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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1866

Page

2

Market Quotations Briefs From Exchange Boards

Consols for money at eighty seven, United States Five-Twenties at sixty eight, Illinois Central Railroad shares at seventy five, Erie Railroad shares at forty two. This short market note lists current bid and quote levels for selected securities reflecting a trading day snapshot.

London Ave Bank Court Bank of England United States Ilinois Central Railroad Erie Railroad

Cholera Deaths Rise Amid Riots in New Orleans

Forty four cholera deaths reported in six hours ending six this morning in New Orleans Avenue 16, with nineteen whites and twenty two blacks among the dead. total known killed reaches 38 with ninety eight severely wounded. Judge Howell, pro tempore president of the Convention of 15.4, issues an address to Louisianans on the body's legality, omitting any note on reassembly.

New Orleans Ave Howell Louisiana

Queen visits Mount Vernon with royal party in 19th century

The article describes an in town visit by a royal party led by a queen who travelled with her entourage to Mount Vernon. They toured the grounds and mansion, noting points of interest, admiring scenery, and showing interest in Washington's history and republican simplicity. Delegations from local Indian tribes paid calls that evening.

Eenington Mount Vernon Washington

Quarantine for Cholera Arrivals and Cuban Official Resigns

New York Avenue 16 reports steamer Columbia brings Ilavana dates of the 12th. Vessels from American ports go into twenty day cholera quarantine. The Captain General orders transport to Fernando Po for criminals twice jailed. He resigns due to Cuba affairs. Havana reports dull business and no freight. U.S. exchange 23 to 24 discount.

New York Ave Ilavana Columbia Fernando Po Itigalso Cuba Havana U.S

Convention of the Southern Radicals to Sit at National Hall

August 15. The National Hall has been secured for the sitting of the Southern Radicals convention in this city. The National Union Club invites arriving delegates to register at their rooms, No 1105 Chestnut Street, which will serve as convention headquarters. A J Hamilton of Texas and Thos J Durant of New Orleans have already registered.

Parapetera National National Union Club Chestnut Street Go. A.J. Hamilton Texas Thos. J. Durant New Orleans Philadelphia Secon Congress of the United States United States Congress Union Pennsylvania Republic Ieee Moli Executive Department Conem Electoral College Mexico South America Senate House of Representatives Supreme Legislative Authority of Theovernment Biatea Ance Talro the Union South Legislative Department Free Commonwealth

Mammoth purse race draws ten thousand spectators on track

Bufrato observed the mammoth purse event with over 10,000 people on the track. Dexter won the main race in three straight heats with times 2.27, 2.29, and 2.25, while Fatchen finished second. The $1000 race was captured by Panic from New York, driven by Dan Mace, in three heats with times 2.334, 2.303, and 2.314, with Silas Rich placing second.

Bufrato Ave Dexter Fatchen New York Panic Dan Mace Silas Rich

Cholera Toll Reported in Louis, Ava District

Louis Missouri and Ava area report 141 cholera cases in the last 24 hours ending at noon, with 52 deaths. Authorities note ongoing efforts to contain the outbreak as hospitals and clinics report patient influx and rising mortality.

Louis Ava

Bark John Martin Arrives From Antwerp In Quarantine

New York reports the bark John Martin arriving from Antwerp with cholera causing 18 deaths aboard. The vessel is detained at quarantine under strict health measures.

New York John Martin Antwerp Varantine

Cholera Update From Board of Health Report

Philadelphia Ava 16. The noon cholera report shows 20 new cases with 6 fatalities. Local health authorities note ongoing spread and urge precautionary measures amid rising infections.

Philaelphia Ava Board of Health

Pike Renominated in Maine District Congress Race

Brw r ast Me Ave 16 Hon F A Pike the present native in Congress from this District Was renominated today by a large majority.

Brwrast Ave F. A. Pike Congress

Resolutions and Address Shape New Party Rally Scene

The Wigwam crowded with ladies and delegates as anticipation built for the Convention resolutions and the Address to the nation. Henry J. Raymond named as author of the Address while Senator Cowan receives warm Pennsylvania support amid silent, anxious crowd awaiting official pronouncements.

Committee On Henry J. Raymond Cowan Pennsylvania Keystone United States Union Tenta Andrew Johnson Doolittle Senator Cowan New York Raymond

Philadelphia Clears City as Trains Leave in Mass Exit

The city has been emptied by evening trains, with ten to twelve thousand people departing. Citizens show strong desire to escape the crowded, hot and noisy quarters. A convention committee plans to meet the President in Washington on Saturday afternoon.

Philadelphia Tee Washington

National Union Convention opens with Colorado election result

The National Union Convention reassembled in the Wigwam at ten o'clock this morning with full seating and strong female attendance. Rev Reine M Snyder led prayer and Senator Doolittle announced the Colorado election result as the first agenda item amid broad enthusiasm.

Pouapetorta National Union Convention Reine M. Snyder Pennsylvania Doolittle Colorado

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