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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1872

Page

2

Masterly Arraignment by Lyman Trumbull in Lewiston

A Lewiston Lyme Lyceum crowd hears Hon. Lyman Trumbull condemn the Grant Administration in a two hour address. Charles S. Conant calls meeting to order with N. W. Farwell as president. Trumbull’s speech draws fervent applause as he appeals to Republicans to unite.

Lewiston Lyceum Hall Northwest Lyman Trumbull Grant Charles S. Conant N. W. Farwell Senator Trumbull

Prohibition Caucus in Springfield Chooses Boston Delegates

About a dozen supporters of the temperance issue met in Springfield to elect delegates for the Boston convention. Gov. Trask was named President with A R Parsons as Secretary. Trask criticized the Republican party for inaction and cited gambling and liquor selling at Hampden Park as evidence of failed governance. He urged duty by State Police, the Mayor, and Aldermen to curb intemperance. The Springfield Club allegedly controlled the city. In Rockland Maine, F A Pike spoke to a large Liberal Democrat audience at Farwell and Ames Hall.

Bowen Grant Congress Louisville Grant Campaign Committee Trenton N. J Samuel J. Bayard Greeley A. E. Gregory Baltimore New Jersey Charles O’conor United States O’conor C. C. Burr Committee On Organization Judge Flanders New York Springfield Mass Boston Gov. Trask A. R. Parsons Hampden Park Massachusetts Rockland F. A. Pike Farwell Ames Hall Nashville Andrew Johnson Court House Johnson W. G. Brien South Carolina Columbia D. C Francis L. Cardozo Solomon L. Page White H. W. Purvis Mulatto Wheeling W. VA Jacobs Jacob Davis

New Asteroid Discovered At Litchfield Observatory

Litchfield Observatory of Hamilton College Clinton New York reports the discovery of asteroid number 124. The object was detected last night and described as bright like a tenth magnitude star. Its position one hour after midnight places it at right ascension 22h 21m 22s and declination 7° 18′ 30″.

Litchfield Observatory Hamilton College Clinton N. Y

Before the Conference the Question of England's Diligence

A historic note discusses a pilot mission aimed at Drogheda amid Protestant massacres, framing the political question of England's diligence before the conference. The record cites military actions and religious conflict in Ireland, with mentions of key dates and figures shaping policy debates.

Fears of Carlist Insurrection in Spanish Provinces

Madrid Aug 24 Fears arise of another Carlist uprising in provinces bordering France with preparations to quell any disorder. Authorities report an organized plan for revolt in northern provinces timed for Aug 28. France warned to prevent aid to conspirators amid looming Cortes elections.

Madrid France Cortes

Banquet Fetes Arbitration Board Members at Geneva

The Geneva conference banquet honored the Board of Arbitration and families except Alexander Cockburn and Jacob Staempfli. Mr and Mrs J C Bancroft Davis hosted a large reception with flags and illuminated evergreens. Col Edmond Favre hosted a banquet for the Tribunal of Arbitration at his lakeside country residence.

Geneva Board of Arbitration Alexander Cockburn Jacob Staempfli J. C. Bancroft Davis Davis Col Edmond Favre Tribunal of Arbitration Lake Geneva

Cushing's Address to Conference on Arbitration Case

Geneva dispatch describes John Cushings speech to the Court of Arbitration, outlining due diligence under the Washington treaty, the coal supply issue, and England's implied obligations. It notes Evarts Waite and Palmer contributing, and stresses US claims against British compliance and naval power relations. The piece highlights Cushing’s French address and a pointed contrast with British counsel.

Jhon Caleb Cushing Geneva New York Herald Court of Arbitration Roundell Palmer Evarts Waite Cushing Srconp Richmond England British Tulip United States Phillimore Elmer Lord Russell Sir Roundell -Almer Laird Alabama Florida Ear of England Adams Dudley Liverpool Custom House Mr Cushing Vattel R. H. Dana America Spain Mexico Washington Great Britain

A Bold Escape From Blackwell's Island Convicts

The escaped convict John Egan fled across the water after breaking ranks with a guard escort on Ward's Island. A steamer cheered him from shore as he reached Jones's Wood, while fellow convict James Kelley was captured. Egan remains at large.

Gen. DIX Bloomingdale Hoffman New York Blackwell’s Island John Egan Ward’s Island Supreme Court Wilson James Kelley Egan Jones’s Kelley Dix

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