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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1879
Page
2
Washington April 1 Gen Garfield’s speech in the House on Saturday appears in the official report today in a softened form. A Republican member reportedly warned him to withdraw the “mortal gage of battle” line, leading to revised wording praising the withdrawal and challenging the other side.
The speech by Mr Belford and responses by Mr Humphrey and others frame a heated contest over election safeguards and federal power. Democratic speakers condemn Republican overreach, highlight historic struggles for liberty, and warn of military intimidation at the polls and in Congress as the 1880 battle lines sharpen.
A dramatic congressional exchange features Mr Frye and others denouncing use of federal troops at elections. They warn against military interference, recall past battles for liberty, and defend the House stance while challenging Democratic claims of coercion and despotism. The debate cites Burns and South politics as warning signs.
Speakers clash over the power of the House to originate or repeal laws via appropriation bills. Emphasizing constitutional rights, proponents argue for withholding supplies to defend elections while warning against executive threats. The debate references the Kansas Border Ruffian era and ends with the House adjourning until tomorrow.
The New Hampshire Fish and Game League gathered at Music Hall with officials from New Hampshire and Massachusetts attending. Col John B Clarke was elected President and ex Gov Smyth Treasurer as discussions covered the Amoskeag Falls fishway, hatchery output, fish propagation goals, and enforcement of game laws including snares for grouse and the smelt protection debate. A Gentlemen's Shooting Club was formed with officers named, and the Rifle Club may join the new group.
New York April 1 Trustees of the Brooklyn Bridge pressed Comptroller Kelly for 100000 at once and 100000 monthly until the 1 million owed is paid. Total bridge cost cited as 18750000 with 3750000 to complete beyond the present city debt. Separately, the vanishing emigrant Van Gooren or Edward De Weaver case advanced with confiscated funds found and suspects held. Conservatively, Duryea asked presbytery to consider leaving his church. Trout specimens from multiple states highlighted opening day. US suit against Lehmaier Brothers dismissed. Letter thief captor Douglass jailed again. David Pulver perished saving horses in Degraw Street blaze. Bond interest due in Jersey City and Elizabeth City. Dog and rat fighting arrests numbered. Sz egedin relief concert raised 3000.
The Brooklyn Presbytery continued the trial with H M Bright testifying that Talmage was editor in chief and that an edited page replaced his work. Witnesses spoke on duties, advertising, and editorial actions tied to the Christian at Work. E W Hawley detailed the paper's management and Talmage's connection.
New postal routes are planned across New England to improve service. Officials say new deliveries will extend to rural communities and increase weekly frequencies. Communities in Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts cite expected faster mail and parcel handling.
Senator Wallace applauds inquiry progress as sub committees plan trips to New York and Boston. Senate actions focus on key measures while Domestic and Military Affairs push nominations, confirmations, and personnel changes amid debt talk and public lands plans.
The Wallace Committee opened anew probe into Gorham’s 1878 NRCC finances. Baker testified he collected from Treasury and War clerks, while Fugitt said he gathered about $6000 from Post Office and Agriculture. He mailed a circular to arrears to speed calls, and mostly avoided calls on female clerks. Squire, a War Dept messenger, paid 8.46 in dues but resisted, later salary cut by Congress. Handy, a Richmond Post Office clerk, refused $18 and was fired as costs fell.
The Postmaster General proposes establishing numerous new post routes across New England states. In Maine routes connect Turner's to East Turner's and Caribou to East Perham. others link Bowery Beach to Portland, Andover to Richardson's Lake, and Hartford to Canton Village. Connecticut includes Mansfield Centre to Gurleyville and West Norwalk to Noroton. Massachusetts covers Vineyard Grove to Eastville and Rutland to West Rutland. New Hampshire adds Franconia to Easton and Chichester to Chichester Station. Rhode Island links Hope to Rockland and Pine Hill to Wickford Junction. Vermont routes run from East and West Charlotte to railroad stations and from Strafford to Sharon Station.
Springfield voters swung the town election to the Republicans overturning the last Greenback majority. James M. Driskell started a Portland to Rowell seat 500 miles in 144 hours, reaching 100 miles in the first 24 hours. Jacob Morrill of Limerick faces examination for attempted murder of his nephew after a knife attack amid a quarrel. A Saco man reports a red bat weighing over 1.5 pounds entering a sitting room via a fireplace. Thomaston town meeting was lively as Republicans and Democrats united in electing most officers, except Monroe the Greenbacker as Assessor. Portland directory grows by fifty names. city proper 36,500, suburbs 50,000. Real estate valuation $19,212,800. annual city expenses $807,806.42.
About ten inches of snow fell at Exeter Monday night and good sleighing was noted. The town of Monroe faces a damages suit heard by Hon Charles P. Sanborn in Concord. Keene Supreme Court Spring term opened with 215 cases on the docket. Gilbert bridge case settled in Haverhill Superior Court. Stratton divorce pending plus Bank of Newbury versus Pevacook Savings Bank set for Thursday. Exeter Selectmen announced Chief Engineer George M. Perkins plus a roster of assistants and police staff. Ashland Savings Bank saw a withdrawal of just over $3000 with $250 taken and $1000 added in deposits, signaling renewed confidence. Bank Trustees expect eventual full payout to depositors. Bank Commissioners aim to reduce the decree deposits to one-twelfth when feasible.
An eight year old son of Azro Davis of Waterbury was struck in the eye by a sharp stick thrown by a companion. The stick passed through the eyelid into the eyeball and the boy remains in critical condition.
Summary of local notices: Brooklyn minister Rev John Lockwood accepts call to First Congregational Church in Westfield. Also reported are a bankruptcy warrant for Manufacturers' Gas Co. of Fall River, a creditors meeting, a boy injured after being thrown from a horse near Van Deusenville, and a Fitchburg convention of the Massachusetts Woman's Christian Temperance Union with several noted speakers.
London April 1 Thirty Home Rulers joined the Liberals in a Commons division on Sir Charles Dilke's censure resolution concerning the Zulu war. The Times notes the Opposition's stance against Sir Bartle Frere's conduct and the government's handling as defensible but morally defeated, while the South Africa policy remains to be carefully reexamined.
A Tashkend despatch reports Yakoob Khan aims to carry out his father’s wishes and press the war against the English to the last extremity while Afghan order is described as prevailing under the new Ameer. Lahore dispatch notes Yahood Khan’s unanswered letter and a Viceroy ordered show of force near Jellalabad to deter marauders.
The Standard's Vienna special reports widespread arrests connected to the Revolutionary Committee, with about 300 detained overall. Prisoners seized were armed with revolvers. A court martial president at Charkoff was fired upon by a would-be assassin who escaped, and Russian gendarmerie reforms aim to quell disaffection.
The Committee on the Bulgarian Constitution announced its rejection of a provision that would make the Prince a vassal to the Porte and endorsed a policy requiring parental sending of children to free schools.
In the House of Lords Lord Cottesloe urged a return on British trade with the United States, noting a large American trade surplus and urging reciprocity. Various dispatches report military movements, trials, and political shifts across Europe and Asia, including India, Spain, and Berlin, with updates on trade, diplomacy, and public health.
Washington correspondent notes Rev. Mr Naylor of Metropolitan Church in Washington defended a Sunday sermon asserting that popularizing vice in the capital risks spreading nationwide. Cameron denounces as libel and contemplates legal action. Naylor refuses to retract citing authority in the case.
Morristown Tennessee telegram reports a raid in Hancock county capturing ten distilleries six copper stills 7400 gallons of mash 210 gallons of singlings and 26 gallons of whiskey. Seven violators were arrested and bound over to court after ambushes and over forty shots fired as agents rode 292 miles on horseback. George W Atkinson Revenue Agent signs the telegram.
A San Jose dispatch reports four family members were horribly killed with an axe in the foothills near San Jose. The mother is missing, fate unknown. The secluded family had only recently moved here, offering no motive or property to attract theft. No arrests have been made.
Chicago reports a three ticket race with Harrison Wright and Schmidt leading in the mayoral contest as votes from 68 of 102 precincts show Harrison ahead and Schmidt polling up to 10 000. Milwaukee declares Republican gains winning a council majority and large Supreme Court support while St Louis council tilts Republican Democrat with seven to six and key ward delegates elected. Little Rock notes a quiet vote with Democrats winning four aldermen and Fletcher reelected mayor.
A blaze erupted tonight in the copper shop of the Southern Indiana Prison in Jeffersonville. The fire was soon controlled, but contractors for prison labor suffer a loss of 4000 dollars and the State 1000 dollars.
A Sioux Falls dispatch reports prairie fires reaching Sioux Falls suburbs and being checked only with great exertions. The wife of farmer John Forbion was burned to death while attempting to save the barn.
In Flatbush L I a town vote to elect officers was marked by a split Democratic ticket and clashes in the polling stations. Roughs controlled booths and fights broke out, drawing police aid from Gen Jourdan of Brooklyn. Riot stabilized by nine oclock with 50 to 75 men involved.
The will of Carrington Hoppin who died recently in Zurich is contested by a niece’s bearer. The document leaves 10000 to a daughter of the niece, 3000 to the Providence Atheneum, and the remainder to his brothers ex Gov Hoppin of Providence and Prof James M Hoppin of Yale College.
In Baltimore on April 1 a physician says Madame Bonaparte remains alive though dying from senile decay. He notes she has no disease and is not suffering, yet her indomitable will allegedly keeps the vital spark.
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