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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1872

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South Sea Slavery Bill Aims to End U S Ferry Trade

A Wilson bill proposes penalties for U S citizens who entice or ship natives from the South Sea Islands for bondage. It sets fines of at least 1000 dollars and imprisonment of at least one year. The measure targets slave trade abuses and awaits early floor action.

South Sea Wilson South Sea Islands United States Congress Foreign Relations Committee

Harvard College petition on constitutional amendments

Senate notes include Harvard College asking Congress to dismiss all petitions for amendments to recognize God. Mr Wilson introduces a bill to prohibit depor tation of South Sea Islanders by U S citizens and cites a growing slave trade and English anti slave movement urging quick passage.

Senate Washington Harvard College Congress Chicago Chandler Scott

Senatorial Glaring Incompetency and Customs Profits Highlighted

A sharp push warns of Customs official failures and huge gains in the general order business. The piece quotes leaders urging reform and criticizes Republican ticket voting incentives as a factor in corruption.

Retrenchment Committee Probes Dockside Gratuities and Votes

Testimony shows George Wood and E P Bigelow admitting small gratuities to retain goods. Beckwith, Ford, and McCabe discuss votes for Smith for Speaker and alleged improper influence at the Custom House. Witnesses claim inspectors and dock workers received payments to speed shipments and favors. Adjourned.

Re election of Maine state treasurer and railroad bill advance

In Avesta Maine on January 25 the convention reelected William Caldwell as State Treasurer for the year. J F Merrill stood as Democratic candidate. The Maine Legislature reports education measures and approves acts to incorporate the Wendell Institute and May School for Girls and the Richmond Association. The Lewiston and Auburn Railroad Company act passed to be engrossed after debate in the Senate.

Avesta William Caldwell J. F. Merrill Committee On Maine Senate Wendell Institute May School Brewer Artillery Richmond Association Lewiston and Auburn Railroad Company Dingley Maine Central Messrs Knight Portland Holbrook Freeport Perry Oxford

Senate voting on Sumner amendment fails. House probes 1867 election

In Topeka Kansas yesterday the Senate defeated the Sumner one term constitutional amendment 7 to 17. The House debated a resolution to investigate the 1867 senatorial election that brought Pomeroy and Ross to Congress. Ex Gov Robinson claimed moneyed men tried to buy a seat, prompting the inquiry as GOP allies rallied a Democratic paper against Republican bias.

Topeka Kan Senate Kansas Congress Sumner House Pomeroy Ross Caldwell Robinson United States Senate

Not Guilty Wharton Cleared in An Annapolis Indictment

Special Despatch reports Mrs Elizabeth G Wharton and her daughter Nellie relieved as the jury returns a not guilty verdict. The courtroom reacts with emotion as bailiffs maintain order and observers note the prison house setting and Whartons restrained courtesy amid public fascination.

Annapolis Oe Cework Herald Wharton J. Crawford Neilson Mrs Wharton Miss Nellie Mr Steele Elizabeth G. Wharton Nellie Steele Thomas Rosa Neilson Neilson Nugent

Plan to unify anti Grant factions and retool Tammany

At Delmonico's Gov Hoffman led a Democratic dinner plan to defeat Grant by reorganizing Tammany Hall and uniting anti Grant elements. The effort aims to admit outside members by April with Schell as Grand Sachem and push recruitment over two months before launching a full campaign.

Tammany Hall Tammany Hoffman

Albany Supreme Court Upholds High Bail Stances

The Albany Supreme Court affirms Judge Larneo and keeps Connolly’s bail at half a million while Tweed’s bail remains one million. No decision soon on the Attorney General’s power to sue Tweed and Connolly, likely by March. Immigration surges with lines securing passages months ahead and Kansas-Pacific lands offered at low prices prompting rapid settlement.

New York Supreme Court At Albany Larneo Connolly Tweed

General Ewell Dies. Tombstone Inscription Silent on Government

Gen. Ewell died in Maury County this morning. He requested the tombstone inscription avoid any wording that might reflect on the United States government.

Nashville Ewell Maury County United States

Train Bridge Collapse Kills Fourteen in Nice

A Cannes to Nice rail line crossing over the Paglione river bridge failed today causing cars to plunge into the water. Fourteen people were killed and wounded.

Paris Nice Cannes Paglione River

Flood Devastation Spreads Across Southern England

In the January storm heavy rainfall caused rivers to overflow across southern England with widespread damage in the Severn valley and Windsor. The Thames rose over its banks affecting London districts as well, bringing significant property loss and business disruption. Christiana Edmunds, a noted poisoner, has received a death sentence respite.

Loxpon England Severn Thames Windsor London Christiana Edmunds

Pope's Future Residence Discussed by Cardinals

In Rome on January 24 public interest surged as a majority of the College of Cardinals favor moving the Holy Father from the city. They will urge him to depart and seek residence elsewhere, with France likely as the destination if he agrees to leave.

Rome Holy Father College of Cardinals France

Royal decree dissolves Senate elections set for April

Madrid January 25 The royal decree was read in the Cortes dissolving the Senate and ordering elections for April 2 A new Cortes will be convoked for April 24 to form a fresh assembly.

Madrid Cortes Senate

Financial and Commercial News Summary from London Paris and Liverpool

London market notes Consols at 92 and 93 in various time stamps. U S 5 2s and 10 40s quoted with ranges. Bank of England bullion down by £157090. Paris Rentes at 56 1. Frankfore U S pounds at 28 1 2. Liverpool cotton firm to strong with sales around 18 000 bales. middling uplands around 10 and 10 1 2d. Havana sugar active. Havre cotton steady. spirits of petroleum at 11 1 4d. tallow and spirits turpentine prices listed.

London U. S U.S Liverpool A. M Do. Orleans Orlears Savannah Charleston New Orleans Havre Havana

Parallel Route From New York to New Haven Proposed

In Norwalk a meeting of interested parties reported bona fide subscriptions of 292000 and formed a regular organization. The plan proposes a route New York to Port Chester, Port Chester to Derby, and Derby to New Haven, claiming 35 miles and two hours saved between New York and Boston. A parallel double track may soon connect New York with New Haven.

New Haven Conn Norwalk New York Dr Lines Port Chester Derby Boston New York and

Resolutions denounce license system at state temperance meet

Reports from across the nation note adjournment sine die in Nebraska legislature. Local dispatches report rail blockades on Union Pacific. Resignations of Morse and Pinder are disputed by Lowell. St Paul says Gen Hancock rejects Democratic presidential bid. John G Stevens named to head merged New Jersey rail firms. New York Senate passes bill to pay city claims. Newark train kills driver George Van Wort and two horses near Jersey City. New Jersey funds approved for life saving stations sites. Liberal Republican Convention gains backing from Cincinnati German American Reform Association. A Fayette Illinois attack injures School Director George Higgins. Alabama Central railroad collision kills one, injures several. Ohio legislators back Harrison monument. Sonora troops sent to Mazatlan. success expected. Vermont man dies in saw-mill accident. Toronto shoots out Ward beats Day in a large pigeon match. Pennsylvania GOP nominates at Harrisburg convention. Mansfield judge fines for spitting tobacco. case appealed. Smallpox raging in Thayer Iowa with sixty deaths. trains halted. Mrs Shea dies after head wound at Manchester New Hampshire. Scranton, Pa. mining slowdown and coal-train reductions. New Hampshire political races proceed with torchlight parade and speeches. Newburyport man Brookings found dead. cause unknown.

New Jersey State Temperance Convention Nebraska Union Pacific Railroad Lowell Mass Morse Pinder St. Paul Consolidated Railroad Companies Newersey New York New York Senate Newark N. J Jersey City George van Wort New Jersey Jefferson City Cincinnati Alabama Central Road Selma Ala Ohio Harrison Mexico Idaho San Francisco Pesquino Sonora Mazatlan George W. Wardner Northfield James Ward Toronto W. G. Day England Canada Ward Day Pennsylvania Republican State Central Committee Harrisburg Justice Reed Mansfield Thayer Iowa Shea Manchester N. H Scranton Oxford Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Farrington Hiram R. Roberts Rollinsford Hiram Hall Barrington John F. McDuffee Rochester John H.white Dover Register of Deeds E. A. Straw Nashua Smyth’s Hall A. F. Stevens Upton Joseph Brookings Newburyport Brookings

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