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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1868

Page

2

Presumptuous Infidelity and Americanization in British politics

In opposition to Dr Maneel’s theology, a fiery excerpt attacks religious authority and infidelity with a bold call to hell for arrogance. The piece notes urban religious and political tensions, praising Bishop Thorlwail yet unsettled by Mill’s atheist aid to Bradlaugh and the Liberal shift in London. It surveys Lowe’s reformist zeal, the American model’s influence, and debates on the House of Lords, census based representation, and state-church separation as the U S example. The Washington section reports Richmond lobbyists seeking a constitutional referendum and continued Freedmen’s Bureau support, plus Chief Justice Chase’s cautious Southern perspective and Grant administration support prospects. A South Carolina recovery note closes with local opinions on postwar stability and court rulings.

Maneel Thorlwail Westminster Boston Mill Bradlaugh Northampton Smith University of London Lowe Calne Gladstone America House of Lords Senate of the United States

President's message delivery and Treasury report update

Unclear whether the President's message will be conveyed to Congress tomorrow as care is taken to prevent leaks. The Secretary of the Treasury report has been printed and will reach Treasury offices in major cities for delivery to the press on message transmission day. Secretary McCulloch denies bogus synopses circulating without his official report.

Congress Secretary OF the Treasury Treasury McCulloch

Erie Railway President Jay Gould Outlines Vast Modernization Plan

Jay Gould, president of the Erie Railway Co., details a sweeping program to revamp the line. He describes expanding equipment, double tracking, steel rails, and in-house coal mining to cut fuel costs. He notes connections with Michigan Central and Great Western, new contracts, and legal actions to recover subsidies and stock values. The aims include Newark as a terminal, and making the Erie the nation’s premier railroad.

Erie Company New York Buffalo Philadelphia Baltimore Michigan Central Great Western Railways Chicago Suspension Bridge Erie Railway Niagara Falls Hornville Corning Delaware Atlantic Great Western Dunkirk New York Central Pennsylvania Central Paterson Newark Union Newburg Delaware and Hudson Canal Company Honesdale Hawley Carbondale Susquehanna Daniel Drew Lake Erie R. H. Burdell D. B. Eaton John Arnot Samuel Marsh Murray W. B. Skidmore H. L. Pierson Thomas W. Gale Buffalo, Bradford and Pillsbury Erie Railway Company

Uncertain Napoleonic Death Rumor Debunked and Cabinet Rumors Rise

Telegrams from the Associated Press claim rumors of Napoleon’s death are unfounded as of today. The Times analyzes the Alabama claim and expects Britain and the United States to hold firm on international law. Reports also note John Bright declining the India secretary ship and outline potential Gladstone cabinet members and positions.

the Times Alabama Seward England Lord Stanley Lord Clarendon John Bright India London the Observer Gladstone William Page Wood Privy Council Lord Kimberley Privy Seal Earl Russell Exchequer Robert Lowe Admiralty Mr Childers Henry A. Bruce Mr Cardwell the Duke of Argyle Earl Granville Ireland Chichester

The Sublime Porte Ends Diplomacy With Greece At Russia's Request

A Constantinople despatch reports that the Sublime Porte keeps diplomatic ties with Greece but has issued an ultimatum to the Greek Government, a move supported by the great powers.

Lennon Constantinople Sublime Porte Russia Greece

Steamboat Collision Near Warsaw Leaves Many Dead

Reports from Cincinnati indicate the mail-boats America bound up and United States bound down collided near Warsaw between Cincinnati and Louisville last night. About seventy-five cabin passengers on the United States perished, including numerous ladies, with many saved and listed by name. the two steamers burned and destroyed within moments, investigations cite whistle mistakes as a cause.

Cleveland Omo America United States Warsaw Cinciinnati Louisville Cincinnati

Prominent Local Resident Lost in Steamer United States Collision

George Hutchins of this city and his wife are among the dead reported in the United States steamer collision near Warsaw. Hutchins, a native of the city, was a long prominent figure in local business circles. His loss is deeply mourned. Mrs Hutchins was a native of Newburyport. Bodies not recovered and believed unlikely to be found. Also Ames Kilton of Dorchester, missing near Canaan, found murdered in a field with throat cut and other injuries while a sum of money was rumored to be on him. No suspect named. active efforts underway to identify the murderer.

Disraeli Tait London Canterbury Emerson Gladstone Thames Lambeth Palace Church of England St. Clement’s Cambridge Church News Pre Nono Bossuet England Reverdy Johnson St. James Hall Regent Street Robert Coningsby Chai Johnson Brighton United States Great Britain John Laird Birkenhead Sherard Osborne Alabama Liverpool Stock Exchange Semmes Jefferson Davis Pleasant Leamington M. Zecker Fremont Ohio James Price Louisville Lu Kahn Dr. Leslie Cincinnati B. Nelson Alleghany City Maeter Pearce Joseph McCammont Robert Nelson Newport J. H. Green Sol. Harris George A. Middleton W. W. Hawley Wm. Chamberlain M. Farran Nashville Mr. Hays J. B. Fisher New York RK. Clark Memphis Ole Bull J. Crawford Mr. Rugge Mr. Huddle B. F. Morris B. Stesinger Mr. Otter J. Maddox P. Hartsum R. A. Joxes Waynesville Elijah Foot Mr Parvin Mr Risley Harriet Warring New Albany Mr Begley John F. Burns J. M. Lerredower M. J J. W. Northrup Pennsylvania Central Railroad Manisoy Ixp Duc Pierce Graham Whelan Philadelphia New Hampshire Natchitoches Louisiana Warsaw George Hutchins Hutchins Newburyport Ames Kilton Dorchester Canaan

Advances From Mazatlan Free Ore Export Law

Advices from Mazatlan report a Mexican Congress act allowing free export of ores. Meteoric display on November 14 described as a bright hazy bend in the sky. Mail irregularities draw complaints as steamship Montana sails to Panama with treasure totaling 82,006 dollars.

San Francisco Mazatlan Mexican Congress Montana Panama New York

Jacmel Picket Attack Fails Under Salnave Reprisals

From Hayti reports Salnave's pickets assaulted Jacmel on the 19th alt and were repulsed with about 300 killed including General Gonermi. The rest of the force retreated inland as Salnave seized a schooner loaded with coffee and refused to deliver it. The English Consul sought a war vessel from Jamaica and the French Consul requested ships to demand satisfaction for Jeremie. Salnave detained the British mail steamer Jamaica amid brisk business and heavy rains with a large sugar crop expected.

Havana Dec Hayti Salnave Jacmel Gonermi Interor Jamaica Jeremie

Metairie Races Fourth Day Amid Heavy Track Conditions

New Orleans reports a fourth Metairie race day with a heavy sticky track and strong attendance. Bettie Bay won the mile dash for all ages over Jack Gamble and Gilroy, time 1.57, while Spndown walked the two mile heat sweepstake. Nelligano's bay colt by Daniel Boone won the two heat purse, distancing Chemette and Bonitta in heat one, with Chemicette breaking near the pest joint.

New Orleans Bettie Bay Jack Gamble Gilroy Nelligano Daniel Boone Chemette Bonitta Chemicette Jeg

Boy thief steals near one thousand dollars in Worcester hotel

Worcester mass December 6 George Bishop a fourteen year old hotel worker at Westboro last evening stole nearly 1000 dollars from the room of Thomas Tucker police arrested him and recovered 500 dollars of the money

Worcester Mass George Bishop Westboro Thomas Tucker

Grant Visits Providence Industry and Gov Burnside

Gen. Grant toured Burnside Locomotive Works and the American Screw Company in Providence yesterday afternoon. He dined with Gov. Burnside and was serenaded by the What Cheer band before leaving at 9 PM for New York on a special Hartford Railroad train, accompanied by Senator Anthony as snowstorm raged.

Providence Gen Grant Burnside Locomotive Works American Screw Company Gov. Burnside New York Hartford Railroad Senator Anthony

Fenian Whaien Not to Be Executed on Dec 10

Toronto dispatch reports that Whaien the Fenian culprit will not face execution on the 10th as ordered by Chief Justice Richards. Proceedings in the writ of error act as a stay, so no respite is required. If the judgment goes against him, he will be moved to Ottawa for the penalty to be fixed by the judges.

Richmond Judge Bond Mr Washburne Freedmen’s James H. Clements Wells Lucius H. Chandler Congress Norfolk Freedmen’s Bureau Stoneman Davis Underwood Supreme Court Toronto Whaien Richards Ottawa

Plantation Bitters Praise Spreads Across Land

The appendix issue of Congress paper S. R. Niles promotes Plantation Bitters as a popular medicine now used nationwide. It touts the product's rise from obscurity to wide sale and asserts its effectiveness for dyspepsia loss of appetite chills fever headaches and related ailments.

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