Supreme Court Decisions Stir Union Anxiety in Congress
Judge Chase denies a writ of habeas corpus in the Dr. Mudd case while far flung reports reach from South America. Fire outbreaks hit Lebanon Ohio Ogdensburg N Y and Montreal. A Hampton Virginia riot involving African Americans prompts official inquiries in New Orleans. England and continental news round out yesterday's telegrams.
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Frazier, Renholm & Co
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Supreme Court
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Justice Chase
Nuadd
Internal Revenue
John Gleason
Peru
Radical Measures in Congress and Supr eme Court Decisions Stir Anxiety
New York report outlines pending radical changes proposed in Congress affecting executive and judicial branches. It notes Supreme Court rulings on military trials may trigger further constitutional challenges and sparks alarm among jurists.
Prominent Fenians Reported Missing
In New York on December 31, prominent Fenian figures have vanished, with friends claiming they have journeyed to Ireland. Reports suggest the rumored rising there faced delays of about ten days.
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New York
Ireland
River Bridge to Open for Vehicles Amid Ice Logjam
Cincinnati reports ferry service halted by heavy river ice with navigation suspended. The Suspension Bridge near completion will open to all vehicle traffic tomorrow as a temporary measure. A fire at Warren County Infirmary in Lebanon destroys the building, 140 inmates evacuated, loss estimated at 20000 dollars insured for 10000. Doctors Richardson and Batchelder, linked to an insurance swindle, are released with no charges filed.
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Covington
Newport
Warren County Infirmary
Lebanon
President Besieged by Clingman in Senate Ante-room
Washington December 31 The President’s ante-room was crowded despite a snow storm Among the visitors was Mr Clingman of North Carolina late rebel General He seeks a pardon from the President and has conferred with the Supreme Court judge about Congress positions toward the Southern States He remarked the Supreme Court would declare the amendment unconstitutional and spoke advisedly
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Clingman
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New York
Supreme Court
Congress
Weatherly
South Carolina
Central Pacific Railroad Damaged by Recent Storm
A San Francisco report notes the recent storm greatly damaged the Central Pacific railroad. An Arizona letter dated the 10th reports prosperous mines but troublesome Indians. The steamer Colorado bound for Canton and Hong Kong sails tomorrow with half a million dollars in treasure aboard.
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Central Pacific
Arizona
Flaceiader
Colorado
Canagawa
Hong Kong
Local Fiscal and Rail Updates Highlight Regional Developments
The value of school houses is 315000 and the school tax amounts to 102000. There are 12 colleges, academies and universities and 83 schools. Union Pacific Railroad is completed twenty miles beyond Junction City with iron ties hauled for rapid work as weather permits. The Kansas Legislature meets January 5. The senatorial question remains unsettled though Pomeroy is likely to be reelected.
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Junction City
Kansas
Pomeroy
London and world markets on holiday notice and naval moves
Europe brief records holiday quiet in London with mixed bond and stock notes. Bennett’s challenge to sail around the Isle of Wight accepted. Viking yacht among Royal Yacht Club leaders. Paris reports Winchester urging new guns. Antwerp notes petroleum prices. French tonnage dues abolished after Jan 1 1867. transports head to Vera Cruz from Cherbourg with troop movements underway.
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Erie
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Haver
Vera Cruz
Cherbourg
Fenians to be tried in Toronto and derailment near Park Hill
The remaining thirty two Fenians in jail will be tried on the tenth proxime by two judges in separate chambers to speed proceedings. A Grand Trunk train from Toronto to Sarnia ran off the track near Park Hill with the passenger car plunging down an embankment injuring the conductor and several passengers. In Montreal a collision between an express from Rouse's Point and a freight train killed the engine driver and a fire destroyed the Kershaw Edwards factory boiler and machinery. James Leslie’s residence burned. In Pernotra a hotel on the Wyoming and Oul Spring road burned and a child died by burns.
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Sarnia
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Montreat
C. E
Rouse’s Point
Kershaw & Edwards
James Leslie
Pernotra
C. W
Hymington Hotel
Wyoming & Oul Spring Road
Fire Burns Occupied Building in Ogdensburg
Yesterday morning a large building occupied by G. P. Ryan, Wm. Lovejoy, and Glass & Ames burned in Ogdensburg. Loss was heavy and the property carried no insurance.
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Ocpenspurn
G. P. Ryan
Wm. Lovejoy
Glass & Ames
Delaware Legislature to Meet Tomorrow in Wilmington
Wilmington Del Dec 31 The Delaware Legislature will meet tomorrow Democrats hold two thirds in both branches Analysts expect constitutional amendment to be rejected by the legislature and sent back for another vote
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Wilminetor
Del
Delaware
Tts
Generals Mower Baldy Testify Before Congressional Panel
In New Orleans on December 31 Generals Mower and Baldy presidents and records of the Military Board of Investigation appeared before the Congressional Committee to answer questions about the board’s findings and actions.
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New Oreans
Mower
Baldy
Military Board of Investigation
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State officers report shows bonds and taxes totals
The St Louis special notes that annual state officers reports are at the printer. Total outstanding state bonds are 604000 and territorial and military warrants 506400. State assets include taxes uncollected 332000 and credits against the Federal government for troop equipment.
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Topeks
Kansas
X&c
Dommnion Schools
Pumapetraia Arrest Ties to National Bank Heist
In Philadelphia on December 31 Isaac DeWitt also known as Baldwin, third member of the group that robbed the National Bank in New Town, was arrested and returned.
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Pumapetraia
Isaac DeWitt
Baldwin
Forment National Bank
New
Attack on Hampton store ends with military dispersal
In Hampton a group of Black men attacked a store last night in revenge for a man killed during a theft attempt. The assault was broken up by the military.
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