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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1880

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2

Miner expert predicts Maine mines rival Nevada

Prof Stewart of Virginia City has spent three months examining Maine mines. In a Portland lecture he argued surface deposits give way to silver with depth, predicting Sullivan and Blue Hill to be among the nation’s richest. He cited rich copper veins in Hancock County and forecast copper prices on Lake Superior will rise next year.

Stewart Virginia City Maine Portland Nevada Sullivan Blue Hill Frenchman’s Bay Penobscot Hancock County Lake Superior

Maine Fusionists gain momentum amid court fight over authority

No change in Maine since yesterday. Fusionists are more united and claim to be the only genuine faction. Gov. Smith hints Congress may recognize the government as the lawful Maine authority. State Treasurer refuses to fund either legislature. A witness in Washington cites $74,760 annual pay for a mail route, a rate previously $136,006. Margaret Anderson, who killed her sister, is arraigned and committed for examination Jan 30. A Tokyo fire on December 26 destroys 15,000 houses and leaves over 50,000 destitute. about 100 killed. Senate Bayard debate opens today amid partisan criticism of census supervisors.

Maine Gov. Smith Congress Washington Margaret Anderson Tokio Japan United States Senate Wood United States Sherman Aragusta Senate House Union Hall Water Street Supreme Court Ellis Dickey Fort Kent Bradbury Norway Oxford Gen. Smith Swan Minot Dr. Bradbury Messrs Perry Camden Beal Durham Knowles Bradford Hutchins of Lovell Record New Gloucester Haskell Turner Waldron Frankfort Plaisted Lincoln Staples Paysonfield Jerusalem Henry Ingalls Wiscasset A. P. Gould Strickland State House State TH House Talbot Biddeford Portland Gov. Davis Oldtown Thomaston Morrow Col Wales Inga Supreme Courts

Friday January 23 sale timetable with multiple vendors

On Friday January 23 at 10 A M Booke Sullivan Bros Libbie 10 30 A M Horses and Carriages A 5S Eaton Boots and Shoes in New York A S Richards Co Carpets Oil Cloths and Mattings in Philadelphia Samuel Bunting's Sons Paris Staple and Fancy Dress Goods in New York F G Wolbert Woolen in New York Wilmersing Hogue Jo

Moses Colman & Son Henry C. Bird & Co Albert Howe & Co R. L. Day & Co Hawes & Henshaw Rhodes & Co Boots and Shoes New York New Orleans Vincent & Go Philadelphia Samuel Bunting’s Sons Philad Lappincott, Son & Co Wimerding, Hoguet & Co F.G Wolbert Booke Sullivan Bros Libbie Eaton A.S. Richards & Co Paris F. G. Wolbert Wilmeraing Hogue Panewae Moses Colman & N Isburgh & Co C. T. Walker A. M. Bates Richards & Co Boots Philada Lippincou, Son & Co Henry & Hatch Samuel Bunting’s Sons, Carpets Wilmerding, Hoguet Co

Debates Rise Over Bayard Resolution in Senate

Washington January debate opens with Senator Beck arguing for Kentucky sentiment and debtors’ view against hard money. Voorhees and Bayard prepare long constitutional economic points. Republicans Morill and Conkling face questions on future actions as party caucus lingers.

Washington Beck Kentucky Allison Voorhees Bayard Morrill Conkling

Dem reform bill on national bank reserves debated in House

Washington January 20. The House took up a bill requiring banks to hold half their reserves in coin not gold. Rep Chittenden urged bi metallic standard and payer with gold via repurposing silver. Dem Lonnesberg argued resumption results from broader causes and proposed repealing legal tender sections. Day ended with the bill deferred after a brief rules committee session.

Washington Chittenden New York United States Lonnesberg Dem Webster Hamilton Sherman House Treasury

Ohio Congressman Warner Looks at US Bond Redemption Plan

In the House, Rep Warner proposes paying US bonds maturing in 1880 and 1881 by issuing certificates of deposit up to 500 million dollars. These would be in 25 50 100 500 and 1000 denominations bearing 4 percent interest, redeemable after three years and payable in fifteen years. The act directs Treasury to exchange certificates for lawful money and governs excess treasury funds.

Washington Warner Ohio United States Secretary of the Treasury

National Bank Abolition and Ireland Relief Debates

In the House today Culberson of Texas introduced a joint resolution proposing discontinuance of the national bank system to end public debt and unify currency. Ellis of Louisiana sought $50,000 for Irish famine relief. Speaker Randall received Maine quorum questions from Fusionist leaders and offered no answer. Butler urged more time in Boynton vs Loring election case before the House Election Committee.

Washington Culberson Texas United States Ellis Louisiana Ireland Maine Randall Boynton

Chinese Exclusiveness Revival and Tokyo Fire Disaster

Hong Kong reports Hong Kong dispatches noting China may revive old exclusivity, making foreigners subject to Chinese laws. Tokyo fire December 26 destroys miles of ground, 15 000 houses, 50 000 destitute, about 100 killed, foreign district hit including missionary sites and Tokio Times. U.S. Legation escaped harm. Japan weighs higher duties on American goods, sparking tension with English allies. U.S. remonstrances to be effective.

Japan San Francisco Hong Kong Chung Hew China Yokohama Tokio Tokio Times United States Vlong

Irish Home Rule MPs urge relief work in Dublin meeting

In Dublin on January 20 a session of thirty three Home Rule Members of Parliament, presided by the Lord Mayor, backed a resolution demanding reproductive relief. They pledged to amend the address if the Queen's speech omits Irish distress and threatened constitutional action if needs remain unmet. William Shaw and Mitchell Henry criticized government relief as tardy and inadequate. Daniel O Donoghue said he would join Home Rulers in future action.

Dublin Wiliam Shaw Ireland Mitchell Henry Daniel O'Donoghue William Shaw

Prominent Massachusetts Republicans Oppose Grant Nomination

Springfield Republicans publish letters from leading independents opposing a third term for President Grant. James Freeman Clarke cites serious objections and vows he could not vote for Grant. Capen, Higginson, Chadbourne, Seelye, Washburn and other figures warn that a third term dangers free institutions and risks democratic governance.

Springfield Mass Springfield Republican Grant Massachusetts James Freeman Clarke Boston Gen. Grant Ike Capen Taft College Col T. W. Higginson Washington Lincoln Chadbourne Williams College Stes Seelye of Amherst Washburn Greenfield Democratic Party

Webstre Tries Pittsfield Case. Goodale Robbery Allegations Emerge

In Pittsfield Massachusetts on January 20 F B Webster was tried for shooting with intent to kill Thomas W Edwards after an attempted theft in a store. He confessed the shot was to frighten Edwards, not kill. Webster alleges he and uncle Norman Notewire planned the Goodale robbery, with Notewire striking Goodale and stealing $2250. Webster says he kept a $10 bill, gave the coat with bloodstains to his wife, and Notewire will face arraignment next, with corroborating evidence cited. In Maine, Fusionist legislators in Augusta debate court action and assert a legal legislature stance while preparing payroll actions amid partisan friction.

Pittsfield Mass F. B. Webster Thomas W. Edwards Webster Edwards Goodale Norman Netewife Sheffield Egremont Notewire Barrington District Court van Deusen Stockbridge

Maine Fusionists Secure State House Amid Political Turmoil

Ex governor Garcelon arrives in Augusta as Maine Fusionists tighten grip on the State House. Aware of constitutional disputes, leaders plan adjournment or court-led resolution while guarding access and preparing a self styled state apparatus with rumored offices and a private treasury.

Garcelon Augusta

Legislature in session probes bribe charges and seals order

Autusta, Jan. 20. Both branches met at 10 A M with no Fusionists. A special committee will study the ridors case. Eugene Hale offered a resolution asserting lawful organization and vowing to proceed with legislative business. The Judiciary will review unauthorized use of the State seal and a suitable seal will be procured. A state printing contract was arranged and election law codification discussed. Reports from Groton and Cambridge narrate a murder investigation with a $300 reward and a possible lead in Kendall Roberts. an arrest in Danielsonville, Conn., suspected in the Ayer case.

Autusta Messrs Bradford Washington Kerry Kennebec Strickland Aroosbeck Senate Hale Ellsworth Strout Portland Hutchinson Lewiston Ingalls Wiscasset Wilon Orono McKusick Calais Bradstreet Brighton Eugene Hale Supreme Court House of Nice Committee On the Judiciary Secretary of State Judiciary Committee Ayer Brown George E. Dodge Oylston Art Gruie Dodge Weston Abbie Lord West Lebanon Increase B. Bigelow Ayer Junction Benjamin H. Hartwell John E. Parsons Groton Eli Brothers Broadway Worcester Mass Danielsonville Conn

Syndicate Buys Central Pacific Stock In Cash Deal

A New York syndicate of bankers and railroad insiders buys 50,000 Central Pacific shares from C P Huntington with an option on another 50,000. Cash payment, no management change now. Executives named include R P Flower, J D Prince, J D Probst. Stock to be offered on the exchange next week. high outside bids reported. Also notes rising freight traffic for St Louis and San Francisco with 700 cars and twelve locomotives ordered.

New York the Tribune Central Pacific C. P. Huntington Central Pacific Company Leland Stanford Charles Crocker C. F. Crocker Central Pacific Road R. P. Flower & Co Prince & Whiteley Hatch & Foote Kuhn, Loebe & Co Hallgarten & Co May & King, Marx & Co J. & S. Wormser Philip Speyer & Co Fisk &Hatch Brewster, Sweet & Co Boston William R. Travers August Rutten Morton, Bliss & Co Speyer Brothers & Co Holland ST. Louis San Francisco Atchison and Topeka Sevey Drexel

Maryland Legislature elects Arthur P. Gorman Senator

Annapolis voters select Arthur P. Gorman to succeed the current United States Senator whose term ends in 1881. Reports from New Orleans and Jackson note formal voting and caucus processes with no current choice in Mississippi as Barksdale Singleton George Bruce West results indicate partisan blocs and absences.

Annapolis Maryland Arthur P. Gorman United States Vice White New Orleans Jackson Miss United State Senate Barksdale Singleton George Bruce Harris House West Greenbackers

Change of postmaster shocks Providence readers

In Providence on June 20, Gen Brayton, the retiring postmaster, resigned after a government draft of $15,000 was dishonored. The deficit may be larger, to be covered by bondsmen held for $80,000. New postmaster Gardener, wealthy and reputed, is welcomed and approved by the community.

Providence R. I Brayton Gardener

New York Central Stock Subscriptions and Bid Openings

Morgan & Co invites London subscriptions to January 22. New York sealed bids due 3 pm January 22. The Central and Hudson River Railroad reports strong earnings, dividend history, and a London fiscal agency. Bids must be at least 131 per share with 20 down and four months to pay the rest. Awards go to the highest bidder without reserve.

Messrs. J. S. Morgan & Co London New York New York Central Railroad New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company Messrs. J.S. Morgan & CO Messrs J.S. Morgan & Co Union Bank of London NEW York Central

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