Illinois Legislature Reassembles After Four Day Recess
Reports from Springfield note Gen. Cann Senerz elected U S Senator from Missouri on the 19th by the full Radical vote. Insurgents in Havana evacuated and destroyed their capital, with forces scattered and fleeing to the mountains. A Colored Men's National Convention delegation met Gen. Grant seeking protection and lawful rights. A Paris conference protocol curbs privateering and outlines steps if Greece signs, aiming to restore peace.
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Cann Senerz
United States
Missouri
John S. Phelps
Havana
Poison linked death of Jacob Brecker sparks arrests
In Craicao on January 20, chemical analysis of Jacob Brecker’s stomach shows he died from poison. His wife and Dr Scaremba have been arrested on suspicion of administering the poison amid the sudden, suspicious death dated January 9.
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Jacob Brecker
Polson
Crrcaco
Scaremba
Death of Wm. Henies former Missouri Republican editor
William Henies longtime associate editor of the Missouri Republican died yesterday in New Haven Connecticut while there for health reasons. He was a St. Louis native and known figure in local journalism. His death follows his resignation from the paper earlier in his career.
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Wm. Homea
St. Louis
Wm. Henies
Missouri Republican
New Haven
Conn
Fire and finance tales span Bostwick’s losses to Wall embezzlement
A blaze at Bostwick’s block in Lowville, Lewis County, N Y, with loss estimated at 40000 dollars and full insurance. In St Louis County a grand jury indicts R A Wall former city Comptroller for embezzling 150000 dollars in bonds and 80400 in city funds. James Deggendorf, current Comptroller, faces embezzlement charges of 2933 dollars. The Times notes looming Senate rejection of Seward treaty for St Thomas and Mississippi readmission. Further fires near Angelica and Paxton, Illinois, cause property losses partly insured. Gen Sweeney's force returns from Ogeechee. political moves in New Orleans seek electoral action for Grant. Arnold and Atzerodt confessions on Lincoln assassination are published.
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Bostwick
Lowville
Lewis County
N. Y
Grand Jury
St. Louis County
R. A. Wall
James Deggendorf
Times’ Washington
Senate
Seward
St. Thomas
Mississippi
Alabama
Angelica
Alleghany County
Sweeney
Command
Ogeechee
Campbell
Committee On Peace and Order
New Orleans
Grant
Committee On Judiciary
Casey
Gen
Washington
Johnson
Fuller
Paxton
Lil
Arnold
Atzerodt
Lincoln
Armold
Baltimore
Marshal McPhail
Afternoon Dispatches Summary Headlines
News bulletin style brief notes on naturalization and the Alabama Claims. Coverage mentions a Woman's Rights Convention and elections of U S Senators from New York. Reports on Missouri Maine Delaware and a Cuba dispatch describing Spanish captures and rebel scattering, plus later Europe news.
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U.S
New York
Poms the Massach
Missouri
Maine
Delaware
Washington notes on foreign affairs and reform conventions
A New York dispatch reports a split over Alabama treaty and belligerent rights while naturalization and San Juan boundary treaties face no opposition. In Washington, the National Woman's Rights Convention, led by Lucretia Mott, convenes with debates on equality. The Colored Men's National Convention meets General Grant to seek legal protection and advancement for African Americans. The Senate confirms only L. H. Wakefield as Post Master, Portland, and defers final action on Britain treaties awaiting full copies.
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New York
Washington
Senate
Committee On Foreign Affairs
San Juan
Woman’s Right’s Convention
Pomeroy
Kansas
Dr. Gray
Lucretia Mott
Committee of the Colored Men's National Convention
Langston
L. H. Wakefield
Portland
Oregon
Great Britain
Committee On Foreign Relations
Ferry
Howe
St. Croix Lake
Lake Superior
Corbett
Washington Territory
San Juan Island
United States
Trumbull
Chicago
Committee On Commerce
Missouri
Pacific Ocean
Europe
Davis
Dixon
Fessenden
Grimes
McCreery
Sumner
van Winkle
Vickers
Whyte
Horse
Ela
Committee On Printing
Special Committee On Revenue
House
Treasury Department
Kelly
Messrs. Garfield
Jenckes
Ashley
Ohio
Committee On Territories
Cavanaugh
Burleigh
Chilcott
Bashford
Phelps
Havana Streets Targeted: Plot to Kill Spanish Troops
A fragment reports plans to assassinate Spanish soldiers in Havana streets. It notes General Sturn arrived by steamer from Mexico and will sail today for New York.
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Havana
Sturn
Mexico
New York
Multiple States Elect U.S. Senators in Jan. Ballots
Reports from Albany Philadelphia Harrisburg Tallahassee Boston St Louis Indianapolis Wilmington and Augusta show various state legislatures and assemblies electing U.S. senators. Names include Reuben E. Fenton John Scott Carl Schurz Hannibal Hamlin Sumner Cumback Murphy Phelps Bayard and others with ballots and party votes detailed.
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Albany
Reuben E. Fenton
United States
Senate
Fenton
Murphy
H. J. Randall
Madison
Harpenter
Harrisburg
John Scott
U.S
Pennsylvania
Tallahassee
House
U. S
Tost
Boston
Sumner
Abbott
Banks
St. Louis
Carl Schurz
Wilmington
James A. Bayard
Chas. A. Bayard
Augutsta
Hannibal Hamlin
U. S. Senate
Napoleon Speech Praised by London Journals Opening French Chambers
London papers hail Napoleons opening speech as frank and transparent, while The Times notes the state’s foundation on personal rule. Independence Belge reports a Paris conference protocol defining international law, including prohibitions on aiding insurrections or privateering. Greece’s signature is sought. if refused, great powers stay neutral and let events unfold.
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Conference of Great Powers
Paris
Greece
Sublime Porte
Londox
London
Napoleon
Zimes
Independence Belge
Capture of Bayamo by Balce’s forces reported
Count Valmaseda informs General Dulce Bayamo fell on January 15 after rebels fled and town was burned. Spanish dispatches say Bayamo’s capture followed defeats at Cant del Embarcadera and Pass Rio Salado, with rebels scattered and subsisting by pillage. Rebel losses numbered 120 killed. Spanish casualties not given. Proclamation by Captain-General cited as producing good results.
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Bayamo
Balce
Havana
Valmaseda
Dulce
Bayame
Canta del Embarcadra
Pass Rio Salada
Pass Rio Salado
Diaro
Springfield Proceedings Record Twenty Sixth General Assembly
Springfield Jan 19 Senate debates include Fayette county seat remonstrance Mercer county property tax amendment and petitions for botanical survey general incorporation law clerk authorization and constitutional revenue distribution to fund common schools. House session adjourns after bills introduced and committee work with railroads bank, surveyors, and charter amendments.
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Twenty Sixth
General Assembly
Springfield
Quincy Whig
Senate
van Dorsten
Fayette County
McManus
Mercer County
Ward
Snapp
Fort
Illinois Central Railroad
Boyd
Cold Water Company of
Ottawa
Turney
St. Louis
New Albany
MtCarmel R
Will County
McNulta
Macon County
Tincher
Champaign and
Edgar R. R. Co
Danville Savings Bank
Rock Island and Peoria Railroad Company
Arlan
Planter’s Insurance Company
Epler
Rushville
Woodson
Shelbyville Gas Light and Coke Company
Shelbyville Coal
Amany
Peoria
City of Cairo
Town of
Cambridge
Boone County
McLean County
Court House
City of Vandalia
National Watch Company
Cook
Sangamon
Sangamon County
Reynolds
Douglas Monument Association
Chicago Academy of Sciences
Hamilton, Lacon and Eastern Railroad
John
Industrial University
Alton
Mr. Dresser
Mmey
Scott
Rockford, Rock Island &St. Louis
Yesterday's Proceedings in Senate and House
Yesterday's session covered nominations from the Governor, charter amendments for numerous towns and companies, railroad rate bills, and a large cargo of private bills. The Senate debated amnesty precedents, canal leases, and printing plans while the House advanced multifarious corporation acts and a railroad subsidy bill amid crowded galleries.
Lecture on State Industrial University Draws Large Audience
A Senate committee rose and postponed further action until 10 am. Dr Gregory of the State Industrial University delivered an eloquent lecture in the Hall of Representatives last evening on university history progress and aims. Members from both Houses and many ladies and gentlemen attended, promising a positive influence on university interests.
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The
State Industrial University
Hall of Representatives
Senate and House Debates on Bills and Committees
Senate discussion includes Milwaukee remonstrance on canal commission for Niagara Falls location and railroad land grant from Sioux City to Columbus. House advances franking reform, swamp land indemnity, and coin payment guarantees while considering gold payment and land railroad bill amid executive session adjournment.
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Senate
Howe
Chamber of Commerce of
Milwaukee
Falls
Niagara
Thayer
Sioux City
Iowa
Columbus
Nebraska
Wilson
Sherman
Whyte
House
Judd
Chicago
Committee On Commerce
Cullom
Congress
Washburne
Farnsworth
Ferry
Yeas
Denver Pacific Railroad and Telegraph Company
Logan
Messrs. Covode
Kelley
van Trump
Markets by Telegraph and Financial Highlights
Markets by telegraph report money demand and call loan rates with a temporary greenback lockup easing later. Government bonds show firmer levels while railroad shares fluctuate. express stocks retreat on potential legal issues. Grain and flour markets are dull with modest declines, while beef and pork remain steady. Chicago live stock shows improved demand but prices easier than yesterday.
Whisky and provisions market report from Circingart
Circingart trade notes whisky firm and in demand at 980. Provisions strong with Meza pork at 3908 and buyers at 2950. Lard at 1534 above era views. Bulk meats in demand with shoulders 14 sides 122 clear rib 154 clear sides 16, free buyers at figures. Bacon firm with shoulders 14 cents and clear rib 164.
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Colored Men’s National Convention
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Cuba
Committee of Foreign Affairs
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Alabama Claims—Womans Hrigits
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Masarhue
Meard
Hamlin
F. Gaushell
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19Th
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Congressional Proceedings
Western Free-will Baptist Printing Establishment
Alton Savings Bank
Grand Nationa Museum of
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Lake Michigan
Syburgfield
Jan
Strewell
Illinois and Michigan
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Bilis
Addams
Charter of
Freeport
Rockport Central R. R. Co
Rockford Savings Bank
Chicago, Danville and Vincennes Railroad Company
Chittenden
Quincy College
Ilinois Horticultural Society
Southern Ilinois School Company
Shepherd
Harlan
St. Louis & DuQuoin Railroad
Mann
German Banking Association
Southern Illinois Emigrant Aid Society
Pinckney
Rochelli
Jeffersonville
Fairfield Coal and Mining Company
Fairfield Woolen Manufacturing Company
Henry
Fincher
Galesburg
Sisters of the Poor
Order of St. Mary
Central Illinois Conference Preachers’ Aid Society
Committee On Municipal Affairs
Committee On Corporations
Judiciary Committee
Cairo
27Th Judicial Circuit
Illinois
Childs
Bailey
Stephenson
Parker
Coles
Congressional
Price
Pacific Railroad Committee
Eastern Division Company
Denver Pacific Company
Walker
Cheyenne Wells
Lawrence
Julian
Treasury of the
Delano
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Eastern Division
Denver
Union Pacific Railroad
Cheyenne
Washburn
Dresser
Tasgatieest
W.U. Tal
N.Y
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Lew
New York Market
Chicaco
Wade
Dell
Yale
Bayer
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Warket
Saoee
Crain—Oats Srovirions
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Ledo
Ste. Ryo
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Mains and
Finn Streets
Opera House
Cincinnati
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Minstrels
Pers
America
Messrs. Woodrooff & Pfeiffer
F. M
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N. Bushnell
Lorenzo Bull
C.H. Bull
Edward J. Parker
G. EL Bull
Darbler
Oliver Ditson & CO
Washington Street
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Glidden & House
Sprinfield
Dailey
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