Daily Whig Political Milestones and International News
The Daily Whig notes General Howake to be mustered out as a Major General of volunteers on January 1. It confirms Greece’s rejection of the Turkish ultimatum and foresees likely war. Thaddeus Stevens death is announced in the House with many eulogies. Senator Morton addresses specie payments in the Senate. The English Parliament opens with the Queen's brief speech. Lords adjourn to February 11 and Commons to December 29. A Memphis dispatch hints at a clash near Augusta Arkansas with four militia killed, but reliability is doubtful. Spain’s Cadiz insurrection after effects are disputed. Paris says calm, Madrid contradicts. Leaders unite to urge peace until the Constitutional Cortes convenes and vetoes domestic questions.
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Cadiz
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Madrid
Reverdy Johnson
Greece
Ultinatimeoennavent Koenacement
London
Bright
Board of Trade
Layard
Fimes
Alabama
Lord Stanley
Telegraph
Johnson
Vienna
Constantinople
Turkey
Sublime Porte
Hobart Pasha
Erosis
Union reunion record and regional geology noted in Joliet
A lengthy Chicago reunion record honors Civil War heroes with references to Lincoln Grant Logan and Oglesby, recalling major battles from Memphis to the Atlantic. A Joliet dispatch reports artesian well progress at the penitentiary, with water flow, building stone, white marble, and an unexpected silver vein in Illinois limestone.
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Chicago
Yuis Neeting
Aya Netion
Pea Ridge
Belmont
Shitoh
Vicksburg
Isnoxville
Chicabriuga
Minos
Lincoln
Grant
Logan
Abner
Oglesby
Joliet
Loring
Blaney
Illinois
Grant Speech Leads to Warm Chicago Reunion Applause
General Grant was received with loud applause as he entered the Chicago hall meeting of Army of the Tennessee representatives. He thanked them for their service, noted periodical neuralgic headaches, and said little beyond expressing gratitude before quietly leaving the hall.
Finance Bill and Grant Departure Highlight Dispatch
Washington reports on the finance bill and the departure of General Grant for Washington. A clash between citizens and state militia leaves several dead, while the Legislature endorses Governor Clayton's proclamation. Later Europe notes a Spanish minister appointment to the United States and the English Parliament opening on the 15th.
Senator Mortons Speech on the Finance Bill
Washington reports describe Senator Mortons lengthy argument in favor of restoring specie payments as the Senate mostly listened while a resolution attacking the Presidents financial views drew debate. In the House the session centered on seating arrangements. News also notes the impending formal announcement of Mr Stevens death and scheduled eulogies by about eighteen members. Bryants stance shows support for Georgia under military rule.
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Washington
Morton
Senate
House
Stevens
J. E. Bryant
Grand Army of the Republic Central Committee
Georgia
Appointment of Manrico Roberts Spain to U S
Europe notes the official appointment of Senor Manrico Roberts as Minister of Spain to the United States. The Queen’s speech in Parliament announces writs to fill vacancies in the Commons caused by members accepting royal office, with adjournments set for February and December.
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United States
Mapriv
Senor Manrico Roberts
Spain
House of Commons
House of Lords
Royal Commission
Commons
Fight Near Augusta Arkansas Leaves Four Militia Dead
Report from Monis notes a clash between citizens and thirty militia near Augusta Arkansas resulting in four militia deaths. House debates endorse Governor Claytons martial law proclamation for Conway county, passed 40 to 19. Gov proposes withdrawal of militia with federal troops to occupy counties. legislature recess to January 6. Georgia reconstruction stance noted from Atlanta New Era opposition.
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Milla
Arkansas
Clayton
Menonis
The
Ledger
Augusta
Ark
Little Rock
House
Conway County
Patterson
Atlanta
New Era
Georgia
New Albany Jail Murder Jury Verdict Unknown Perpetrator
The Coroner's Jury concluded the New Albany jail murder case with a verdict that the prisoners died at the hands of some person unknown. The report details the facts and circumstances surrounding the killing.
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New Albany
Louisville
Abolition of Cattle Quarantine and Death of Auburn Horse
New York officials suspend the cattle quarantine order effective immediately no permits required after today. A famed Auburn horse owned by Robert Bonner died last evening from spasmodic colic.
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New York
Morris
Auburn
Robert Bonner
Prize Fight in Indiana Between Bussey and McAlpine
Chicago Dec 17 A prize fight is set for this morning in Indiana between Fred Bussey of Chicago and McAlpine of Detroit with location to be decided.
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ChicaGo
Fred. Bussey
McAlpine
Detroit
Railroad developments shift from war to peace progress
The Missouri Valley railroad aims to reach Kansas City by January 10 with rapid bridge work at Kansas City. Shandleys of Canada secure the Hoosac tunnel contract, depositing 500000 with Massachusetts Governor. Peoria and Rock Island grading contract awarded for Cambridge to Rock Island, completion by October. American Central Railway advances from river to bluff with piles for Edwards Bridge. Illinois election set January 5 to authorize 100000 for Chicago Plainfield Pekin Railroad stock. Indianapolis and St. Louis Railroad directors elected in St Louis. Morris named president with King as secretary and Cozad as chief engineer.
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Missouri Valley Railroad
Kansas City
Messrs. Shandleys
Canada
Hoosac
Massachusetts
Peoria Transcript
Peoria and
Rock Island
Cambridge
New Boston
Iu.) Herald
American Central Railway
Rver
Bluff
Edwards
Hannibal and St. Joseph
Hannibal and &J. Jo
Munros
Board of Supervisors
Tazewell County
Illinois
Chicago, Plainfield and Pekin Railroad Company
Grove
Morton
Washington
Indianapolis and St. Louis Railroad
St. Louis
Thomas A. Morris
Indianapolis
George A. Cass
Pittsburgh
Stillman Hill
Cleveland
L. M. Hubb
Prine Hogland
Fort Wayne
Thomas J. Messler
Edward King
Jestus L. Cozad
Congressional Proceedings and Global Dispatches Review
Yesterday's congressional notes cover Gov. Bullock on Georgia reconstruction and Augusta affairs, with New York cattle quarantine ended. Reports include New Albany tragedy verdict, Cuban news on insurrection districts, Spanish reinforcements arrival, and English cabinet shifts. Greece rejects Turkish ultimatum.
General Howard Mustered Out of Volunteer Service
In Washington December 17 President directed Maj. Gen. O. O. Howard to be honorably mustered out of the volunteer service effective January 1. He reverts to Brigadier General in the regular army, appointed December 11, 1864. Gen. Meade at War Department, then to Philadelphia tonight. Nominations: Hiram Ketchum Collector Alaska, Thos. B. Wade Indian agent, Wiltfis Drummond internal revenue supervisor for Iowa Minnesota Nebraska and Dakota Territory. Bonds dated from 16th issued to Union Pacific for 640000 dollars. Congress motion day tomorrow. Indian Affairs committee favors expanding the Bureau to a Cabinet-level department. Governor Warmouth certifies Mr Steward as Louisiana member-elect. Col Hunt contesting Menard. Gov Bullock urged strict reconstruction in Georgia to reestablish loyal seats via test oath and disabilities relief, preceding state admission.
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Washington
O. O. Howard
United States
Meade
War Department
Philadelphia
Hiram Ketchum
Alaska
Thos, B. Wade
Montana
Wiltfis Drummond
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
Territory of
Dakota
Treasury Department
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Congress
Senate Committee On Indian Affairs
House
Indian Bureau
Bureau
Steward
Warmouth
Louisiana
Col. Hunt
Menard
Gov
Bullock
Reconstruction Committee
Georgia
Legislative Department
Congressional actions in Senate and House session
Senate reports favor laying Edmonds resolution on the table. Chandler proposes lands grant for Wisconsin and Lake Superior Railroad. McCreary seeks constitutional amendment to protect minority rights and curb House election of President and Vice President. Sherman reports tax act extension for stamps to February 7. House passes bill removing South Carolina political disabilities. Pomeroy joint resolution awards bounty to three year volunteers and former slaves. Sumner moves sympathy with Spain. Thayer proposes republican form of government. Morning hour ends before vote.
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Senate
Sherman
Financial Committee
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Chandler
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Judiciary Committee
Finance Committee
House
South Carolina
Pomeroy
Sumner
Spain
Thayer
Sen
Resolution Debate on Repudiation and specie payment plan
Senate debates over repudiation and Morton's plan to resume specie payments continue with Dixon opposing any form of repudiation and proposing economy and removal of Southern disabilities. Amendments fail and the resolution passes 34 to 6 as the House adjourns amid international dispatches and cabinet shuffles.
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X. Dixon
Morton
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Ferry
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Whyte
Vickers
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United States
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Stevens
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Maynard
Ashley
Ohio
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Koontz
Donnelly
Cake
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Robinson
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Spain Reinforcements Reported as Cuba Revolt Rages
The Diario in Havana claims Spanish reinforcements have arrived and insurrectionists loot crops and feed sugar cane to horses in Santiago de Cuba. It alleges crops will fail this year and Eastern Cuba’s prosperity is ruined, while denying a New York report on copper capture.
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Havana
Diario
Santiago de Cuba
Cobre
New York
The Affair at Augusta Ark One Millie-man Killed
The Augusta Arkansas incident described an early morning clash on the pickets leaving one man killed and another wounded. Citizens from Jacksonport moved to deter outsiders from attacking Upham who holds prisoners in Hough Rieck with powder beneath and vows to blow it up if attacked. Col. D C Cross reached the scene after fleeing Cross County as militia men threaten capture and execution.
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Ark
MeEmphis
Duval’s Bluff
Jacksonport
Upham
Hough Rieck
Col
D.C. Cross
Cross County
Miliia
Fire devastates Elberton town causing $100,000 loss
A destructive blaze yesterday destroyed the town of Elberton Georgia, causing an estimated loss of 100000 dollars. Casualties are reported with details sparse as fire crews battled the flames throughout the day.
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Elberton
Augusta
Return of Generals Grant Thomas Schofield and Logan
Distinguished attendees led by General Grant General Thomas Schofield and General Logan depart Chicago for Washington to attend the Army Reunion. The party includes other notable officers as they travel to the capital.
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Thomas
Schofield
Logan
Washington
Chicago
Degenerate Market Fragments Hint at Grain and Provisions
A fragmented market report shows grain and provisions activity with mixed prices. Wheat firm then uncertain, corn steady to lower, oats dull, rye firm, flour moderate, and whiskey firm in various markets. Hog, pork, lard, and beef noted with rising and steady tones in several city markets amid broader price shifts.
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Miiwatexx
For Rent Office Rooms in Concert Hall Building
For Rent office rooms and hall in Concert Hall building at corner of Maine and Fifth streets on second, third and fourth floors. Inquiries invited of aced in BP. FLACHS & CO.
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BP. Flachs & CO
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