Global tea exports and political tensions dominate postwar brief
The piece notes 16 million pounds of tea from China to Britain and Aimorien, with mixed economic signals. It reports U.S. government conduct on Peninn agitation, treasury deficits by department, and chances of no legislative action on Niagara Ship Cans. It covers race tensions, legal debates over Jeff Davis, Austrian assurances, peace talks at Port Lamy, a Portsmouth mayoral suspension, immigrant arrivals, and Freedmen’s Bureau consolidations alongside Fenian incursions and river clashes near Fort Erie.
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China
Britain
Aimorien
London Qael
U. S
Peninn
Leeland
War Department
Navy
Gerrits Smith
Jeff. Davie
Fenian Invasion Claims and Civil War Movements
Reports recount fights with thirty killed or wounded and forty prisoners, British losses over sixty, and a Fenian movement deemed advancing. Gen Sweeny departed Albany for Totdsin, with claims of progress and confidence in success. Deserters from Leon reportedly shot near Port Mille, while Britain seeks surrender of Fenians seized by Michigan. Jeff Davis lawyers seek parole release. Grant in Buffalo pushes neutrality measures. Gen Barry to enforce them, fearing harsh treatment may bolster the Fenian cause.
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Sweeny
Albany
Totdsin
Bultsto
Stein
Lave Leon
Bort Miie
Washington
Michigan
Jef. Davis
Nufluto
Grant
Barry
Davenport rope and cordage factory opens with $26000 capital
Iowa news item reports a Davenport factory for rope and cordage with capital of 26000 dollars. A Cedar Rapids company forms with 100000 dollars to manufacture woolen foods. Clinton county crop prospects are excellent per Lyons Mirror. Several Societies formed in Tueas county to curb depredations. The State Register notes at least six horses stolen in two weeks, signaling high horse theft and insecurity. A Boonsboro railroad bridge is valued at about 75000 dollars. Des Moines Valley Railroad aims to reach Previe City within two weeks. The Des Moines river bridge above Ottumwa gains a new QR KR structure. Mrs Brackman of Afton gives birth to twins weighing 16 pounds combined.
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Cedar Rapids
Clinton County
Lyons ‘Mirror
Tueas County
Dewitt
Boonsboro
Thomas Lighth
Decature
State ‘Register
Chicago
Warren County
Burlington
Des Moines
Pleasant Plains
Decatur County
Ottumwa
B & M. R. Railroad
Mra
Bracknan
Afton
Union County
Alton
Reveille
New cent coin edition described for Treasury approval
Four sample cent coins were submitted to the Secretary of the Treasury for approval by the Philadelphia Mint director. The design features include the Union shield on a wreath of laurel with the motto In God We Trust and a central 5 inch figure encircled by thirteen stars. The article notes vast cable materials, and Chicago leather goods production expanding since 1862 with about twelve hundred workers.
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Washimaton
United States of America
Chicago
Dying moments of General Winfield Scott at West Point
Lieutenant General Winfield Scott died peacefully at his house at 11:05 AM after arriving ill May 10. Observers noted his decline, with prayers by Rev. J A French and comments to his son about his horse, as West Point, General Callum, Dr Marsh, and staff attended.
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Nor's Orgs
Winfield Scott
New York
Callin
Tie
Hogi
Marsh
Dro Marsh
Dea Callan
Fin Sa Alomter
Thora
G. Wy. Callum
West Point
Callum
Mra
Hoyt
Scott
Amtend
Old Academy
Boynton
Gun
Allen
James
General Scott
Great Western Tree Planting Idea for Plains Settlement
The article discusses transforming the treeless Great Plains into habitable land by planting vast forests. It envisions climate modification and hydrological changes to support millions of settlers from abroad or from crowded cities, noting expert agreement that trees could unlock the region’s potential.
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Trans- Mirsouri Plains
Nany
Middle States of the Union
Minois
Aail
Tren Leas
Mis- Nouth
Great American Desert
T'xag
New York ‘Times
Starvey Reports Des Moines Land Adjustments and Acreage
The Public Lands and Hon J A Starvey report adjustments on state land claims with the U S government. Total acres settled near Des Moines amount to 658,004 with 656,686.74 acres charged including indemnity lands and swamp lands. An excess of 95,473.64 acres is offset by agreement with Des Moines Valley Railroad Company at 1.25 per acre. The Interior Department will include all swamp lands and adjustment-affected parcels in the final list delivered to the state.
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J. A Starvey
State Land Office
United States
State Census Board
Des Mauinesoeer
Raccoon Fork
Bouedory
Des Moines
Main Branch
Interior Department
Washington
Des Moines Valley Railroad Company
Chicago Journal
Atlantic Telegraph progress and expected voyage schedule
A London report outlines improvements for the Atlantic telegraph project. New high pressure boilers doubling strength, updated gear for laying and recovering the cable, and plans for the Great Eastern to sail from British ports in June or July with a multi stage approach to laying the cable to America by September.
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Aimple
Great Eastern
Diltish
Sheerness
Beerhaven
Trinity Day
Great Britain
America
Trinity Bay
Medway
England
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