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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1868

Page

2

Soldiers Homes and Foreign Affairs in House Session

The House adopted a resolution directing the Military Committee to study moving the Soldiers' Home to the National Asylum for Disabled Volunteers in the West, with debate on rights and transfer. Reports on Rev Father McMahon and other foreign affairs followed, and Missouri election and tax repeal items were addressed before adjournment.

Schenck Great Britain John McMahon Indiana Kingston Canada Father McMahon Lachané Buffalo Ridgewood McMahon Congress Committee On Foreign Affairs Orth Whiteh Air Paine MrUrta John Lynch Milwaukee Wis New Haven Coun arsLa Menoriaban English Perry Atolhe Ano Thersof Natieng Prineis Pro- Asyluia Furr Ites Agylam Weslington Nataonal Asylum Regular Army Voluniocers Nations Senate Committee On House Election Committee Missouri James H. Birch Robert S. van Horn Secretary of State United States Eliot Secretary of War Springfield Armory Broomall Pennsylvania Judiciary Committee United . States Eldridge Bir Sebencka

Fenian Memorial Procession Honors Martyrs in Manchester Case

Pauapeceua May 8 Fenians turnout in honor of Allen Larkin and Gould executed for killing a Manchester policeman An armed cavalcade leads about a thousand foot delegations with bands playing dirges The Irish flag is mournful green crepe worn by most and green coats worn by military guards of three coffin bears The scene features a jaunting car and solemn masses surrounding the hearses

Pauapeceua Allen Larkin Gould Manchester England

Fire ravages Farewell Hall and surrounding properties

Fire last night caused heavy losses across multiple sites. Farewell Hall and nearby stores affected with estimated combined damage around 300000. Losses include 126000 for the Association building and 175000 for United States Clock and Company properties. Over 100 people lose work. origins remain unknown with some reports of arson. Burgate New York adds a separate cabinet factory fire with losses near 36000 and insured 1000.

Greco Itt Jax Farewell Hall Underwood Avision Farwell U Chicago Association Cincinnati St. Louis New York United States Clock and Company Austin Chisago Burgate N. Y Mershall & Timmermaan Elm Street Genesee Syracuse

Fifty third anniversary of New Orleans battle banquet

The fifty third anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans was celebrated at the Metropolitan Hotel with about two thousand guests including the President and many Cabinet heads and Democratic congressmen. Judge Dunlop presided and praised Jackson and the Constitution while critics warned of Reconstruction excesses and a possible race war, as letters from national figures were read and numerous toasts offered honoring Jackson, the Union, and the Constitution.

Jackson Metropolitan Hotel Miner K. Kelrog Life Johnson United States Judge Dunlop J. D. Hoover Jackson Asociation Spraing Beneft Owen Therte Jubason Dunlop Franklin Pierce Forts Todze Hack Jetnscot Peil- Haney Thaddeus Stevens Reconstruction Committee Brooks New York Beck Kentucky Ochotsk Sea Shan State Department Chases Sms Woolf Massachusetts Seward Thomas Stip Europa Deceeber Baron Stoeck Wasuécron Jay New Orleans Métropolitan Hteu Tmchicry Hmnortal Jackson Jefferson Andraw Johnson Usepolis Honnman L. Koever Connecticut Hon. F. Blair Coxcorp N. H Jan. Dis Gratianex Crescent City Gen. Jackson Tennessee Elebrate Peance Cincryzar Washington Geo. H. Pendleton Congress Andrew Jackson Thomas B. Florence Pera Jeremiah Black Black Radical Neweleans Gien. Jackson Bureau of Military Justice Judge Black Pennsylvania Weaver Andrew Johnson Union Marshall Illinois B. T. Roger Supreme Court of the United States Reverdy Johnson Mr Johnson Supreme Court Gerard Stanbery Old Guard Doolittle Dixon Wisconsin Army Thomas Ewing, Jr Ohio Marvin Florida

New Hampshire Democrats rally for unity and old guard ideals

In Concord, speakers defend constitutional adherence and state rights, criticize Reconstruction and federal overreach, and urge voters to back Democratic ticket. Col. George recalls 21 years of change, praises Webster and Crittenden, and urges peace through a renewed Union. N H Democrats nominate Councillors and Senators across multiple towns with fervent support.

New Hampshire Filiong Republican Party Baker Lincoln Charleston Ill Douglas Congress Peaple John H. George Concord George Democratic Party Webster Clay Crittenden Ranka Johnson Choate Col New Hampshire Democratic Press Boston Post New England Nathaniel 8. Cheney, Esq Franconia Jesse Mann Bath John G. Sinclair Sinclair Coxcorn N. H Jay Granite State Express and Telegraph Bennett Newmarket Franklin Simonds Warner John Jonez Marlow Kazen Bedel Colebrook Frank Jones Portsmouth Wm. H. Hunnewell Exeter Alonzo F. Carr Goffstown John IL. Pearson Jacob B. Smith Stratford Isaac McQueston Litchfield John M. Hayes Salisbury Horatio Kimball Keene Hosea W. Parker Claremont Jewett D. Dosley Lebanon John W. Barney Lancaster

Demonstration in Montpelier Celebrates New Orleans Anniversary

The January 8 gathering in Montpelier marked by Vermont Democrats drew hundreds to Village Hall and Burnham's Hotel for a banquet and speeches. Veterans of Vermont Democracy, some thirty to forty in number, expressed renewed hope and unity while reading a letter from Hon. John Q. Adams. The event featured hearty toasts, celebratory banter, and a strong resolve to support Democratic candidates.

Montrellier New Orleans Green Mountains Exowds Village Hall Burnham’s Vermont Burnham’s Hotel Montpelier Jackson John Q. Adams Quincy Jan

Reconstruction critique from a Vermont Democrat in Times style

A Vermont Democrat letter argues Radical Reconstruction threatens constitutional norms and elevates Black voters to dictate policy. He urges restoration and reconciliation while likening Republican aims to secure the Presidency through Freemen Bureau and Loyal Leagues. He warns against negro supremacy and pledges to obstruct reconstruction.

New York the Times Congressional Committee Freedmen’s Bureau Loyal Leagues Congress Great Britain

Negros' Living Conditions Reported Across Virginia and South

The Richmond Special notes growing negro huts in Louisa and Fluvanna as rudimentary shelters far from arable land. Reports from Georgia describe mixed conditions among freedmen with some lawlessness but little destitution. planters struggle to pay workers. Mississippi reports a state convention shaping leadership while South Carolina details ongoing outrages and a shooting at a railroad line as tensions rise.

New York Richmond Orange Court House Louisa Fluvanna Wasuinetws Howard Freedmen’s Bureau T. D. Sewall Holly Springe Miss South Carolina Georgia Mississippi Sewall Lewis Atlanta Gen. Sewall Gen. Ord 12Th Infantry Icr Maynadier Second Military District Charleston

Democratic State Convention Opens in Indianapolis

Delegates from all Indiana counties gather as Joseph E. McDonald of Marion presides. He denounces Republicans as oppressive and urges Democratic restraint on bonds payment while endorsing President Johnson. A resolutions committee and six delegate committees are formed to prepare platform and nominate electors.

Johnson Avenes Degat Penneylvanic Connecticut New York Carroll Ball Washburne Logan Indianapolis Jax Committee On Permanent Organization Joseph E. McDonald Marion McDonald Republican Party Democratic Party Aplause

Pendleton Favored by Ohio Democrats for President

Cumumaus Jan 8 The Democratic State Convention met at 2 P M and elected John Thompson as chair with H J Jewett temporary chair and Henry D Kerr secretary. Resolutions named Geo B H Pendleton as Ohio's presidential choice and instructed delegates to unite for his nomination. Nominations announced for state offices and national delegates, with Jewett and Rufus Praney named electors at large.

Cumumaus John @. Thompson Central Committee H. J. Jewett Muskingum Henry D. Kerr Clermont Unitedates Ohio Pendleton Indianapolis Wheeling Nebraska City Y Soing Thomas Hubbard Sureme W. E. Fink F. Kirkwood Supreme Court Joshua M. Webb Board of Public Works Arthur Hughes John E. Thompson Geo. W. McCook W. W. Aoe Washington McLean Hi. J. Jewett Rufus Praney

Weathered Alaska dispatch foreshadows trouble at Sitka

Advices from Alaska dated December 8 report extreme cold and little snow. Garrison health good but locals near a powder magazine fired upon after nightfall. a chief raised an English flag, then an American ensign after Gen. Davis warned of bombardment. Indians appear discontent, outbreak feared. Nearly a thousand Russians sailed to Cronstadt. Gold discoveries daily, and Quartermaster staff plan to resign to mine. Mr Dodge, Collector of Customs, becomes Sitka mayor.

San Francisco Alaska Litke Davis Cronstadt Quartermaster’s Department Dodge Sitka

Editorials converge on citizenship resolution in Johnson message

Sospex notes nearly all local papers urge abatement of British claims and acceptance of the American view in President Johnson's annual message. Despatches from Paris report Amiens and Toulouse elect opposition Corpa Legislatif candidates. Imperial China seeks European aid as rebels gain ground. Dusurs reports Piggott of the Dublin Irishman arrested for printing seditious material.

Sospex U. S. House of Representatives Johnson Paria Touis Amiens Corpa Legislatif China

France silent pledge from European powers quoted by Moniteur

Paris reports say Frankish foreign affairs ministers received dispatches indicating that the Emperor's New Year speech to the Diplomatic Corps is regarded as a peace pledge by European governments. Germany praised the reception of Baron Von Goltz and the Prussian court found the emperor's remarks satisfactory. In Rio Janeiro, steamship reports from Montevideo refute loss of Saturn. The Chamber of Deputies backed freedom of speech after arrest of Herr Twesten, with a Liberal victory. Gen Menalyea predicts a 35-member working majority in the new National Parliament.

France Paris Evesine Moniteur du Soir Europe Baron von Goltz Prussia Confederation of the North Germany Lispon South America Rio Janeiro Montevideo New York Rio Parana Humaita Chamber of Deputies Herry Twesten Liberal Party Diet Menalyea House of Deputies

Financial and Commercial News Roundup London Paris Frankfurt and Liverpool

Financial wires show Consols steady at 92 for money and 92 for account in London with U S 5 at 203 71 71 and Illinois Central and Erie holdings noted. Paris confirms a heavy session with downbeat Bourse, while Frankfurt records 5 20s closing at 76. Liverpool reports steady American grains and firm wheat with pork at 78s for new and cotton market closes heavy with middling and sales. Antwerp notes petroleum firm as of Jas 8.

Financial and Commercial London American Securities U.S Ilinois Central Erie Evesixe Illinois Central Paris Jas Frankfort Jay Liverpool Orleans Antwerp

Treasury data on National Bank taxation released

Washington reports to the Senate a Treasury statement showing semi-annual duties on National Banks through June 30, 1867 totaling 315,038,330. It lists bond holdings for bank circulation and interest paid, totaling 345,997,750 with various interest rates. Internal Revenue notes reporting limitations but provides totals for license taxes on all banks during 1865-67 at 3,543,051 and the taxes on dividends and profits at 2,932,301.

Washington Senate Secretary of the Treasury U. S. Treasury Commissioner of Internal Revenue

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