Harrisburg Proceedings Show Rejected Lunatic Asylum and Tax Revisions
In Harrisburg on February 18, 1868 the Senate discussed appropriation for a new lunatic asylum that was rejected and considered tax law revisions. Bills introduced include railroad operations in Pennsylvania and coke and crushed rock tonnage tax reductions. A House bill paying a defeated candidate full session pay was debated and adjourned after contested testimony. The evening session approved a tax bill’s first reading, covering 104 sections.
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House Appropriation Bill Debate Outcome
The General Appropriation Bill faced sectional opposition over a proposed one hundred thousand dollar grant for a Danville asylum, which failed. On second reading McMiller proposed raising members salaries by 1500, but the amendment lost amid heated debate with 60 voting against. Adjourned for the evening.
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Nice
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Notorious thieves arrested for Pequannock Bank robbery
New York report to the Pittsburgh Gazette details the capture of Lewis H Cole and Henry Mar Shall Glover in New York City for robbing the Pequannock Bank at Bridgeport, Connecticut. Bonds worth 726500 and diamond jewelry were found, plus 6000 in current funds. Earlier arrests include Weaver and McQuade in connection with a Union Pacific Central Pacific bond theft. The case involves multiple jurisdictions and a Maryland requisition.
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Aire
Steamboat Glendale Fire Near Evansville Flight to Safety
The steamer Glendale en route from Cincinnati to St. Louis caught fire in the pilot house near Evansville Indiana on February 18. Captain Hare and the crew fought the blaze while passengers were landed safely. Captain Wyller stood at the wheel until landfall. eyebrows and whiskers singed but all else uninjured. The vessel will proceed to St. Louis with a temporary wheel and calm passengers.
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Fortieth Congress Senate and House Debates 1869
Senate and House debates from February 18 1869 discuss post offices franking privileges and Mississippi reconstruction. Reports include steamship subsidies and submarine cable duties. Army reform plans, reductions and promotions are debated with Dodge Butler and Garfield proposals.
Georgia Republicans endorse governor and urge Congress on seating
An adjourned Georgia Republican meeting endorses the governor and asks Congress to restore legally elected colored legislators and to enforce reconstruction laws with new legislation. Copies go to General Grant Colfax Wade Trumbull and Boutwell. Conservative Republicans denounce the move as not representing the party and accuse extreme elements of pressing it.
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Insurrection in Cuba Near Cienfuegos Sparks Skirmishes
Telegraph report from Havana dated February 18 notes rebel and troop engagements near Cienfuegos described as skirmishes. Spain plans sending a thousand troops, authorities empty prisons, Cuban emigration increases, several armed tugs cruise shore to intercept landings, Col. Leno arrives with high-ranking Spanish official as prisoner.
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Richmond Sems Reports On Bail and Death Sentence
Telegraph dispatches from Richmond Virginia detail Jas Grant remaining on bail awaiting trial for Pollard's murder, and the case of Phillips sentenced to death, plus Governor respite for a related matter. The report also notes hydrophobia cases in Brooklyn and legislative actions in Illinois, including salary cuts and a railroad bill.
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Banking and treaty actions from Senate committee
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee agreed to favor the naturalization treaty with England and the Switzerland San Juan Island arbitrator treaty while rejecting the Alabama claims treaty. The banking bill sets depository rules for national banks and penalties for improper deposits, and outlines liquidation payments to national bank receivers and bond handling. Land grants to railroads are noted, with Iowa land scripts transmitted for the Burlington & Missouri line, and a report on aid to the North Western Pacific railroads being prepared. Executive confirmations include Bangs, Fox, Goss, and Wynkoop, with a President nominations update and customs receipts for February 12 to 18.
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Internal Revenue Eighth District
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Milton W. Warden
PALSE
W.H. Sanders
Salem
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Doe
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New York
Foreign Markets Summary From London Shipping Notes
Markets report from Cable London dated February 18 notes bonds and petroleum movements with London bullion Bank of England gains and rentes. Diverse entries include stock steadiness in Illinois and France, river liverool prices for refined petroleum and various commodities, with futures and spot figures across currencies and goods.
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