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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1869

Page

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Washington Woes and Senate Deadlock on Nominations

In Washington on April 16 the crowd for office remains large as the President endures constant pressure. Adjourning remains debated while Cameron condemns Curtin’s nomination, and Louisiana election probes extend to May 5 with witness hearings. Senator Brownlow blocks A J Ricks as Pension Agent in Knoxville.

Committee of Elections Stevenson Ohio Burditt Kerr Ind New Orleans A. J. Ricks Senate Knoxville Tenn Brownlow

Senate Prayers Mention Emancipation Celebration

In WashmerTon on April 16 the Senate met at noon with the Chaplain praising the Emancipation celebration and urging focus on education and uplift for the race. A resolution directed a Navy survey for a ship railway or canal across the Isthmus of Darien from San Miguel to the Gulf of Araba, pending government consent. The Senate then moved to executive business.

WashmerTon Senate Wilson Secretary of the Navy Government of Columbia Darien San Miguel Gulf of Araba Conkling

New Hampshire Election Returns From State Officials

The Statesman lists official results with Ela ahead for Congress by 1762 votes and Stevens by 1627, Benton by 563. Councillors Humphrey 977, Jones 849, Hodgson 1309, Hale 1436, Fifth District totals 12 120 with Weeks 6097 and Weeks 330, Lindsey 5790, scattering 3. Weeks leads Councillor in Coos only. Weeks the sole opposition Councillor. Senators Bailey 166, Gordon 463, Kennard 493, Mugridge 929, Peavey 1032, Scripture 596, Livingston 440, Albee 1154, Colby 146, Sanborn 1367, Barney 1204. Sixth District no choice with Gould 3754, Pease 3744, scattering 61. Livingston, Sanborn and Barney elected. Belknap County majorities: Boody 229, Paine 70, Walker 85. Also Albany veto of railroad aid. Hoffman veto message sent. Henry Smith nominated for Police Commissioner. Legislature adjourned sine die. Stowes likely Republican Governor candidate in Tennessee.

Concorp N. H the Statesman of Ela Stevens Benton Humphrey Jones Hodgson Hale Nathan H. Weeks Nathan N. Weeks John Lindsey Weeks Coos Mr Weeks Bailey Gordon Kennard Mugriige Peavey Scripture Livingston Albee Colby Sanborn Barney Gould Pease Belknap County Jacob P. Boody Register James M. Paine John Walker

House of Commons debates Irish Church disestablishment bill

In London on April 16 3 O’crocy the House of Commons debated disestablishment of the Irish Church with Mr Gladstone backing immediate committee consideration while Mr Newdegate urged six months postponement. The clash centered on Maynooth College funding and the bill passed to its second reading earlier. The division later showed 355 for and 229 against. At Newmarket races the feature was the tenth biennial sakes won by Blue Gown, Derby winner last year.

London O’crocy House of Commons Gladstone Newdegate North Warwickshire Aytoun Kirkaldy Maynooth College Ireland England Disraeli Newmarket Blue Gown

London and Liverpool Market Roundup April 16

Financial and commercial notes from London and Liverpool report signals of easier stocks, steady railway shares, and commodity prices including tallow turnpines refined petroleum and linseed. Cotton markets show firm tone with substantial export and speculative demand and large afloat and on-hand stocks across ports.

London Erie Illinois Central New York Liverpool Orleans

Delegation of Boston Aldermen Tours New York Bureaus

A Boston aldermen delegation toured New York bureaus today under Police Superintendent Kennedy. The Treasury Secretary postponed the bonding requirement for railroads and transport lines handling dutiable goods until July 1. Judge Edmonds, representing Mumler the alleged spirit photographer, argued the pictures are genuine likenesses of deceased friends and the hearing was adjourned to next Wednesday.

Boston Kennedy Secretary of the Treasury Edmonds

Fires blaze across multiple cities amid losses and relief efforts

Fire at Wood's iron foundry in Newark destroys part of a group of buildings with the pattern and finishing shop saved. loss about 10000 dollars with 6000 dollars insured. In Toledo fires wipe out Morris Stillner Co and other businesses, roughly 30000 dollars in property with about 10000 dollars insured. Murfreesboro suffers a blaze that razes half the public square, including ten stores, with losses near 75000 dollars and insurance unknown. In Nevada the Gold Hill disaster prompts relief funds and theatre benefit proceeds around 4000 dollars in gold. Shafts remain closed and relief costs covered by companies involved.

Nowakk N. J Wood Murfreesboro Tenn NasHvmitz Apri San Francisco Zealous Admiral Havings Victoria U. S Ossipee Honolulu Sandwich Islands Gold Hill Nevada Virginia City Theatre

Committed to Jail for Rape in Sprinerreto

Geo. Crowle was committed to jail in Sprinerreto Massachusetts for rape on 60 year old Mrs Honora Toomey in default of 3000 bail. David H. Carpenter hanged at Angelica New York for the murder of his brother Richard E. Carpenter on September 25 last.

A. McDonalp School Street City Hall Boston Ton Oliver Ditson & A Pehsington Street Charles H .Ditson & CO Broadway New York Sprinerreto Mass Geo. Crowle Honora Toomey Exarea N. Y David H. Carpenter Angelica Richard E. Carpenter

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