Massachusetts Senate Debates Banking Reform Amidst Panic Era Ties
Boston Friday February 26. The Senate discussed withdrawing on a St Vincent's Asylum petition and heard Harwich residents oppose general fisheries laws. The chamber debated bank overissuance and small-denomination notes, with varied views on reform. Several members questioned banking panic causes and urged caution before altering the Commonwealths system. The session covered sections, amendments, and adjourned after lengthy debate and remarks on Dred Scott era jurisprudence.
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Operaton
Stabbing Affray and Murder Attempt in Friend Street
A violent incident last evening in Boston's Friend Street left William Chapman wounded by a dirk after a confrontation with John H. Gould alias Harry Gould following insults toward George Holbrook. Gould was arrested and admitted guilt, claiming self defense against Chapman who struck first with a chair. Chapman, 26, from Vermont, lingered in severe condition as doctors fought to save him.
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Harry” Gould
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Cambridge Street
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First District
Boston
White River Junction
Vermont
Cheney, Averill & Co
Tremont House
James F. Geary
Earl
Florence Geary
Mrs Jones
Seventh Street
Washington birthday anniversary speech at Charlestown City Guard
The Charlestown City Guard honored Washington's birthday with a speaker who urged unity and patriotism. James F. Geary, district reporter, described a daring rescue during a house fire that endangered his family. A separate note described an improvised ice house and hinted at Mormon policy layers and presidential appointments in customs districts.
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America
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Virginia
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Boston Post Correspondence on New England post offices and Kansas plans
In Washington, Feb 17 1858, discussions on Massachusetts and New England post office appointments unfold. The letter predicts careful selections aligning with public service and Democratic interests, notes Dakota and Arizona territorial plans, discusses Kansas admission under Breckinridge era politics, and remarks on political maneuvering around committees and investigations. It also covers social events and a Richmond visit with detailed scenes, concluding with notes on Massachusetts appointments and a Boston Post correspondent's observations.
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