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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1874

Page

2

Opening of the gay season in Washington mood

Yesterday marked the opening with Cabinet ladies hosting receptions. Mrs Secretary Fish welcomed many foreign and native guests. Mrs Williams, recovered from illness after her husband’s nomination rejection, hosted numerous callers. Mrs Robeson and Mrs Bristow skipped yesterday but will host next Wednesday. Mrs Jewell has not yet arrived. Mrs Nellie Sartoris and her husband are expected next month.

Washington Secretary Fish Williams Robeson Bristow Jewell Nellie Sartoris

Ordnance Report Urges Navy Rearmament With Rifle Cannon

The Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance urges rearming the navy with breach loading rifle cannon at low cost. He cites armor on foreign cruisers from four and a half to six inches and argues seven or eight inch rifles would threaten such vessels. He notes conversion from smooth bore to rifle has shown no unexpected success and cannot be efficiently rifled. The Arkansas Imbroglio: Brooks party members arrive to push Congress for decision on new Constitution validity.

Treasur Madge Bangor New Brunswick Treasury Department Customs Bureau of Ordnance Chief of Ordnance Arkansas Brooks Party Congress Venita Indian Territory Talequah Wm. P. Ross Downing Ross Major Ingalls United States Indian

Substantial Debate At Cheap Transportation Convention

Richmond delegates debated government subsidies for railroads and water routes. A majority favored reinforcing four great water routes and rail subsidies, while a minority protested. Col Johnson withdrew his resolution. The Rock Island and Hennepin Canal proposal sparked long discussion. Chicago chosen for next annual meeting.

Richmond Doff Green Georgia Col.Johnson North Carolina Southern Pacific Railroad Col. Johnson Potter Iowa Congress Rock Island and Hennipen Canal Senate Chicago

France’s President Mac Mahon urges stability and reform

Paris reports President Mac Mahon addressing the Assembly detailing national gains in trade and harvest, urging definite legislation on constitutional powers and warning against pernicious doctrines. He pledges responsibility and calls for social defense and national restoration amid party tensions. La Republique Francaise notes growing Assembly confusion and potential dissolution.

Paris MacMahon Assembly Uhis France Assembly la Republique Francaise la France

Small-Pox Passenger Plight Tops London News

London reports 365 Abbotsford passengers who left for Liverpool and some on the Illinois faced unsatisfactory medical exams and were landed at the Liverpool workhouse. Queen Victoria hosted a French deputation at Windsor Castle. Capt Nares to lead the Arctic expedition. Viking reported speaking with Direct Cable Company steamers Faraday and Ambassador in mid latitude.

London Abbotsford Liverpool American Line Philadelphia Windsor Castle France Great Britain George S. Nares Challenger Arctic Viking Direct Faraday Ambassador

Carlist Defeats Mark Murcia Entry Attempt

Marshal Serrano heads north on Saturday to direct military operations with a carefully chosen staff. Velasco and Cucula led Carlist bands in an unsuccessful bid to enter the Murcia province, marking a renewed setback for the uprising.

Serrano Madrid Marshal Serrano Alfonso Velasco Cucula Province of Murcia

Trial of Count Von Arnim Likely Delayed Until January

The trial set for December 7 may be postponed to January as defense access to papers is limited to two hours daily under Foreign Department supervision. Indicted for removing public documents without gain, the case could extend into spring with three judges presiding and portions not anticipated to be public. The Hamburger Börsenblatt reports the postponement.

Count von Arnim Serlin Counses Foreign Department von Arnim London Hamburger Borzephaall

Financial and Commercial News Summary from Dec 3

Reports from London Paris Frankfurt and Liverpool note discount rates for three months bills at 5 percent, bank bullion declines of £173,000, and France Bank reserves at 37 percent. Cotton and grain markets in Liverpool show steady prices with American sales and various commodities quoted. Havana reports unsettled Spanish gold and scarce exchange quotations.

Financial and Commercial, Co Erie London Paris Bank of France Aeatunrang Frankfort U. S Liverpool Fiour California C.m Speonceys Caifornia Queenstown Antwerp Havana

Peace Accord Ends Argentine Insurgent Conflict

Government and insurgents reach a peace conclusion with amnesty granted to rebels. The tentative accord aims to stabilize the region and initiate reintegration programs for former combatants.

Case of Carl Voght and the Belgian extradition dispute

New York dispatch reports Carl Voght, alleged Belgian fugitive, facing a constitutional question as courts struggle over extradition. Federal rulings sided with Prussia at one point, but a later habeas corpus and state actions stalled surrender, with ongoing legal volleys and renewed detentions amid a Belgium-US treaty context.

Carl Vouk Phoctor Moulton Voght Chevalier du Bois de Bianco Brussels Belgium New York Philadelphia Gov. Hoffman United States Prince Bismark Fish Department of State General Sessions Russell Kingdom of Belgium White Ludlow Street

Confederation movement for all Presbyterian churches worldwide

A large New York meeting discussed forming a world federation of Presbyterian bodies under a limited, non-organic union. James McCosh argued for mutual church benefit, with creeds in uniformity and a General Council balancing ministers and elders. Preparatory London meeting planned for 1875 with a 1876 General Council.

Presbyterian Churches New York James M'Cosh Reformed Fifth Avenue Twenty -Ninth Street Jobn Hall James McCosh Dy McCosh General Council London Pose Emery First General Council Dr Kerr Pittsburg Patton Adams Nickerson Stratford Canada Reformed Episcopal Church Saline William H. Reed Brooklyn H. B. Turner General Council of the Reformed Church Stewart L. Woodford Mason Gallagher Board of Education The Methodist Episcopal Church Jones Haven United Funds

Calaboose Fire Kills Two In Pontiac Jail Break

In Pontiac Illinois the jail known as the calaboose burned last night. Frank and Samuel Downing confined for disorderly conduct died in the blaze. Also in Medina New York Carringtons beer and oyster house and the Methodist church burned today with insurance reported at 25400 dollars.

Pontiac Illinois Chicago Ill Frank Samuel Downing Medina New York N. Y Carrington

Book trade reform moves after Put-in-Bay convention

Philadelphia book sellers and publishers held two meetings to plan cooperation with trade associations in reform efforts discussed at the Put-in-Bay convention. Delegations from New York Boston and Baltimore attended and key actions were kept private. Henry A Brown of Boston warned that foreign branch houses raise costs and flood markets with low quality editions undermining American competition.

Philadelphia St. Cloud Hotel Endezevor Put-in-Bay New York Loston Baltimore Book Trade Association of Henry A. Brown Boston

Warwick Railroad Final Spike Ceremony Sparks Clambake

The Warwick Railroad from Providence to Warwick Neck was completed today. Invited guests walked the line, drove in the last spikes, and joined a clambake with speeches by Col. W. H. Reynolds Gov. Howard George W. Beach and John C. Wyman among others.

Providence Warwick Warwick Neck Coweset Bay Col. W. H. Reynolds Gov. Howard George W. Beach New York John C. Wyman

New Orleans Judge Durell Resigns as U S District Judge

A New Orleans special to the Herald reports Judge Durell has sent his resignation to the President. Walker Fearn is named as his likely successor. Kellogg reportedly seeks to sell all his property in the state. Negotiations to place Gen Terry of Connecticut in Louisiana command instead of Emory are under discussion.

Wadleigh Boston Louisiana Casey Post Office Department New York Orrick James Bowen Commissioners OF Charities Asp Corrections William M. Tweed Blackwell's Island M. W. Loftus Scranton American Association of Springfield Union Canada Detroit Mich Sandereon Chicago Sleeping Bear Island Lake Michigan William Sturges Board of Trade Howe Chicago Board of Trade New Orleans Vicksburg Miss Thomas Cooper Frankford Philadelphia Herman Presbyterian Church Nashville Tenn Stokes Alexandria Herald Durell United States Walker Fearn Kellogg Gen. Terry Connecticut Emory

Balhokee Wins Orleans Stakes In Bluff Three Year Old Race

Balhokee won the Orleans stakes for three-year-olds over two miles in 3 42 defeating Col Nelligan. Lotta captured the Club purse over one mile in 1 454 with Crown Prince second and Pauline Sprague third. Planter, the favorite, broke a fetlock in the first heat of the all ages two mile Club purse. Falmouth won the remaining heat in 2 474.

New Orleans Balhokee Col. Nelligan Lotta Crown Prince Pauline Sprague Planter Falmouth

Harrison Cockerill Shot By Doctor Stroll

The Courier Journal reports Harrison Cockerill was shot by Dr Stroll, not John D. White as initially stated. Stroll’s brother was killed by Cockerill years ago. Cockerill’s wound is likely fatal.

Lovuisville, Ky Courier-Journal Harrison Cockerill John D. White Stroll Cockerill

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