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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1866

Page

2

Indian Bureau contracts probe sparks lobbyist exposes

The Indian Committee met at the House to start an investigation into recent Indian Bureau contract awards. Commissioner Bogee testified on witnesses to be called, signaling forthcoming revelations of lobbyist and congressman influence. The article notes organized squads of marauders funded by Mexican aspirants led by Ortega and Santa Anna in a referenced coup attempt.

Indian Bureau Indian Committee Bogee Congress Gen. Sherman Washington Campbell New Orleans Sherman Ortega Santa Anna Rio Grande

Terrifying typhoon lashes straits between Yokohama and Hong Kong

Minister Burlingame reports from Shanghae on a September typhoon rated the severest in years. Captain Noel of the French steamer Dupeix describes extreme barometric drops and a ferocious sea. The vessel endured a brutal, wind driven whirlwind with masts bending and debris hurled.

Associated Press Wasminetos Burlingame Shanghae Yokohama Hong Kong Noel Dupeix Freedmen’s Bureau Prince Frederick County Maryland John Lox Grand Jury Bond Baltimore James Duke Lox Stanton Washington New York National Democratic Resident Committee New Orleans

Madden Sentenced To Hang For War Levy Attempt

Madden’s trial ends with a death sentence to be carried out February 1 for alleged intent to levy war. Smith’s trial yields a guilty verdict. his jury fails to agree and is adjourned. In Toronto, a letter from Fenian prisoners denounces a request for Christmas dinners to funders, calling it insulting to Irish political prisoners.

Sweetspare Carnapa Smith Madden Toronto Canapa Toronto Daily Telegraph Drc Fenian Brotherhood New York York and Cinity Col. Roberts Blackwell’s Island Canada Roberts Rosert Bross Dio Francisco Lagova Otero Troy N. Y Edmund Jones Adelaide Jones James Fitzpatrick Shingle Hollow

The Missouri Troubles Warrants for Col Montgomery

Warrants issued by United States Commissioners in St. Louis for the arrest of Col Montgomery commander of Lafayette county militia and other persons under the Civil Rights bill. They are to have an examination. Kansas City.D EC 2 The preliminary examination of Scott Cutler and Welborn closed with all three committed for murder and arson with trials set for March. Governor Fletcher issued a General Order against stationing the militia in Jackson county after a personal investigation.

St. Louis United States Col. Montgomery Lafayette County Kansas City Scott Cutler Fletcher Jackson County

Forress Mosroxz Report: Soldier Kills Private Ki Yorktown

Dec 21 report states Lieut Egbert Olcutt of the 29th U S Infantry shot dead private Ki Yorktown during a dispute over a negro acting as driver. The incident occurred about 12 miles from a government team. Court of Inquiry is to investigate. officials request secrecy pending inquiry.

Forress Mosroxz Egbert Olcutt U. S. Infantry Yorktown King Negro Olcutt Wa Csion

Christmas Evokes Joy as Paris Hails Evacuation Plans

Paris reports evacuation of Mexico by French troops and holiday cheer dominates. In New England ads, Groner Fenxo’s at Dock Square sells children’s clothes. Walker advertises a steam mill auction in Exeter on Dec 28. Shawls offered by Sam Hatch. big carpet sale by New England Carpet Co. at 75 Hanover street and furs by Cleavend Co. Tremont Row.

Paris Moniteur de Soir Mexico Groner Fenxo Dock Square Exeter N. H A. Walker N. N Sam’s Hatch Water Street New York Canton Dundee Brussels Kidderminster N.E. Carpet Co Hanover Street Crossley New England Carpet Co Hadden Hanover St C. C. Horstoox & Co

War report from South American frontier run through Dec

Advices up to Nov 9 describe battles near Curupity where Paraguayans attacked on Oct 30 with ten infantry battalions plus cavalry and artillery in rain and fog, suffering 500 dead while Brazilian defenses kept losses low. U S gunboat Shamoking obtained leave to pass blockade and land Mr Washburne at Curupity, then returned. An armistice was agreed for the landing.

Wright United States Rio Janeiro U. S Shamoking Washburne Curupity

Cotton and market notices from Liverpool and London

Financial and commercial notes from Liverpool and London dated December 21 report cotton prices steady to active with middling uplands at 144d, 143d, heavy weekly sales around 10,000 to 12,000 bales, and mixed movements. Prices for bacon and lard vary, while stock and bond quotes show Consols at 90, U S Five-Twenties around 72, and Illinois Central and Erie shares trading near 78 and 49 respectively.

Liverpoot Liverpool Lonpox Erie Railroad Ilinois Central Railroad Loxpox United States Lonpoy Dré Dlinois Central Railroad

Bouquet sent to Mrs Lincoln by Nashville Germans

A costly bouquet was sent today by express to Mrs Lincoln in Springfield Illinois as a Christmas token from Nashville German citizens. A special train leaves tomorrow morning for Chattanooga to meet the Congressional excursion party en route to New Orleans.

Nashville Tony Lincoln Springfield Ill Chattanooga New Orleans

Cold Ottawa Night Leaves People Frozen in Streets

Ottawa reports a bitter night with temperatures around 15 degrees below zero. A woman was found in the street with both feet frozen, and a painter, intoxicated, had hands and feet frozen likely to result in loss. Ministers have left the capital and political excitement subsided.

Ottawa Canada

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