Died in New York Anson Herrick and other 1869 items
Anson Herrick died in New York yesterday. The gold market rose on impeachment fears and McCulloch resignation rumors. New Orleans grain bulk shipment reached New York. The Suez Canal opens to the largest ships October 1, 1869. Three lives lost at Fortress Monroe in a steamship collision. Secretary McCulloch fully recovered from bruises on Wednesday afternoon and could not attend the Department.
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Nova Scotian Opposes Confederation with Canada
In Halifax on Thursday February 6 a notice announced a resolution to be introduced Saturday. An address to the Queen will embody the substance, informing Her Majesty that the loyal people of Nova Scotia do not desire confederation with Canada and praying for revocation of the act.
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Secretary McCulloch Injured in Fall at Treasury
Washington February 6 Secretary McCulloch slipped on granite steps leaving the Treasury building yesterday afternoon and fell on his back suffering several severe bruises. He is confined to his room but expected to be able to attend the department tomorrow. The Treasury estimates for the Revenue Cutter Service for year ending June 1869 total 1,327,000 dollars. Charles Francis Adams resignations confirmed, said to be for home and private interests.
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Disfranchising Report and Hot Springs Memorial Debate
In Little Rock on February 6 delegates debated elective franchise reforms with Hinds proposing broad disfranchisement of respectable citizens. Cypert offered a minority report while Hinds urged Congress to auction the Hot Springs for school fund investment. Gault opposed private property seizure. The memorial failed after a party-line vote.
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Louisiana Louisiana 1864 Constitution Adopted Clauses and Reforms
In New Orleans on February 6 resolutions by a colored member legalized cohabitation of couples and legitimation of their children but were voted down. The Louisiana ordinance of secession from January 26, 1861 is nullified and the 1864 constitution, along with all prior constitutions, is declared superseded by the new framework.
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Conservative convention emphasis on suffrage and speech
RaLeiGa February 6 delegates attend a conservative convention. Committees report on organizing for the coming election is adopted and deemed simple yet effective. Platform focuses on levying the issues and universal negro suffrage. Governor Vance’s speech praised by the convention.
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Florida and Georgia Convention Updates February 6
Florida delegates report on an ordinance to issue scrip for convention expenses as the body nears completion of the constitution and anticipates adjournment. In Atlanta, a relief clause vote was reconsidered and a 1865 constitution substitute was tabled while the death of delegate Richardson from Balwin county is announced prompting adjournment.
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Charleston Convention Adopts Bill of Rights Provisions
Charleston notes from February 6 report the convention debating a bill of rights. Key items include equality, prohibition of slavery, popular sovereignty, allegiance to the United States, unity against disintegration, and the right to assembly and free speech, with the session adjourned.
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Mailroad Contracts and Alaska News from San Francisco
From San Francisco February 6 reports contract for grading Sacramento to Stockton within ninety days and to Oakland in six months. Weather cold on the Northern Coast with Bayne Sound frozen six inches. Alaska advices note healthy officers soldiers and citizens. a Russian vessel sailed for Amur. San Joaquin Railroad incorporated with 15 million capital to build Stockton to Keel River. Salaries reduced at Pacific Mail by twenty percent. Arrivals and cargoes noted in San Francisco trade.
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Capital requirements for home and foreign insurance firms
Home mutual companies must hold capital of fifty thousand dollars with twenty percent paid up. Home stock companies require one hundred thousand dollars capital with twenty percent paid up. Foreign companies need cash capital of one hundred fifty thousand dollars, proven and secured by bond instead of a license. Both home and foreign firms are to pay city county and state taxes based on gross receipts at every office.
Severe Gale at Vera Cruz Drowns Seven Crew on Nightingale
A Vera Cruz steamer reports January 29 gale. the Nightingale foundered at anchor with seven drowned while officers and rest of crew saved. The Bienville from New Orleans was wrecked but crew saved. Rumors claim political unrest as General Guels opposes the Government and Pr Draz nears War Minister post. Mexico Congress tariff reform and death penalty bill defeat noted. Escobedo arrives in the capital amid potential army command resignation. Mexican travelers in Guatemala ill treated over invasion rumors. Gold mines found in Oxjacs spark company formations.
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