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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1846

Page

2

Democratic State Convention Invites Delegates for September 16

The Democratic citizens of towns across the commonwealth are asked to choose delegates to a Boston state convention on September 16 at 10 A M. Delegates follow a ratio of one per fifty votes cast for the 1845 Democratic Governor candidate, with at least one delegate per town. By order of the State Central Committee. Charles G. Greene, Chairman. Henry Crocker, Secretary. Boston, July 21, 1846.

Commonwealth Boston State Central Committee Charles G. Greene Henry Crocker

Printing Press for Sale by Boston Post

The Boston Post announces the sale of its Adams Power Press as it plans typographical changes. The press is in perfect order of recent construction and can produce high quality work. It will be sold on advantageous terms and ready for delivery September first.

Boston Post Adams Power Kemp & Knight Chelsea Porter & Prince Federal Street Tremont Quartette Niagara J. P. Ordway Sairley School Street P.S Whitney Holmes Boston Custom House A. B. Young J. P. Robinson Cout’s N H. Iskosow

The Yachts and Anecdotes From Pigeon Cove

A brief page item highlights notes from Pigeon Cove on boats and maritime life. Harry Blake contributes an anecdote about municipal affairs and letters from readers relating to coastal living and travel.

Pigeon Cove Harry Blake

War votes split in Massachusetts over Mexico conflict

The piece defends Mr Winthrop for backing the war as necessary to fund Taylor's troops, denounces opposition as unpatriotic, and argues Democrats historically support national battles while facing hostile critics at home. It asserts the war was real, authorized by Congress, and demands unity in defense of the country.

Massachusetts Mexico Taylor Winthrop Boston Daily Advertiser United States Gen.Taylor Rio Grande Eston Congress Hle Mr Clay Cuba Catharine, Scott St. Jago de Cuba Sobrano Cumberland Harbor St. Jago St Jago House of Casamajor & Co V. ¥. Express Cincinnati Dr Kates Thomas Smith Baltimore Western Nelson Walling Burrisville R. I Pascoa Charles Fox Boylston Hortensia Hardie Valparaiso Don Manuel Carvallo Republic of Chile Don Astabuvuago Legation Philadelphia Schuylkill Spring Garden Chas. Lovett Constitution House

Maine Whig Clash Over Senate Balloting in 1846

In Augusta Maine July 27 1846 a Boston Atlas falsehood about Gro Evans losing the U S Senate seat to James W Bradbury is debunked. The account details three ballots 77 49 18 with a blank not counted and shows a Bradbury majority. A Whig paper flap claims bolters and counts debated by Democrats abolitionists and one Whig. The inquiry is indefinitely postponed. Yours J.

Augusta Maine Boston Atlas Gro. Evans Kennebec Atlas House U. S Bradbury Evans

Military Visitors Bring Brooklyn Union Corps to Providence

The Union Rifle Corps of Brooklyn under Capt. 8. B. Parker, with the Washington Brass Band, visited Providence yesterday. They were hosted by the Mechanic Riflemen at Davis's Hotel and the American House, then escorted to the Providence depot for return to New Bedford.

Union Rifle Corps Brooklyn N. Y Parker Washington Brass Band Hey New Bedford City Mechanic Riflemen Sanford Davis Franklin Street Union Corps Riremen Providence

Haywood Resigns Over Tariff Vote Amid Senate Moves

The resignation follows guidance to oppose the tariff bill. Congress is set to recommit the bill to Ways and Means to modify it in favor of raw materials and higher revenue. The Journal of Commerce notes the move as a potential defeat, while supporters push for amendments to improve the measure.

Haywood Congress Committee of Ways and Means Journal of Commerce Geome Washington Senate North Carolina Webster Mangum Cameron Pennsylvania Lewis Mexico U.S Jarnagin Crittenden Messrs Pennybacker Johnson Benton J. M. Clayton Committee On Finance Yeas Messrs Cameron and Sturgeon Clayton Del Niles Brodhead Ashman McKay House Burt Peapatch Island Reid

Thefts Stun Sumner and Russell in East Boston

A thief stole a silver watch from Amos Sumner of 655 Washington Street and an accordion from the ship Russell berthed at East Boston. The incident highlights ongoing petty theft in the area.

Amos Sumner Washington Street Russell Boston

Titian's Venus at Harding's Gallery Draws Admirers

Titian's Venus, now on exhibition at Harding's Gallery, is praised as the best specimen of painting in the country. The coloring and life like expression of the figure win high admiration from visitors and offer lovers of the fine arts a rewarding view.

Titian Harding's

Grain and flour market steady with minor shifts

Commercial flour markets show little change from prior rates. Genesee lots sell around 84 25 431, with buyers hesitant. Ohio flat 124 425 and round hoop 394 4 bbl. Auction today offers 2 3000 sacks New Orleans mixed at 52 54c per bush. Oats stock light with North River 33c and Southern 30c per bush.

Genesee Ohio New Orleans North River Brighton N. B New York Michigan Oswego Mess Park Wilmington Philadelphia Baltimore Liverpool Louisiana Mississippi Tennessee North Alabama Thomaston Havre Lie Genoa Cowes, &c London

New York Stock Sales July 27 Railroads and Exchanges

Old and new stock prices listed for Ohio Sixes at 93, Harlem and Long Island Railroads at 544 and 314 respectively, Reading Norwich and Worcester rising 4, foreign bills showing London 1074 Paris 51 Amsterdam 3, Hamburg 344, Bremen 764, with daily board advances noted for Harlem Long Island 3 and Norfolk Norwich and Worcester 4.

New York Ohio N. Y Harlem Railroad Long Island Erie Norwich and Worcester Reading Harlem and Long Island Railroads Reading and Norwich and Worcester Railroad London Paris Amsterdam Hamburg Bremena

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