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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1870

Page

2

Sumner's Speech on Funding Bill Delights Few Listeners

Sir Oracle Summer expatiates on fly blown binds as he defends the funding bill. Sumner's elaborate critique targets Boutwell proposals and calls out whispers among colleagues. He rebukes Chandler Ramsey Lewis and a companion, seeking to force attention while presenting his case for discriminating in favor of certain bonds. MEXICAN CLAIMS: The circular from the State Department outlines Mexican claims.

Wasnineros Sumner Summer Sir Oracle Fish Conkling Chandler Ramsey Lewis Massachusetts State Department Senate Buckingham United States Sherman Morton Switzerland Congress

Supreme Court ruling over abandoned property nullifies Treasury stance

Over fifteen million dollars in property involved in a Supreme Court decision last Monday. The ruling overturns Treasury positions from four years and awards the funds to Southern claimants. Also covers S5GAR case on Virginia seat and McGarrah an fraud claims. Income tax reform and postal rate shifts discussed. Naval updates include Sabine arrival at Naples and Oneida disaster reporting gaps.

Supreme Court South Treasury Department S5gar Committee On Elections Segar Virginia M’garrahan House Judiciary Committee McGarrahan

Senate inquiry on slave traffic and consuls along the African coast

Special Despatch to the Boston Post reports Mr Wilson's resolution seeking President's information on measures to curb slave traffic on the African coast. It requests details on the number, names, compensation, and residences of consuls, the extent of traffic, and who is protecting it, with the item laid on the table. The North Pacific Railroad resolution to issue bonds was taken up but deferred after a land-deficiency amendment. The funding bill discussion followed.

Boston Post Senate Washington Wilson Africa Northern Pacific Railroad Northern Pacific Railroad Company Pacific Isroad Committee

Legislative actions in Senate and House across states

In the Senate several bills were read or re signed including amending illegal voting statutes changing clerk appointment to court selection liquor law revisions broad insurance law updates and bills authorizing railroad mortgage issues. A coal ton weight bill was indefinitely postponed. House committees on State Lands and Banking and Fisheries reported. road reserves passed 53 to 45. Fisheries bills regulating river harbor catches sank. South Carolina and North Carolina noted.

House OF Representatives Cox New York Niagara Buffalo Missouri Little St. James Butler Massachusetts Judiciary Committee House Committee On Congress North Carolina Eco Navy Aveusta Manon Senate Gaeta

Mapleston Republican meeting and local notices

Senator Nye of Nevada spoke an hour at Phenix Hall where George A. Cummings, a gravestone maker, was made president and delivered a lengthy address. The meeting drew small crowds and criticism compared with Dawes's penance, as news of Dr Ebenezer G Moore’s grave illness also spread amid town reports. Nearby funeral details for Eleazer Johnson were released with full ceremonial notes and Masonic burial rites at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Concorp N. 11 Mancu 2 Nye Nevada Phenix George A. Cummings Republican Party Dawes King Cyrus Chapter St. John’s Lodge St. Mark’s Lodge Oak Hill Cemetery Capt Johnson Old Newburyport Artillery Company Cushing Guards Western Union Telegraph Office

Golden City Disaster Off Cape St Lazare Sinks With Passengers

San Francisco reports the steamship Golden City wrecked near Cape St Lazare on February 22. 500 passengers and a valuable cargo were aboard for Panama to New York. Only a small quantity of provisions saved. many endured hunger and thirst while officers faced harsh criticism. The Colorado rescued the survivors and brought them to safety at Santa Maria Bay.

San Francisco Colorado Golden City Cape St Lazare Panama New York Point Lazaro California Bay of Santa Maria Santa Maria Bay Severn Comstock

City of Boston Steamer Sighting Provokes Hopeful Underwriters

London reports a claimed sighting of four funnel steamer hulls off Cardigan Bay near Ireland is disputed. Despite doubt, optimism persists for the City of Boston's safety as underwriters cut the premium by fifty percent. A billiards challenge follows with J Roberts offering two to five hundred pounds.

London Cardigan Bay Ireland City Boston J. Roberts

Carnival at Paris and France Warns Rome Over Catholic States

The Carnival at Paris passed quietly yesterday with huge crowds. The French Government warned its representative at Rome to protect Catholic State institutions. In Senegal a French colonial engagement reportedly saw 500 French troops defeat over 2000 local combatants on the 9th.

Paris Maxon Rome Senegal Africa

Burlingame Obsequies Draw Great Crowd in Burlingame

A large audience gathered for Burlingame's funeral in Burlingame, with nearly all Americans in the city attending while Prince Gortschakoff and Prince Reuss were absent due to illness. The Czar's aides and other dignitaries were present as remains were ready for shipment to the United States after the Emperor visited Mrs Burlingame.

St. Petersnvre Burlingame Prince Gortschakoff Prince Reuss North German Confederation United States

The Carlist Movement Rumors and Royal Property Seizure

Rumors of a Carlist rising in Northern Spain are denied as yet. The party remains active with movements at various points but generally insignificant and easily countered. Ex-Queen Isabella's private property is embargoed by Prince D Assize to safeguard their children's inheritance. The Countess of Gite sues her husband for squandering her dowry.

Department of State Washington United States Guadalupe Hidalgo Joint Commission J. Hurley Achton H Street Washington, D.C Hamiltos Fis Giato Mannaio Marca Spain Isabella D’assize Gite Bella

Reichstag Rejects Radical Proposition on Members’ Pay

Bern and Manca report the Reichstag has rejected the Radicals proposal to compensate members for attending sessions. The decision ends the contentious plan that would fund lawmakers' attendance.

Bern Manca 2 Reichstag

Bavaria cabinet formed as Count Bray appointed

Count Bray entrusted with forming a new Bavarian Cabinet as Monica Maron 2 reports on political changes. King Louis endorses Dr Dol linger’s stand against Papal infallibility and urges perseverance defending the State from church influence while ordering public observances for the king's birthday.

Monica Maron Count Bray Louis Dr Dollinger

Paraguayan Conflict Update In 1939 Style Stakes

Paraguay reports Lopez's forces in a shaky hold as desertions thin his ranks. Despite depleted samy, he remains in opposition to Brazilian forces, signaling ongoing resistance and tense frontline conditions.

Maron Paraguay Lopez

Shooting Affray Shocks Stevenson Alabama After Arrest

A negro man fired into a Stevenson house last night, was arrested and taken to jail, then seized by the Ku Klux and carried off likely to be killed. Huntsville soldiers traveled to Stevenson to investigate the incident and restore order.

Stevenson Tenn Nasuviur Txyx Manca Alabama Ail Huntsville

Fires Hit Several States in Separate Incidents

In Quincy Illinois near Quincy the residence of George I burned Monday night. In Marion thirteen dwellings were burned yesterday. In WilkesBarre Pennsylvania the Luzerne Powder Company millhouse burned with no explosion as the powder is noncombustible. In Louisville Kentucky Morse’s barrel and stave factory burned causing about $20 000 loss and leaving 120 workers unemployed.

Quincy Carcaco Marca 2 George I Wirxswarer, Ps Luzerne Powder Company Louisville Marva Morse

Vote of Thanks to Senator Hardenburg Abolish Canal Repairs

New York March report notes Produce Exchange voting thanks to State Senator Hardenburg for pushing abolition of the contract system for canal repairs. A terror event in Morrisania kills John Sullivan and injures nine others in a nitro glycerine explosion. Over 500 Brooklyn Navy Yard workers resume, and Mr Anderson becomes President of the Board of Health. Adam Lange, 30, jailed on rape charges involving a neighbor’s 11 year old daughter.

Produce Exchange Hardenburg John Sullivan Morrisania Brooklyn Navy Yard Anderson Bower of Health Adam Lange

Receipts of Cotton at Ports and Light Weight Fight

Receipts of cotton at five ports since last weekly statement show 38,607 bales this week versus 39,171 last week. The daily report covers New York New Orleans Mobile Savannah and Charleston. Also, Billy Edwards defeated Sam Collyer in a light weight title fight on Mystic Island in forty one rounds.

Boston Post New York New Orleans Mobile Savannah Charleston Billy Edwards Sam Collyer Baltimore Mystic Island Mystic Conn Long Island Sound Edwards Collyer

Financial and Commercial News Roundup from London Paris and Liverpool

London reports steady Consols and U S bond activity with 1867 issues noted. Prices show Erie Illinois Central and U S 5-20s movements. Paris Bourse firm with rente levels. Liverpool cotton dull and later steady with 10,000 bales traded. Havre petroleum flat, Antwerp cotton prices quiet, Bremen reports ship Leilin M Long ashore with 550 bales saved.

London U.S Erie Illinois Central Ilinois Marca Connors Paris Rentes Liverpool Marcy Havre Antwerp Patrelanmanint Bremen Marcu Lellin M. Long New Orleans Weser

Mardi Gras Festivities Light Up Mobile and New Orleans

In Mobile Mose Ava March 2 festivities included a grand procession carnival parade and lively balls and tableaux as a record Mardi Gras celebration. In New Orleans on March 2 the mystic Krew of Comus staged a Mardi Gras procession and balls with favorable weather and peaceful events.

Mose Ava New Orleans

Ten Die in Lackawanna Rolling Mill Boiler Blast

Scranton reports Terrence Tierney among the ten dead from the Lackawanna rolling mill boiler explosion. Twenty five injured remain, with one or two not expected to survive. Cleanup begins as vast roof opening measures 140 by 146 feet.

Scranton Terrence Tierney Lackawanna Manhina

Fireman Phillips Potter Arrested After Fatal Breakaway Ride

New York March 2 Phillips Potter fireman on a freight train was arrested in Jersey City for knocking John Jackson off a moving car to steal a ride. The boy was crushed by two cars and is expected to die. Jackson Miss March 2 Yerger waives exam seeking writ of habeas corpus. His case will be tried tomorrow and bail is likely.

Whittemore North Carolina House Butler Tennessee Military Committee Brotherton Ohio Mangen Anderson Wilson Hartworp Edward Haley Willimantic New York James Nevaney Richard Griffin Nevaney Anhkixg New City Exchange Massachusetts Hamilton Bank of Insurance Company A St & Moterate EL Charles W. Freeland Ms de Phillips Potter Jersey City John Jackson Jackson, Miss Mancu 2 Yerger Porter Severn Haiti United States Salnave Cabral Baez Haytien Kingston Jamaica Hayti Lavsr San Domingo Luperon Cuba Lysurgents Havana Key West Goyeneche Valmaseda

New Dominion proposes sweeping Dominion banking reforms in Ottawa

In the House of Commons Sir Francis Hinks unveils a banking scheme limiting note issues, reshaping currency with greenbacks, expanding bank capital to at least one million dollars, and tying dividends and charters to strict reserves. It sets annual shareholder lists, stock thresholds for directors, and a 90 day suspension of specie payments as bankruptcy. Debate scheduled for Friday.

Ubs B.A Copif Eoston and Albaway Railroad CO Chas, & Sthvsns Fressorer Boston Ottawa Canada House of Commons Francis Hinks Dominion

Sinking of the gunboat Oneida detailed in Yoko hama letter

A San Francisco dispatch recounts the Oneida sinking after Bombay struck her on the starboard quarter. The Bombay’s crew allegedly ignored distress, with many killed or missing as 20 officers and 50 men perished. Minister De Long organized rescue, chartered the Aroostook, and a naval court will investigate. List of lost officers and 95 sailors provided.

San Francisco Yokohama Bombay Oneida U. S Japan de Long Col. Shepard Yeddo Farrington Evera Aroostook Hirself Kaye Williams

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