Missouri Governor elect inaugurated in Jefferson City
General McCune was inaugurated as Missouri governor elect in Jefferson City on Tuesday. The Missouri Senate introduced a bill to incorporate the Union Bank of Quincy. The Legislature adjournment was moved to the 19th. A violent island brawl near Alten drew crowd entertainment, with one participant severely punished. The Tribune urges repeal of the 1948 act that limits death penalty. juries now fix punishments. Missouri Radical caucus nominates Carl Schurz for U.S. Senate, signaling unity. Governor Palmer’s stance judged prudent amid secession debates. Illinois Republicans defend his record and loyalty.
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Jefferson City
State Senate
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Alten
Chicago Zribune
the Tribune
Maine
Illinois
Palmer
Tlinois
Andrew Johnson
Kentucky
Illinois Senate Passes Three-Cent Rail Fare Bill
Senator Fuller’s measure restricting railroad fares to three cents per mile passed the Illinois Senate 15 to 9 after a full day of debate. Final vote shows Adams, Boyd, Crawford, Epler, Flagg, Fort, Fulier, MecNults, Munn, Nicholson, Patton, Shappe, Strevell, Tingher, Nan Dors ton Jr., as yeas and Casey, Chittenden, Harlan, McManus, Shepherd, Turney, Ward, Woodsop as nays, Pinckney absent. Also reported are a Ku Klux incident in Miami county targeting a Black teacher, and a burglary attempt on the Pleasant Hill railroad depot.
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Illinois Senate
Miami County
Ku Klux
Pleasant Hill
Donohue
Treason Prosecutions Discontinued Instructing DAs
Washington Jan 13 Attorney General Evarts issues a circular directing all treason prosecutions be discontinued. House credentials for Elliott Arkansas were presented and he took the oath. Secretary of State asked for no statement on Northwest Boundary Commission expenditures. Treasury report favors reciprocal free trade with Canada and Erie Canal free tolls to reduce transport costs. President sent several nominations for federal posts.
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Ed. Helagiona
Pine
Northwest Boundary Commission
Secretary of the Treasury
House
Flon
Israel Hatch
United States
Dominion of Canada
Erie Canal
Hudson River
Senate
Davis W. Starmer
Topeka
Kansas
James Hare
Kansas City
A. J. Simmons
Internal Revenue
Montana
N. A. Adams
Arkansas
Geo. J. Stubblefield
Middle Tennessee
Washington Reported Surrender and Pardon Petition
From Jefferson City the report details General Schurz nominated for U S post and a noted surrender involving Indian affairs. Today's proceedings include petitions for pardons and ongoing political maneuvers in the capital.
Congressional Session Notes on Patents and Bills
In Washington on January 13 the Senate heard Mahlon Loomis seek a $50,000 appropriation to finish a telegraph experiment using earth as part of the circuit. Bills on railroads, electors, and legal procedures were discussed. the House debated Haiti and Santo Domingo protections and Alaska territorial government, adjourning after a long day.
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Summer
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District of Columbia
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Williams
Oregon ‘Branch
Union Pacific Railroad
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Congress
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Ecuador
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Sault St. Marie
Michigan
Baptist Home Mission Society
Sawyer
Executive Department
United States
the Treasury
Abbott
Rio Grande
Pacific Ocean
Committee On Pacific Railroads
National Pacific Railroad Company
Albuquerque
New Mexico
San Diego
California
Haiti
San Domingo
Banks
Cullom
Butler
Mass
Antilles
Spalding
Atlantic
Robinson
Ireland
Woodward
Ashley
Ohio
Committee On Territories
Alaska
Washburne
Farnsworth
Committee On Post Offices
Ill
van Horn
N. Y
Cameron
Clark
Kansas
Compromise Candidate Emerges In Florida Senate Race
In Augusta Me on Jan 13 the Senatorial contest broadens as Perry admits casting a blank vote unintentionally leaving Tamlin with a Republican majority favoring a compromise. Hamlin’s camp claims he was clearly nominated. a third candidate may be urged. Osborn and Hamilton travel to Washington amid impeachment talk as McClurg is inaugurated in St Louis with both Legislature chambers organizing.
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Florida
WeClurg
Augusta
Perry
House
Tamlin
Morrill
Hamlin
Walls
Senate
Osborn
Washington
Scott
Hamilton
St. .Louis
San. Bl
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New York Press on Butler Finance Scheme
The New York Tribune, Herald and World comment on General Butler plan for paying bonds. The Tribune avoids taking sides, the Herald praises its popular appeal, and the World criticizes its instability and demagogic foundations.
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New York Press
Gen. Butler
New York
the Tribune
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The
World
South Carolina Eligibility Question Sparks Debate
In Charleston and via Shelby County reports, Judge Pelham of the Greait Court is linked to a key eligibility case. The issue could reach the Supreme Court, with the state political landscape under scrutiny as governors, legislators, and party leaders weigh constitutional questions and potential outcomes.
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Anglabame
South Carolin ES
Charleston
Supreme Court
Davie Alten Rae Fight Ends in City Skyline Clash
Fragmentary report notes a fight between Davie Alten Rae and an alien assailant above the city, resulting in the defeat of the former who was severely punished. Details are incomplete from the OCR.
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Davie Alten Rae
Executor's Notice in the Estate of Wm Montgomery
Executor Alexander McBratney notifies all creditors to present claims for adjudication at the Adams County County Court in Quincy on the third Monday in March 196%, the 15th day of the month. Debtors are urged to settle promptly with the executor.
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WM. Montgomery
Wm. Mortgomery
Adame County
Court House
Quincy
Alexander McBratney
Merry's Museum for 1869 promoses lively youth literature
Horace B. Fuller announces Merry's Museum for 1869 edited by Louisa May Alcott and others. The periodical targets young readers with moral, playful content, original dialogues, puzzles, and annual gift subscriptions. Aimed as an appealing present, the magazine emphasizes a nonsectarian tone and broad access, with one year at 1.60 dollars and three copies for 4 dollars.
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Cii Fed
Wina
Merry
Publiher
Robert Merry
Beasons
Louisa M. Alcott
Miss Alcott
Bern
Museum
Horace B. Fuller
Janlidlt
Bromfield Street
Bustos
Springfield Press Highlights Pro Resolution and Inaugural Prints
From Springfield dispatches the paper notes a pro resolution passage yesterday and a late show prints Gov Palonier's inaugural. It also covers Mexican and Cuban news with brief regional emphasis and political context.
Illinois House and Senate Approve Inaugural and Appointments
Springfield reports the General Assembly approving a joint resolution to adjourn and reconvene on the 19th, plus orders to print 25,000 copies of Governor Palmer’s address in multiple languages. The session also directs the State Geologist to furnish reports to members and considers bills on railroads, taxation, banking, and public works.
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Palmer
State Assembly: multiple resolutions and bills introduced
A compilation of actions in the General Assembly includes a resolution directing publication of an abstract of testimony from the Joint Committee on the State Institutions and a resolution instructing committees on Railroads to insert a general law clause for all railroad charters. A committee to review Jacksonville Insane Asylum capacity and a cost report on the new State House were requested. Bills include capital punishment revision, a Mississippi River ferry at Clarksville, Tennessean prison reforms, and a Springfield police force. The session adjourned.
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Epler
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General Assembly
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Munn
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Southern Penitentiary
Alexander County
Snapp
McNalta
Chittender
Union Bank of
Quincy
Shepherd
Harlan
Ward
Fort
Scott County
Rockford, Rock Island and St. Louis Railroad Company
Morrow
Miller
Senate
Central Illinois, Conference Preachers
Aid Society
Spetiak Committee
Jacksonville
State House
Mississippi
Clarksville
Springfield
Radical caucus nominates Carl Schurz for U.S. Senate
From Jefferson City a special dispatch reports the Radical caucus closed with Carl Schurz on the first ballot. Schurz received 60 votes to 40 for Loan, with both candidates speaking as supporters celebrated the result amid excitement.
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Radical Senatorial Caucus
Schurz
Jefferson City
Carl Schurz
Loan
Associated Press Dispatch
St. Louis
Jan
Radical Caucus
Balmaseda Pressed by Insurgents in Cuba and Mexico News
Dispatches report Balmaseda surrounded and under pressure by insurgents after failing to reach Suereon. Matanzas volunteers defect to rebels. troops reportedly burning buildings along their march. News from Mexico City notes Jaurez hosting a breakfast with Cabinet. Rosecrans present. Lazere secures Guaymas railroad concession pending final reading.
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Neuvitas
Balmaseda
Suereon
Matanzas
Mexico
Jaurez
Wisconsin Legislature Meeting and U S Senatorial Race
Madison Jan 13 noon A W Thompson of the Janesville Gazette elected Speaker of the House The senatorial contest between Carpenter and Washburne heats up with supporters in large numbers A joint committee will call a caucus likely tomorrow evening Trenton Jan 13 Democratic caucus nominates John Stockton for United States Senator Baltimore Md Jan 18 Odin Bowie installed as Governor of Maryland at noon today
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Wis
A. W. Thompson
Janesville Gazette
Carpenter and Washburne
Trenton
N. J
John
Stockton
United States
Barsmworgy
Odin Bowie
Maryland
Indians claim surrender of Comanches to Col Evans
Dispatch from Fort Hayes Kansas dated January twelve reports Col Evans has captured a Comanche village of sixty lodges on the Canadian river. Three troopers of the 34th Cavalry were wounded. No Indians killed. Evans returns to his depot camp. Lieutenant General Canby and others signed the message.
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St. Louis
Fort Hayes
Kansas
W. A. Nichols
Sheridan
Fort Dodge
Martin
3D Infantry
Evans
Col. Evans
Canvycer McKeever
G. W. T. Sueewax
Nothing Known of Fate of Detective Barmer in Ku Klux Outrage
Nashville dispatch reports no information on detective Barmer after he was abducted from the air by Ku Klux, amid a local uproar. Officials seek militiary assistance from the Governor to investigate and quell unrest as the case spurs calls for action.
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Barmere
Nashville
Aire
Kux
House of
Peloptenta
Alembia
Fe Board
Bhritals Vial
Petition for Pardon of Dr Mudd Promotes Forsythe
A delegation from Prince George county Maryland presented a petition for Dr Mudd's pardon to the President who said he would forward it to the Attorney General for consideration. Col Forsythe, praised for gallant conduct in the Kansas Indian engagement, has been brevetted Brigadier General.
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Prince George County
Maryland
Dr. Mudd
G. A. Forsythe
Kansas
New York Money Market and Grain Markets Report
January 13 coverage shows money market demand easing on call funds with central bank supplies improving. government bonds steady. Rail and western markets rise on active trading. live cattle and hog futures mixed with cash prices firming. Chicago and St Louis notes include flour and grain actions, wheat near steady, pork and lard firmer, and beef and veal steady with rising hogs. Sacramento area prices not specified.
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Janu
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Timothy
Sr. Louis
Illinois
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Saies
New Yeak
Toeotek
Wales
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