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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1870

Page

2

Mississippi Debate and Alaska Territorial Push on Alaska

The Mississippi bill faces a Senate vote as Carpenter defends a broad interpretation of the constitutional guarantee of republican government. Alaska teeters on territorial governance with Thrie testifying before committees. opposition argues small population justifies no territorial status. Army bulletins place Elliott’s transfer reversed and Power dropped from rolls, while McIlhan is reassigned. Gov. Graham and Gov. Geary meet officials. McGarrahhan case misreported. naval matters include Wilde ordered to ordnance duty and Tshadwick on leave. Foreign postage cuts apply to Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Chili. Judge Busteed faces discharge. state dinner attendees noted. Officers transferred within the Army to various infantry units.

Washinotos Fes Mississippi Congress Carpenter Yates Ofllinois Vattel Thrie Alaska House Territorial Committee Senate Committee On Territories House Jay Senate

Rhode Island harbor of refuge proposal before Senate

Special Despatch to the Boston Post notes Mr Anthony presenting Rhode Island Legislature’s harbor of refuge plan for Block Island, aiming to aid navigation and national commerce. referred to the Commerce Committee. The Senate debates Mississippi and Virginia issues, adoption conditions, and constitutional power. adjournment follows. House moves to study bounty on American-built iron ships and maintains cigar tariffs. Alaska territorial government bill laid on table.

Wasumeron Anthony Rhode Island Block Island Long Island Sound Committee On Commerce Committee On American Navigation Massachusetts Cullom Iinois Alaska Cullen

State Legislature In Maine Senate and House Actions

In Avoosto Maine February 16 the Governor and Council ordered to contract for a State manual. Judiciary committee reported a bill to amend section 27 chapter 11 of the revised Statutes on school house location. The general railroad bill was indefinitely postponed 16 to 10. House orders provided that state revenue to towns beyond expenditures be shared among soldiers. A resolution appropriated 39000 for the Insane Hospital with 25000 for a new wing. A resolution granted 5000 to Wilton Academy for engrossment by 55 to 55. Education Committee to report a uniform school books bill. Georgia.

Thrie St. Paul St. George Boutwell Congress Alaska Douglass Georgia Senate Judiciary Committee United States Messrs Hill Miller Legisature Senate Alabama Spencer Southern Educational Fund Peabody Southern Educational Fund Robert C. Winthrop B. Sears Grant Admiral Farragut Hamilton Fish John Hi. Clifford W. M. Evarts Graham North Carolina Mellvaine Charles McAllister Samuel Whitmore South Carolina S. Watson Esq Tennessee Geo. Eaton, Esq Baltimore Peabody Russell George Peabody Aiken Geo. Bradford New Orleans W. A. Watson Winthrop Evarts Sears Arlington Yeakle Wallis Military Committee Congres C. T. Ray Meadville Meadville Republican Wm. D. Jacks Thomas McDowell Harrisburg Gustave Remack Philadelphia G. H. Este Alfred Thomas FE. A. Sawyer C. C. Copehart Whittemore Cathcart Bloss Titusville Penn Newton Pettis Pennsylvania E. C. Bishop Pettis Derrickson Bishop Bishops Academy White House Gen. Grant Harlan Senator Buckingham Senator Morril B. F. Butler Stevenson van Auken McCarthy Morrill Cragm Gen. Butler Williams Ketcham Senator Harlan Tipton Senator Boreman Sheridan Sargent Scofield Senator Kameey Senator Tipton Crazin Gen. Schenck C. C. Washburne Jesse Grant Root Stokes Mrs Ketcham Mr Lash Mr Packer Avoosta Judiciary Committee Wilton Academy

The Lawrence Murder Trial and Political Debates

The Bangor Maine court scene scenes reveal defense witnesses on insanity including physicians, a barber and apothecaries, while testimony suggests intoxication and mental distress. Separate dispatches report Harriman’s speech, the Portland rail and education debates, and an incendiary arrest in Andover with motive rooted in a farmer feud.

T. L. Alden Lawrence Ingraham Whitney Jones Marston Second Maine Cavalry Lewisiaba McCruer C. Leavy C. A. Jordan

New Telegraph System Faces Delays in London and Fes

London and Fes report the new telegraph system is not yet fully functional with frequent delays. Messages are routed via pneumatic tubes to post offices before reaching wires, though service is improving. The Telegraph praises the Irish Land Reform debates and notes a cold snap across Europe.

London Fes

Pather Hyacinthe and Europe Power Plays

Pather Hyacinthe remains silent after return to France amid rumors he will be relieved by the Pope from his Carmelite oath enabling him to continue in holy orders as an ordinary priest. European powers back Russia in demand to Switzerland for the surrender of felon Rebehoseff. Seven city journals warned this week. A riot attempt near Le Mast f crowds is suppressed by police. The Marseillaise faces a new prosecution for press violations.

Elliott Charleston de Large Arlanta Govv. Bullock Georgia Messrs Blodgett Farron Whitely United States Blodgett Mr Bh P. Tom. Harlow Maine State Lawrence Col. Knowles Pants Fen Father Hyacinthe France Europe Switzerland Rebehoseff Washington Worcester Springfield East South Ind Commonwealth J. C. Parks Smith & and Others Washington Street Uant New City Exchange Devonshire Street Freeland No. & Bromie J.J. Walworth & Co Bath Street Lancaster Washingtos Concert Street Milk Congress Street

Ecumenical Council announces primate titles and bishop returns

In Rome on February 16 the Ecumenical Council held another session with six Fathers in discussion. It was announced that the bishops of Antwerp Mechlin and Salerno were granted Primate titles. Eight bishops were granted permission to return to their dioceses.

Rome Ecumenical Council Antwerp Mechlin Salerno

PREE ACADEMY AT BINGHAMTON Voted for Free School

Binghamton residents vote to erect a free academy at a cost of 75000 dollars. Mr Burt the English solicitor for Erie bondholders arrived today.

Binghamton Bingham Joney Burt Erie

Cotton Receipts at Five Ports This Week Exceed Prior Week

Receipts of cotton at the ports since last week amount to 47 256 bales for the current week, compared with 47 611 bales the previous week. The daily report covers the five ports New Orleans Mobile Savannah Charleston and New York, while other ports are included only in the weekly statement.

Boston Post New York New Orleans Mobile Savannah Charleston Liverpool

Land grant scheme aims at Minnesota railroads

The St Paul Press uncovers a large land grant scheme in the Minnesota Legislature tied to 500000 acres of improvement lands. It alleges a corrupt combination seeks to distribute land grants to new rail lines to pay old railroad bonds, aiming for a two thirds vote and calling the plan a repudiation under Gov. Austin's veto.

Fen St. Paul Minnesota Austin Marshall Framingham H. G. White Boston and Albany Boston Durham Jerseys Durlama Duke of Thorndale Concord Fort Natick Ashland BENZ Whith National Rensurance Company Devonshire Street

Stormy Cortes clash over alleged govt interference

In Madrid, a stormy Cortes session followed Carlist claims that government meddling caused defeats in recent elections. The accusation was denied. Across Europe, financial markets showed mixed signals with U K Consols firming, U.S. securities steady, and continental rates easing. Paris Bourse opened firm while Liverpool commodity prices stayed quiet.

Cortes Financial and Commercial London Uconsols U.S United States Erie Illinois Central Iinois Central American Securities U. S Do. Do Old Atlantic and Great Western Paris Fen Liverpool Fes Fix California Meee Petroleum Ance Havre

William Harper Sues Northern Central Railroad for 25000

William Harper files a $25000 damages suit against the Northern Central Railroad after a collision injuring him and his wife in 1868. Their carriage was smashed and Mrs Harper plans to join the action for the same amount once the first suit concludes.

Baximore Fes William Harper Northern Central Railroad Harper

Wounded Americans Recovering In Havana

Havana February 16. Mr Seward and party have sailed for Baltimore. Hugh Johnston, attacked with Greenwall, is out of danger and walking. Foster, badly injured, shows improvement. doctors expect he will be saved. Eagle from New York has arrived. Puello and Goyeneche forces will consolidate and launch another expedition. The Cubans have returned in force near Puerto Principe and burned surrounding areas to isolate Spaniards.

Havana Seward Baltimore Hugh Johnston Greenwall Foster Eagle New York Puello Goyeneche Puerto Principe

Voorhees Murder and Funeral News in Brooklyn

The Voorhees murder case at Raymond Street Jail remains under guard by a military detachment with the 23d Regiment on duty. Indignation meetings of mechanics and builders proceed, while YMCA urges sermons on temperance. Kansas Pacific Railroad faces a Supreme Court injunction over a $600,000 gold loan, with disputes of bond transfers and land grants cited. Funeral arrangements for J Wesley Harper are being prepared.

Raymond Street Brooklyn Mechanics Young Men’s Christian Association Voorhees Kansas Pacific Railroad Company Supreme Court Sanders W. Johnston Kansas City United States R. M. Shoemaker & Co

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