Death of Gen Lovell H Rousseau
The latest dispatches report General Lovell H Rousseau dead in Louisville after dying of bowel inflammation at 11 oclock on Thursday night the 7th. Born in 1818, Rousseau served in the Mexican War, the Kentucky Senate, and the Civil War. He led the Louisville Legion, earned fame at Perryville and Nashville, and later held federal posts before dying in New Orleans while in duty. His death provokes sorrow across Kentucky and the South.
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Butler Visits Johnson Spark New Year Buzz in Washington
A Washington observer recounts Gen. Butler's New Year visit to President Johnson, with Butler meeting Johnson's daughters and prompting wide chatter about motives. Cabinet calls and reactions from Welles and Ewart are described, including Butler's defiant, ironclad posture amid political tensions and speculation of a Grant comparison.
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Senate Debates on Telegraph Scheme and Protection Policy
In Washmerton on January 13 the Senate discussed a petition from Napoleon Loomis seeking $50,000 to test a nonwire telegraph concept with earth and elevated circuits. It also considered amendments on Oregon Union Pacific subsidies, electors voting options, and the removal of Coggswell’s remains, with several bills advancing or being referred. The House credentials were opened for Mr. Filliott of Arkansas and debates covered Northwest Boundary expenditures and Caribbean protection policy, Alaska territorial government, and back pay for oath-taking employees.
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The Cumback Baker Overture in the Indiana Senate
In a Senate session the Cumback and Baker correspondence was debated over as a potential corrupt influence. Judge Hughes attributed the resolution to Republicans, arms-length from Democrats, and urged an investigation into Cumback's offer to drop his Governor bid in exchange for a Senate appointment.
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Senate votes to request Baker publish private letters
The Senate approved a resolution by 25 to 0 to urge Gov. Baker to provide a copy of correspondence. The vote was largely bipartisan with Republicans in favor and Democrats opposing the move, arguing the Senate lacked authority to demand publication of private letters.
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