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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1874

Page

2

Sherman to move headquarters to St Louis next autumn

The piece condemns Congressmen’s efforts to pressure General Sherman, praising his knightly spirit and long service. It notes his departure from active field command and relocation of headquarters to St Louis, arguing the move stems from unworthy jealousies within the administration and misaligned priorities. It lauds his patriotism, bravery, and service to the country.

Gen. Butler Gen. Sherman St. Louis Sherman Shepherd

Bristow to be Treasury Secretary and Richardson for Court of Claims

The Ways and Means Committee remains confident the President will name Bristow for Treasury and Richardson for the Court of Claims to the Senate tomorrow. Delano and Bristow speculation arises but lacks solid footing. Richardson fears non confirmation, Grant unlikely to remove him without assurances, adjournment expected by June 22 as weather sparks haste. The tariff bill faces House debate after suspension.

Bristow Richardson Ways and Means Committee Treasury Court of Claims Senate Delano Interior Grant J. Bancroft Davis Bancroft Berlin House House Judiciary Committee Susan B. Anthony Circuit Court of the United States Hunt Miss Anthony Gen. Bristow Treasury Department Washington

Henri Rochefort Arrives in New York After Escape

The escaped French Communist prisoner Henri Rochefort and two companions reached New York at Grand Central, declined formal receptions, and stayed at Grand Central Hotel. A detailed life sketch follows, tracing his birth in Paris, editorship of Figaro and La Lanterne, various trials, the Marseillaise, and his escape from New Caledonia to San Francisco. He will remain in the city about eight or nine days with private entertainments and a grand Germania Hall banquet for five hundred leading Communists, before staying at M. Pelletier’s Yonkers residence.

Metropolis Rochefort Commune Count DE Chambord Callender New York Henri Rochefort Grand Central Oliver Pain George Benedique Grand Central Hotel San Francisco M. le Comte Victor Henri de Rochefort- Lucay Plein Henr Rochefort Figaro la Lanterne Empire Belgium Paris France Ernst Baroche Corps Legislatif Jules Favre Carnot Marseillaise Victor Salomon Pierre Bonaparte le Mot d'Ordre Versailles MacMahon New Caledonia Melbourne Moore Germania Bochefort M. Pelletier Refugees de la Commune Yonkers Herald Kenri Rochefort National Assembly Miliere Pantheon Garcia de Cissey Laban Battes Fort Boyard la Roquette Cabled Des Cantiers Dragoons Marserault Earth Newmea Fiji Lifon New Hebrides Europe Oceanica Philippines Caledonia London Boulogne Napoleon IV Torus Tuileries Lere

National Assembly May 31 calls for dissolution and coop

Paris reports Left meeting endorses pressing a dissolution motion and seeks cooperation from other chamber sections. It outlines priority business: Municipal Electoral bill, Municipal Organization bill, then General Electoral bill. Catholic Pilgrims: Catholic Club hosts pilgrims from the United States.

Paris

Observance of Queen Victoria's Birthday in London

London on May 30 celebrates Queen Victoria's Birthday with government offices closed and streets crowded. The Guards were inspected in St James's Park by the Prince of Wales and the Dukes of Edinburgh and Cambridge. Flags flew from 91 points and bells rang as the city prepared illumination.

London St. James’s Park Prince of Wales Duke of Edinburgh Duke of Cambridge

Reception of Minister Cushing in Madrid May 31

Senator Mantilla named Minister of Spain at Washington as the United States minister Caleb Cushing is received by the Spanish President with ceremonial honors. The report notes the appointment and exchange of official roles in Madrid and Washington.

Cushing Maprid Caleb Cushing United States Washington Senor Mantilla Spain Ulysses S. Grant United States of America Imperial Parliament Great Britain Newfoundland U.S. Grant Hamilton Fish

Rumors of German bid for Luxembourg and Spanish throne denied

Berlin May 31 rumors that Germany aims to disturb the Luxembourg treaty and revive a prince for the Spanish throne are deemed baseless. Prince Bismarck is slowly improving his health on his estate at Varzin.

Times Krow Vanity Fair Times Berlin Germany Luxembourg Europe Prince Bismark Yarzin Philadelphia Stevedores Coopers Point Breeze

Congress of European Powers Opens in Brussels

The Congress of European Powers meets in Brussels on June 15 to discuss the subject of international law during war, with delegates from multiple states gathered to consider legal frameworks and conduct.

Congress OF European Powers Brussels

Market snapshot from London Paris and Liverpool May 30

Financial and commodity updates from London Paris and Liverpool show Erie shares fluctuating at 314 with bullion drawn from the Bank of England totaling 11,000 pounds in Consols at 93. A Paris rentes rate stands at 59.1, while Havana sugar prices remain firm with substantial weekly receipts and exports reported. Cotton in Liverpool remains subdued with mixed bale sales and delivery in May to August at middling uplands.

London Ehrie Erie Bank of England Paris Liverpool D. Frankfort U. S Antwerp Petroleum Havana Matanzas United States

Loss of the steamship Niobe near Miquelon Cape Blanc

Details from Pembroke Ontario reports the loss of the Niobe on Cape Blanc near Miquelon after fog and a sharp sea drove her onto the northern coast. All crew except one drowned or saved. the vessel, eight years old, carried five heavy guns and 300 horsepower engines. captain was David Boyle. Also noted: the Forest Queen burned near Pembroke with a death of the cook, and a complex treaty protocol on Newfoundland fisheries extending US British agreements to Newfoundland.

Cape Blanc Miquelon Halifa Niobe Halifax St. Pierre Miquelon Island Lambton Lorraine Santiago de Cuba David Boyle Pembroke Ont Forest Queen Margaret Cavanagh Washington United States Dominion of Canada Prince Edward Island Newfoundland United States of America

Inquest resumes on Mull river disaster at Northampton

The Northampton inquest into the Mull river disaster continued with testimony from Joel Hayden, Bassett the contractor, and engineers. Witnesses questioned adherence to specifications and potential profits, with criticisms of dam design and safety. The coroner adjourned the inquiry to June 13 for stenographic records.

Northampton Mass Mull River Joel Hayden Goyv. Hayden Hayden, Gere & Co Bassett Henry Bush E. A. Burham Henry W. Wilson Goshen Thomas N. Hayden Dimmock Clement Spellman

Proceedings of the General Assembly Reported in St Louis

Morning reports from the Presbyterian General Assembly show prosperity in Home Missions with receipts of 297 157 and 304 544 in payments. 1210 Sabbath schools serve 100 000 children and 273 new schools formed. sustaining funds and debt relief discussed. 40 000 subscribed to debt reduction with major gifts from New York, Philadelphia and others.

Presbyterian General Assembly ST. Louis Maryland Protestant Episcopal Convention Mississippi Nelson Committee On Home Missions Logan Jacobus Board of Home Missions Edder Stewart New York Presbyteries Philadelphia University Place Presbytery of Chicago Albany Lackawanna Booth Assembly Board of Publication Kilbridge United Presbyterian Church Columbus Miss Washington Protestant Episcopal Convention Diocese of Maryland Church of the Holy Communion Louisville Episcopal Convention Kentucky Cummins Southern General Assembly H. M. Smith New Orleans Northern Assembly H. C. Alexander Committee On Education Richmond Memphis

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