
New
Ssee Wheeling Iron Works
Acheson, Bell & CO
Main Street
Nowa Diy
Wihwenine
W.va
GEO
Sonntag & CO
TevonTnns
Sig
Fodten
Main ‘Street
Wes Evansville, Ake
Water Street
Peele
Wreae
Mist Street
Oye
Wells, Kellogg & CO
First Street
Fentins
Jademant
Lyne
Newman
Evansville, Indiana
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