Various Political and Economic Updates in 1862 Era
A scattered digest notes heavy losses and wartime costs, with figures around 100000, and mentions Missouri academic vacancies, the death of Gov Phelps’s wife, and Bristow in Boston. It covers stock prices at 101 1/4, a million dollars raised for a poplar loan, and Kentucky senatorial election of John S. Williams. Also references pension bills for Mexican War veterans, a new Independent National party planned in Poleless Ohio, and post office committee actions. Alphonse of Spain’s marriage, debt suspensions, tobacco tax discussion, and Missouri militia claims pursued in Washington. Concludes with Pennsylvania editorial stance against privileged press rate changes.
Money drives nationwide push for free coinage and anti-monopoly revolt
A nationwide push on money policy dominates debate as citizens press for mass meetings to demand repeal of the resumption act, restoration of silver and greenbacks, and withdrawal of national bank notes. Lincoln county urged mass rallies to back these demands while political speculation centers on possible successors to Senator Armstrong and state races. The Senate passed the Matthews resolution affirming government payment in gold or silver, signaling likely passage of the Brand bill despite a presidential veto. Regional support for the resolution varied across states.
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Congress
Crisia
Lincoln County
Louieville
Senate
New England
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Miastaalppi
Oregon
California
South Cerolon
Georgia
Tobacco Tax Debate Suppression and Tax Reduction Call
Dra Borman argues for tobacco tax reform, urging repeal of small-quantity sale licenses and a rate cut to ten cents per pound. He contends lower taxes would boost consumption, aid small producers, and reduce prices, while criticizing P Lorillard & Co. for controlling rates and opposes high taxation as unjust.
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Dra Borman
Stamart
Editors Herald
Virginia
Kentucky
Maryland
Tennessee
Connecticut
Misouri
Illinois
Indiana
Oslo
Congress
Eilver
Tne
P. Lorrilard & Co
War drift and possible armistice in European crisis
A dubious war situation weighs on Europe as reports from Saturday indicate a possible understanding among powers toward peace. The Dardanelles fleet received orders to stay in Beath Bay while Britain seeks armistice arrangements. London notes suggest fever cools but no clear agreement yet. Turkey may side with Russia against England, and a broader power coalition could influence Dardanelles access. Missouri legislature considers Lamar resignation over the Oliver bill opposition.
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Baltieh Geet
Dardanviles
Beatha Bay
London
Englend
Tussie
Turkey
Russia
Rusale
England
Dardanelles
Europe
Ihe
Germany
Averia
Italy
Congress Men Form Quiet Unity Amid Repeal Push
A large bipartisan meeting in the judiciary committee room shaped by Judge Buckner and Mr. Phillips ends with a seven member executive committee to push the silver bill and repeal of the Resumption Act. Ben Butler argues for greenback expansion and veto threats. Republicans of Indiana and France referenced in broader party aims.
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Bibvor
Washington
Congress
Tne
Ewing
Unio
United Forces
Ben Butler
Osio
National Banke
Butler
Dell
St. Crittenden
Missouri
Executive Committee
Finance Committee
Buckner
Greenback and
Silver Men
House
Gilver
Iowa
Phelps
Connecticut
Riddle
Pennsysvans
Gardner
Obin Ligon
Alabama
Hanan
Indiane
Chalmere
Mississippi
Wright
Pennsylvania
Evans
Indiana
Boone
Kevincky
Mille
Tomas
Dickey
Ohio
Shasall
Noah
Debating Clergy Clash in Fulton On January Second
A debate in Fulton pits Rev. Jacob Phater of the M.E.K. Church South against Elder L. B. Wickes of the Christian Church. Their positions cover baptism, church authority, and the New Testament creed. An entry lists appointed committees by region amid a separate note of a thwarted train robbery attributed to masked highwaymen and the telegraph operator De W. Hopson.
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Jacob Phater
M.ek
South
L. B. Wickes
Christian Church
Fulton
Afirine
Wilkes Denier
Wilkes Denian
The
Disciples of Christ
Wilkes
Kansas Pacific
Able's reprieve mishap leads to confession in Carthage
A midtake case from the Jefferson Journal notes that killer Able, reprieved for thirty days by the governor, confessed on Thursday night after telegrams from Jasper county claimed proof of innocence. The delay in the reprieve's delivery caused a fatal misstep and a false sense of innocence.
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Louis
Able
Thavernor
Carthage
Jefferson Ulty
Jasper County
Work Wanted for Fifteen Fhees and Caboters
A 19th century broadside laments gold resumption and gold standard pressures. It notes bankruptcies rise, strikes erupt, and 10 000 workers gather in Boston seeking work for 1 500 unemployed sailors and asks for relief amid bank and capital power pressing for resumption and silver bill repeal. The piece warns of looming crisis or revolution.
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8Th
Louis Journal
Boston
New York
State debts per capita in East and West contrast
The article compares public debt levels, noting Eastern states average about 3 dollars per person while Western states run around 280 dollars per person, highlighting regional fiscal differences.
Wheat and Corn Prices Rally in St Louis Market
The St Louis Market notes a firm tone amid England Russia tensions and potential war. Wheat gains occur across futures with nearby prices up to 1 18 April and 1 16 for March. Corn shows active demand with No 2 mixed at 44 44jc cash. oats weak. tobacco leaf prices mixed. cattle demand strong with about 60 car loads, hogs rise with 11,000 head offering but limited to meet buyers, market closes steady.
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ST. Louis
England
Russia
New York
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Tle
New York Stock Exchange
Treasury
John 8. Williame
U. S
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Oo Itle
Iver
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Peter Cooper
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Alphonse
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Prince of
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Young Brown
Mayes
Fortleth
G. W. TF
Fudge Buckner
Phelipa
United Bistes
Consorahip
United States
Armstrong
Jefferson City
Bt. Laura Journal
George West
Thomas Allen
Samuel T. Glover
Chas
Mr. Ilardin
Jan O. Broadhead
Lamar
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Kreneco
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