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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1880

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2

Virginia politics and Mahone influence debated

Col McClure criticizes Virginia policy while Senator Mahone wields power. He argues the Richmond Whig Washington Republican and Star editor James R Young attack him to boost Gorham and secure Mahone's vote for Senate leadership. McClure replies denouncing misrepresentation and political motive.

Senator Mahone Virginia McClure South Richmond Whig Washington Republican James R. Young The Star Col. McClure Mahone Gorham Senate Clark

New York bondholders called selfish and obstinate by Nashville paper

The Nashville American accuses the New York committee of bondholders of being selfish and pig‑headed as they press demands. It notes possible shifts in stance, arguing their iron‑clad circular was based on faulty information about Tennessee’s finances and public sentiment.

Tennessee Nashville American New York Committee of Bondholders New Orleans Roman Anda Wintz New York United States

Timing of Chamberlain's senatorial prospects debated

The Baltimore Sun notes possible senator timber in Gen Chamberlain and recounts missed opportunities. It argues he lacked courage to stand by convictions, allowing Democratic Maine to retake governor and risk a senatorial reversal, while his Civil War stance failed to excite Democrats or Greenbackers.

The Baltimore Sun

Military officer transfers and leave notices

Lieut. E. H. Moore is ordered to the Naval Observatory on January 6. Surgeon A. F. Price is detached from the Asiatic squadron and ordered to proceed home and report arrival. First Lieut. M. CU Goodsell is detached from the USS Saratoga in Baltimore and ordered to report to the Commandant at the Washington Navy Yard for duty at the Marine Barracks. First Lieut. F. H. Yerrington at the Marine Barracks Washington will relieve Goodsell on the Saratoga. Leave of absence for two weeks is granted Capt. R. S. Collum commanding the Marine Barracks, Washington.

E. H. Moore Naval Observatory A. F. Price Asiatic Squadron M. CU. Goodsell United States Marine Corps United States Saratoga Baltimore Washington Navy Yard Marine Barracks F. H. Yerrington Washington Goodsell R. 8. Collum Marine Darracks

Dublin unrest and British troop movements raise Ireland fears

London dispatches describe Dublin's unrest as soldiers return from leave facing hostility. Government readies troops with 20,000 buckshot rounds and ball cartridges for stations at Bruff Molnll Carrick on Shannon Ballyshannon. Police arrest Home Rule supporter Boyle as authorities warn against decoy attempts.

London Ireland Dublin the Pimes Woolwich Bruff Molnll Carrick-on-Shannon Ballyshannon Portadown Ulster Boyle Irish Constabulary Pall Mall the Times England Scotland Land League Earl of Carnarvon John Bright Birmingham House of Lords Carnarvon Mr. Bright America

Fortune Bay dispute records published with diplomatic correspondence

London reports publish correspondence from Aug 13 1578 to Jun 12 1880 on the Fortune Bay dispute. It includes Lord Salisbury’s 1880 despatch declining compensation and Evarts's May 17 report. Despatches detail Granville Lowell interviews, US sentiment, and Evarts noting cabinet readiness to ease difficulties. A bill before Congress would grant the President discretionary power to arrange treaty rights with the United States.

London Fortune Bay Lord Salisbury Hayes Evarts Lord Granville Edward Thornton Lowell United States Mr. Lowell Congress

Disastrous Floods Hit England France and Belgium

Floods sweep northern England with the Irwell overflowing in Manchester covering 120 acres and flooding 4000 dwellings. Ships wrecked casualties reported. France sees Calvados Caen Lisieux Pont l Eveque flooded while Belgium suffers at Liege Hay and Namur with rail disruption and accidents.

England France Belgium Manchester London Irwell Devon Department Calvados Caen Lisileux Pont l’ Eveque Liege Hay Verviers Chatieroi Namur Mons Maestricht

Lima Families Flee as Chilean Forces Advance

Advices from Lima report principal families leaving the city amid threats from Chileans. Many boarded ships in Callao Bay, occupying foreign flags while Panama orders their removal. Chilian army remains at Pisco. Ica reports pillaging. no Peruvian counter-moves yet known.

Panama Lima Callao Bay Pisco Ica

Boers Overpower British Troops Near Pretoria Report

A Durban despatch says 250 men of the Ninety-fourth Regiment marching from Lyndenburg to Pretoria were attacked by Boers. About 120 were killed or wounded or taken prisoner. colors saved. Reports differ on location and timing but indicate Boer momentum and need for more troops.

Durban Lyndenburg Pretoria Messrs Donald Currie & Co Middleburg George Colley

Controv resy in 1874 Tribune View on Bayard and Phelps Dodge

Extract from the 1874 New York Tribune denouncing a Phelps Dodge case as a display of powerful figures and detectives colluding to defraud revenue. It claims Senators and officials acted to ruin a leading mercantile house for a fortune of 1 726 000 dollars, while ignoring common good.

Bayard-Conklurg New York Tribune Tribune Bayard Phelps, Dodge & Co Phelps. Dodge & Co Noan Davis United States Jayne Peter Schmidt John Jones Gadarenes Roscoe Conkling Matt Carpenter G. F. Butler George Bliss Boston Hoff America Messrs. Tarrant & Co New York Messrs.s.s. Pierce & Co Boston Saturday Evening Gazette

Explosion At Bradford Blasts Two Men

A nitroglycerine blast near Bradford Pennsylvania at 2 a m Injured Thomas Perry who was hurled through an engine house and left alive. Albert Magee was blown to fragments with only heart lungs and part of skull recovered. Magee had come from Brady's Bend and has a Canton Ohio father.

Bradford Albert Magee Thomas Perry Perry Magee Brady’s Bend Canton

Tragedy at Ryan's Boarding House Ends In Fatalities

In Steubenville Ohio last night Dr Henry the young dentist intoxicated at the table hurled profane words at women. Dr Schooley a physician rebuked him and a fight followed. Buckingham interfered and Schooley was shot in the eye. Henry crushed Schooley's skull with a shovel. Buckingham and Schooley survived initial injuries but were not expected to live.

Steubenville Ryan Henry Schooley Buckingham

Supreme Court in Decline and Hayes Court Appointments

Special Correspondence warns the Supreme Court has fallen from its great days. It questions Justice Miller and Justice Harlan for corruption risks, praises Davis and Field, critiques Strong and Hunt, and argues Hayes will weaken the bench further by filling four vacancies. It also notes Senator Davis’ fading influence and retirement plans.

Boston Post Washington Supreme Court Charles Sumner England Judge Story Hayes Justice Miller Samuel F. Miller Kentucky Supreme Bench Shepherd Highland Terrace Strong Bradley Hunt Lincoln David Davis Stephen J. Field Grant Court of Appeals of New York Evarts Justice Harlan John M Harlan Harlan Internal Revenue Collector United States Marshal Wall Street White House Capitol Kayes Mr. Hayes Garfield Senator Davis Davis Senate

Despatches From Dakotas Track Sitting Bull Surrender

War Department reports from St Paul and Fort Keogh detail Allison and Culbertson letters predicting Sitting Bull's move toward Milk River, with windfall notes on camps, shortages, and possible surrender. Brisk messenger updates indicate Crow and Gale factions and a growing flow of refugees to the agency.

Washington Sheridan War Department ST. Paul Minn Allison Poplar River Fort Buford Sitting Bull Milk River Gale Keogh Buford Sitting Bulls Red Joseph Culbertson Woopy Mountain Missouri River Poreuine Buffalo H. Allison Department OF Dakota Beotherton Iges Mulk River Terry Breck Cinc Omaha McGillicuddy Pine Ridge Detroit Red Cloud Reservaton Sitting Bul

Funeral pallbearers include Vice President-elect Arthur

The funeral of Mrs. Benjamin K. Phelps at 101 West Forty-seventh Street was attended by Vice President-elect Chester A. Arthur among pallbearers. Clergy and legal officials joined in services as judges and bar members observed.

New York Chester A. Arthur West Forty-seventh Street Benjamin K. Phelps Taylor Gleason General Sessions and Common Pleas Brooklyn Police Jourdan United States Circuit Court Benedict William Ratz Sears Adolphus Main Johnswith Anna Camp George Uppington Manning Du‘ries L.S. Tyler Claflin & Co James Dunne Morris Brooklyn Supreme Court Bowie Cash & Co Baring Bros. & Co Kimball & Co Boston James McCullop Tombs Matthew Lane Daniel C. Bliss Bigelow, Kennard & Co Washington Street

Plans of the Mexican Railway Scheme Reported

A New York meeting chaired by Gen. Grant reveals a split among Mexican railway backers. A Gould minority proposes pooling but diverged routes, with final decisions to be settled by Grant before Feb. 1 if talks fail. Separately, legal action over Nashua and Lowell versus Peterboro awaits dismissal filings. Consolidation ties St. Paul and Duluth with Chicago group. leadership shifts to H. J. Porter.

New York Gen Grant Gould Mexico Nashua Lowel and Peterboro’ Railroad Portsmouth N. H Nashua and Lowell Railroad Company Peterboro’ Railroad Peterboro’ Road Western Roads St. Paul, Minn St. Paul and Duluth Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha H. J. Porter

Ponca Chiefs Remain in Indian Territory Amid Inquiry

At the Interior Department the Ponca chiefs described their removal from Dakota to Indian Territory, expressing satisfaction with current lands and a wish to stay. They requested Congress be informed of their decision. The Life Saving Service issued orders to discharge negligent surfmen and replace them, with full case details to be reported. A Texas bond case involving Merrick & Durant versus Giddings and ex-Gov. Coke ended with a defense verdict, to be appealed to the Supreme Court. Miscellaneous notes include petroleum export figures, a resignation by Surgeon Shaw, a statue approval for Washington, and Shenandoah readiness orders.

Washington, D.C Interior Department Dakota Indian Territory Congress Life Saving Service United States Life Saving Service Texas Bond R. T.merricck T. J. Durant D. C. Giddings State of United States Supreme Court Bureau of Statistics United States Samuel F. Shaw U.S. N New York Chamber of Commerce George Washington sub-Treasury John G. Walker Shenandoah

Magnificent season for Her Majesty’s Opera Company in New York

The Boston Post notes the Academy of Music’s nightly triumphs with Her Majesty’s Opera Company led by Mapleson. Stars include Gerster, Cary, Del Puente, Corsini, Campanini, and Novara. Marta opens with standing room only as audiences applaud solos and encores. Mapleson returns to Boston for two weeks, earning high praise.

Boston Post New York New York City Academy of Music Boston Faneuil Hall Academy Flowtow Marta Lionello Signor Campanini Plunketto Signor del Puente Tristano Signor Corsini Nancy Annie Louise Cary Mme Estelka Gerster Vergin Rosa Mme. Gerster Mappari Miss Cary Boston Theatre REA Majesty's Opera Company Verdi Alsme Rhadames Signor Campanini Amonasro Signor Galassi Ramfis Signor Novara Amoperis Ae Louise Car Aida Mile Alwina Valcria Signor Ardits Dee Donizetti Lucia Fuost Mefistofele Signor Novira Marguerita Alvina Valleria Malvina Cavallazzi Higoly Ti Duca Signor Ravelli Rigoletto Sparafucie Signor Monti Maddalena Govana Aficol Gilda Etelka Gerster Bizet Varmen Don Jose Escamillo Toreador Signor del Punte Zuniga Michaela Alwine Valleria Carmen Anna DE Belocca Malvina Miss Anni Louise Cary Marie L.swify Mile Anne DE Belocca 4 Mpanini Signer Novara HER Majesty’s Opera

Town fire roars through Elkhart destroying business district

A morning blaze in Elkhart Texas wiped out nearly the entire business block. Losses include E Douthel four thousand. T S Davis eight thousand for store and thirty five thousand insured. Rainey Glenn one thousand five hundred sixty. Pearcell Co drugs two thousand six hundred. post office and express office also a total loss.

Elkhart Tex E. Douthel T.S. Davis Rainey & Glenn Pearcell & Co TY. J. Harris Taunton Mass Benj. Caswell East Danville Chatham Pittsylvania County Burlington Wesley Jones New York Brooklyn Huntington Street Paversson N.J van Dyke & Co Duncan Petersburg Southside Sentinel Alpheus Bolling Burkeville St. Paul J. E. Haywood Sumit Miss B. Hilborn & Co Sentinel Times Masonic and Odd Fellows’ Hall

Boston Pugilist Sullivan Beats Donaldson in Ten Rounds

In Cincinnati on December 24 John Sullivan of Boston and Prof. Donaldson of Cleveland staged a small gloves fight before a select audience. Ten rounds were fought with Donaldson repeatedly knocked down or forced down to avoid punishment. After the final round Donaldson conceded Sullivan deserved the purse and the bout ended.

Cincinnati John Sullivan Boston Donaldson Cleveland Sullivan

Snow Storm Describes Night Sky in St Louis

A furious snow storm began around eight and dropped four types of snow within two hours. The storm shows no sign of letting up and is expected to continue through the night. Temperature remains mild for the period.

ST. Louis Dee Dominion Chesapeake and Ohio Houtzdale Patrick Devine Aaron Goodfellow Bloomington Clinton James M. West Charles R. Morrison Richmond Ariel Norfolk Pittsburg Cleveland Columbus, Cincinnai Indianapolis

Frank Michael Sentenced for Murder of Alice Beker

In Navasota Texas on December 24 Frank Michael received a 99 year penitentiary sentence for the murder of Alice Beker committed ten days earlier.

Navasata Tex Frank Michael Alice Beker

Elder Eli Grant recalls Henry Clay in vivid Ashland recollections

An aged resident at 477 Preston Street recounts his youth as Henry Clay’s valet in New Orleans and later at Ashland. He describes Clay’s affection for wife and children, the trainer dog for stock, notable dinners, and fondness for field sports, asserting Clay as a famed orator.

Louisville Courier-Journal Eli Grant Preston Street Breckinridge Caldwell Eli Kentucky Henry Clay Ashland Fayette County Courier-Journal Lynchburg James River New Orleans Edward Carter Crescent City Mr. Clay Anna James Irvine Washington Nova Scotia Mr.Jay Simmons Sbuah Jackson Adams Ole Marse Fayette Shelby Lexington College Yard Marse Clay Statesman Sidney Burbridge Abe Buford Old Man Shy Col. Burbridge Gen. Warfield Marie Clay Congress Gen. Breckinridge Col. Shelby Tom Marshall

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