Holiday Adjournments and Election News From 19th Century Sources
The Freeport Journal reports Congress adjourned over the holidays and will reconvene January 8, while Illinois lawmakers break until January 3. It notes Gold on Saturday 1984, D. W. Mann named Internal Revenue Supervisor for Illinois, and Maine GOP papers backing Gen Grant’s renomination. The State Agricultural Society reworks its January meeting date. A Chicago case verdict finds a colored man guilty of willful murder and death by hanging. Queen Victoria telegrams Prince of Wales recovery progress. later reports say earlier pessimism was unfounded. A cold spell ends with a night rain storm and thunder, followed by early spring warmth. diverse forecasts cover New Jersey, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kentucky, Tennessee, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, and Eastern Canada.
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Alexander Sharpe, Jr
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Sun
Erie Railway to be rescued from Ring control
The year will likely see the Erie Railway freed from corrupt Ring influence that left it bankrupt. Fisk Jr. Gould and Twead, longtime chief directors, are said to be at the end of their ropes as reformers back a merger between Atlantic and Great Western Railway and English Erie shareholders. The ensuing court battles and director elections, to be ordered by the Legislature, promise a sharp, decisive contest.
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Erie Railway
Fisk, Jr
Jay Gould
William M.twead
Atlantic and Great Western Railway Company
Erie Road
Grant Vindication Against Personal Attacks Widespread
A reproduced New York Times article argues a thorough vindication of President Grant against months of Democratic press calumnies. The piece asserts the facts are accurate and authentic, presenting a blunt defense that undermines competing accusations as strongly as Grant’s policy message quelled political criticism.
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Grant
Senate Debate Over Investigation Committee Heads to Row
The Senate debated the administration backed panel on Investigation and Retrenchment after a Republican caucus named Buckingham Pratt Howe Harlan Stewart Pool Bayard Sumner Trumbull Schurz Logan and others. The session adopted the committee and a motion to issue subpoenas for papers. General Logan supported Trumbull and Sumner and criticized administration supporters for opposing the investigation.
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Buckingham
Pratt
Howe
Harlan
Stewart
Pool
Bayard
Sumner
Trumbull
Schurs
Logan
New York Custom House
John A. Logan
Chicago Journal
The Old Year Hailed and Hopes for a Brighter New Year
A reflective piece on the closing year 1871 noting great fires diseases and disasters worldwide, including Chicago and Peshtigo, with admonitions to seek charity and cheer in the coming year and to wish readers a Happy New Year.
The New Apportionment Releases House Membership Totals
Congress debates a plan setting 281 total representatives, with New Hampshire Vermont and West Virginia losing one seat each and several states gaining. Illinois gains 8 seats to reach an average district population of 185,684, and the state would have 19 members with a 133,678 per member ratio. All state apportionment actions pause pending the federal bill’s passage.
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Illinois
The President and his Accusers refute Grant calumnies
A New York Times article defends General Grant against repeated accusations from the Sun and others. It disputes charges about wealth, gifts, and family appointments, asserts Grant’s integrity, and promises to publish a contested list of relatives once more, labeling it false.
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Congressional notices and bills in Congress today
Representative Negley introduced a Steamboat act amendment aimed at harmonizing safety and industry needs. Provisions include drag anchors and adjusted boiler pressures. The measure was sent to the Commerce Committee. Also, an ocean telegraphs bill seeks two US funded lines and corporate stock figures. Further items cover Ku Klux Committee funding, Illinois Internal Revenue, and a national bank report call. A Senate public buildings bill passed with amendments for Chicago.
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Louisville
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Poland
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William G. Fargo
Paul Spofford
Perry McDowell
Collins
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Wasmixcox
Fish
Foreign Affairs Committee
Sumner
Suraner
Political turmoil and unity in Senate and House actions
A report from Washington recounts Senate inquiries into the New York Custom House abuses and Hodge defalcation, and measures on postal reform, a potential second-term presidency amendment, and a push to reorganize civil service. House moves include labor legislation and abolition of Franking privilege amid a broad reconstruction program.
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New York
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Anniversary of Chris birth celebrated at Embury Church
The Embury M E Church held a birthday anniversary for Christ with songs, readings, and a history of God's dealings with man through creation to the birth of Jesus. The Superintendent and Pastor spoke, noting the world’s preparation for the Savior. A Christmas tree event followed, drawing a crowded audience and featuring artistically arranged gifts including wooden shoes for the superintendent and a candy cane for the pastor, among many others.
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Chris
Embury M
Jeremiah Dean
Swengle and Weld
Geo. M. Elliott
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