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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1865

Page

4

Darrtown Tragedy Ended in Family Killings and Self Defense Claim

Sylvester Irwin killed his father John Irwin and stepmother Jane Irwin at the family dinner in Darrtown Butler County. He fired on his mother then bludgeoned her after a knife attack. Irwin, unmarried about 30, surrendered, claiming self defense. coroner held inquest as trial set for Tuesday morning.

Cincinnati Darrtown Iamilton Butler County Sylvester Irwin John Irwin Jane Irwin Irwin Hamilton Sylvester

Abduction Plots at McGill Avenue Fort Sanders Fortified

Montreal reports reveal fourth attempt to force George N Sanders to emigrate. He now carries multiple weapons and is guarded by four city police on Fort Sanders. Rivalry with Dr Coutri after Miss Sanders's marriage to the Confederate liaison grows tense.

Montreal N. Y George N. Sanders St. Leoe Place McGill College Avenue George Sanders Fort Sanders Fort McAllister Hazen Citdel Jake Thompson Bennett Young Dr Coutri Coutri Miss Sanders

Train wreck near Norwich injures many. one dies

A Boston Steamship Train derailment near Norwich and New London left thirty injured and one dead, Mr Adams of Northboro. The five passenger cars plunged into the Thames River while the engine and express cars passed the break. Extra cars were sent from Norwich to bring passengers to Boston.

Boston Norwich New London New York Thames River Adams Northboro Mass John Blaisdell Lake Shore Railroad Curry Baldwin & Curry Milk Street Conqueror Morrill Waldo Adams Adams & Co S Express Gillett Cape Cod Middleboro Hyannis Bridgewater North Bridgewater South Brain Newrt Kboro Newport Byssins E. N. Winslow Connecticut Passumpsic Reivers KR. BR Lake Memporemagog Vermont Lowell SA. M Wells River St. Johnsbury Barton Wits River White Franconia Lake Memphremagog Montreal

Promet Recovery of Stolen Goods in Hobart Case

The goods stolen from Almy, Hobart & Co. on Monday have been recovered. Valued at 1600 dollars, the thief Jack Sheppard was arrested in New York. He used multiple accomplices to move and misdirect the cases, with two seized and a third reaching New York before recovery. Sheppard, a Sing Sing escapee, is about 23 and faces remaining sentence. Other firms may have been defrauded similarly.

Promet Almy, Hobart & Co Jack Sheppard New York Sheppard Broad Street Elliot Street Sing Sing Ava Cuba Breckinridge Southampton West Indies Great Eastern Havana Prioleau Liverpool Court of Chancery Wood United States Army and Navy Gazette England Pritchard Glasgow Austria Prussia Bavaria Saxony Galzeburg

Informal Talk Between State and City Officials in Boston

A Tuesday interview between Constable King and Governor Andrew for the State and Mayor Lincoln with Chief Kurtz for Boston city authorities produced no formal action. The dialogue remained informal with no decisions reached.

King Andrew Lincoln Kurtz Boston

Camp Meeting Patrols Deployed by Edgartown Officials

At the request of Richard S. Pease of the Edgartown Board of Selectmen Col King has detailed Deputy Constables Adams Dolliver Thompson and Strachan to proceed to the Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting to assist in preserving order.

Camp Mertines Richard S. Pease Board of Selectmen of Edgartown Col. King Adams Dolliver Thompson Strachn Martha’s Vineyard

Census of Lynn Reports Population of 20064

The Lynn census shows 20,764 residents with 9,871 males and 10,943 females and 2,789 foreigners. It notes a 1860 comparison with a population of 19,083 and a five year increase of 1,711. There are 3,278 dwellings and 4,433 families.

Lynn

Cambridge man arraigned for alleged attempt on wife

Charles F. Mitchell appeared in Cambridge Police Court and waived examination on the charge of attempting to kill his wife who had left him and married again. He was ordered to recognize in $2000 for trial.

Cambridge Charles F. Mitchell

Milton Andros Returns to Boston After South Mission

Milton Andros Esq. has come back to Boston from the South where he organized the Custom Houses. His work is said to be efficient and entirely satisfactory to the Government.

Milton Andros, Esq Boston South

Austrian Reichsrath Closed in Formal Speech by Arch Duke

Arch Duke Ludwig Victor read a formal closing speech on behalf of the Emperor signaling the Reichsrath’s end and a hope for renewed unity across the empire. Cholera abatement at Alexandria is confirmed. Mrs Lansing, wife of an American missionary in Cairo, among the victims.

Riechsrath Ludwig Victor Empire Alexandria Lansing Cairo

Rebels thrashed at Pulaski House after insults to Union flag

The steamer America from Savannah arrives. Brig-General Mercer is reported at Fort Pulaski. Howell, Jeff Davis’s brother in law, and three other rebels are beaten by Capt Hussey for insulting the president and the flag. They are taken to the police station as Union supporters say the insult was long overdue.

New York, Ave America Savannah Herald Mercer Fort Pulaski Howell Jeff. Davis Pulaski House Hussey

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