Steamboat T. L. Magill Destroyed by Fire on Mississippi
The steamer T. L. Magill traveling from St. Louis to New Orleans caught fire on the Mississippi River Saturday night. Thirteen fires are reported lost, with many more persons aboard. The San Domingo Commissioners fled New York aboard the United States frigate Tennessee yesterday. The President calls for a thorough probe of the issue by the Commissioners.
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T. L. Magill
St. Louis
New Orleans
Mississippi River
San Domingo
New York
United States
Tennessee
Illinois Congress candidate motion before the Court of the People
Governor Oglesby addresses the Court of the People urging Richard J. Onesay be named congressman at large from Illinois. The text challenges Republicans to file a demurrer to that motion, signaling partisan contest over the renomination.
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Oglesby
Court of the People
Richard J. Onesay
Atarge
Linois
Impeachment Talks and Territorial Appointments Across States
The article discusses Governor Holden of North Carolina facing impeachment for organizing a colored militia, Governor Scott of South Carolina facing impeachment for not organizing one, and a proposed governor swap to cut costs. It also covers Utah nomination changes with Vaughn replaced by Strickland, and Minister Wasusure’s departure from Paris to London aiding German citizens.
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Holden
North Carolina
Scott
South Carolina
North
Vaughn
Shaffer
Utah
Silag A. Strickland
Nebraska
Strickland
Ton. George A. Black
Utah Territory
Wasusure
Paris
London
Closing paragraphs of Senator Scuurrz speech 12 December
The column printsSenator Dann Scuurrz closing remarks from the Senate on December 12. It defends Scuurrz as a capable statesman with strong views and independent thinking. It contrasts Republican independence with Democratic party discipline, citing the Doverass case as a warning against party overrule.
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Dann Scuurrz
Senate
Scuurrz
S. A. Dovelass
Doverass
Coal Miners Strike Impacts Prices Across Nation
A major strike by Pennsylvania coal miners is blamed on powerful monopoly interests. The disruption has raised coal prices nationwide and caused hardship for miners' families, with profits reportedly lining dealers' pockets.
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Pennsylvania
Women’s suffrage debate splits support in Congress
Mrs C General Sherman and thousands of women including wives of Senators sign a remonstrance against extending suffrage to females, while Miss Tennick Graffin of Woodhall Claflin & Co. petitions under the civil rights bill insisting she is a citizen and cannot be denied the vote. Readers may sympathize with either side.
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Cgeneral Sherman
J. D. Cox
Congress
Tennick. Graffin
Freeport
Woodhall, Claflin & Co
Wall Street
New York
Petititions
Resolved to move care for insane to state institutions
In the Sinuis Senate last Thursday Mr Little offered a resolution urging the Committee on Charitable Institutions to study transferring the insane from jails and poor houses to state owned and managed facilities. The measure, backed by concern for humane treatment, was laid over amid calls for prompt action.
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Sinuis Senate
Little
Oice
Ulineis
Insane Asylum Care Urged by Illinois Legislators
A fragment urges immediate legislative action to provide ample humane care for the unfortunates. It argues against burdensome asylum construction costs and proposes funding inmates through county support to prevent loss of hope and reason. The text paints a harsh critique of current facilities and calls for reform.
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Illinois
General Logan Elected U S Senator by Republican Caucus
The Springfield Republican Caucus recorded General Logan receiving 98 votes to 32 for all others and unani mously nominating him for United States Senator for six years from March 4 1871, succeeding Yates. The piece praises Logan’s Republican fidelity and declares the Freeport Journal first to defend him against attacks from Chicago papers and the Democratic press.
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General Logan
United States
Springfield
Lodax
United Stated
Yates
Logan
Union
Congress
Lhoge
Freeport Journal
Chicago Republican
Chicago Times
Democratic
Propose General Publication of Illinois Laws Statewide
A constitutional shift prompts calls for broad statewide publication of all General Assembly laws in Illinois. The proposal asks the Legislature to require the Secretary of State to supply papers with printed laws and to compensate publishers at a nominal rate per thousand ems, ensuring public familiarity with enacted statutes and fair pay for printers.
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New York
General Assembly
Illinois
Secretary of State
Railroads face tariff bills and an overreach feared
Senator Muller proposes a three cent per mile passenger rate with heavy penalties for overcharges, while Mr Strong backs a three man State Railway Commission with broad powers to regulate tariffs and force rolling stock additions. Critics call the plan a dangerous overreach and a roaming, coercive board that could corrupt officials and disrupt rail leaders.
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Muller
Strong
Charles Francis Adams
North American Review
History of divori ons and monopoly regulation proposed
A fragment discusses three policy points about state regulation of monopolies and domestic matters. It advocates letting the Legislative Department draft a law, with the Judicial Department handling interpretation and the Executive enforcing it.
Illinois Republicans Praise State Finances After War Debt Paid
The Illinois Republican party celebrates sixteen years of governance showing the state treasury rebuilt from near empty to a surplus. They claim ordinary and extraordinary war expenses are paid, with the total debt reduced to about 4.8 million and ready money around 4.5 million.
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Republican Ilingis
Demderdta
Jin
Illinois
Republican Party
Bisset
Treauary
Niil
Party of
Ilinois
Feagan
Illinois House Committees Announced by Speaker
The House committees list, announced last Thursday by the Speaker, includes Col. Tursen on Executive Department, Judiciary and Printing. Maassenberg serves on Education Insurance and Printing. Mr Soan chairs Geology. Mr Carey chairs Judiciary with notable experience. Mr Root, Chicago, chairs Congressional Apportionment. Horace Warr chairs Municipal Affairs, bringing capable legal work and industry.
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House of Representatives
Ilinois
Tursen
Executive Department
Maassenberg
Soan
Soan, of Mr. Carroll
Carey
Jo Daviess
Root
Chicago
Republican State’ Central Committee
Horace FE. Warr
Political clash over Sheriff election and law in the county
A lengthy political letter blasts the Democratic ring over nominating a non citizen for Sheriff and defending the constitutional and statutory order. It notes Hayes loss due to Democratic lies, urges law to prevail, and mocks Senator Sumner's career while criticizing Motley's removal and Sumner's stance on the Alabama claims.
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United States
Jt4yrs
Stewart
Hayes
Mayes
Bulletin
Summner
Mass
Senate Chamber
San Domingo
Republican Party
Sumner
Motley
St Jamies
Alabama
Railroads In Iowa Projected From Dubuque
Two new railroads are planned with eastern terminus at Dubuque. The Dubuque and Minnesota Railroad would run north to La Crescent across the river from La Crosse Wisconsin, with twenty eight miles under contract from Dubuque to Turkey River. The Iowa Pacific road would start in Dubuque and trend west along the Middle Branch of the Little Maquoketa, crossing the Dubuque and Sioux City Road at Fort Dodge before turning southwest toward the headwaters of the Miple River.
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Dubuque
Minnesota
Mississippi
la Crescent
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Towa
Turkey River
Iowa Pacific
Little Maquoketa
Dubuque County
Sioux City
Fort Dodge
Miple River
Engineer Stanton Leads Dubuque and Minnesota Rail Route Survey
The Dubuque and Minnesota road survey between Dubuque and McGregor was led by LL Stanton Hay, praised as a top engineer. He has overseen corridor surveys for the Iowa Pacific division, with costs exceeding half a million dollars for the first twenty miles. His work, long associated with Midwest rail planning, underscores the project’s high expertise and potential profitability for stockholders.
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Thurnstream
Missouri
Dreawal
Dubuque
Minnesota
Méditepot
LL. ‘Stanton
Hay
Bnat
Iowa Pacific
McGregor
Alechdyéhiow
Stanton
Tventy
Europe
Bichan
Damascus Farmers Club Proceedings December 1870
Record of the Damascus Farmers Club meeting held December 24 1870 with attendance noted. Discussion opened by C F Houser on the two week adjourned topic General Farming Operation and postponed the pork yield question per acre of corn. Annual officer election announced in two weeks. Ladies topic baking discussed with pie recipe and yeast preparation shared. Secretary S G Train signs off urging subscription to the Freeport Journal.
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Damascus
F. Houser
Fife
Zzurper
Train
Letters From The People Went PHILS at ME
A reader letter discusses the Lyceum system and public lecturers in America, praising W P Phillips for his oratorical command. It contrasts free thought in northern states with constrained discourse in other settings, notes editors and ministers’ temptations to seek gain, and commends honest editors and clergy while assessing public lecturing ethics.
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Catrott
Topnaallok
Hreepott Journal. Com
Wandell
Phillips
Lectare
Carroll
Amerida
Lyceum
Baltors
Breidy
Andoliticians
Lyceu
Fidétiona
W. P
Tea and sugar duties as revenue taxes for the Treasury
The piece argues that tea coffee and sugar duties serve revenue rather than protection. It cites 1808 collections of about 10 million dollars and notes most revenue comes from three items. It explains smuggling is low due to bulk and low rates and outlines the consumer cost including dealer margins.
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Treasury Aldrd
United States
Serveengarateens Resaseee
Tax on iron and coal tariffs outlined in 19th century debate
The article discusses how duties on imports like iron and coal raise government revenue yet burden consumers. It argues that protective tariffs mostly enrich manufacturers and create higher prices, while overall savings to the treasury are small. It notes calls to reduce or end duties on iron, lumber, wool, and related goods, aiming to lower cost of essentials and spur industry.
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Tron
Makije
Congress
Treasury
Mark Twain's River Origin and Early Career Tale
A reminiscence recalls the origin of the name Mark Twain on a Mississippi steamer. Captain Sellers and crew members discuss Clemens’s humor and mental prowess while a deckhand’s misheard shout sparks the famous nickname. The piece notes the nickname’s later rise as Clemens shifts from river work to literature.
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John Morris
Memphis
Mark Twain
Clemens
Garrett
H Lean
Western
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