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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1861

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Boston Commercial Paper Rise Mentioned in Fragment

A fragment notes Boston leading in commercial paper with 42 units nearly doubling any other city’s 23, indicating a surge in financial activity. The text implies a comparison of market values or volumes without full context.

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Workingmen of Massachusetts Plan Faneuil Hall Meeting

A Massachusetts Workingmen gathering at Faneuil Hall aims to voice conciliation and union support. The event, styled after similar northern and free-state meetings, targets preserving the Constitution and opposing abolitionist extremism with a patriotic, influential turnout.

Massachusetts Pillars of the Commonwealth Faneuil Hall Union of the Fathers Pennsylvania Free States Missouri North End

Everett Delivers Noted Astronomy Lecture at Music Hall

Charlestown residents may attend Epware Everett's acclaimed Astronomy Discourse at Music Hall tomorrow evening. His eloquent descriptions of Florence Galileo and Addison’s Hymn impressed the audience, with proceeds to fund a public library by purchasing books.

Charlestown Epware Everrrr Music Florence Galileo Boston Providence Addison Everett

Birthday salute to Washington sparks national unity

A nationwide observance of Washington’s birthday follows a House resolution urging preparation. The Navy Yard will fire a thirty four gun salute in homage to the Father of his Country as Union supporters unite across parties in patriotic remembrance.

Washington House of Navy Yard Union North Marion

Boston News Roundup includes politics and society notices

A composite 1861 broadside highlights include a legislative hearing note on Boston police, a correction of a prior byline for John Hobbs, a big sale of boots and shoes at 10 o clock, and Downing offering private dinners and full entertainment services. The text also touches on national politics, papal fundraising, petitions to resign, and social gossip.

Boston New York Bridgewater Boston Board of Trade John Hobbs J. Hobbs I. Hobbs Thomas P. Rich Downing National Intelligencer Lincoln Iaington

Legislative actions across Senate and House proceedings

In the Senate Mr Stone presented the report on repealing the law. Bills to incorporate the East Cambridge Land Company and the Channing Home in Boston were passed for engrossment. The Bank of Petty bill, discussed at length, was amended to require semiannual dividends but no fractional penny division. the bill was laid on the table. House petitions and orders advanced. Mr Bullock proposed canal resolution amendments extending surveys and allowing funds and a seven-member recess committee, with Baldwin's supervision and a $6000 addition. The convention elected two Western Railroad directors, Jonathan Bourne Jr. and George A. Shaw, as part of bank management discussions.

Senate Stone Essex East Cambridge Land Company Channing Home Boston Bank of Petty Bullock Worcester Barnstable Bay Buzzard’s Bay George R. Baldwin Western Railroad Jonathan Bourne, Jr New Bedford George A. Shaw Inter Washincton Fes John Randolph Clay Peru Treasury Bingham Wilson Powell House Fenton New York Stanton Virginia Maryland Bocock Stewart Penn Degroot Garnett Morris

Holman Troupe draws city attention amid mixed reviews

The Louisville Democrat notes the Holman Troupe's fame attracting clergy and elite audiences alike while Bronx amid a memorial tone. It mentions a fatal accident and the mayoral politics echoing through the chapter. The review highlights public curiosity and entertainment value despite doubts.

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Proposed sectional line plan to settle national strife

The author urges Congress to adopt a settlement approach using a north of 30 latitude line to prohibit slavery in the north and allow it in the south. He favors case by case state rights for colored people and organ plans for unorganized territories, aiming to unite Republicans and border states under a single compromise. He says nine-tenths of Americans would accept such a plan.

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Fulton Arrives From Southampton with Passengers and Specie

From Europe telegraph reports the steamship Fulton has arrived in Fulton New York from Southampton on the evening of the 6th with 110 passengers and 117000 dollars in specie. Other items include Napoleon’s speech triggering dissatisfaction, declines in English and French funds, and Parliament debates on reform amendments.

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Steamship Arrivals and European News From Jura Report

The Jura arrived from Liverpool, and the America from Boston reportedly reached Queenstown. Telegrams from Calcutta note the American ambassador was repulsed at Japan. Bombay mails reached England. markets and freight in Bombay were active. Discussions on Italy and Victor Emanuel’s crown, plus Sardinian movements, are described with European caution.

New York Jura Liverpool America Boston Queenstown Calcutta Japan Bombay England London Bonaparte Patterson Paris Gaeta Contin Rignan Prince Car Stnce Cavour Victor Emmanuel Italy Denma Francis Second Rome de Merode Umbria Naples Abruzzi Trapani Papal Napoeon Persano

Louis Napoleon Speech and London Times Commentary

Foreign papers send full text of Louis Napoleon speech and London Times remarks. The message notes receipt by mail and mentions reporting from last evening.

Louis Napoleon London Times

Lincoln shifts from pacific Seward policy to coercive stance

Washington correspondent reports Lincoln abandons pacific policy toward Seward Cameron Kellogg and Weed and supports coercive measures including the Brigham Force Bill and Volunteer Bill. The Republican caucus division widens as Seward may not stay as Secretary of State, with both men promising a distinct course on the current political crisis.

Washington N. Y Journal of Commerce Lincoln Seward Cameron Kellogg Weed Congress Pacific State Department Indianapolis Senate

Death of Mrs Gore Reflects on Her Witty Works

The London Times obituary notes Mrs Gore died at Linwood Lyndhurst aged 61 after a week of illness. It praises her prolific output from 1823’s Toress a Marchmont to The Two Aristocracies, calling her the wittiest woman of her age and predicting lasting historical value in her portraits of upper life.

Gore Ade London Times Linwood Lyndhurst Jniet Life Guards Trainoc Toerssa Marchmont

Confidence and policy in a constitutional monarch

The Times argues that foreign policy rests on a clear open policy and frank communication to gain commercial and political stability. It warns that without trust in government by the people France risks upheaval if leaders fail to provide candid explanations of political plans.

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Lincoln’s Albany to Sing Sing Tour Draws Voters’ Cheers

From Albany to Yonkers, February 19, Mr Lincoln travels by rail amid enthusiastic crowds. Governors, mayors, and citizens welcome him at Albany, Troy, Poughkeepsie, Fishkill, Peekskill, Sing Sing, and Yonkers. He pledges to save the ship of state with broad public support.

Albany Appany Lincoln Morgan Auarters Delavan House New York Heepson N. Y Burgess Corps Troy Troy, N. Y. Fen Fishkill Peekskill Nelson Sing Sing Yonkers

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