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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1874

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Change of Time for Boston Rail Trains in 1873 schedule

Trains depart Boston for northern destinations at 7.30 AM and 5.30 PM, with connections at Nashua to White Mountains lines. Nashua departures at 7 AM and 3 PM for Boston and other hubs. Additional July 1873 timetable details cover numerous towns, through routes, and special summer trains ending with a freight/passenger car note and multiple railroad officials.

Concord Railroad Boston Boston and Lowell Railroad Manchester Concord N. H Upper Boston and Maine H. KE. Chamberlin Northern and Claremont Lowell White River Junction Montpelier Burlington Montreal Ogdensburg St. Johnsbury Newport Littleton Bristol Hillsboro Bradford Geo BE. Todd Vermont Central Basil«Hoad St. Albans Ordensburo West Lawrence Fitchburg Windsor Rutland Iea Saratoga Est Spress General Agency Washington St. Jan J. W. Hobart Boston Co New Hampshire Vermont Canada Nashua N.H Acton North Acre Plaints Graniteville Dunstable Ashua Waltham and Watertown Duntable Westford North Acton West Concord Pawtucket Providence Taunton New Bedford White Mountains Alt B.C CTUN Govcord Greenfield Lyndeboro Lton Milford Amherst Billerica Wilmington Woburn Cen College Hill Somerville Centre Winter Hil Milk Row Mass Bedtors Lexington Arlington and Way Way Winchester Wed Wilton Nashus Lovell Stoneham Woburn Centre West Medford Eee Hill Winter Hill Arlington Northern Depot John B. Winslow Sttchburg Railroab Gand Cheshire Knwwlington Sareto Monadnock Peterboro Jaffrey and Rindge Troy N. Y North Adams Moosac Mountain Moosac Tunnel Shelburne Falls Brattleboro Amaway Waltham Athol Aidway Worcester Lancaster Clinton Sterling Oakdale Upper Roads Itchburg Leominster and Shirley Leominster Wet Mason Village Townsend Centre Ager Junction Marlboro’ and Hudson Marlboro Hudson Comcord Bret Waletham Waverley Belmont Betw Hermont Watertown Union Market Mount Auburn Fresh Pond Cambridge Mt. Auburn Het Main Road Linco L. Heywood John Adams REW Sedford N Ft Boston and New York Washington Pennsylvania A. B United Railroads of New Jersey Divion Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore RR Baltimore and Ohio R. R Philadelphia Eave Washington Baltimore Washington At Old State House H. F. Kenney Sup’t Baltimore Road New Brunswick r-Long Portland Sefton Eastport St. John Calais St. Andrews Shediac Truro New Glasgow Pictou Digby An- Sere Kentville Halifax N.s Eastern Railroad East Boston W.H. Kilby Metropolitan Steamship Company Central Wharf Erie Railway New York State Great Southern Charleston Bates Ata Central N.R West St Electra Galatea Thetis Doris Ospray Georgia Florida Alabama Washington Street Mays Gad. G. MO Savannah Central Railroad of Georgia Atlantic and Gulf and Laee Florida Steamsoip W. B. Ring Ckerson & CO Street Chante & Barnard

A Demoralized Caucus and a Yellowed Epistle Clash in Senate

In Boston Post's January 15 1874 column a chaotic political scene unfolds as Senators and House members clash over loyalty amid a Charade of letters and politics. The piece highlights Conkling Butler Sargent Cameron and Morton in a tangle of loyalties and potential impeachments, ending with Boxing Day revels described in vivid theater imagery.

Thurlow Weed White House Morton Blaine Butler Senate Sumner Cushing Massachusetts Conkling Boutwell Cameron Sargent Iad Williams Marcy Brownlow Johnson Fizh Geneva Mr Cushing

Boston Market Prices on Groceries and Raw Goods

Prices for many commodities including sugar, coffee, cotton, beef, butter, eggs, and tea, with variations across brands and grades. Notable items include Havana sugar, Cuba molasses, Cape pine lumber, fish like cod and haddock, and assorted metals and oils.

Buffalo Mont Boston San Cargo Ate Am Cannel Pictou Acadia Sam Es Cumberland Mt Coffee, & B Clear Pine St. Domingo Rio Ncordage Coiton Southern Pine— Uplands Rae Pine Sapextra Sapclear Cuba Annatto Wilmington Aires North Co Peru Sicily Senegal Vermilion Regalion Macnesia M.Y Ohio Fair Choice York and Vt Canada Alex East India Turks Island Cadiz Trapani Liverpool Calcutta Aaa Guatemala Manila Pritre Jxteras Logwood Pth Fustic Castile Camwood Gold SUGAR Lima Havana Sapan Wood Ind Coast New Orleans Haddock Portland Bay St. Croix Timois India Jamaica Michigan New England Eclipse Gao Malaga Jon Gibson Bond London Eng Zante Smyrna Rg Steel B. St Hyson Young Hyson du Pont Do. Do Eee Souchong Hazard’s Japan Lo American Powder Co Ningyong Twankay Sporting Congou Oriental Powder Mills Oolong Oak Hill Char.i.c Obacco Good Western Oha Borneo Hay Russia Maiaila Ingham L. P. Hides Buenos Ayres Rio Grande California Madeira Cnerry Outa Tek Orleans C. G. Ae Cawnpore Mich N. Y Vermont Patna Madras Cape Good Hope New York

Review of the Boston Market for the Week Ending Jan 14

Market overview with wide price ranges across ashes candles coal coffee copper cotton dry goods and many staples. Strong firm tones in coffee sugar wool and provisions amid steady or rising prices. notable activity in freight and naval stores with varied vessel charters and Atlantic rates.

Boston Cumberland Java Rio Porto Rico Maracaibo Laguirg Uplands Gulf St. Domingo Turkey East India Hake Haddock Pollock Eastern Nova Scotia Labrador Muscatel London Smyrna Valencia Messina Park Biliow Palermo Almeria Wisconsin Minnesota Michigan Ohio Indiana Illinois St. Louis Calcutta New York Manila Orinoco Montevideo Rio Grande Texas Cape of Good Hope Cape de Verde St. Nicholas Buenos Indiigo Bengal Guatemala Russia

Proposals for Boston and Maine bonds invited

Boston and Maine Hailehoad offers three hundred thousand dollars seven per cent twenty year bonds dated January 1 1874 with semiannual interest to be issued in denominations of one thousand or five hundred dollars, registered or coupon. Proposals due January 24 1874 at 2 pm to A Blanchard treasurer with interest to January 31 1874. Finance Committee may reject all offers.

Boston & Maine Hailehoad Haymarket Square Boston X. M Finance Committee A. Blanchard Tjatt Jas

Riding School Winter Term Starts November 1 1873

Draper and Hall announce riding school activities at 91 West Dedham Street. Ladies and gents sessions run mornings and evenings with specified hours and ticket prices. Weekly lessons, riding parties with music, and saddle horse boarding with ring use are offered.

toYo Draper & Hall Weat Dedham Street

Ohio's new Democratic Governor calls for reform and unity

The article lauds the reemergence of a staunch Democrat as Ohio Chief Magistrate and praises his inaugural address. It underscores Ohio's leadership in calling for reform, economy, and accountability to curb public corruption and restore responsible governance across state and nation. Governor Allen and Senator Thurman are highlighted as trusted leaders guiding this crisis period.

Ohio Union Washington Gov. Allen Thurman Allen

Boxing Day in London and its festive spirit

A look at English Boxing Day describes it as a day after Christmas filled with outdoor fun, gift giving, and social gatherings. Londoners attend churches, enjoy midwinter outings, and partake in theatrical and tavern festivities as public houses and theatres gear up for Boxing Night.

Old Drury Covent Garden Drury Columbine Pantaleon Harlequin London

South Carolina Taxpayers Call for Congressional Military Government

The piece decries Reconstruction policies as greedy and tyrannical, denouncing heavy taxation, surging debt, and government waste in South Carolina. It warns that absent new relief, the state may petition Congress for Territorial or military rule, echoing Lincoln’s warning that one part of the country cannot stay free while another remains enslaved.

South Carolina Congress Charleston Commonwealth Washington New York Massachusetts Lincoln

Butler Bites Back as Congress Repeals Salary Increase

Tuesday proved rough for Butler as the Senate and House clashed over the salary raise for the Chief Justice and other officers. Butler finally joined the majority to back the repeal, exposing Congress as reluctant to surrender the increase while maneuvering to keep portions for roads and voters. The episode leaves lawmakers chastened and wary of presidential influence.

Butler Senate House Congress Willard

Withers Elected U S Senator for Virginia in Progressive Stance

The Virginia State Government election leads to Col. Robert E. Withers's Senate victory. He pledged to support measures boosting Virginia's honor and prosperity, balancing old traditions with modern progress and Southern advancement.

Virginia Robert E. Withers Old Dominion United States Col. Withers New Virginia

Texas Governor Davis Letter On Constitutional Legality

Gov Davis expresses strong concern over the constitutional validity of the newly elected State Government and warns of possible consequences should the Fourteenth Legislature assume power. He writes to a committee of the people highlighting public welfare and civic integrity.

Davis Texas

Banquet Honors Cunard Agent James Alexander in Boston

Boston merchants plan a complimentary banquet at the Parker House tonight for James Alexander agent of Cunard line. The tribute reflects his enterprise courtesy and gentility during a long Boston stay and the line's contribution to the city’s prosperity and citizens’ comfort. Alexander’s England absence is only temporary.

Marchants Boston Parker House James Alexander Cunard Line Alexander England

Fragmented Notes and Nonsense From The Times Page

Turbulent miscellany from a late page mixing political quips and social jests. The text riffs on Grant Cushing Butler and Sunderland while noting Vermont violets and a Wisconsin ice wedding. A New Haven map dredges up a nitro glycerine can. no insurance announced.

Rochefort Pratt Gen Cushing Sargent Vermont Wisconsin Fishbone Grant Haven

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