Riots, rail plans, and public notices in 1869 era
The document notes a holiday for compositors delaying tomorrow’s paper, rioting in Italy prompting militia deployment and fatalities, the Illinois State Agricultural Society selecting September 27 for the 1869 State Fair with proposals due by February 23, railroad iron and stock secured for a new line, a Dickens card denying a Chicago death hoax, debate over Tenure of Office Act, and remarks on Johnson and Grant administrations with expected Senate action, plus theatre plans and a Decatur appointment for Palmer’s assistant.
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The
Illinois State Agricultural Society
Bloomington
Belleville
Springfield
Decatur
Indian War and Cuba Annexation News Overview
The Indian Agents renew hostilities against General Custer while discussions on amnesty for Dr. Mudd and Alabama Claims settlement proceed. Reports from the West Indies and Jefferson City cover indignities to the American Consul at Aux Cayes, insurgent threats to Jacmel and Port au Prince, and Nissage-Saget’s stance on Port au Prince. Overseas updates include the Peace Commissioners at Neuvitas, Cuban annexation sentiment, and Napoleon’s speech with Paris Protocol notes.
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Aux Cayes
Jacmel
Port Au Prince
Cuba
United States
New York
Heraki
Hollister
Jaemel
Nissage Saget
Gregg
Neovitas
Puerto Principe
Neuvitas
Pardons and Alabama claims outline stir New York
Washington reports President will pardon Dr. Mudd and a Sing Sing escapee linked to the 12th street assassination, while exposing eight Articles of the Alabama claims. It details a four member commission, umpire rules, and conditions for British subjects claiming neutrality and non aid to the Confederacy. Sessions to be held in Washington.
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Dr. Mudd
12Th Street
Alabama
New York
Washington
The
Tribune
Sing Sing
the Tribune
United States
Senate
Lot
Courts of Admiralty
South
Indians Say Custer Battle Echoed Sand Creek Massacre
Washington report cites Indian country notes and Senate views that the Wachita fight mirrored Sand Creek, with Custer’s men left on the field fifteen days, and upon return eighteen bodies found mutilated by wolves and birds, a charge against the Indians.
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Custer
Wechita
CarcaGco
Zriénne
Washington
Wachita
Sand Creek
Division of Utah Becomes Hep to Be Passed
CarcaGo January 18 The division project for Sieh ill progresses with an early day target. The plan envisions a central strip through the territory north and south including Salt Lake and Provo cities. All slices head east to Nevada and Colorado with the northeast corner to Wigomiing. Colorado may gain more if its vote overbalances Utah.
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CarcaGo
Divisios
Sieh Ill
Etna
Silt Lake
Nevada
Colorado
Wigomiing
Mormor Cit
Life And Fire Insurance Agent Office Details
LiFe ND FIRE Insurance agent operates from office No 5 Diile Building Biographical note says risks offered at cheaper rates than those established by the Underwriters Association. January date unclear.
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Diile
Fide
Underprinters Association
janiSdly
Senate Bill on coin payments and public debt plan
Fortieth Congress debates finance measures including coin payments legal, debt reduction from import duties, new 5 per cent bonds, and coin notes. Senate discusses amendments on public land grants to railroads, private subsidies, and national banking terms. House pursues bonds issues and naval appropriations amid amendments and adjournments.
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Washington
Senate
Morrill
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
United States
Treasury Department
Sherman
Committee On Finance
Eoin
Guires
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Public Service
Williams
Cattell
Harlan
Cincinnati Gazette
Pacific Railroad
Pomeroy
Sme
Grimes
Wiscol
Grimés
Hiss
Paris Senate opens with emperor speech on liberty
Paris January 18 the Senate and Corps Legislatif met as the Emperor opened the session with a throne speech. He spoke of a difficult task to build a strong government that preserves liberty and public order. He noted concessions to the press and public meetings helped maintain order and elections favored the government. He urged harmony between Legislation and the people and supported free discussion within limits. In Constantinople on January 17 the Porte instructed Semit Pasha to sign the conference protocol as agreed.
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Paris
Senate
Corps Legislatif
Constantinople
Porte
Semit
Pasha
Greece Hints Acceptance of Conference Settlement Terms
The government appears ready to accept the terms of settlement proposed by the Conference, indicating no likely refusal. Observers note alignment with official positions and the potential for swift accord pending final ratification.
Democratic Senatorial Caucus Nominates Phelps
In Jefferson City on January 18 the Democratic caucus in the Senate Chamber nominated John Phelps for the U S Senate with J J McBride of St Louis as next in line. The election occurs tomorrow and Carl Schurz is expected to be elected.
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Sone
Phelps
Quincy Whig
Jefferson City
Senate
John & Phelps
United States Senate
J. J. McBride
St. Louis
Carl Schurz
Virginia Committee Seeks Grant Aid and Senate Action
On January 17 1866 the Virginia Committee met Gen Grant and later President and Secretary Schofield to press for general relief for Virginians state and county officers amid congressional action. The Senate Judiciary Committee weighs Virginia restoration while the Supreme Court rules federal certificates and notes are exempt from state taxes.
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Senate
Virginia
Gen. Grant
Johnson
Schofield
Washington
John P. Gadsden
Mexico
Wm. Dixon
Montana
R. H. Holt
Internal Revenue
Éth
Missouri
Congress
Adams
Madison
Lincoln
Grant
Senate Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
New York Bank
Chase
United States
Political shifts mark Maine Indiana and New Jersey moves
Mr. Morrill withdraws from Maine Senate race in favor of Hannibal Hamlin. Indiana Republican caucus shows opposition to Cumback’s U.S. Senate bid. New Jersey Legislature likely to vote on abolishing capital punishment. Democratic caucus in Albany nominates Henry C. Murphy for Senate. Georgia Assembly considers Reconstruction policy. Atlanta notes life protection inquiries.
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Morrill
Maine
Hamlin
Cumback
U. S. Senate
Inndiana
New York
Democratic Caucus
H. C. Murphy
New Jersey
Georgia
Avustusta
Hannibal Hamlin
Indianapolis
United States
Senate
Cumback-Baker
Hendricks
Albany
Henry C. Murphy
Howe
Wisconsin
Trenton
Atlanta
House
Markets by Telegraph January 18 amid gold and bond shifts
New York notes money easy at high rates. Gold closes lower at 1355 cents. Sherman bill in Senate seen lifting South cotton business to gold basis and boosting prices. Government bonds strong and higher, but banking currency bill weakens them. Western rail shares open soft then recover. railroad stocks mixed. New York live stock market weak hog receipts steady. Cincinnati grain market reports mixed, light receipts.
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Joan
Sherman
Senate
South
Butler
Ufzbuia
Mirbeis
Thotah
FLOUR AND PROVISIONS MARKETS SUMMARY OF PRICES
Market notes from New York, New Orleans, St Louis, and Toledo show flour unsettled with dull to firmer tones, grains mixed with wheat firm in some reports and oats soft. Provisions firming, pork and lards steady to higher, beef and veal steady, market activity varying by city and commodity. Absent long lists but captures include beef cattle prices, pork futures, and hogs rate at several outlets. A bankruptcy notice and a funeral notice appear in the same column.
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Cartas
Saas
Sieeag
Geller
Beevesansens
40Th Street
Br. Lous
Choice City
Bbss
Toledo
Tolepo
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