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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1880
Page
2
Don Cameron says Harrisburg Convention was necessary to prove his strength and resist Grant's renomination. He suggests Blaine should act boldly in Maine, notes Cameron’s claim of allied support, and argues fair play among gentlemen even as he opposes a third term for Grant.
The Herald endorses the complimentary remarks about Maj Cyrus 8 Taldeman and supports his nomination as State Director of the Boston and Albany Road. The endorsement asserts his efficiency and suitability for the position.
The Times reports Sena tors Powers committee will publish a synopsis detailing alleged crimes behind the Freedman's Bank collapse with no prosecutions possible due to statutes of limitations. Congress hears arguments on the American Atlantic and Pacific Canal Co claim to Lake Nicaragua ship canal rights. Also covered are local aldermen elections, Ingalls bribery case inquiry, a Lancaster murder-suicide, New York bankers push for a national bankruptcy law, a San Salvador fire strike, a Nova Scotia birth of five, and the Ohio River rising at Cincinnati.
General Weather Report reports clear skies and rising barometer with warmer southerly winds. Stations noted clear conditions at midnight, while the northern states recorded temperatures between 36 and 9 degrees above zero. Southerly flow persisted as cloudiness increased later.
Washington dispatches detail canal promoters accusing Secretary Evarts of blocking a protective stance and warn of a divide with the President over the Monroe doctrine. The piece also covers Washburn Donnelly contest remarks, funding bill talks, a partisan Porter plot, Ingalls election bribery hints, House rules debates, Acklen case findings, and related congressional maneuvers.
Washington Feb 16 The Desperatic members of Congress show interest in electing two managers for the National Homes for Disabled Soldiers. Terms of Gen Butler and ex Gov Fred Smythe have expired. Gen M T Donohoe is proposed to replace Smythe and Gen McLellan or Gen A P Martin are also considered. Butler seeks to influence Donohoe to withdraw but faces limited support. Meanwhile census rules consider women as potential enumerators, and a colored race domination testimony arises in North Carolina. The Bullion Club seeks currency in specie and more branch mints are discussed. US Fisheries exhibition fund approved, Goode appointed as deputy representative. Executive nominations include several army promotions. A new comet discovery announced from Gill via the Smithsonian.
Tomorrow a vote in the committee is expected on seating Donnelly with Weaver joining Democrats making a likely 10 to 5 result if all attend. Two reports will go to the House with Washburne favored by the minority. Also the House Coinage Committee heard a Bullion Club petition seeking currency limits and coinage based on bullion certificates.
Francis Morris of New York urged the House select committee to uphold the American Atlantic and Pacific Canal Company claims to exclusive rights to build a ship canal via Lake Nicaragua. He argued a 1849 contract and a 1857 amendment left the company free to construct, with Nicaragua’s government concessions contested by French rival Blanchet. Morris warned without American support their rights could be violated.
In Washington on February 16 the Senate heard memorials from Cherokee Creek Choctaw and Shawnee leaders opposing a territorial government over Indian country and heard bills to grant citizenship to Indians and aid Ponca relief. The body also discussed land warrants value sharing with states and pension bills for a veteran scout while a conference committee prepared to resolve House Senate amendments on the Military Academy Appropriation bill before adjourning after executive session.
Washington February 16 The House introduced and referred bills including examination of machinery at the place it is made and appointment of W B Franklin to manage the National Home for Disabled Volunteers A monument for Saratoga at Schuylerville and a bill prohibiting lottery publications in the District of Columbia The House debated pension session timing and adjourned after voting on the measures with 99 yeas and 84 nays and adjourned pending further action
Senator Dawes has introduced a bill providing for the restoration of the Ponca Indians to their old reservation. The Senate committee hears evidence damaging agents of the Indian Bureau. Women suffrage: Senator McDonald proposes a nine member committee to handle all questions on suffrage. Navy: Ticonderoga at Singapore on way home, due San Francisco via Sandwich Islands. Burgoyne monument planned at Saratoga. Lighthouse bill by Senator Burnside for Narragansett Bay entrance. Hon. Bion Bradbury of Maine on Senate floor.
A Lancaster tragedy reports Charlies Lane killing his wife and two children before taking poison and leaving a three year old son unharmed but frostbitten. The item is part of broader crime coverage including Italian murder convictions in New York and a fatal family feud in Dakota Territory, plus a Chicago burglary murder in Sandwich.
A memorial from leading New York merchants urges Congress to enact a national bankrupt law. They argue current state insolvency laws foster fraud and chaos, note the 1878 repeal, and reference supporting documents from Boston trade groups. Signatories include Arnold Constable & Co and many prominent New York firms, dated February 6, 1880.
AvaGusta Maine legislators sat at 4 pm as remonstrances against a Gardiner Kennebec River bridge were filed. An act to incorporate Penobscot Fire Insurance was passed to be engrossed, and an act amending Lewiston municipal court was referred. A flood of temperance petitions urged harsher penalties to end liquor traffic. County election returns and Fusionist letters were hidden in Gov Garcelon’s chamber, now with Clerk G D Bisbie and his committee.
Schooner Annie C Norwood arrived from Georges Bank reporting gale on the 8th that she lost her foremast and maintopmast and sold fish in Portland. Schooner Martha C of Gloucester landed haddock at Boston with stock valued around 1500 dollars. Schooner Flash stocked 3900 or about 1000 dollars on a haddock trip.
A mill at Leesville three miles from Worcester owned by Albert Curtis caught fire about 2 PM and was likely burned to the ground. In New York the Maiden Lane fire damaged Wells's Panama hat store 317,000, Finch's oil store 20,000, Lichenstein's cigar factory 20,000, Packard James indigo stock 20,000, and Josephs Co tobacco stock 5,000.
A telegram from the chief signal officer informs observers south of Louisville that the river at Cincinnati is 52.12 feet above low water and rising, at Louisville 27 feet and rising, and at Nashville 43 feet 4 inches but falling.
HALIFAX NS February 16 The wife of Adam Murray near New Glasgow gave birth to five children three girls and two boys All are well developed and thriving at latest reports
President Gowen of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad halted work from Wednesday and plans three day weekly production cuts until April 1. The move follows consultations with coal trade interests and aims to curb output in the near term.
Toronto Ont February 16 Hanlan says he will probably go to England this coming summer since Boyd has withdrawn his challenge. Regarding the Courtney matter he expects settlement this week and the race to be held in Washington on or about May 11.
Washington report on Senator Bruce's committee findings into the Freedmen's Bank, tracing origins to military savings for Black troops, noting fraudulent passage, District ring influence, and misused deposits. The piece details trustees, real estate loans, and widespread defalcations, with projected dividends and looming accountability.
In New York a civil action seeks to recover a 25 percent cotton bonus paid in 1865 to Capt. Otis N. Cutler as New Orleans purchasing agent. George Kouns and Brother claim the June 18 1865 proclamation nullified the bonus, while the defense argues restrictions remained until June 24 and the payment was voluntary. The trial before Judge Wallace and a jury continues the next day with Assistant District Attorney Clarke defending.
New York February 16 Parnell sends a telegram to the New York central relief committee stating his consent to serve on the Herald relief committee under two conditions. His acceptance must not affect his political program and Patrick Eagan of Dublin will act in his stead during his American visit. Parnell's mother visited the Herald office regarding his joining.
Stockholders of the Buffalo Chautauqua Lake and Pittsburg Railway and the Pittsburg Titusville and Buffalo Railway adopt articles of consolidation today at Philadelphia. Reports say a proposal to lease the consolidated company to the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad is under consideration, which the Pittsburg Titusville and Buffalo company president does not deny.
CimcaGo February 16 The Union Pacific this day informed the Western railroad managers meeting that the San Francisco to New York pro rata per mile ticket with a New York rebate was not accepted. Arrangements have been made with the Pennsylvania Railroad to carry Western passengers via St. Louis. The Chicago roads plan to interfere with the scheme.
A Cheyenne despatch reports cannon placed before Gov. Hoyt’s residence from Saturday night to Sunday afternoon with a flag and placards reading The Governor must be protected and Women must be respected regardless of color. Hoyt faces accusations of intimacy with a mulatto girl and most papers call for his removal amid planned indignation meeting.
Chicago hosts the 1904 conventions as the Republican executive committee reports the exposition halls will be the country’s most perfect venue. Democrats push to bring their National Convention to Chicago. A committee of eleven eminent citizens departs for Washington on Thursday to present arguments.
In San Francisco on February 16, workers extended a demonstration visiting sites where Chinese laborers were employed and urged firings. The Mission and Pioneer Woolen directors faced the demands as the protest continued.
The Bangor Board of Trade urges Maine's delegation to back a federal bankrupt law. Portland merchants hold a second meeting on freight tariffs, seeking reductions and fair rates to Boston and remote Maine points, while a draft convention to study a nationwide law is debated.
Mrs Elizabeth Treadwell Weston of Peterboro celebrated her 102nd birthday with five generations present. The octogenarian remains hale and hearty, reads and converses as well as at age 25.
Postmaster Britton of North Pomfret is under a cloud for forgery. Porter Smith of Lunenburg has had his leg broken by a falling tree, William Patterson of Victory broke his leg twice below the knee while working in the woods. There have been fifty cases of measles at Lincoln this winter, and more cases are appearing daily.
The Liliputian Opera Company appears at Great Barrington Tuesday Stockbridge Wednesday and Lee Thursday. The gold mine at Southboro is closed for winter and will resume in spring on a large scale. Mrs Letitia McDowell of Webster 40 years old found dead from habitual intemperance. Newburyport to build almshouse with a 60000 expense after a 25000 legacy. Major town notes include deaths in Rockdale and Blackstone, wage increases in Newburyport mills, town name changes at Rockland, and reorganizations in Newburyport. There is also a Plymouth county murder arraignment upcoming and counterfeit half dollars circulating in Worcester.
Charles Spurgeon warned in London at the Tabernacle that England and its rulers face divine punishment for wars and oppression. He urged humility, saying pride precedes a fall and God’s chastisements would be terrible. In other news, brigands ambush a government train in Andalusia. a gendarme wounded as Marshal Serrano leads the defense. The Pope publishes a divorce encyclical stressing marriage’s religious nature. Commons news cover Edward Clarke’s seat and Irish Relief Bill debate. Breslau reports mine disturbances and wage theft. A six day walking match opens at Agricultural Hall. Abyssinian revolt rumors reach the Khedive of Egypt.
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