Logan for Senate in Illinois urged by Journal
The Journal argues for General Logan as Illinois senator amid Democratic opposition and copperhead criticism. It praises his wartime leadership, anti corruption stance, and fiscal restraint, noting strong Republican support and his suitability for the Senate. The issue also prints the President’s annual message to Congress, deemed straightforward and sound.
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President Grant's Message draws nods from New York papers
New York newspapers weigh the President's Message and State documents with cautious approval. The Tribune lauds the administration while questioning details on San Domingo and the Alabama claims. The Herald calls it a strong State paper and party platform. The Times praises it as a solid, practical policy outline.
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Congressional Proceedings December 5 to December 9
Senate and House sessions outline daily actions. Windom seated after Norton's death as Minnesota senator. Bills and resolutions tabled or referred, including income tax repeal efforts, currency limits, bank reserves, and funding bonds. President's message printed. House sworn in new members Dixon Duke Sypher and others. Various bills on Indian affairs, tariffs, and postal service debated. December 8 and 9 include elections, executive sessions, and treaty ratifications.
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Washington Items Despatch on Third Congress Opening
Washington reports the third session of the Forty-first Congress opened with a crowded capitol, notable for a large black attendance in the Lower House and the presence of prominent diplomats. The President's message was read, and various political battles loom, including Georgia admissions, contested Senate seats, and plans to abolish the Navy’s Admiral rank. A telegraph feat and multiple public notes color the day.
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Great Mississippi Bridge progress and Illinois politics
The annual report by Captain Jas B. Eads notes $50,000 loss from two stone delivery failures. The pier base covers 6,000 square feet, total weight about 45,500 tons, rock pressure 18,000 pounds per square foot, and the Kaystone Bridge Company will bear $1,149,512.14 for the superstructure. Obstacles included bedrock with wreckage, sand deposits, and caisson pressures. Illinois politics show Republicans 101 and Democrats 76 in the House. readiness of the Chicago St. Louis branch line. Prohibition vote totals. and various local notices from Peoria to Springfield.
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Population growth estimate from 1850 to 1860 collapse
The census end near completion yields a US population about 39 million, with the prior decade rising from 23 million in 1850 to about 31.5 million in 1860 and an implied increase of 8 million. The figures are described as astonishing though not exact.
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General Butler proposes halting England ties to seek revenge
The article notes General Butler urging a shutdown of intercourse with England as a symbolic retaliation. It also reports the Washington Commissioner of Agriculture receiving 400 Russian apple varieties from the Imperial Botanical Gardens in St Petersburg, in duplicate, in good condition with grafts for distribution to nurserymen for propagation in northern and northwestern states.
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Alabama Governorship Seen In Legal Dispute Over Oath
The Legislature’s lower house recognizes Lindsay as the legitimate governor elect while the Senate has sworn Lindsay in. The old Governor Smith is viewed as illegally elected, with the courts expected to rule. Also notes thirty new national banks authorized under the currency act, mostly in the West and South, with capitals from fifty thousand to three hundred thousand each.
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Postmaster General backs penny postal card system
The Postmaster General supports the penny postal card concept used in England. It eliminates hunting for envelopes and stamps and suits brief open messages. It will not be widely used for love letters.
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Washburne Reports Record Income from Paris Balloon Letter
The U S Assessor at Galena received Hon EH B Washburnes income return in one letter that left Paris by balloon. It was the largest income he has ever returned. The letter shows he is not pressed with business since the siege began and now has time to tally income, though the fever and ague confine him to the house.
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Abolition of Income Tax Likely During Current Session
Washington reports growing momentum to repeal the income tax with several bills filed and a belief it may be opposed by a Ways and Means majority. Debate hinges on timing, with some favoring delay to the Forty second Congress. Other measures include New Mexico statehood, a territorial government for Indian Territory, and a Utah polygamy prohibition bill amid political maneuvering.
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Mission to England Offered to General Schenck
The New York Tribune reports that General Schenck has formally been tendered the English mission and accepted it. His departure for England is not fixed but expected within three weeks, with official promulgation and Senate confirmation to follow. The President had asked for his acceptance weeks earlier.
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Pacific Railroads Plan Links California to Arizona
Eastern investors push a new line from Los Angeles to the Colorado River then east to Prescott Arizona. The route crosses a rich, sparsely populated Go State territory with potential for rapid development and thousands of settlers. The project aims to connect the Pacific with the Mississippi corridor and stimulate growth across Arizona and surrounding regions.
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