Multitude of 19th Century News Bits Shapes National Mood
A scrambled rundown reports a bank robbery in Daquota, a port appointment in abeyance, a Portres gelding sale, and Spain accepting mediation in Chile. It notes Washington negro celebration plans, Chandler’s absence, and bridge reconstruction in Nashville. Dispatches cover a steamer sinking, fake banknotes, animal exports limits, and bank tightening. Substantial items include Seward visits, Chase on Davis, army reductions, land policies, Rhode Island fire, and Fenian meetings in Cincinnati and Baltimore.
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Cnet
Georgetown
Smith &A Cos
Daquota
England
Washington
Chandler
Nashville
Congress
Agricultural
Delane Dancan
Engineer Corps
Heston
Thirty Six Railroads are Burned and Bridge in Nashville
Foreign news reports a series of railroad lines burned and the Nashville Suspension Bridge damaged. The Baltimore Negro Convention note appears in brief, with discussion of large gatherings and regional responses.
Navy Yard prisoner Capt Semmes and Confederate notes
Capt Semmes arrives at the Navy Yard in Washington under Marine escort. a court trial date is unsettled. Georgetown votes show strong support for negro suffrage opposition. Civilian staff reductions ordered by War Department with preference for veterans. Captain McFillis faces New York court, Chandler departs DC, Desoto sails for Gulf. General Schofield on leave, Paris commentary linked to politics.
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Ginbros
Secretary of the Navy
Washington
Custeads
Teeneral Johnston
General Sherman
Cale
Mobile
Alabama
General Assembly
North Carolina
United States
Jonathan Worr
Georgetown
Agricultural Committee
Wm. Lough
Obie
T. Glover
War Department
McFllis
New York Volunteers
New York Superior Court
Chandler
Desota
Gulf Squadron
Navy Yard
General Schofield
Paris
Rumored USFrance Mexico Accord and Napoleon Withdrawal
The Post reports a rumored understanding between France and the United States on the Mexican question. It claims Napoleon would withdraw French troops from Mexico and the U.S. would prevent interference with Archduke in Mexico. Militia or patriots would decide Mexicans fate. rumors unverified but widely believed. The President plans further army reductions after success in the South. The Strome divorce jury, after four hours, asked to dine and may not render a verdict tonight.
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New York
the Post
Washington
France
Napoleon
Mexico
Archduke
United States
Maximilian
Steht
Strome
Suspension Bridge and Markets Amid Rising Cumberland River
The Cumberland River at Nashville shows a rising level with about thirty five feet on the shoals. A fleet of coal boats from Kentucky arrived, crossing is by kits only. Preparations begin to reconstruct the Suspension Bridge, no cable bridge yet. Cotton demand rises with prices up to 12 per pound, shipments increase.
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Nasville
Nusiber
Cumberland
Kentucky
Fire Destroys Greentown Railroad Depot and Threatens Nearby Steamship
A blaze at Greentown’s Railroad Depot around 1 am gutted the building and thirty long empty cars, plus six loaded ones. The fire quickly endangered the steamer Commonwealth at the wharf, laden with freight, forcing the crew to flee for safety as flames spread.
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General Land Office
United States
Providence
Rhode Island
Commonwealth
Greenstown
Los
Provingnesx
BR. T
Greentown
New York
Tenon
Trial of G. B. F. Charged With Attempted Theft of Treasury Cotton
In Savannah on December 28 the trial began for G B F charged with attempting to steal cotton under federal custody. The scene reported quiet as authorities prepared to proceed with proceedings in the case against the agent in charge.
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Savannah
United States Treasury
General Haran resigns to accept New York prison post
Brevet Major General UW A Haran resigns from the War Department to accept an offer as Warden of State Prison in New York, a position he was recently elected to.
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Rowton
UW. A. Haran
Aosanation
War Department
State Prison
Spector of
New York
Death of Major Hromrox in Post Hospital
In New York a major from the ith New York Volunteers died in the Post Hospital last night. The body has been embalmed and awaits friends' orders. A sensational financial note today concerns a published list of broken banks in Tyres.
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Hromrox No
Richmorenv
Ith
New York
Post Hospital
Antil
Steamship Australacien Arrives from Liverpool and Queenstown
News from New York reports the Australacien arriving from Liverpool on the 16th and Queenstown on the 1th. The Band of Mayland bullion fell £45,214 in the past week. The Fenian special commission adjourned in Dublin and will open proceedings in Cork. Military precautions keep peace in Cork as trials progress. Reports cover reactions to President Johnson and Britain’s stance on various matters. Cotton sales and market notes from Liverpool and Manchester are included.
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New York
Australacien
Liverpool
Queenstown
Fenian Special Commission
Dublin
Cork
Feet
McCaferty
Cork Herald
America
He Pentons
Johnson Mownage
Morning Post
London Star
Spain
England
Austria
Hungary
London
Henry Storks
Func Ae
Jagmteag
Commaleion
Ttl
Liver Drestnber
Manchester
Tirmer
Upland
London Daily
Johnson
Ice flood washes away logs worth $100,000 in Susquehanna river
In Williamsport Pennsylvania on December 26 an ice flood in the west branch of the Susquehanna caused heavy damage. An estimated sixty to seventy thousand feet of saw logs valued at $100,000 passed downriver in the last twenty four hours, the heaviest loss ever reported by local lumbermen.
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Rome
Richmond
Times
Speed
Susquehanna
Wiiltltamsppont
Bridges Washed Away In AvaGusta Flood
Heavy rains last Friday washed away the Abbey and Yellow river bridges on the Georgia Railroad and the Chattahoochee bridge on the State Highway at AvaGusta Georgia. Rain continues.
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AvaGusta
Abbeyamt
Georgia Railroad
Chattahoochle
Steamer Constitution Lost With Fifty Four On Board
Raven December 1 reports the steamer Constitution bound from Savannah to New York was lost with forty four souls saved and fourteen crew missing.
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Cincinnati
John Sherman
United States Senator
Constitution
Savannah
New York
Raven
D. C
Kyet
Stock Market Buoyant With Mixed Advances In New York
New York stocks showed activity and buoyancy with gains in rail and miscellaneous issues though no major speculative movement. The market closed with steady tone and some forward drift. old issues and government bonds saw varied moves amid tighter money and savings in call loans.
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New York
New York Central
Eric
Brie
Roek
Four & M
Rie
Hudson
Rock Island
Reading
Michigan Southern
Cleveland & Pittsburg
Chicago & Nook Western
London
Australasian
Europe
Thonnehboft
Bradley
Central
Excelsior
McClintock
Oceanged
City
Webster
Heidick
Buchanan Farm
Rend Farm
PORT ROUTES AND MARKET NOTES FROM DECEMBER
Post Office security expenditures in Nevada and Anna and a service payment from Nevada to Carson City are noted. Quartermaster inspectors arrive to review port property. Baltimore hosts a convention urging aid for burned churches and memorialize a president. The Pontanus circle discusses Fenian politics and elects officers. Government corn and oats sales set for January 4. Continental markets rise. Boston shoe and leather trade strengthens as western shipments arrive. Flour markets grim with limited supply and rising costs. grain elevator shrinkage blamed on Chicago dealers.
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Chicago
Sanctuary Register
New York Market Mixed With Firmer Tones in Commodities
New York markets show mixed activity with firmer tones in flour and wheat and dull trading in corn and oats. Money is easier at 6 percent, stocks are strong with various U S government bonds and city exchanges listed, while mining stocks in Boston show small gains for several names.
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Ohio
Michigan
Gernexsee
Sterling Exchange
Loba@ploo
Liverpool
United States
New York Central
Erie
Hudson
Reading
Marietta
Cincinnati
Michigan Southern
Cleveland & Pittsburg
Northwestern
North Western
Rock Island
Fort Wayne
Terre Ltante
Boston
Franklin
Hancork
Huron
Isle Royale
Minnesota
Quincy
Rockland
Bay State
Chicago Wheat Quiet as Prices Hold Steady at Market
Market notes show flour steady and corn at 600c per mixed car in storage. Pork demand strong at 20.30 for brand, city rates mixed. bacon and hams firm to high, groceries quiet, cotton steady, weather cloudy with 32 degree temperature. Receipts include 32,000 barrels of flour and large grain volumes.
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New York
Mit
Hanes
God Old Milwaukee Club
Aoa Pe
Milwaukee
Emery
Weller
Poe
Cumberland
Ohio
State
Isige
No. L
Thayis
Ingise
Winter Boots and Shoes Offered at Indiana Trade Address
Advertisement from 127 South Meridian Street Indianapolis invites the trade to a full winter boot and shoe assortment. Stock highlights include staple work footwear for the Western Market with items such as rubber overshoes, balmoral and Kip boots, lumberman tops, calf boots, and a large range for men women and children.
New Orleans Bank Regime Involved In Civil Suit
In Third Justice's Court an action against Warmoth and associates stems from a $65 decoration contract at the Custom House. Despomier claims nonpayment while Warmoth asserts absence of domicile and mislaid assets. The piece notes political tensions and a photographer recounting unpaid cartes de visite.
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New Orleans
le Eepeans
A. Sambola
H. ©. Warmoth
Congress
Pomier
Custom House
Despomler
Ey Warmoth
General Banker
Despomier
Hog Market Notes and Price Ranges Across Cities
New York reports mixed hog prices with steady demand and brief upticks to 11 ½ cents per pound for top grades. Alleghany City notes lighter demand and lower quotes. Springfield Illinois describes a dull hog trade with firming prices and packed totals for the season, while Merrick and Doud list regional pricing and movements.
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New York
West
Alleghany Ciry
Merrick & Doudeld
Belleteune
Emerick
Freed
Haarlewon
Gye
Bellsteine
Mige
Adams
Robinson
Herehenrather
Oye
Springfield
Sige
House of Ricketts & Co
Jeffersonville
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Justice Chase
Jeff. Davis
Virginia
Congressman Price
Iowa
S Oul& Son
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la Crowe
Wisconsin
Semmes
Raphael Semmes
Cherbourg
Kearsare
Nawre
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Preshet
Foreign News
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Waorth
Alexanndria
Greentown Pire
Lamar
Barnum
Hroken National Banke
Pennsylvania
Legislature
Harrisonne
Senate
James BR. Kelley
One Benedict
Toronto
McDonald
Johnson's Island
Dennison
Thornton
Howland
George Brown
Conneil
Orant and Stanton
Vera Cruz
Manuel Bettise
Supreme Court of the Republic
Juarez
Veracruz
Grant
Stanton
Westerny
Yelverton
Smith
United States Navy
Staith
Fisher Raia
Washitch
Toalay
the Negro Lmades
Willameros
N.C
Equal Rights League
Colored
League
Post Office
Yaraoe
Nevada
aAnna
Vada
Caron City
Eemeralda
Monto
Generale Ord
Terry
Quartermaster’s Department
SFERO
Sats Colore
Poowerr Ale
Pulladelpma
Hrgan Horce
Janes Cilbbons
Fenian Senate
Tod Etain Baker
James Ryan
J. J. Traly
Ciree
Donahan
Gqhain
Igium
Holland
Clockman
Louleville
Commercial
New York Market
Money and Stock Market
Evans, Mayo & CO
South Meridian Street
Indianapolis
Indiana
W. Brigham
Insurance
Indiana Fire Insurance
Invd
Indianapolis, Ind
Odd Fellows’ Hall
J. 8. Harvey
Frederick Baggs
Presid't
Omas Redmond
T. Dawson
No. South Llinois Street
Indianapol
T. Redmond
Rockaway
South
Pennsylvania Street
TURK
W. RK
B. KO. W. Debevoise &Co
Louisiana Street
Dee
Georgia Street
Nfar Meridian
Winslow
Pierce
East Washington Street
Socwell’s Grocery
P. Hulinga
Irises
Illinois Street
Tailors
Merchant Tailors
Stolworthy & Pierson
George W. Ormsey
Jor G. Robertson
Bawmberger’s
Are
HIVE
Bamberger’s Fur Store
North Meridian Street
West Peak Street
Mae
Say Myers, James & Prabody
Cor Meridian
Great Variety Stores
Fancy Bazaar
Jor
East Washington St
J. A. Baldwin & Co
Aim
Medical
Browning & Sloan
West Washington Street
Indianapolis, Endd
Potacca
Fee
Drage
Carlo Sida
Wola
P. v Saga
Srowming & Buda
Coal
Browning & Sloan's
Sam
Matty
Srow Silo & Sloan’s
Hazin
Lubin
Glenn
Tom
Rifty Ccntra 2
Browning & Sloar
Isos Stoas
Innamos
Mace
Browsing & Sloan's
Temperance Hall
Mog Markets
New Albany
Merk Lane
Lana Stie
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