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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1868

Page

2

Presidential Speculations Around New York Convention

The capital's political chatter centers on presidential speculation with factions backing different candidates. Southern leaders prefer Andrew Johnson for his constitutional defense and gratitude due, while others push for Chief Justice Chase though Southern votes likely stay with Radicals. Conservatives see the race as Pendleton versus Hancock, with Hancock favored in the South and Texas noted.

National New York Andrew Johnson Johnson Chase Pendleton Hancock Texas

Senate Proceedings on Labor Bills and Appropriations

The Senate heard petitions from I W Barnes chair of the Massachusetts State Workingmen's Association protesting land misappropriation referencing Osage Indians. A bill to discontinue the Freedmen's Bureau was introduced. The eight hours work bill for government laborers passed 26 to 11 after rejection of an amendment tying wages to local rates. Committee amendments increased Education and Treasury appropriations. adjournment set for 2 pm next day. a wedding caused a session shift but motion failed. the Senate adjourned shortly after 5 pm.

Arkansas Messrs Hines Bole Roots Internal Revenue Perry Fuller Nanses Fuller Senate Garret Davis Kentucky Messrs Corbett Edmunds Ferry Fessenden Morgan Morrill Vermont Pomeroy Sherman Sumner van Winkle Surratt John H. Surratt Mesers Merrick Bradley Groesbeck Ohio I. W. Barnes State Workingmen’s Association of Massachusetts Maine Uoward Freedmen’s Bureau Conness Department of Education Finance Committee Internal Revenue Administration Treasury Department Secretary of the Treasury Cameron Henderson

Inside the House Tax Bill Actions and Arkansas Protest

The State Department papers arrived on the Warren and Costello Fenians case and reconstruction costs. Arkansas Representatives oath dispute triggers protest by all Democrats. House resumes tax bill with amendments to sections 12 46 and new sections on internal revenue supervisors and restrictions for agents and assessors. Recess till 7 30 PM.

State Department Warren and Costello England Election Committee Arkansas Mr Brooks New York House Messrs Root Hinds and Boles Brooks Harding Boutwell Massachusetts Logan Committee On Way and Means Secretary of the Treasury Commissioner of Internal Revenue United States Judicial District Internal Revenue Treasury Department Koontz Pennsylvania United States Judd Ilnois Bourtwell

Abyssinian success cited. Sunday a day of thanksgiving

Reports from June 24 describe Britain proclaiming a day of thanksgiving for Abyssinian expedition success. In Newcastle upon Tyne the Northumberland plate race results show Capt Gray's bay colt Fortunio winning two miles handicap. Soursamptonox notes Farragut fleet arrival at Cowes and Canandaigua expected from Lisbon. Pope allocution in Lonpos condemns Austrian press laws and grants amnesty for invaders. Vienna Reichsrath adjourns to November.

Lospen Great Britain Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Capt. Gray Fortunio Mr Johnson United States Farragut Cowes Canandaigua Lisbon Lonpos Austria Reicherath Vienna Reichsrath Baron von Beust

German Reformation Festival Prep in Worms for Luther Statue Ceremony

Worms prepares for a major Reformation celebration with streets and squares decorated for the unveiling of Martin Luther's statue. Protests and pilgrim crowds from across Germany, including many Americans, fill the city as Roman exiles in Perugia send congratulations. Additional items note steady or mixed London and Liverpool market updates on consols, Illinois Central, Erie, cotton, and provisions.

Worms Martin Luther Germany Perugia London Porssoos Illinois Central Erie Consois Jose Eventnc Tronsois Linois Central Liverpool Jone Midling Uplands

Spirited Contest Ends With Tyler Narrowly Winning

New York on June 24 amid a delayed North River race between Brown and Tyler. Referee James Lee and Tyler’s judge Charles Roosevelt oversaw a close two mile bout as Tyler led most of the way, finishing about 2 or 3 seconds ahead at 11.203 minutes amid interference from a passing barge and a minor postrace altercation with Gulick's crew.

New York Brown Tyler North River James Lee Charles Rosoevelt Z. Bigeland George Roahr T. Hamblin Atlantic Club Gulick Club Gulick

Democrats Choose Delegates to National Convention

At a Portland convention of First District Democratic delegates Hon. Ora T. Drew of York County and Sylvanus C. Blanchard of Cumberland were chosen as delegates. The gathering drew a large attendance with addresses from many prominent Democrats across the state.

Portland Ora T. Drew York County Sylvanus C. Blanchard Cumberland

Drowned Hager boy, nine, in Merrimack River

In Concord on June 24 a nine year old son of W G Hager drowned while fishing in the Merrimack. A bank cave in and the boy was swept away while attempting to aid a friend.

Concord N. H W. G. Hager Merrimack Hager

Maine Telegraph Company elects directors and officers

At the Maine Telegraph Company annual meeting in Laxcor Me on June 24 the stockholders elected Hiram C Allen W L H Simpson Albert W Paine Jacob A Smith Albert Holton Bion Bradbury W P Merrill Edwin F Littlefield and Robert Mowe as directors for the year to come. Hiram C Alden was chosen president and W P Merrill secretary and treasurer for the ensuing year.

Laxcor Maine Telegraph Company Holden Hiram C. Allen W. LH. Simpson Belfast Albert W. Paine Jacob A. Smith Albert Holton Bangor Bion Bradbury W. P. Merrill Portland Edwin F. Littlefield Winthrop Robert Mowe Eastport Hiram C. Alden, Esq Salem Necticot and Passut Connecticut and Passumpsic Rivers Railroad Company Memphremator House Newport Elijah Cleveland Coventry Oston and Albany Railroad Company Chase. Stevens Boston Hester Print Works Chapaian Stark Miles Precard WM. Amory jeiz_ OCHECO MANUFACTURING COMPANY City Exchange D. Park Ppleton Company ARY Improvement CO Ary Improvement Company Washington Street G. T. W. Braman Tresurer Ancaster Mills Lancaster Mills Milk Street

Garfield Reelected Nominated by Acclamation in Ohio

In Cleveland on June 24 Gen. Garfield was nominated by acclamation for reelection to Congress from the 19th District. The Republicans of the 4th Ohio District re nominated W. Lawrence for Congress. In Richmond VA the Despatch reports Robert H. Glass, editor of the Lynchburg Republican, nominated for Congress by Conservatives from that district. St Johns Day celebrated by a Masonic excursion to Ashland with Gen Stoneman among the participants.

Cleveland Ohto Garfield Congress Ohio W. Lawrence Ricumont Robert H. Glass Lynchburg St. John’s Day Ashland Stoneman

Boston Excursionists Visit Parliament at Urta wa

A party of over 60 excursionists from Boston arrived in Urtawa Canada and visited the Parliament and nearby public buildings and the city scenery. The schedule also notes market and commodity reports from Chicago New Orleans and other places along with telegraphic news summaries.

Urtawa Canada Boston Harrison J. S. Harrison & CO Tremont Temple Covim Merchants’ Exchange

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