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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1869
Page
2
The itemized notes report the Colorado Legislature session set for next Monday in Denver. It notes shipments to Jamesen via Liverpool, a monthly public debt statement showing a similar reduction to prior month, and editor Prentice’s illness. It also mentions Cuban policy rumors, McDougall’s retreat from Red River, Virginia tax receipts on distilleries, and Evansville Courier’s party-minded candidate plan.
Edwin M. Stanton died in Washington at 5:00 AM from heart disease. He was a pivotal figure in U S history and among the era’s ablest statesmen, whose life and work are noted as vitally shaping the nation.
The article outlines French prelate Dupanloup's opposition to Papal Infallibility and Archbishop Manning's claim that the Pope can define dogma alone. Dupanloup argues the doctrine is untenable and injurious to church unity, while bishops differ on papal interference with the Council. The Council's sessions were moved due to acoustic issues at St. Peter's Basilica, delaying proceedings.
The fourth annual Special Commissioner of the Revenue report notes population near 3,000,000 with 1,100,000 annual gain, 352,589 foreigners including 12.7% Chinese, $25,400,000,000 wealth with 60 percent growth in a decade, 4,000 miles of rail, and a $50,000,000 annual surplus. It urges tariff changes including free hides and leathers, reduced duties on pig iron and salt, removal of duties on copper ore, and abolition of tax on drugs. comments on agriculture and trade remain discouraging with many leaving productive work for business or speculation. The text ends with garbled fragmentary lines about proposed repeal of a lax law and a note on an individual named Haas Obu in a Maren context.
The document discusses proposed changes including repealing taxes on beer tobacco spirits and rail and transport company gross receipts. It also calls for reducing the income tax to 3 percent with strict rent and abatement caps. Officials project a venue reduction up to two million dollars and indirect relief totaling around four hundred thousand, aiming for a 1.1 million surplus this fiscal year.
Secretary of State reports show several states ratifying an Institutional Amendment with Alabama pending. Minnesota Nebraska Mississippi already ratified or elected legislatures poised to do so, while Texas results remain uncertain. Georgia could ratify if convened. Four other states offer potential votes, bringing the tally toward twenty-six.
The article laments Stanton’s death in poverty after sacrificing private fortune for public duty. It notes he declined a New York gift of $100,000 and refused money that could have enriched him, choosing frugality and service over wealth. It discusses fiscal debates in the United States about debt repayment and proposed tax changes, and mentions other international notices and cultural items from the period.
A New Year sermon will be preached at the Methodist Church Sunday evening by the pastor. Protracted meetings begin Monday night. Local ads promote underwear, ague cures, perfumery, medicines, hats, and accessories at Samuel Mambaugh’s, City Drug Store, and New Hat Store.
Notice from the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Daviess County Indiana that Wa. F. Woop has been appointed administrator of the estate of Thomas Gavigen late of Daviess County deceased. The estate is believed solvent. Dated December 30, 1849.
Notice is given that on Monday January 24 next at the residence of Thomas Gavigan deceased in Veale township Daviess County Indiana the administrator will sell all personal property not previously taken including horses cattle hogs wheat in the granary and growing in the crib corn wagon harness farming implements and household goods. A credit of six months on all bids over three dollars with mortgage and approved surety will be required and interest from delivery. Attorney J W Burton aids administrator W F Woop.
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