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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1846

Page

2

Boston Post First Page Highlights and Notices

The Boston Post presents a First Page overview including imports poetry literary notices the late Dr O Flaherty and a Wednesday Congress report plus dispatches from China Mexico Texas Massachusetts Legislature Springfield Republican a letter from New York remarks on preservation and an accident at Jamaica Plain.

Dr. O' Flaherty Congress China Mexico Texas Massachusetts Springfield New York Jamaica Plain

Arrival and varied dispatches from the Atlantic

The Unicorn reached Boston after a lengthy voyage from Liverpool, with stops at St John and Halifax. News items follow on London markets, Irish coercion bills, Venice sailcloth, Rhine dues, and colonial appointments. Reports include sugar from China, pugilist John Langan’s death, Hutchinson Family concerts, a London Times accusation, Great Western costs, and Oregon negotiations with Lords Aberdeen Clarendon.

Liverpool Boston St John N. F Halifax Cambria London Adirondack New York House of Lords Earl of St. Germains Venice Cologne Rhine France Holland Lord Cathcart India Earl Cathcart Order of the Bath Her Majesty Canada Nova Scotia New Brunswick Prince Edward North America China John Langan England Cheshire Hutchinson London Times London Standard London ‘Times Robert Peel Webster United States Great Western Steamship Company Great Western Great Britain Bristol Plymouth Ireland R. Neville the Treasury Windsor H. Bentick South Notts Bailey Cochrane Bridport Cochrane Romilly Carnegie Stafford Sleigh University of Glasgow Charles Mackay

Turbulent Europe Reflections On Markets And Conflicts

The narrative surveys global upheaval as Britain faces economic strain from political measures and American relations. It notes railway stock speculation, bank pressures, and looming bankruptcy amid rising prices and limited news from the Cambria. It also covers Ireland, Poland, and Spain, detailing elections, revolts, and cabinet resignations shaping the period.

Hazardous rail crossing prompts safety overhaul near South Cove

An accident at the Old Colony crossing in South Cove caused no fatalities but damaged a baggage wagon and injured a horse. The incident highlights the need to close Kneeland street from Lincoln to Albany and to extend the Albany street square into the Worcester road property to improve public safety.

South Cove Old Colony Road Kneeland Street Lincoln Albany Harvard Street Worcester Road

Massachusetts Essex Register of Deeds Vote Summary

Report from Massachusetts notes no register of deeds choice in Essex with French winning 2885 votes and Shore 1041 while Dalton has 896 and others 1046. Democratic candidates prevail in Bristol County with Edward Anthony elected treasurer and Benjamin Congdon as register of deeds for the south district. Joseph Wilbur for the north. Anthony 2605 votes. Ellis Whig 2267. others 211.

Massachusetts Register of Deeds Essex French Shore Dalton Bristol County Edward Anthony Benjamin ‘i Congdon Register of Deeds Joseph Wilbur Anthony Ellis

Real estate sale notice in Cambridge and Somerville

We call readers’ attention to the sale of real estate in Cambridge and Somerville this day by Messrs Coolidge and Haskell. The rapid population growth in Boston and nearby areas has raised real estate values, and investors are urged to buy in Cambridge and Somerville to maximize value and potential appreciation more reliably than elsewhere near Boston.

Cambridge Somerville Messrs

Appointment of William N. Friend as deputy postmaster at Petersburg

President with Senate advice and consent announces William N. Friend to succeed John Minge as deputy postmaster in Petersburg Virginia, following Minge's removal.

Senate William N. Friend Petersburg Virginia John Minge

Wilson v Mackenzie Case Moves to Supreme Court

The Charles Wilson versus Captain Mackenzie safe imprisonment aboard the Somers is transferred to Brooklyn and will be carried to the Supreme Court along with any exceptions raised.

Charles Wilson Mackenzie Somers Brooklyn Supreme Court

Slidell arrival and tariff bill shifts noted in brief

The Herald reports Mr Slidell reached Washington on Wednesday. The Ways and Means bill differs from the treasury plan by reallocating duties. It grants the President power to impose ten percent duties on tea and coffee if revenue falls short, via proclamation. Also noted are local items: Mickle leads New York mayoral race, Kennebec dam breach, and various notices from Augusta to Bangor.

N. Y. Herald Slidell Washington Union Intelligencer Committee of Ways and Means Secretary of the Treasury

Court orders discharge of maid captain over Genoa assault

U S Commissioner's Court hears Ross accuse Capt Elbridge Wiswell and first mate of assault aboard the Maid of Orleans in Genoa. Evidence shows the captain acted after an affray. Ross admitted no prior assault. Court orders Wiswell discharged. Also, Boston cases: Thompson jailed for pocket theft, Briggs jailed for house burglary, Virgin declared insane and to be moved to Worcester hospital. Shaker Concerts praised as novel moral entertainment at Marlboro Chapel with weeks-long run.

Marquis de Beauharnais Josephine Paris Persia Asia Cabool Tehran House of Lords Oregon Earl of Clarendon Earl of Aberdeen Atlantic Pakenham England America United States U. S Charles L. Woodbury Thomas R. Ross Elbridge G. Wiswell Orleans Ross Genoa Wiswell Upham Park William Thompson Boston Edward Briggs George Rankin House of Correction Joel C. Virgin T’remont Worcester Hospital Marlboro Chapel

Comstock & Ross Advertise Medicines at Tremont Row

Boston's Comstock and Ross promote a line of medicines at 19 Tremont Row claiming wide physician use in Europe and the United States. Products listed include Hays's Liniment for piles Hewes's Nerve and Bone Liniment Indian Vegetable Elixir Vermifuge and several tonics and cosmetic preparations priced at 50 cents per bottle. A gratis pamphlet of certificates is offered at the store.

Comstock & Ross Tremont Row Boston Europe United States Hays Hewes Spoha Tremont Ow

Atlantic merchandise listings from port of call locations

A detailed ledger style note lists items and consignments across ports including LIVERPOOL MANILA NASSAU CARDDENAS MATANZAS NEW ORLEANS and Bostons trade goods. Entries name ships such as Unicorn Frederick Warren and brig Exchange with cargoes of sugar hemp coffee logwood bark molasses dodo rice and pork among others along with buyers and firms like Cushman & co and Lombard & Whitmore.

Merchants’ Exchange Liverpool Milton Cushman & Co Locke & Co Baker & Co Chace, Kimball & Co Richardson & Watson Phipps & Co J. Brewster & Co Lang Cook Nevins & Co Cary & Co Miise Marshall Adriance & Strang King & Co Scrates EH Robbins Cochran Nichols, Pierce & Co de Hovey, Williams & Co Sumner, Brewer & Co Townsend, Sharpless & Sons Sturgis de Geo Gardner Falconer & Co Truss Truss J P Cushing—2 Cases Harnden & Co— Do Wiley & Putnam -Ldo W . Boyce Manila Frederick Warren Perkins Aux Caves Draper Judson, Andrews & Co Carddenas Mary Pennell Hooper Matanzas Exchange Sugar Ballister & Co Bates Shaw & Co Dodo Lombard & Whitmore Rice & Co New Orleans Parks, Wright & Co J K Mills & Co W Amory Mise Hall & Witherle Fay & Farwell Seccomb, Bartlett & Co Unicorn Dallimore St Johns Halifax Adrian Gloucester Davis Fortitude Libby Mobile Trieste Paris Symmes Fredk Warren Pratt Anjier St Helena Mch Sch Elizabeth St Jago R B Forbes Jas W Paige Taylor Baltimore Neptune Bassford Baxter Philadelphia Token Mayo Casilda Goodell Dieskau Wharf Aux Cayes Provincetown Mohegan Higgins N York Chas Alistrum Nickerson Boston Franklin Atlantic Ocean Gleaner Wiscasset Sawyer San Juan de Los Remedios Virgin Nassau Perry Wooster Darien Henry Paine Savannah Valhalla Chase Wilmington North Star Witherspoon Norfolk Mendan Talton Richmond Alexandria Lion Whelden Havre de Grace Isabella Clark Fredericksburg Osceola Rich Albion Clarkson Georgetown Doane Atlantic Eurotas Kelly Oscar Adams Baker Revolutioneer Frisbie Lexington Irons Mary Ann Allen Barbadoes Kidder Eliza Brown Brown Orozimbo Milliken Pelon Bartol Dover Masseck Malabar White Crowell Denmark Newcastle Polk Hamilton Cantwell’s Bridge Del Schmal Boult Albany Bearse Coleman Lacy New York China Antilles Crockett Cold Spring Mt Vernon Gould New London Leven Stowers Frankfort van Buren Pool Augusta Gardner Nantucket Hope & Susan Smalley Belfast Scin Alabama Catharine Vesper Saline Ringer Elims Bath Fox Saco Pheton Portland Galen Bweetser Centurion Norris Rival Life Cardenas Mary Hammond Hesmer Norton Splendid Curtis Dirigo Ludwig Bremen Ocet Express Bangor Mary Crane Lincolnville Fall River Knight Delaware Elliot Havana Trott York Fame Lord Challenge Edward Portsmouth Mary Smith Newburyport Russell Rockport Cadet Day Salem Laurel Osborn New Bedford Carol Na Prats Harrisburg Cornwell Hoconoke Suffolk Willian Sarah & Jane Harwich Georgiana Vigilant Fanny Ellsler Falmouth Hyannis Port Mth Henry Curtis Nentucket Folger Providence Arloth Edwin Pierce August Charlotte Pennington Pantego Rainbow Land St Lawrence Chantina Biegins St Marks Schs Curlew Tikiob Caracas Tj Maris Fowle Forbes Washington Marcia Smith de Cid Harvard Smith Tove Bush Guadaloupe Tuscany Hoyt Scis Conceicsa de Maria Novo Oporto Lark Redmond Charles Emett Loring Oswego Johnson Courier Landgren Bordeaux Sea Flower Adame Yamada Monhegan Carrier Beecher Palermo Gibraltar Draco Beauchamp Macra Albert Perkins Mary Perkins Scott Cuba Vintage Barton Britt Henry Clay Amity Delia Fales Ponte P Concassian Watts Will William Georges Hill Kosciusko Rice Ton Middle Plymouth Victoria Cherbourg France Hampton Roads Algonquin Kerry Key West Cecil Travers Grace Brown Myersney Mouatt Marseilles Anilla Howland Moxy Chickasaw Kendrick Suse Leander Kellar New Snow Thomaston Pree Belle Brig H Appieter Ford West Indies Henry Snow Santeearly J W Smith Parker Harriet Bakerscience Fellowship Ong Amn Surinam Charleston Greenock Joan Leighton Te Kean Forest King Cienfuegos Llth Delphos Palos Havre lIn Port Dld R Growing Julius Dees Superb Hendry Tus Sterling Sweden Skene Galileo Blaney Rio Janeiro Leontine Martie Natchez Hamurg Andelle Guignet Andrew Walcott Rogers Apalacholn Delago Brazes Alton Prig Bray Bestor Saranslau Harks Wellington Bristol Eng Br Smart Wsar Amsterdam

Railroads and Market Values on Second Board Listing

A fragmentary list shows railroads such as Long Island Railroad Norwich and Worcester Railroad Boston and Worcester Railroad and Phil readng with values like 20, 75, 10 and 50 in a market board context. The OCR captures shares and pricing lines with scattered punctuation.

Norwich and Worcester R R Dhe Citvedtetets Sseersoe Long Island Railroad Kde aneUeutvonteeecaott Western Railroad E.ee Saco Drickenss Caeeaer Reese Ode Norwich & Worcester R R Eaves Boston and Worcester R. R Phil. & Reading Railroad New York U. S N. Y Ohio Reading Pennsylvania Canton Co Harlem Railroad Long Island Norwich and Worcester Reading Railroad Long Island Co Pennsylvania Bonds Public Board

Trade goods listing from 19th century ship cargo

A compact inventory of teas ginger lard molasses coffee pipes sugar and coal with cargos from Young Hyson Souchong Pro bus Rainbow Areatus and Houqua ships. Includes quantities prices time frames and cash terms across teas lard molasses coffee pipes sugar and cannel coal cargoes.

John Tyler Young Hyson Probus Rainbow Areatus Porto Rico St Domingo

Cotton Market Report and Continental Trade Decline

The Cotton Market notes sales of about 18 000 since Friday with 1500 to American for export, prices firm though not higher. Europe’s trade remains depressed amid Poland unrest, Frankfurt fair failures, and falling stock prices. Berlin discount rates cut but insufficient. Railways, banking, and German private bankers unable to meet growing credit needs, with governments preferring monopolies.

United States Europe Lord Brougham Everett Oregon America Lord Ashburton House of Lords Earl of Clarendon Earl of Aberdeen Daily Press Polk Portsmouth Bellerophon Robert Peel Russia Denmark Naples Walker Congress Peel Ewart Sea Island N. Orleans Georgia Bahia Maranham Pura Pernambuco Common West India Grenada Carricou Berbice Demerara Carthagena St. Domingo Surat Madras Bengal Smyrna Egyptian Poland Frankfort Oder Royal Bank of Berlin Germany Laely Hamburg Liverpool Glasgow P. Y.C Quebec Miramichi St John’s St John’s Do London Young Hyson Assam West India Jamaica Trinidad East India Mauritius Ceylon Penang Suumatra Clean Havana Porto Rico Laguayra Havre Holland Bugs St. Domingo Do Porto Cabello Do Brazil Do St. Domingo Domingo Martinique Java Bis Brazil Guadeloupe Martinine Laguna Antwerp Amsterdam Surinam Hamburgh Rio

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