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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1868

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2

Parliamentary inquiry finds Queen Anne s Bounty misused and top heavy

A parliamentary committee report on Queen Anne s Bounty reveals long term mismanagement and diversion of funds by bishops and officials. The article notes high salaries and house expenses for the secretarial and accounting staff while curates earn meager incomes. It also mentions limited theatre activity and outdated plays in London venues.

Soverettan Henry Wakefield Cerberian London Victor Hugo Louis XL Aetley’s Benjamin Disraeli England Tories Jutez Janin The Francais Astley Dion Boucicault E.T. Smith

Radical change and political upheaval in Mississippi

A Mississippi visitor outlines Congressional reconstruction’s effects. Gov Humphreys refuses to vacate the governorship and is expelled by military authority, yielding the mansion to the new governor who rents spaces for billiards and tenpins, turning the mansion into a public brothel. Thad Stevens' death draws little reaction. The Evans Evarts opinion ends the Rollins debate. McCulloch demands Rollins endorsement for positions. Alabama politics and carpetbagger disintegration stir discussion. Johnson and Hancock declined Seymour Club picnic. The George Wright chronometer costs 500 and is ready. Rosecrans takes oath. distillery taxes tighten. Johnson meets Tailors’ Convention. he defends labor in a 20-minute speech.

Mississippi Humphreys Commonwealth Congress George Wright Lizzie F. Choate Tom [Wing West Virginia Capvass Seymour Blair Rosecrans Judge Fisher

Emigration Law Talks Between Nations Reported

The Weiser Gazette notes the North German Confederation is authorized to negotiate with the United States and others to create a new international law protecting emigrants at sea. Bremen is urged to align emigration laws with Hamburg. An agent may oversee embarkations and report abuses. Emperor Alexander and the King of Prussia met at Langensewalback in a peaceful encounter.

Berury Weiser North German Confederation United States Bremen Hamburg Wiespapen Ava Alexander Russia Langensewalback King Prussia Charles Xixv Sweden Royal Academies of Sciences and Arts Berlin Stockholm Sween Theodore Steinway William Steeinway London Steinway & Sons Spinway Hall East Fourteenth Street 41 Avenue Irving Place

Hungarian Upper House passes army bill amid calm adjournment

The Hungarian Upper House approved the army bill without a dissenting vote and adjourned until September 16. Indications point to Prince Kara Georgevich, held in prison, facing condemnation by the tribunal on charges by the Servian Regency.

Pesta Ava Karageorgewich

Duke de Montpensier protests exile order to Queen Isabella

In Lisbon Ava Port 12 the Duke de Montpensier sends a communication to Queen Isabella of Spain protesting the royal order that condemns him and the Duchess Montpensier to exile.

Lisbon Ava Duke de Montpensier Isabella of Spain Duchess Montpensier

Global Market Roundup from London to Antwerp

Financial wires report mixed activity across major markets. U S 5-20s bonds steady. Illinois Central and Erie shares quoted with modest moves. In Paris dulls persist as rentes hold near late levels while Liverpool notes firmer cotton and steady breadstuffs. Antwerp sees heavy petroleum demand.

London Ave Illinois Central Erie Aca Nliporsentral Evexing American Securities Ilivois Central Paris Dull Rentes Liverpool Orleans Aco Antwerp

North Carolina State Democratic Convention Opens in Baeren

The North Carolina State Convention of Democrats and Conservatives meets in Baeren N C with delegates arriving in large numbers. Electors for President and Vice President will be nominated. The session also faces a prolonged legislature, adjournment hopes, and debates on a state police bill and a debt interest bill.

Baeren N. C Ave General Assembly

President meets International Tailors Union in White House

About fifty members of the International Tailors Union Convention were received by the President in the East room. He shook hands with them and spoke on labor matters and efforts to elevate it. The interview lasted about fifteen minutes.

London Express Signor Patti Prince de la Tour d Signor Merio Madame Grisi Signor Taghissico Signor Costa Gye Strakosch Harris M’ile Leuw Maria Herris M’ile Rita di Candia M’ile Zanzy Rowan Catholic Church Prince de la Tour la Diva Homburg Madame de Caux Paris St. Petersburg Ace Johson Tailors’ National Convention Wasuinetoun International Tailors’ Union Convention

Funeral plans set for Thaddeus Stevens in Aug 12 dispatch

Edward McPherson, Clerk of the House, is expected to arrive to complete funeral arrangements. Embalming was done under the Surgeon General. Stevens will lie in state in the Capitol rotunda from noon until departure by special train to Lancaster Friday afternoon. Funeral set for Lancaster at 2 o clock Monday. Lancaster County citizens meet in Washington to express mourning and sympathy.

Waszinerox Thaddeus Stevens Edward McPherson House of Representatives Stevens Capitol Lancaster Lancaster County Penn Washington

Argentine Election News and South American Turbulence

The report signals Don Domingo F. Samiento likely elected President with Adolfo Alsina as Vice President of the Argentine Republic. Montevideo faces rising finances and suspended business, while Brazil’s Legislature conducts routine session. War in Paraguay nears conclusion as Gen. Webb publicizes negotiations and U S ships seek passage. Minister Washburn remains in Asuncion awaiting river access for the Wasp.

New York Ave Buenos Ayres Rio Janeiro Don Domingo F. Samiento Adolfo Alsina Samiento United States Montevidco Gen. Webb Paraguay Washburn Asuncion U. S Wasp Seward

News From Sonora and Vera Cruz Rebellion Report

News from Sonora to the 25th ultimo notes two Americans killed by locals or tribesmen. Vera Cruz feared for attack with weak garrison. Puebla courts closed by governor. Negrete defeats government troops near Puebla. Don Pablo Castro elected Governor of Lower California. military leaders approve only if orders come from headquarters. Vera Cruz rebel bodies joining Ortega’s cause.

New York Ave Sonora Willard Guyamas Vera Cruz Puebla Negrete la Paz Don Pablo Castro California Daviles Castro Burdell (Cunningham Ortega

Third District GOP nominates Worthington Smith for Congress

At Stowe the Third District Republican Convention nominating Worthington C. Smith for reelection by acclamation. George Whikins of Stowe named Presidential Elector. Speakers included Mr Switch and Congressman Witzby of California.

Burureres Ave Stowe Worthington C. Smith Congress George Whikins Mr Switch Wm. Itzby California Detroit N. J. Hills Lyman G. Mason Muskegan Hirsiisaion D. J. Morrell

Haitian unrest in Port au Prince tied to British role

A dispatch from New York reports Haiti's government claiming British Chargé dAffaires sparked the rebellion and that British intervention worsened conditions. President's loyalists surround Jacmel while insurrectionary leaders, mostly white, are blamed. Refugee food aid mostly by Americans, with no aid from other powers.

New York Ave Port Au Prince Aaires Gen Maroche

Northern Railroad Officers Meet in Toronto

The semi annual meeting of the Northern Railroad officers and directors was held in Toronto. Receipts show a 287 percent increase over last year. A Halifax dispatch notes Attorney General Wilkins's resolution opposing confederation passed the House of Assembly and Nova Scotia contemplates an appeal to the people to express desire for or against it.

Toronto Canada Northern Railroad Halifax Wilkins House of Assembly Nova Scotia

Immense Mass Meeting Supports Bricklayers Strike

A massive turnout at Cooper Institute in New York on Ave 12 shows over 20 trade associations backing the bricklayers strike. W J Jessup, president of the Workingmen's Union, chaired as Ennis Keady Fortune and others urged the eight hour law and a cooperative system. A large rally outside the building followed with several speakers, reflecting earnestness and enthusiasm.

New York Ave Cooper Institute W. J. Jessup Workingmen’s Union Messrs Ennis Keady Fortune

Gilmor Held for Trial in Carriage Theft Case

New York reports William Gilmor of Boston is held for trial for stealing a carriage and burglary on Wooster Street. A Washington Greys battalion will depart for Boston next Wednesday to visit the Lancers. Officer Davis of the 17th Precinct jailed for caning a woman in Tompkins Square.

New York Wm. Gilmor Boston Borgee Wooster Street Washington Greys Lancers Davis Justice Mansfield Tompkins Square Philadelphia Thaddeus Stevens Bricklayers’ Committee Master Masons’ Association Democratic State Central Committee Utica

Albany Cattle Market Slumps Amid Plague Panic

At Albany on August 12 heavy losses hit cattle holders as demand falters. Ten to fifteen hundred head changed hands, best fat cattle quoted near 8 8c with about 200 unsold. Receipts totaled 700 head. Chicago markets showed flour steady, wheat up 2 3 4c, corn and oats mixed, pork steady, lard at 17Jc bidding, and various grain receipts reported.

Albany Chicago

Quarantine Ground Selected for Sickly Cattle in New York

Board of Health officials choose a quarantine site for infected cattle with details withheld for prudence. The city reports no diseased beef sold since Saturday due to swift health actions. In Newark, Gen. N N Halstead of the New Jersey State Agricultural Society issues an order barring cattle from Illinois Missouri Texas and all diseased cattle from other states until revoked.

New York Ave Board of Health Newark N. J N. N. Halstead New Jersey State Agricultural Society Illinois Missour Texas

Civil War Dispatches Patch New York to Omaha and Missouri

Secretary Seward departed for Washington from Auburn this morning while General Sherman left St Louis for Omaha. General Harney will move to Fort Randall next week to oversee Indian removals with headquarters at Fort Randall. Governor Seymour set up quarters at Butterfield House in Union Square New York.

New York Seward Auburn Washington Gen. Sherman St. Louis Omaha Harney Upper Missouri Fort Randall Union N. Y Ave Eix-Gov Seymour Butterfield House

Eunice Seized in Philadelphia for Sombrero Trade

The British brig Eunice was seized in Philadelphia by the port Collector for trading with the Island of Sombrero, deemed a port of the United States by the Treasury Secretary. Forfeiture of vessel and cargo is the penalty. The Robbins Wood Preserving Company formed in Concord N A with officers and secretary treasurer appointed. The article notes divers other items including a Chicago Scientific Congress banquet and Minnesota mine reports, a New York Yacht Squadron cruise event, a Pequot house hop, cattle disease concerns in Buffalo, and a second bale of cotton sold in Montgomery Alabama.

Eunice Philadelphia Sombrero Secretary of the Treasury United States Robbins Wood Preserving Company Concord N. A Abbott A. W. Claven A. M. Swao James R. Kendrick New London Bcos Buffalo Burlingame Niagara Montgomery Ala

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