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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1861

Page

2

Emergent Catholic Restorations and Chinese Mission Debates

The article surveys French and English stance on China’s Qiaolong reforms with emphasis on money and the emigration of coolies, and on restoring Christian churches and cemeteries in China. It traces Nestorian and Jesuit influence, Ricci’s missions, and debates over church properties in Pekin, Nankin, and Shanghai, followed by contemporary U S political rumor and reactions.

London Times France China Je Jienun Domine Salum Pekin Constantinople Europe Matteo Ricci Nankin Soochow Ricci Sin Paul Candida Dalalde Shanghai du Halde

N H Democratic State Convention closes with Eastman presiding

Nearly six hundred delegates from across the state attended the New Hampshire Democratic State Convention. Ira A. Eastman presided and Gen. George Stark of Nashua was nominated for Governor. The delegates praised the party for defending the Constitution and the Union and pledged support for Stark as a fit candidate in a perilous era.

New Hampshire Ira A. Eastman George Stark Nashua Union

Banquet and speeches mark New Orleans battle anniversary in New York

The Sachems and Tammany Society held a hall banquet in New York to honor the Battle of New Orleans with remarks by Daniel S. Dickinson Samuel J. Tilden and Gen Walbridge praising Andrew Jackson and urging Union preservation and conciliatory policy toward the South. A Lexington Kentucky address urged constitutional unity and warning against coercion.

New Orleans Tammany Society New York Daniel S. Dickinson Samuel J. Tilden Gen. Walbridge Andrew Jackson St. Nicholas Hotel

President warns of Union danger and calls for congressional action

The president warns of Revolutionary times and urges Congress to act to preserve the Union. He cites South Carolina threats, seizure of forts, and the need to use legal means to protect public property. A 36 30 line compromise is proposed, with measures to avert war. Georgia appoints a commissioner to negotiate recognition and Southern trade terms abroad.

Robert J. Breckinridge Lexington Union South Carolina Kentucky United States House Congress Charleston Anderson Fort Moultrie Howard Ohio Custom House Crawford Georgia Phelps Missouri Maynard Tennessee Hindman Arkansas Burnett Lake Harper's Ferry Pittsburg Gen Scott Europe Comteaoner South England France

New Hampshire Republican Convention Nominates Rous for Congress

At Smyth's Hall Manchester on January 9 1861 the Second District convention balloted for Congress. After five ballots Edward H Rous of Concord won with 108 votes. Henry T Mowatt offered resolutions praising Mason W Tappan and pledging support for the Union and the State delegation.

New Hampshire Manchester Smyth’s Hall Congress Euward H. Rous Concord Henry T. Mowatt Mason W. Tappan

Quaker City Arrives With Gold as Havana See Holidays

From Havana New York Jan 3 Steamer Quaker City arrived from Havana Jan 5 with a quarter of a million in gold and other valuables. The French flagged ship Lesbia believed to be Montauk of New York captured with 900 slaves aboard. Grig Canima reached Havana with Capt Folsom and three crew members from the schooner Surveyor abandoned on a Bath to Boston voyage. Havana business paralyzed by holidays and US advices. Sugar quoted at 8 reals molasses quiet. London exchange 13 1 2 to 14 Boston 4 4 prem.

New York Quaker City Havana Lesbia Montauk Grig Canima Folsom Surveyor Bath Boston United States Exchange London de Boston

Post Office Department Reports State Revenue Excesses

Official Post Office Department findings show a five million five hundred thousand dollar excess of expenditures over income in several states. States with a surplus include New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York Delaware and the District of Columbia with small positive receipts noted for each.

Post Office Department Wasninctoy Jan New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York Delaware District of Columbia

Seizure of the Revenue Cutter Aiken by South Carolina

Lieutenant Underwood provides the Washington account of the surrender of the revenue cutter Aiken to South Carolina authorities. Captain Coste, sympathetic to secession, agreed to place the vessel under Underwood’s command if South Carolina seceded. The cutter lay under Fort Moultrie’s guns, was later hauled to Charleston, and Coste raised the Palmetto flag before abandoning the ship to South Carolina. Underwood reported the events to the Department.

WN. Y. Times Aiken John A. Underwood United States Revenue Service Coste South Carolina Underwood Porter Fort Moultrie Lieut Major Anderson Anderson Charleston Captain Coste Lieutenant Underwood Washington

Virginia Senate Acts On Peace Through Less Military Display

The Virginia Senate introduced a joint resolution to urge the President to limit military displays in the South, arguing evacuation of Fort Sumter could restore peace. It lies over. A convention bill to call a National Convention with a slaveholding States amendment was referred to Federal Relations. The House advanced the first section designating February 4 for delegate elections.

Crittenden Clark Wilson Pacific Railroad Wilkinson Gwin Rice Baker Senate Rico Mayo General Assembly Virginia South Republic Fort Sumter Joint Committee On Federal Relations House

Florida Convention adopts secession resolutions amid secret session

From Tarpanasse Florida January 8 the Alabama and South Carolina commissioners addressed the convention. Resolutions declaring secession justified and the right to withdraw were adopted by a 12 to 5 vote. The convention then met in secret session and reports say all Federal property has been seized by the governor.

Tarpanasse Fla Alabama South Carolina Union

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