Death of Admiral Dahlgren in Washington
Telegraph reports the death of Admiral John A. Dahlgren of the U.S. Navy at Washington aged about 60. Born in Pennsylvania about 1810, he joined the Navy in 1826, served along the Brazilian coast, contributed to ordnance invention including the shell gun, commanded the Cumberland and then the Washington Navy Yard, and later led the fleet before Charleston. His son Major Dahlgren fell near Richmond. the nation mourns. The article also covers miscellaneous dispatch delays, state legislature plans, and a labor riot in New York with several deaths.
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Local Notices Reflect Illinois and Iowa Developments
A fragmentary Illinois region tally lists Tun NEWS population 4500 and Moreau County value around 5000 with Sangamon County GOP convention set for July 25. Crops around Contradia estimated at 400000 boxes. Notable items include indictments and acquittals in Tazewell, an arrest in Springfield for obscene circulars, a mule accident injuring Wesley Cockrell near Jerseyville, a boy’s railroad mishap at Macon, and revenue receipts for the Eighth District at 1,207,706.62. Crimes, politics, and local growth notes accompany immigrant arrivals to Sioux City and ongoing public works plans in Dubuque.
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English Mission Motley's Probable Successor and Northern Riots
Washington reports say Motley’s replacement may be an ex senator from the middle states if needed whereas Motley’s removal is not certain. Admiral Dahlgren died at the Washington Navy Yard and Claude Hamilton was found dead in a lot near the Executive Mansion likely from an apoplectic incident. George B. Williams of Montana was appointed Second Deputy Commissioner of Internal Revenue after Powell resigned. Democratic House members sign a letter to the President expressing hope that Gurlove Orth of Indiana may receive the Berlin mission appointment.
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Aldermanic Row Ends Without Fatalities in City Council
In the Common Council last evening Aldermen Cox and Dixon clashed over a dispute described as a row. Ink bottles were used as weapons but no one was killed. The incident highlighted tensions within the council.
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New York July 12 Murphy to qualify as Collector
The East reports Murphy and other Federal appointees in New York will qualify next week with General Merritt acting as Collector. Assistant Treasurer Dickhouse must furnish four hundred thousand dollar bonds. Six vessels are under quarantine for yellow fever. Fenian trial begins in Cananproeca with Gen Starr as prisoner. evidence appears weak aside from a Canadian witness and one perjury charge.
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Convict Escape Attempt Fails in Virginia Camp Meeting Opens
In Rockbridge county Virginia a hundred black convicts of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad contractor tried a simultaneous escape after guards. A guard Lewis F Swartz was killed by a gunman and four convicts were wounded but not fatally. Two prisoners remain at large amid citizen unrest. In Maryland a fifth annual Methodist camp meeting opened at Oakington near Havre de Grace with nine hundred tents already pitched.
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White Stockings Triumph Over Key Stones in Quiet Duel
Puuilas Del Pat a July 12 The White Stockings of Chicago defeated the Key Stones this afternoon 93 to 0 in a mime of confusion. the brief scoreline reflects a one sided game with Chicago’s offense overpowering the opponents in earlier innings.
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Dreadful Trish Riot in Elm Park Celebrations Turn Violent
At Elm Park in New York a clash erupted during an Orangemen anniversary event with about 300 Irish laborers. Pistols and clubs were used. reports say several killed and many wounded. Early tallies list laborers among the dead, including a fourteen year old boy. chaos followed as both sides blamed the other.
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Homicide Quietly Claims Griffin Halstead at 80
Griffin Halstead, father of Murat Halstead of the Cincinnati Commercial, died yesterday at his Butler County home from injuries suffered days earlier at the hands of Lawrence Brown. He was a farmer and eighty years old.
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Fire destroys Foster & Jones planing mills in Curiaco
A fire at Oskosh yesterday leveled the Foster & Jones planing mills causing about 20000 dollars in losses. An excursion train on the Richmond and Fredericksburg railroad returning from a church picnic was wrecked by a tree across the track near Ricusoxp. Four cars and the engine were derailed. Douglass McClelland was killed and John Clark lost both legs. Several others were wounded.
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France and Prussia tense amid peace hopes and troop moves
Paris and London report a French note demanding Prussia disavowal of Prince Leopold and withdrawal of his Spanish candidacy, with Prussia expected to answer. Paris plans large troop deployments to the Rhine and Moselle regions, while rumours of a potential amicable settlement circulate alongside reports of conspiracies in Madrid and unrest in Ireland. The Senate debates include railroad funding, army pay, and public lands, with ongoing international tension dominating the day.
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Messenger Seeks Franco Austrian Offensive Alliance
A messenger has traveled to Vienna proposing an offensive and defensive alliance between France and Austria. The reply from Austria is not yet known.
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Abolition Move in Cuba Advances Plan for Slavery Abolition
In Havana a meeting of western Cuba slave owners chaired by the Captain General formed a committee to propose a plan for abolishing slavery island wide. An election for Cortes deputies will occur before August ends. Cubans in Camaguey District return to allegiance, work on plantations, and receive arms from the government to guard against insurgent bands. U S Consul Biddle is reported quite ill.
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Mishler He Bitters Advertised As Nervous System Tonic
The notice promotes Mishler He Bitters as a safe, strengthening tonic for exhausted nerves and weak constitutions. It claims the remedy restores vital energies, combats weariness, and brings true enjoyment, asserting widespread endorsement from users.
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