15 Feb 1869
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Newspaper
Evansville Journal
Location
Evansville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1869
Page
1
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A jumble of brief items reports mail theft charges in Brunswick Missouri, diplomatic appointments to Washington and Paraguay tensions, a Blackfeet and Crow clash near Big Timber with casualties, and New York policing plans. Also notes a Florida steamer capture, Lopez’s agents in Buenos Ayres, flour ring in New York markets, and cavalry reports from the Plain. California endures record rains and snow, halting rail and telegraph lines statewide.
The dispatches report that a committee of Congress delivered Grant’s certificate of election and he delivered a speech to a nationwide audience. The announcement promises an honest administration with economy and retrenchment while cabinet details remain secret until after March 4. Indiana legislature news and Atlantic Cable reports accompany the items.
From Lonpex England February 13 a petition to be laid before the Queen by the Dublin Mayor gathers over 100000 signatures. In Madrid February 13 Spain contemplates a new government with a Regency and Council replacing a prolonged Directory while Cortes meets with popular input.
Senator Morton and Representatives presented General Grant with the commission as President for four years and pledged support for an honest economy. Grant promised an energetic, principled administration and cabinet choices to be sent to the Senate for confirmation.
General Grant spoke to supporters about his election and pledged faithful execution of revenue laws. He emphasized economy and honesty, noted readiness to remove underperforming officials, and explained he would delay public Cabinet names to avoid external pressure before confirmation. Conference attendees included twenty officials and staff. Congress Speaker Colfax received the certificate of election.
Full particulars of the disaster report the steamer Mittie Stephens lost in Red River with many women and children among the dead. The fire started in the Government bay section of cargo and the vessel carried only four dollars in insurance.
Havana reports Captain General Duke withdraws amnesty due to continued insurgent activity and unrest. Press liberty is suspended, censorship reimposed, and printing of newspapers without government consent prohibited. Political prisoners face trial by Court Martial.
The President presented credentials of Fenton and Stockion as senator elects from New York and New Jersey. A naturalization bill proposes that white foreign-born residents who meet conditions become naturalized citizens. Debates cover motion rules, representation, and spending on government printing with estimates and committee inquiries.
Senate wrangles over the River and Harbor measure focusing on the Louisville and Portland Canal clause and Kentucky’s rights. Amendments to strike survey authorizations were rejected, and the bill was recommitted for further Commerce Committee consideration.
The Feb 12 proceedings include a German teaching bill passing 57 percent and reports on Terre Haute Railroad and school fund liability. New bills introduce highway supervisor changes, home lot tax exemptions, state sinking fund tax assessment, Hancock County Indiana Agricultural College donation location near Greenfield, plus various repeals and board appointments. The Senate met in the afternoon. committees proposed resolutions about Aaron Houghton and the Knightstown Soldiers' Home, with adjournment to Monday.
News from the Pacific Coast continues with troubles in Mexico and another California earthquake. Fierce fight of bulls and bears in New York gold market. Large failure in Cleveland and small assets. Tribute to the union dead and reports of murders and crime from Europe.
Europe dispatch reports in Mapgin February 14 that the Constituent Cortes elected Reyerd president. The Provisional Government widens its campaign against reactionary plots. Many Carlist members have been arrested and others detained while attempting to cross from France to foment uprising.
In Philadelphia testimony reports James Doyle a prominent lawyer was badly wounded on a street and died shortly after reaching his home. No arrest is listed and the case remains enveloped in mystery despite rumors of arrests last night.
The Quartermaster General publishes number seventeen of the roll naming soldiers interred in national and public cemeteries in Kentucky Indiana and Illinois. The supplement lists 13 523 names of Union soldiers buried at National and public cemeteries in Kentucky Indiana and Illinois.
New York market report dated February 13 lists mixed commodity prices with flour and wheat lower on receipts of 5 mm bushels and 1 000 barrels sales. Barley oats brandy wine and other goods show firm or quiet demand while western oats and rye vary. large shipments of Rio coffee and western yellow corn appear in the notes with private sales and varying prices across multiple items.
New Orleans February 13 The State Convention closed its session resolving to establish it for the education of the freedmen throughout the Diocese They also agreed to raise the Bishop's salary to 5000 per year.
The Times notes fierce Bulls and Bears rivalry in the Gold Room, with a known short interest around fifty million, possibly double that, and four brokers said to borrow twelve million daily in gold. A powerful buying clique clashes with the bears. whichever side falters could be hurt badly. Also mentions Thomas E Leonard’s misdeed in Tennessee and a forged indebtedness tied to a governor’s requisition. Rumors about missing links in Maher Rogers murder case and arsenic poisoning in Brooklyn.
The Steamer Colorado sailed to Panama with 793000 in treasure destined for New York England and France. Fourteen Lackawanna crew were among passengers. Meanwhile reports from Alaska, Sitka and Mexico describe political changes, arrests and unrest. A French consul died of smallpox and a strong earthquake was felt in the region.
New York financial update shows active demand with prime paper at high rates. The bank statement indicates currency outflow to the South and mixed outcomes in government securities and sterling market.
Fragmentary market report lists various items and prices with unclear descriptors. Readers should consult original page for exact goods, sellers, and figures due to illegible OCR.
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered references to places like New Orleans and France with numbers and monetary terms, but the overall event or subject is not discernible. No identifiable people, organizations, dates, or concrete actions can be confirmed from the readable fragments.
Incomplete telegraph snippet from Manuruim dated February 15 lists Corros-Daull and nominal receipta with 1 295 bales exported and 0 007 bales. Other items include various shipments and prices such as Vaux-Eagler at 4, and Hulk Meats-Weak with shoulders and sides totaling 17340.
New York trade reports little change with moderate demand and steady prices. Brown sheetings hold at firm levels while cottons and muslins show consistent prices and outside markets show steady activity for mill goods and textiles including colored cottons and woollens with muted overall movement.
Announcement that we are appointed agents for the largest importer to the United States and ready to supply in any quantity. Manufacturer of cordage and related deals based in Cincinnati Ohio.
Telegraph market notes from Curcaco dated February 14 describe varied prices for cereals, meats, and livestock. Quotations cover per cent off prewar levels, steady and good rates for spring wheat, pork, and cattle with figures in dollars and cents, noting dull and easy buyer sentiment in several categories.
Francis McQuaide a machinist from Lowell is jailed on counterfeit five cent piece charges. In a separate incident the barn Alexandria collided with the fishing schooner Navy near Boston bay. the Navy sank and two crewmen drowned.
By Telegraph. St Lavra reports the market offering is insufficient to develop the trade. Prices are cited as low with weak demand and no strong buyers. Claimed that arrows and other goods show limited sales and a general lull persists in trade activity.
The dispatch records varied commodity quotes with soy, sugar, and coffee showing soft or steady moves. Wheat and corn prices drift to slightly higher levels while gold remains steady and coffee and sugar fluctuate modestly amid general market calm.
In Louisville on February 11 the Lower House introduced a resolution to direct the Judiciary Committee to study the propriety of a bill ending race or color based discrimination against testifying in courts. The measure passed 45 to 16 and a similar Senate resolution was noted before adjournment.
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