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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1846

Page

2

Worcester Railroad stockholders meet report on first page

The Boston Post notes the official account of the Worcester Railroad Corporation stockholders meeting will appear on the First and Fourth Pages. It also mentions the Fourth Page will publish Foreign News, Municipal affairs, Markets, and more in the second edition from yesterday.

The Worcester Railroad Corporation Merkets

Resignation of Peel cabinet and rise of Russell Palmerston

The Peel cabinet resigns and a new one led by Lord John Russell and including Palmerston is formed, signaling a warlike foreign policy stance. The change raises concerns for peace, with Russell and Palmerston seen as opposing American rights and advocating cautious concessions, possibly affecting tariffs and the Corn Laws. Sir Robert Peel is praised for his tariff concessions and move toward repeal.

Peel John Russell Palmerston Stevenson House of Commons Lord John Russel Oregon Lord Morpeth Russell Aberdeen England Robert Peel Duke of Wellington Robert Texas

School committee approves teacher qualification examinations

The school committee meeting in the common council chamber adopted a detailed plan for public personal examination of teacher candidates. Regulations include written applications, a sub committee for exams, a three-candidate shortlist, private deliberations, and certificates for qualified but unfurnished candidates.

Common Council Graves George T. Curtis Messrs Brooks Parsons Betton Latin School Lyman School Palmer Ditto Hancock School Mr Wells Smith

Senate Sits Silent as House Mourns Virginia Lawmaker

The House opened with prayer by Rev Mr Tustin after a death notice for Hon Wm Taylor of Virginia. A treasury note on Ocracoke marine hospital and a revenue fraud letter were laid on the table. A resolution to cut salt and iron duties was postponed for debate. The Peruvian indemnity bill was discussed but not acted on. The House adjourned to attend Mr Taylor's funeral.

Senate House Tustin Taylor Virginia Secretary of the Treasury Ocracoke North Carolina McConnell Committee of Ways and Means C. J. Ingersoll Cabell Florida Peru Dromgoole Mr Abbott Mass

Railroad clash over joint business profits explained

In a letter to the Boston Post the dispute between the Western Railroad Corporation and the Boston and Worcester Railroad Corporation is outlined. The Western group seeks to claim all joint passenger and freight profits, while the Boston and Worcester favors shared, per mile net profits based on capital, as previously awarded in 1844. The through fare from Boston to Albany is six dollars, with Western receiving $490 for 55 miles and Boston and Worcester $110 for 45 miles.

Western Railroad Corporation Boston and Worcester Railroad Corporation Western Railrad Boston and Worcester Western Boston and Worcester Road Boston and Worcester Railroad Western Railroad Western Road Boston Albany

Norma at the Atheneum and Gilbert’s Benefit at National Theatre

Verma performed at the Atheneum to a small audience with improved style though voices carried poorly in Druid ascent. Mrs Seguin and Mrs Maeder impressed in duets while Messrs Seguin and Frazer delivered clear, excellent acting. The show also announced Norma end of run and Gilbert’s annual benefit at the National Theatre with a strong bill, urging public support for stock actors.

Verma Atheneum Seguin Maeder Frazer Gilbert National Theatre Olym Theatre

Dramatic readings draw large audience at Masonic Temple

Mr Vandenhoff’s dramatic readings at the Masonic Temple drew as many auditors as the bad weather allowed. The audience praised his bearing and elocution. The Midsummer Night's Dream scenes were especially popular, acted with lifelike nuance. Vandenhoff’s likeness to his father in face gesture and voice is noted.

Vandenhoff Masonic Temple

Senate Bills Aim to Incorporate Several Companies

In the Senate letters from Charles Russell and Daniel N. Dewey signify their acceptance as councillors. Mr Borden reports bills to incorporate the Holyoke Manufacturing Company in Amherst, the Suffolk Sugar Refinery, and the New Bedford Cordage Company, and to raise the Naumkeag Steam Cotton Company's Salem capital to 1,000,000 dollars. Notices on petitions, including Boston water rights for Long Pond, are adopted. The House conducted morning religious exercises and then handled petitions, salary adjustments, and various railroad and public works matters, with dozens of notices and committee actions reported.

Tuxspar Senate Charles Russell Daniel N. Dewey Borden Committee On Manufactures Holyoke Manufacturing Company Amherst Suffolk Sugar New Bedford Cordage Company Naumkeag Steam Cotton Company Salem Boston Long Pond Hancock Free Bridge Co Laban Leather John Kimball Joseph S. Cabot Hiram Brooks Wm. Tewksbury John W. Trall Town of Williamsburg Edward Howe Mr. Stone Amos Smitu Commonwealth Artemas Winchester John H. Lincoln Nathaniel Curtis Roxbury Charles W. Greene John Webber Rufus Wyman Templeton Dedham Wells Court of Common Pleas Norfolk Weymouth Weymouth Iron Co Russell L. Howes Solomon Strong George Williams Worcester New Hampshire Pricebrook Valley F. Holbrook South Boston Samuel Rodman South Boston Association Charles Packard North Bridgewater William Bates Caleb Howard Messrs James Loring Massachusetts and Vermont Railroad Co David Henshaw Oakham S. E. Sewall Martin Torrey Mansfield Rhode Island Dorchester Henry Chapman Scituate Nathaniel Clapp G. B. Weston Danvers Charles A. Dearborn Wales Committee On Claims William C. Reed Bryant Barre Harris Nantucket Committee On the Judiciary Skiff Tisbury Dukes County Bristol Chandler Kempton New Bedford Blanchard Lowell Norton Chelsea Judiciary Committee Earle Gabriel H. Thompson

England's new premier backs corn law repeal and Oregon stance

iC Lord John Russell, newly named premier, advocates total repeal of the corn laws and choosing action over talk on the Oregon question. Pal merston, previously foreign secretary, faced five self-made wars. Some editors foresee ministry change solving parliament stalemate. Also notes a Mormon seceder at Carthage alleging Brigham Young hides in the Temple third story via a nightly ladder removed to avoid authorities. A string of local items follows including a Moyamensing man found frozen, a failed effort to block Mr Seavy's deputy postmaster nomination, theater engagements in New Orleans, a Jackson statue vote in Tennessee, and various social notices and curiosities.

John Russell Great Britain Oregon Palmerston Cathage Brigham Young Temple Brigham U. S

Mexican frontier reports and Texas news brief

Texas and Mexican frontier items report coastal reef access near Corpus Christi, troop movements around Matamoras and Tampico, and political shifts in Texas. News covers Laredo’s possible US jurisdiction, Taylor’s dragoon orders, Henderson in Texas, and Mississippi finances. Also notes New Orleans customs square deed, flour prices, and state legislature finances.

Texas Nueces Bay of Corpus Christi Camargo Rio Grande Matamoras Monterey Arista Pueda Laredo United States Taylor Henderson Galveston United States Revenue

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