12 Jun 1860
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1860
Page
1
Special dispatch from New York Times reports on Japanese ambassadors in Philadelphia during June 1860. It notes mixed reception of rumors of the Tycoon’s assassination, embassy inspections of local shops, planned Fairmount visit, and curiosity among crowds. includes a description of Japanese chess games and a Baltimore sword robbery with a $50 reward.
The Senate discussed changing the order of business, examining abuses in public printing and Post Office operations. Amendments targeted printing, a New Orleans and Charleston custom house funding, Treasury extension, and a new Senate Chamber plan. In the evening, Navy appropriation debates focused on vessel funding, repair costs, and efficiency measures, with calls to reduce expenditures and improve oversight.
From Washington reports on post office funds and deposits, corruption claims against Louisville Postmaster Ronatd and associates, and questions raised by Covode Committee. Also notes on Japanese tycoon rumor, Major Bowman on New Orleans Custom House, railroad through Washington, and political tensions shaping adjournment. Includes death of Gen. Issur and diplomatic updates on Mexico, France, and the Prince of Wales visit.
The report suggests a high level of secrecy as U S authorities in Washington delay disclosure. Naval officials fear misreporting may unsettle embassies while awaiting official intelligence. In Japan a regent may be the target of a suspected killing, while Tycoon’s fate remains uncertain amid a cautious, discreet approach.
An 19th century discussion outlines the Japanese game of cheep, sho ho-ye, and traces rival theories on chess like origins. It notes popular appeal among ambassadors and readers, praising the game as intricate and engaging across ages and cultures.
There was a trotting match at Centerville for $2,000 nine heats best 3 in 5 between Rettlesnake entered by D Prizza and Red Jacket entered by F J Nomaz. Rettlesnake won in three straight heats with times 2:35 2:25 2:38. Attendance large with little betting. Rettlesnake favorite at 8100 to 60. Flora Temple's second match with Georgi My Parthenia announced for Union Course two mile heats in Kamese. fastest heat noted at 4:46 though Flora Temple once trotted 4: miscues and HK seconde. Fashion Course Spring meeting starts June 14 with three races. First race Sisher vs Congaree two mile heats for $1,500. Second race Prophet Starbeam Pauline Trevatore two mile heats for $1,500? and third Candure Peg Tom Cora Aurora for $600. Union Course race J McMants' black mare against W Horton’s black mare. best 3 to 5 in harness. trotter wins time 3: v8 2:38 2:57 2:47. Pedestrian excitation on Yantta Course. Jony Gannett of New York and an unknown from New Jersey for $50 and Championship. unknown did not appear and Gare or Lirecotvet forfeited.
From Buenos Ayres reports May 5 detail the May 3 installation of Governor elect Bantoronz Misrne. His oath and address pressed for confederation of Argentine states, rapid development, and attention to central and commercial needs. Assembly President assures support to advance welfare. New secretaries named. two declined. interim appointments follow. May 4 reforms and amnesty law discussions noted. frontier conflict and Demobilization plans referenced.
From the Associated Frose Wasmagton edition dated Monday June 1 185? a correction clarifies the captain linked to the Sumeer affair as James L Waray of Kentucky Examiner in the Patent Office, not Parecc M Handy of Virginia. The Pacific Railroad Committee met this morning and voted to report a bill favoring the Central and Southern routes with Meme Penton Farnsworth Rice and French opposing.
Monday in Wasnisetor the House seated new appointments to committees including Mr Beate of New York to the Committee onnation Affaire and Mr Ha,on Raids and Canals while Mr Bray of Pennsylvania joined Public Lands Committee. Debate touched on the Pacific Railroad bill and patent laws with notable opposition from Mr Branco of North Carolina. Amendments and motions delayed until the second Wednesday of December. An adverse reper on compendaation of mates of Congress and Navy Department expenditures was discussed with calls for accountability and reform.
The governor calls the Legislature to consider if state lands be ceded to Dartmouth College to fund agricultural education for young farmers. He notes state finances show debt and inventories, warns against partisan actions and urges constitutional protections to preserve the Union.
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