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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1880

Page

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Spanish urged for youth as Mexico offers vast opportunity

A sagacious adviser to William Atkinson urges the younger generation to learn Spanish for Mexico’s promising future. The piece wonders about Germany, Russia and mentions the aged Emperor’s efforts to keep peace with Alexander. It notes Miss Ward’s discharge brings satisfaction and defends her innocence regarding the alleged crime and motive.

William Atkinson Mexico Germany Russia Alexander

Senator Questions Black Refugees Exodus To Indiana

Senator McDonald questions why black refugees from a North Carolina district with a large Republican majority would leave for political reasons to Indiana. He asks why lands in Pennsylvania and Ohio are not the land of promise, and what would make Indiana attractive as the destination for the exodus.

McDonald Indiana North Carolina Pennsylvania Ohio

The Maine Bribery Affair and Calls for Investigation

The article defends the Maine bribery charges against Swan Harriman and Clarke, asserts their sworn statements before Deacon Gove, and condemns the alleged suppression of truth. It praises the House committee, calls for a thorough inquiry, and urges judges to weigh facts over partisan spin while vindicating Maine’s honor.

Messrs Swan Harriman Gove Portland Press Clarke Nobleboro Custom House White Committee of Investigation Ingalls Maine Young

Looking Ahead to Boston's Role in a Bright Year

A year of momentum and confidence, with improved capital flow and rising profits. The Clews & Co outlook predicts continued gains and a strong 1880, aided by grain and corn exports, mine and factory output, and renewed soil and mining products. Boston’s port expansion potential is discussed, urging practical steps to seize the wealth awaiting treatment and secure national growth.

Clews & Co Europe Boston Merchants’ Club Burt United States Liverpool Great Britain

Boston port growth urged through tunnel and rail lines

The piece argues General Burt’s plan for the Hoosac Tunnel and freight use aligns with Boston business interests. It praises forward looking rail progress, urges support for Erie, New York Central, Welland Canals, and more routes if needed, and cites the Vanderbilt family as a model. It calls for leveraging expert railroad development.

Hoosac Gen. Burt Boston Erie New York Central Welland Gen Burt Vanderbilt

A Voice Not Yet Hushed: 1862 Critique of Republicans on Currency

In a sharp historical critique the speaker charges the 1862 Republican currency policy with violating the Constitution, devaluing public credit, and corrupting morals. It cites Webster and Judge decisions, notes repudiation, and condemns the Grant-era judicial shifts that protected government actions against bondholders, urging reform alongside Bayard.

Power of the press and historic almanacs

The piece argues the press wields great influence in American society and praises the sustaining role of almanacs in colonial and early American literature. It cites Franklin and Poor Richard’s Almanac, Nathaniel Ames, and Prof Tyler, noting almanac humor and medical ads while hinting at how journalism accelerates thought. It ends with a collage of fragmented asides.

Wendell Phillips Franklin Richard Nathaniel Ames Tyler

Judge Woodbury on quorum for constitutional amendments

The record notes Judge Woodbury correcting an error about amendments to the Federal Constitution. He explained that when Congress adopted amendments thirteen states were unrepresented, yet Congress held absence would not block legislation and that three quarters of present members could submit amendments. The states and people ratified this view.

Resignation of Democratic State Central Committee Secretary

The report says Mr. Dyer resigns from the post of secretary of the Democratic State Central Committee. It notes his long experience and valuable services, and expresses regret at his departure while hoping he may be persuaded to continue serving.

Williams University of Pennsylvania College of the City of New York New York Times University College City of New York Willams College Albert Ralph Waldo Emerson New England Dyer Democratic State Central Committee

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