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Newspaper
Indianapolis Daily Herald
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1867
Page
1
Democrat J.8. Gallady was nominated to fill the congressional vacancy in Kentucky s third district following the death of Elijah Hise and was elected by an almost unanimous vote.
Charleston dispatch reports Benjamin Thompson a wealthy Beaufort District planter recently confined in Columbia insane asylum ended his life by hanging yesterday. Thompson had been placed under care following mental deterioration. Neighbors note his wealth and prominence in local affairs.
Rejection of amendments to the reform bill in the House of Lords followed by adjournment and third reading expected. Other items report treason convictions in Tipperary, arrival of Ambassador Bancroft to Berlin, papal succession talk around Bishop Dan, and ongoing Vienna Holy See concordat negotiations.
London dispatch reports that British captains in Abyssinia are no longer under the King. The Brighton races began today with the Bennial stakes won by Trockader, Van Amburgh second. The Rothschild stake winner was Poty, with North Star second and Hall Devle third.
London officials report Lord Stanley will present to Parliament the full correspondence between Britain and the United States over the Alabama claim before session end. The Lords passed the reform bill on its third reading, and bids are invited for future British mail contracts to New York with preference to British ships. Kossuth reportedly declines a seat in the Hungarian Parliament offered by Waitzen electors.
The New York Herald reports on Secretary Stanton's removal from office amid Cabinet tensions with President Johnson. It notes possible Grant appointment, debates over habeas corpus, and cabinet actions regarding Mrs. Surratt. Other items include foreign dispatches and reactions to Sheridan and Italian unification. A separate note mentions a Bergen poisoning and a freshet in Connecticut.
From St Louis report on Captain Ames pursuit of Indians near Saline river, eight hours fight with about two hundred attackers. One trooper killed, Ames wounded, five Indians slain, rest fled with stolen stock. Fort Wallace may be abandoned without more troops. Also notes deaths from cholera and arrival of Indian commissioners in St Louis. Rail traffic decisions and streetcar fare dispute closed with an old fare restored.
Louisville dispatch reports constitutional election results confirming a large Democratic majority. The vacancy caused by Elijah Hise’s death led to a ballot for congressman in the Third District, with J. S. Gallady elected by an almost unanimous vote.
Yellow fever reports from Corpus Christi list eighty cases with four deaths and widespread business suspension. In Galveston five deaths on Saturday and seven on Sunday are noted, with the chief and Dr Taylor, medical director, leading the response.
A Rome and Watertown Railroad engine and caboose derailed near Adams Station on Tuesday August 6. Ten men were injured, none killed, with details limited to the crash location and casualty count.
Money, stocks and bonds show modest moves with rates around 3 5 per cent. Sterling weak at 1003¢ to 110%, gold opening 1403 and closing 140. Government securities show mixed coupons with several 1881, 1862 and 1864 issues quoted. Prices list Ohio certificates, Michigan Central, Fort Wayne, Rock Island, Union Express and others with totals and receipts noted. Shipment of specie expected tomorrow. shares for Gregory, Corbydon, Quartz Hill and others decline slightly. Receipts and payments totals listed: payments 20,483 balance 128,037,723.
Market report from Cincinnati dated Tuesday August 6 shows mixed activity with no sales of super extras, grain prices steady to heavy. Corn in good shipping demand at 85c for No 1 in bulk, rye held around $1, cotton firm at 26c middling, whisky unchanged at 30c in bond, pork and bacon offerings limited, eggs 16c, cheese 11-12c, linseed oil dull, gold around 1393.
Chicago market summary for Tuesday August 6 notes prices in wheat corn rye and pork futures. Wheat steady at 215 for No 1 red and 182.5 for No 2 spring. Corn active up 24 to 3 cents with No 1 bids 9434 98 90 92 for No 2. Rye opening higher to 64 for No 1 and 58 59 for No 2. Pork inactive nominal. lard firmer at 1234 12 cents. Receipts and shipments for flour wheat corn oats hogs listed. Weather cloudy and very warm.
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