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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1869

Page

2

Cuban Affairs and Mississippi Politics Seek Cuban Purchase

Despatches outline ongoing efforts by Sickles and Fish to settle Spain Cuba tensions, with hints a purchase of Cuba was discussed. Privateers for Cuban insurgents and claims against Ames surface amid Mississippi political affidavits. Also notes whiskey stamp decision, Texas rail case, Charleston customs fight, and naval ordnance board recommendations.

Cuba Sickles Spain England Alabama Fish United States Mississippi Grant Ames Missis‘sippi U.S U.S. Senate Commissioner of Internal Revenue Revenue Service Bureau Texas Railroads Texas Railroad Justice Swayne Chambers Judge Swayne Jerry Black Goodrich, Wineman & Co Charleston S. C

Editorials on Britain United States Ties and Parliament Reform

The Times editorial notes Queen Elizabeths speeches reflect reciprocal public sentiment shaping international relations more than ministerial diplomacy. It warns that reform of the Lords becomes urgent if parliamentary gridlock persists and Parliament will reassemble October 28.

London Ava the Times Great Britain United States Messrs Johnson Stanley Seward House of Lords

THE TEXAS PRISONER CASE AND RELATED NOTES

The case of John H Pratt the Texas rioter was postponed as Marshal Barlow lacked authority to produce him after Judge McCunn of New York ordered release. Stipulation planned for 2 PM tomorrow for Superior Court appearance. Separate Albany Express robbery details describe a pepper gagged messenger, open safes, and cool conduct by robbers. English forgers case to be heard in Queen's Bench. Fire at 345 Broadway damages firms. Germania wreck divers recover specie. Collision at Fulton Ferry slip injures none. Chinese visitors tour Central Park and other sites.

Texas John H. Pratt Osborne Marshal Barlow McCunn Superior Court of New York Major Taylor Fort Schuyler Pratt Noble F. Birge American Express American Express Company Albany Buffalo Fonda Charley Kennedy Bernard London Cockburn Court of Queen’s Bench Treasury U. S Spinner Department U.S Adams Express Boston Philadelphia New Orleans San Francisco

Mexican Minister Presented at White House Washington

Senior Don Ignacio Mariscal formally presented as Mexican Minister to the United States. The President praised Mexico's choice and emphasized shared republican values and strong bilateral ties. Also reported are Cuban advices up to August 2 on operations, and treasury circular about convertible U S notes and mutilated currency handling, plus Customs receipts across major ports.

Democratic Ward and City Committee Boston Aay Democratic Ward Parker House A. O. Brewster Associated Press Washineton Ava Don Ignacio Mariscal White House Republic of Mexico United States

Financial Markets and Global Commodities Report

London services show U. S. stocks mixed while American securities stay steady. Bank of England reports reduced vault specie by £190,000. Paris notes bullion up by 6,909,000 francs. Liverpool cotton firm with 10,000 bales sold. Odessa wheat harvest outlook uncertain pending rains. Antwerp petroleum at 534 francs.

London Ava U.S Erie Ilinois Central U. S Chicago Great Western Eveswirve Illinois Central Bank of England Frankfort Eventine Paris Bank of France Liverpool de Orleans Park Orleans Odessa Antwerp Petroleum

Buffalo Driv ing Park trots draw thirty thousand on Aug 12

In Ur ralo Buffalo Driv ing Park hosts large crowds as eight-horse race over a 2.29 limit resumes. Idol owned by J Dumas wins with times from 2.283 to 2.327. Goldsmith Maid sweeps a $1,000 purse heat series in three straight, near record speeds. Bred as Goldsmith Maid, American Girl and Geo Palmer contest. Henry beats 2.50 class in 2.32 and 2.29. Trainer Thomas Best sells Henry to Mr Roden for 14600. Rumor of Goldsmith Maid sale to Senator Sprague for 30000 denied.

urraLo Buffalo J. Dumas Ch. m. Idol Goldsmith Maid George Palmer Maid B. m. Goldsmith Maid B. m Geo.Palme B. m. Lucy Lady Thorne Henry Voorhies Lamp- Lighter Thomas Best Roden D. H. Bell Goldsmith Senator Sprague

Tragedy Strikes Residents in Bristol and New Haven

Mrs Hughes of Providence and Ava lost in separate incidents this afternoon and tonight. Mrs Hughes was struck by a locomotive on Bristol Railroad and is fatally injured. In New Haven, Charles Sickles, an Englishman aged 35, was run over and killed by a West Haven horse car. He had spoken of dying soon and may have killed himself, leaving a family in England.

Providencr Ava Wm. Hughes Bristol New Haven Charles Sickles West Haven England

Explorers Reach Mrxxraprours After Buffalo Lake Skirmish

The remaining Northern Pacific exploring party arrived here after a brush with Indians at Buffalo Lake five miles from Fort Totten. An escort member was slightly wounded. The drought-stricken region sees heavy work on the Falls of St. Anthony where the river is diverted and the falls exposed as crews advance.

Mann Northern Pacific Exploring Party Buffalo Lake Fort Totten St. Anthony

Well Collapse Kills Deacon Dow at Hutchins Lot

At Concorp New Hampshire this afternoon a well being dug at George H Hutchins premises caved in burying Deacon George A Dow who was at the bottom. Three men worked above ground while a large crowd gathered as recovery efforts continued past 10 PM. Dow a master mason of Dow Kenney Co native of North Weare aged about fifty seven leaves a wife. The article also notes a Governor and Council hearing on Pike the Hampton Falls murderer's commutation scheduled for the 30th.

Concorp N. H George H. Hutchins George A. Dow Dow Deacon Dow Dow, Kenney & Co North Weare Pike Hampton Falls John 8. H. Frink Portsmouth

Loss from Crystal Lake Ice Company fire tops seventy five thousand

The Crystal Lake Ice Company's ice houses and contents were destroyed, with total loss estimated at 75,000. Insurance coverage amounts to 41,000 across multiple firms including Irving, Enterprise, Franklin, Fireman's, Beekman and Mercantile of New York and others in Providence Chicago and New Haven.

Cutcaco Crystal Lake Ice Company Irving Enterprise Franklin Fireman’s Beekman and Mercantile New York Atlantic, National Narragansett Providence Howe New Haven Chicago

Republicans Rally in Southern Ohio Campaign Swing

The Republican campaign tour in Southern Ohio included Senator Morton and Governor Hayes speaking in Wilmington. George H. Pendleton remains partially lame from a buggy accident three months ago but can walk short distances. Democrats plan a Saturday meeting to ratify Pendleton’s nomination.

Crvcrynali, Ave Ohio Toxdas Wilminston Morton Gov. Hayes Ron Geo. H. Pendleton

Tallapoosa Arrives With Sherman Robeson and Porter

The U.S. steamer Tallapoosa from Washington arrived and passed up for Norfolk carrying Gen. Sherman, Secretary Robeson, and Vice Admiral Porter.

Fortress Monitor Washington Sherman Robeson Porter Norfolk

Cotton Markets Report Across Cities dated Aug 12

Charleston reports steady cotton with middlings at 3th. Savannah notes two bales sold at 42c for strict low middlings. Mobile reports first bale of new cotton at ripped low middlings. farm origin C. M. Lidwell. New Orleans cites fair demand and firm prices with low middlings at 30jc. Sugar remains unchanged.

Charleston Savannah Mobilf Isc C. M. Lidwell New Orleans

Supreme Court action and railroad damage amid Susquehanna crisis

Judge Barnard vacated Peckham orders in Chase v Susquehanna Railroad, issued non-bailable contempt attachments for Pruyn Ramsey and Van Valkenburg. Railroad office quiet, repairs underway, McQuade in charge with Banks. receivership testimony ongoing. Road damaged from Harpersville to tunnel. full service not expected before Saturday. Gov Hoffman reaffirms leadership and executive agent appointment.

Anoaxy Ava Barnard Supreme Court Peckham Chase Susquehanna Railroad Company Robert H. Pruyn Joseph H. Ramsey John H. van Valkenburg Susquehanna Railroad Ramsey McQuade Binghampton van Valkenburg Col. Banks Bixchampton Gen. McQuade Albany and Susquehanna Railroad Gov. Hoffman Hoffman Robert L. Banks Lawton

Ship News Arrivals Reported at New York and Mobile

Steamship Cambria arrived at New York on the 12th from Glasgow. Steamship Columbia reported at Mobile on the 12th from New York, with 60 passengers aboard.

Ship News New York Steamship Cambria Glasgow Mobile Columbia Newark

Clergyman’s Europe trip delayed by health tonic discovery

A clergyman writes that his voyage to Europe is postponed after finding a health remedy on this side of the Atlantic. He claims three bottles of Peruvian Syrup saved him from dyspepsia’s clutches and urges fellow dyspeptics to drink from this fountain.

Europe Atlantic

Political shakeup hits Mississippi Conservative leadership

In Jackson Mississippi on Avenue 12 Gen Ames removed Judge Jefferds of the Supreme Court A Warner Secretary of State Judge Speed of the Criminal Court Warren county and many minor officers. The elected figures named were prominent in the Conservative movements in the state.

Jackson Miss Ave Jefferds Supreme Court A. Warner Speed Criminal Court Warren County Gen. Ames

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