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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1858

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Senate Proceedings Reported on Transportation and Public Work

Monday session covers petitions for Taunton and Middleboro Railroad Chelsea Beach Railroad City police court proposals and proxy rule debates Special votes include charter renewals and police justice bill progress with committees and engrossed measures. Middlesex court updates mention murders bigamy and forgery cases and a West Roxbury schoolhouse dedication airs.

Senate Swift Barnstable Walter Crocker Taunton and Middleboro’ Railroad Company Turner Norfolk Esty Middlesex Need Parker Suffolk St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum Newburyport Bonny Church Home William H. Legg New Bedford State Reform School Saugus Branch Eastern Railroad Company New York and Boston Railroad Boston and New York Central Railroad Company Millbury and Southbridge Railroad Company Dorchester Fire Insurance Company Henry A. Potter John Black Messrs Ingalls Essex Reed Bristol Messrs Branning Berkshire Phelps

Common Sense Versed Benefit at Williams Hall

A social satire in verse by George Vandenhoff with Touches at the Times will be delivered at Williams Hall corner of Dover and Washington streets for the Young Men's South End Benevolent Association charity fund on Monday evening next. Proceeds aim for rapid ticket sales.

George Vandenhoff Williams Hall Dover Washington Streets Young Men’s South End Benevolent Association

Large Mill Sale at Lawrence Sells Pemberton Complex

N A Thompson and Co sold the Pemberton Mill at Lawrence with six mill powers land buildings machinery tools fixtures wheels shafting gearing and more plus ten boarding houses and four overseers tenements to David Nevins for 325000. A large turnout of capitalists attended and competition was spirited.

Lawrence N. A. Thompson & Co Pemberton Mill David Nevins

The Boston Sea Serpent of a Dramatic Night

A Boston audience witnessed a sprawling stage piece satirizing finance and fraud in three acts. Characters include banker Hardman, clerk Butters, Captain Redburn, and the Jervis family as Boston endures crisis scenes from 1837 to 1857 with acerbic humor and theatrical exaggeration. The piece closes with promises of more to come, praising its popularity and impact.

Boston Museum New York Boston Hardman Davies J. W. Butters Warren Redburn Smith Verry Fresh Butters Europe Clo J. Hancock Jervis Ring Harry Redburn Keach Fred. Newhall Wilson J. Whittlesay Butters City Hall Square Rome Ham Miss Hardman Brickett Redburns

Board of Aldermen Approve Harbor Master Plan

Regular weekly meeting notes show Alderman Wightman chairing. Elections select Henry W. Fletcher as harbor master and nine assistant engineers. library trustees named. harbor police under harbor master plan approved. Washington's Birthday offices closed with bells and salute. Connections include street paving petitions and notices of intention to build. Adjournment scheduled for Friday at 11 A.M.

Board of Aldermen Alderman Wightman E. G. Nickerson Cross Street East Boston William G. Lewis East Orange Street Edw. G. Nickerson New Street Jacob Barrow Howard Atheneum Ezra Farnsworth Normal School Mason Street J. R. Richards Union Street B. D. Whitcomb Shawmut Avenue Northampton Street J. E N. Brown Sudbury Street J. J. Baker Taylor Street Peter Ross Second Street Aponte Beach Street Harbor Police Henry W. Fletcher Samuel Cook Washington George Washington

Fines for theft, drunkenness and disorderly conduct

A New England town court records multiple petty offenses. William Veazie's store saw a $10 theft fine for two books. John Hartt faced $100 bond on a slung shot plus drunkenness charges. Clark Murphy and Shehan paid $5 each for Sunday cards. Maurice Murphy held $1000 for alleged wife assault. Carney McKinney McKinnon fined for breaking glass at Henry D. Storer's Albany Street building. Eliza DeTrutes fined and placed under peace bonds after assaulting Jane Ware that included damages and a furniture attachment amid deranged business conditions.

William Veazie Cornhill John Hartt Thomas Clark Timothy Murphy Thomas Shehan Maurice Murphy Ohn E. Carney James McKinney Nicholas McKinnon Henry D. Storer Albany Street Eliza DeTrutes Jane Ware

Kansas Kansas Territory political turmoil shifts and disputes

The document outlines Chief issues around Mr Stanton’s removal as secretary of the Kansas Territory, Gen Cass’s December letter explaining the Lecompton constitution, and government policy on territorial elections. It discusses legality of acts, Stanton’s stance on voting, and the administration’s aim to preserve orderly adjustment while resisting local interference. The Boston context adds a private correspondence note from Acorn to editors.

Stanton Territory of Kansas Senate Cass Denver Walker Washington Union

Senator Wilson Attacks Kansas Message in Senate

Massachusetts Senator William Wilson led a sharp attack on the Kansas message, accusing it of misrepresentation. The debate described his fervent, self absorbed rhetoric as others pursued private business while Hale and Jefferson Davis drew attention, with Lord Napier briefly following Meagher's Irish News. Washington States.

Wilson Massachusetts Kansas Napoleon France Moscow Gov. Walker Hale New Hampshire Senate Benjamin Pers Mr. Hale Jefferson Davis Seward

Santa Anna recounts Mexican capitulation and exile

In response to Pillow’s bribery charge, Santa Anna explains the sequence after Mexico City fell, detailing his retirement from command and retreat to Tehuacan to obtain a passport. He says Queretaro persecuted him and blames invaders for a failed night surprise, while warning Pillow he would seek satisfaction if they met in range.

Pillow City Mexico Santa Anna Tehuacan Queretaro Gen. Pillow

Printing Offices and Counting Room in Boston Post

The February 9, 1868 issue lists Counting Room No 42 and Printing Office No 40 on Congress Street, Boston. These entries mark the newspaper’s business offices in the city.

Congress Street Boston City Exchange Devonshire Street Pavlid Nevins D. Cooley India Street Congress St Printing Office

Money Market Signals Stable Outlook and Banking Reforms

A Boston money market report notes ample specie with banks cautious in extending credit though easy on call. Interest rates vary 6 to 12 percent for notes, while gold and silver circulation is urged to replace paper. Legislative reforms for banks are praised as steps toward reducing inflation and restoring specie-based currency, with Massachusetts urged to lead a national shift. Copper stocks rise as Pewabic and Isle Royale perform well and Minnesota shows dividends expected, amid broader market fluctuations.

Boston Atlantic Seaboard United States Seaboard New York Committee On Banks and Banking Massachusetts Commonwealth California Isle Royale Minnesota Os “ Rockland Superior Sym

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