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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1869

Page

2

President Visits Baltimore as Baltimore City Council Honors Him

The Baltimore City Council and Mayor Banks presented a resolution to President Johnson praising his defense of the Constitution and civil liberties. Johnson expressed gratitude, affirmed his commitment to constitutional rule, and accepted the city’s hospitality while urging peaceful preservation of the Union. The event included introductions with Frank Blair Sr. and Gen. Blair amid a broad council turnout.

Baltimore Tennessee Robert T. Banks Phelps Maryland Banke Wm. H. Owens Meyer Banks Andrew Johnson Owens Johnson Frank P. Blair, Sr Gen. Blair

Senate Scenes Dither Over Currency Bill And Appointments

In a long session the Senate postponed repeal of the Tenure of Office Act, took up the Currency Bill with amendments, and shelved it until larger numbers were present. Sherman moved for a Conference, then a 27 to 26 vote refused to concur in the House amendment. Bills to abolish offices and a stationery purchase report were also acted on before adjournment at 1 o'clock with the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad extension and National Junction Railway measures among those laid before the body.

Messrs Conkling Edmund Morton Thayer Congress Grant Wilson Conference Committee New York Robinson Cuba Pruyn Julian Ind Pile Missouri Donnelly Minn Clarke Kansas Tift Banking and Currency Williams Memphis, el Pazo and Pacific Railroad Loughridge Ohio Schenck Schofield Committee On Appropriations House Legislative and Judiciary Senate Butler Mass Beaman Starkweather Conn Michigan Farnsworth Ill Mich Peters Maine Committee of Appropriations Harney Sanborn Samper Sherman Ferry Anthony Committee On Printing Interior Department Dempsey & O'Toole Stewart Sherman, Morgan and Cameron Baltimore and Potomac Railroad National Junction Railway Company Messrs Edmunds and Conkling Grimes Frelinghuysen Thayer, Morton and Robertson Johnson

President Johnson Returns Copper Bill Without Approval

The President returns the copper duties bill to the House with a veto message. He argues the measure would reduce public receipts, raise costs for consumers and industry, and unfairly aid Lake Superior mining interests, jeopardizing broader national interests and the economy. He urges note that taxes should minimize interference with production and calls for broader fiscal reforms.

Washington Fes House of Representatives Congress Lake Superior United States Andrew Johnson

Government to free 45 Fenians convicted of treason

In the House of Commons Mr Fortescue announced the government will release 45 Fenians held on treason convictions in England and Ireland, including several leaders. Baron Lionel de Rothschild, a Liberal, wins London City seat replacing Conservative Mr Bell.

London House of Commons O’connor Dow Fortescue England Ireland Baron Lionel de Rothschild London City Bell

Press urges Provisional Government to preserve US friendship

Maparo Fes 22 reports that the country press urges the Provisional Government to maintain cordial relations with the United States, emphasizing the importance of friendship between the two nations for stability and policy.

Maparo Fes United States

Financial and Commercial Roundup From London and Liverpool

Market wires report mixed activity across commodities and stocks. Consols and U.S. 5s-208 locate near 93 and 208, while Erie and Illinois Central shares hover around 243 to 964. cotton in Liverpool shows firmness with 12,000 bales traded and varying price points, and Calcutta linseed and sugar futures feature in London prices. Antwerp and Havre note petroleum, cotton, and dairy ballast with brisk spot and forward moves.

London Fen Erie Ninois Central Evenina Liverpool Orleans Calcutta Antwerp Fes France Havre

Religious Troubles in Autur Ny Catholics Defy Bishop

Catholics in Autur New York rallied to defend Rev Thomas O Flaherty after Bishop McQuirk removed him as pastor. A morning meeting condemned the action and blocked Rev Mr Kavanagh from saying mass. A second assembly of over one thousand supported the old pastor and vowed to appeal to higher church authorities if needed to Pope Pius IX. The group warned the new pastor would not occupy the parsonage.

Autur N. Y Fen McQuirk Thomas O’ Flaherty Mr Kavanagh Father O'Flaherty Father Kavanagh United States Pius IX

Cattle Market and Cotton Reports From New York and New Orleans

New York weekly cattle receipts show good cattle sold with barely sustained prices. extras about 17 to 17.5 cents, prime around 16.5, medium to fair around 14 to 15. sheep and lambs 20,230 weekly receipts, prices fully sustained. hogs 188 weekly receipts, market idle today with nominal prices. New Orleans cotton advances 1/2 cent amid strong demand but light selling. sugar and molasses prices noted with primes higher.

New York Weex New Orleans

Rebellion in Havana Garrison Sparks Demands for Severe Measures

In Havana a volunteer battalion pressed Captain-General for harsh actions against rebels. Gen. Duke refused to interfere with government plans, urging due process. Spain reinforces with 1200 troops as insurrection wanes in Sagua La Grande and near Trinidad. Bayamo’s governor Ada Eta is arrested for surrender.

Havana Fes Duke Dulce Spain United States Central Department Sagua la Grande Trinidad Bayamo Ada Eta

Washington Birthday Observances and Early Dept Closings

Washington’s birthday led to early closings in several executive departments with the Treasury at 1 pm and the War Department freeing staff for the day. In Providence bells rang and parades by Marine Artillery and units preceded a grand ball. Philadelphia observed the holiday with adjourned Legislature, closed offices, and flags, while San Francisco activity continued.

Washington Treasury Department War Department Providence R. I Marine Artillery Light Infantry Marine Corps of Artillery Eans First Infantry Fourth Artillery San Francisco

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