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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1866

Page

2

Martial law in New Orleans after convention prisoners freed

New Orleans reports say Convention prisoners were released by General Baird. About 30 black people killed and several whites wounded, including a policeman. Dr Bostie died. City quiet, Mechanics Institute guarded. Despatch from July 30 urges Sheridan to deploy force to sustain civil authorities and prevent unlawful assemblies. calls for a convention chosen by the people and adherence to law and the Constitution. Second despatch noted.

New Orleans Baird Bostie Mechanics’ Hall Mechanics’ Institute Washington Andrew &. Herroy Louisiana Gen. Sheridan

City Councils Act On Sailors Fair Board and Tax Provisions

July 31 dispatch reports city councils passing a bill to empower the mayor to remove the Sailors and Soldiers Fair frame building amid a political scene. It notes a Fenian meeting permit controversy, civil war era tax relief for loyal servicemen, new duties on cigars and imports effective August 10, and doubts on bounty equalization with potential costs around 30 million instead of 150 million.

Congress United States Coomistowns C. C. Fulton the American Baltimore Maryland Dix Hague New York Washington the Treasury

Two District Meetings Elect Philadelphia Delegates

In Wasurgatox on July 31 two district meetings, one under the National Democratic Association and one under Conservative citizens, debated electing delegates for the Philadelphia Convention. They failed to unite, the Conservative meeting adjourned without delegates but named a committee to urge a general call from the National Union Executive Committee. The Democratic meeting elected Josiah H. Bradly, John E. Norris, R. J. Merrick, and B. T. Stewart, with alternates Richard Wallach, John B. Blake, Charles Allen, and Josiah B. Hanover.

Sam Union of the United States Rhode Island Commonwealth Congress Union Tennessee Johnson Andrew Johnson Philadelphia Brotherhood of States Alabama New Hampshire Mississippi Vermont Rousmaniere Kent County Providence County Daniel Remington Alexander Eddy Daniel N. Paine Samuel A. Irons Fenner Brown Newport County Edward F. Newton James Atkinson Henry Rousmaniere Jason P. Hazard Bristol County Wm. J. Miller Ariel Ballou Providence D. W. Gerald Robert W. Watson Thos. Barnes Johnson Gardner N. H. Gould Thos. R. Hunter E. R. Cutler Asa B. Anthony Silas Weaver A. K. Barnes Washington County Daniel Rodman Welles Gol Samuel H. Wales Cumberland Col. Wales Fort Sumter John E. Norris R. J. Merrick B. T. Stewart Richard Wallach John B. Blake Charles Allen Josiah B. Hanover

Provisional Texas Government to Remain Until Further Orders

Acting State Judge Bell is to continue the Provisional Government and inform the President of the Legislature meeting. Prewar and wartime officials will be reappointed. No cholera cases reported. Despatches from Austin say the Legislature may assemble August 6 and Governor Throckmorton will be inaugurated shortly after. transfer of state government to elected authorities will be ordered.

Galveston Texas Bell Washington Hovstoy Austin J. H. Bell Johnson Throckmorton

Burrazo Votes For City Loan To Buffalo And Washington RR

Burrazo New York July 31 Our citizens vote to authorize a 200000 city loan to the Buffalo and Washington railroad. The Express notes Fenian activity here with calls for a Corcoran Circle meeting and a circle among returned volunteers. Preparations for a Fenian picnic at Black Rock on August 21 during Gen ONeill’s trial. Barges to transport the party down the river. A steam fight is on the programme including Limestone Bridge battle.

Burrazo N. Y Buffalo and Limestone Bridge

Judge rules city health board constitutional in public welfare

New York July 31 Judge Brady decides the Board of Health is the representative body of the people on public health and that the injunction against fat boilers must be acknowledged. This ends the nuisances within city limits. Judge Barnard in the Supreme Court issues an injunction against fulfilling the coal gas street lighting contract.

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Arcade fire attempt thwarted by Thayer arrest

An incendiary attempt in APurraxo New York failed early today. William A. Thayer, who operated a billiard saloon in the Arcade building, was arrested as the suspect.

Apurraxo N. Y Wm. A. Thayer

Mayoralty Convention Delegates Favor Incumbent Chapman

Bautinors July 31 delegates from fourteen wards back the present mayor Chapman at the Mayoralty Convention while six wards support Dennison. The results from the ward elections indicate Chapman's wider backing among the electorate.

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