Pope Pius IX Receives Honours Despite Illness
On Monday Pius IX was well enough to travel to Civita Vecchia where he received the usual honours from French and Pontifical troops. Municipal members were admitted to kiss the Pope’s feet at the Apostolic Delegate palace and he later visited new defensive works before returning to Rome. Count Cambray Digny announced tobacco monopoly revenue would cover treasury needs to 1869 and that the budget would show a one third reduction in national offices.
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Rome
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Democratic Party Denies Change in Ticket Amid Election Turmoil
The Democratic National Committee rejects rumors of substituting Chief Justice Chase for Horatio Seymour and urges support for the ticket as Seymour begins his campaign. Grant’s victory seems likely, West Virginia shows large gains for Democrats, and Thanksgiving Day is set for November 26. A New Orleans riot over political tensions leaves nine dead and multiple wounded. San Francisco earthquake damage centers on weak structures with total losses under 300,000 dollars. four killed by parapet falls.
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Justice Chase
Horatio Seymour
Seymour
General Grant
West Virginia
New Orleans
Messrs. Baring Brothers
San Francisco
Madagascar Mission Gains Followers as Queen Ends Idolatry
At a Congregational Union meeting Dr Mullens outlines Madagascar's religious shift under the new Queen. Public Sabbath observance spreads church growth, with 10 000 in capital worship each Sabbath and congregations swelling to over 50,000. Bible Society aid and native schools expand rapid outreach.
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London Missionary Society
W. Ellis
Madagascar
Iceland
United States
Cit
England
Toy
Cozens
Bible Society
London
Cullen
National Bible Society of Scotland
The American Minister at Liverpool Visit Comment
Hon. Reverdy Johnson, the U.S. minister, visited Liverpool with addresses from Town Councillors and the Chamber of Commerce. He said the nations would be rivals only in peace, with disputes settled on honorable terms and ongoing talks near a satisfactory conclusion.
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United States
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Chamber of Commerce
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England
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Association
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Lord Tanley
Gladatone
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Chester
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Laird
Turner
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Lord Stanley
America
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