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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1866

Page

2

Stevens's committee expenses total fifteen thousand dollars

The itemized cost for Stevens's fifteen member committee reaches $15,000. Baltimore seeks a pure water supply amid growing concerns, while discussions emphasize the importance of pure whiskey. A juror of mixed race is drawn in Worcester, and a fatal assault occurs in Newton, Maryland involving Wilkerson and Payne. PortDate items note arrivals of ships from Liverpool and transatlantic passages near Portland and Greenock.

Stevens Baltimore Worcester

Missionaries Driven from Missions and Pirate Threats Reported

Reports describe Catholic missionaries expelled from missions under treaty privilege, pirates harassing foreign vessels on the coast, a widespread cotton crop failure, and the mutiny trial of the White Swallow ship in San Francisco. Mining stocks show firm activity with varied bid and asked prices across Savage Ophir Chollar Potosi Yellow Jacket Yale Norcross Imperial Legal Tenders.

White Swallow San Francisco Savage Ophir Chollar Potosi Yellow Jacket Hale & Norcross Fen Imperial Yale Norcross

Japan Ratifies Treaties Opening Ports After Mission

San Francisco reports from Japan that the Ministers of the United and Holland secured the Mikado approval of treaties with the Tycoon. Japan is admitted to comity with other nations. The Mikado agrees to ratify the Sestak, open Ikogo, and revise tariffs amid wartime-like preparations and public excitement.

San Francisco Japan United We Great Heogo Mikado Tycoon Forei Ohashie Ikogo the Mikado

Navy bill seeks to cut active Rear Admirals and reshuffle ranks

A Naval Committee report proposes reducing the active list of Rear Admirals and filling vacancies only during peace. It creates a board of at least three Rear Admirals to promote three Commodores from the retired list, with one chosen by the President and sent to the Senate for confirmation. The bill also sets quotas for new officers from volunteer service and directs selection by merit for appointment.

Washington Fen Naval Committee Secretary of the Navy Senate

Wreck survivors tied to Cape Hatteras voyage

In Savannah Georgia news the first mate and one seaman survive the wreck of the British barque from Liverpool to Savannah off Cape Hatteras on the 4th. The captain and sixteen crew perished. two men were saved by the pilot boat and taken to Hilton Head. The Jennie carried an assorted cargo and was 265 tons burden. The barque George 8 Hunt arrived with the crew of the schooner Chas. Williams, abandoned at sea on the 20th last. The trial of George B Lamar Jr. for embezzlement of Government cotton begins before a Military Commission with his uncle G.8 Lamar involved.

Savannan Liverpool Savannah Cape Hatteras Hilton Head Jennie Hunt Chas. Williams George B. Lamar, Jr G. 8 Lamar

Trial of Semmes to Start Soon With 50 Captains Summoned

It now seems there will be little delay in the commencement of Semmes trial. Upwards of fifty ship captains will be summoned for testimony. Anyone who served on the Alabama and can aid either side should send their address to the Judge Advocate at the Navy Department. Delegates from the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes are present as treaties are expected to progress.

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Wilmington Military District Discontinued Amid Reorganizations

Orders arrive to discontinue the Wilmington Military District while retaining the Smithville post with four companies of the 28th Michigan. Three regiments of infantry remain in the state, two colored and one white. Lieut Colonel Bradley takes command of the Freedmen's Bureau Department. Lieutenant Luckins is arrested for misappropriation of public funds.

Wilmington N. C Smithville Michigan Virginia South Carolina Bradley Freedman’s Bureau Luckins

Toronto Despatch Says Reciprocity Talks Break Down

Montreal and Toronto papers express satisfaction that Provincial Delegates rejected terms for continuing the Reciprocity Treaty. New York reports Toronto dispatches show universal regret at the failure, while the Canadian press exults over it.

Toronto C. W Montreal New York

Four men sentenced in conspiracy and murder attempt

In Axnany New York on February 8, William Bennett Christian Smith were sentenced to nine years in the State Prison. John Shaving and John Helmer received one year each for conspiracy and attempting to murder John Stoddard last December.

Axnany N. Y Fes Wm. Bennett Christian Smith John Shaving John Helmer John Stoddard

Union ticket wins large city election in Newsem N C

The regular Union ticket won in Newsem North Carolina by 52 vote margin amid a heated contest that produced the largest ballot ever in the city. Union supporters expressed jubilation over the result.

Rates for Boston to New York New Haven Morford and Providence

Orrice my ee Tececrara Company Boston announces new transmission rates effective February 8 1566. Boston to New York 30 cents for 10 words plus 3 cents per additional word. To New Haven 20 cents for 10 words plus 2 cents per extra word. To Morford 20 cents for 10 words plus 2 cents per extra word. To Providence 20 cents for 10 words plus 2 cents per extra word. CHAS FP WOOD superintendent.

Orrice My Ee Tececrara Company State Street Boston New York New Haven Mortford Providence Tarford Wood United States Terxorary Company Old State House U.S. Telegraph Co Hartiud JAS Bedlow

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