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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1879

Page

2

Congress Convenes Through The Day With Filibusters

The Forty fifth Congress adjourned for noon after a session from Friday. Senate debated pensions for Jeff Davis while Republicans in both houses filibustered over a disputed official. Maine towns held elections and Paige trial continued with Stetson cross examinations. Municipalities named officers and set appropriations in town meetings.

Forty Fifth Congress Senate Jeff Davis House Potter Messrs Hiscock Cox Reed Florida Louisiana Hayes Maine Portland Paige Stetson

House and Senate Clash Over Seward Case in Daylong Session

Washington reports a day of heated debate as the House and Senate wrestle with the Seward impeachment matter. Gen. Butler defends Seward citing personal liberty while Republicans press the committee report backing Seward. Conference Committee reports flow as River and Harbor and Sundry Civil bills advance.

Capitol Storm of Congress Ends in Quiet Tension

The Forty fifth Congress meets in a crowded Capitol at night as conference committees wrangle over Army and Legislative bills. Reports show disagreement on troop presence at polls and the Supervisors of Elections law repeal while funding shifts affect New England projects including Boston and Scituate harbor allocations. A new postal law prompts a sharp dispute.

House agrees to River and Harbor bill impeachment of Seward proceedings

The House met at 16 o clock and received the Senate River and Harbor bill with amendments non-concurred in, appointing a Conference Committee. It ordered seven articles of impeachment against George EF Seward and directed immediate action by seven House members at the Senate bar. The Sundry Civil Appropriation bill was discussed with numerous line items including Chicago and Nashville construction, lighthouses, telegraph lines, land grants, surveys, and a museum. The Judiciary report on Seward’s consular books and procedural rulings dominated the afternoon, with votes on privilege and conference reports before a 9 PM adjournment.

Senate House Burnside Capt. Eads Windom Seward Potter Conger Congress Washington Spencer Messrs McMillan Randolph Mr Windom Conference Committee Joseph L. Stevens Manchester N. H Southern Claims Commission Allison Edmunds Reagan, Kenna and Hubbell Northern Pacific George EF. Seward Shanghai Atkins Hooker Reagan District of Columbia Custom House Chicago Nashville Custom House Louisiana New York Post Office Baltimore City Gen. Schenck Texas Montana Dakota Supreme Court of the United States Hayden, Powell and Wheeler Blackburn First National Bank of New York Hale Hewitt New York Mayham Henry Buckner Yeas Judiciary Committee Butler Springer Messrs Butler and Banks Illinois Banks Capt Eads Mississippi Arkansas River Little Rock Hanba

March interest on public debt paid from Treasury

The March interest on the funded debt is paid at the Treasury and Sub-Treasuries. The 10-40 bonds accrue about 4,864,157 dollars and the 4 1-2 percent bonds about 3,125,000 dollars. Payments to 10-40 holders are in gold or lawful money. 4 1-2 bond holders receive checks. Receipts from internal revenue and customs with subscription activity noted.

Washington Treasury New York Internal Revenue

Hiller Confirmed as Nantucket Collector of Customs

Senate confirmations include William P. Hiller as Collector of Customs at Nantucket and a slate of United States Consuls in Para Leipsic Geneva Antwerp Matamoras and St Paul de Loanda. Postmasters named for towns in Maine Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and more.

Washington William P. Hiller Nantucket Senate United States Asa C. Prindle New York Para Edward E. Lane Illinois Tunstall James E. Montgomery Leipsic Lyell T. Adams Geneva John H. Stewart Pennsylvania Antwerp Warren P. Sutton Michigan Matamoras William H. Thomas South Carolina St. Paul de Loanda Maine John Berry Gardiner James Atkins, Jr Hallowell Jason Hall Mechanics’ Falls Massachusetts Junius Bates Blackstone George L. Bourne Auburndale Rhode Island William H. P. Stone Olneyville Connecticut Heber S. Ives Plantsville

Washington Briefs: Post Office Bid Controversy and Nominations

In Congress, Senator Dorsey urged a $50 000 one year subsidy for John Roach, prompting laughter in the capital as a sharp drop from prior sums. The House concurred on a Sutton cannon grant while a patent case favored the Burlington and Missouri Railroad. Nominee notices were sent to the Senate and Mrs Bella A Lockwood was admitted to the U S Supreme Court bar.

Washington Conference Committee Dorsey Johm Roach John Roach House Senate Sutton Massachusetts United States Burlington and Missouri Railroad Nebraska Supreme Court David H. Strother West Virginia Mexico Lucius H. Foote Valparaiso John M. Wilson Ohio Panama George Scroges Illinois

Afghan Peace Hopes Rise As Yakoob Khan Likely Succeeds

Across Britain and the United States reports suggest Shere Ali’s death may open pathways to peace in Afghanistan. The Times notes Yakoob Khan could be installed on the throne and the Indian Government may recognize him de facto while negotiations with England advance.

London the Times Yakoob Khan Shere Ali India Afghanistan Tashkend Ameer Russia England

Cortes to Be Dissolved Over Cuban Policy

A Madrid despatch reports Martinez Campos and the Cabinet have not reached agreement on Cuban affairs. They plan to advise the King to dissolve the Cortes this week, consult leading statesmen, and appoint either the present administration or another willing to pursue home elections and colonial reform. High political activity noted.

London Madrid Martinez Campos Campos

Greece Delays Boundary Talks Recall of Commissioners

Public opinion in Greece grows irritated by repeated delays in boundary negotiations. The Greek government plans to recall its commissioners but postpones their frontier departure to heed French advice.

Athens Greece

British rear guard repulsed by 2000 Alizai Duranis at Kushi Nakhud

Gen Stewart reports Gen Biddulphs rear guard attacked by 2000 Alizai Duranis at Kushi Nakhud. Enemy driven off with 150 dead and pursuit to nightfall. British losses include one major killed, five natives killed, one colonel wounded and eleven natives wounded.

London Viceroy of India Stewart Biddulph Kushi Nakhud

Examination of Election Bribery Allegations and Canvassing Board Claims

The report criticizes the inquiry as late and incomplete while detailing claims that Tilden could not defend himself openly. It notes Florida and South Carolina boards, describes dubious testimonies about bribery, and questions the face of the returns versus final counts. It concludes with a wary hope to spare future hypocrisy in fraud literature.

Tilden Florida South Carolina Dunn Smith Weed Woolley Marble Robertson

Portland Election Results Show Senter Wins Mayor Seat

In Portland Michigan on March 3 William Senter Republican narrowly defeated George Walker Democratic Greenback 2816 to 2738 with 57 for Frederick Fox independent. Island vote not expected to alter outcome. council shifts favor Republicans though some wards remain unsolved.

Portland William Senter George Walker Frederick Fox Senter Walker Lewiston Rockland John Lovejoy Frederick Hall George Gregory Common Council Bangor Bucksport

Dr William E Underwood Dies In Boston At 55 East Newton Street

Dr William E Underwood died at his home on March 3 from pulmonary disease and long standing ailments. Born April 8 1825 in Wales Massachusetts he trained in Suffield Connecticut and earned a medical degree from Eclectic Medical College Cincinnati. He practiced in Middlefield before moving to Boston about thirty years ago gaining high esteem in his field. A former president of the Massachusetts Eclectic Medical Society and founder of the Boston District Eclectic Medical Society he served as representative to the General Court coroner of Suffolk County and six years on the Boston School Committee. He leaves a widow and a son. Other deaths.

East Newton Street Underwood Wales Mass Suffield Conn Eclectic Medical College of Cincinnati Middlefield Boston Massachusetts Eclectic Medical Society Boston District Eclectic Medical Society New England Suffolk County C. P Wardwell Lake Village N. H West Cedar Street William E. Leonard John S. Leonard Neponset House Simmons Sonntag Helena New York Scott Sonnenshein Berlin B. A. Edwards Baptist Church Bolton

Partial wage cut hits the Newmarket corporation

The Newmarket company cut wages by about 8 percent in a recent reduction. Springfield reports over fifty diphtheria cases this winter with one third fatal, mostly affecting children. James L. Eaton, a Laconia car plant employee, was fatally crushed Saturday between a shop door frame and a car. Belle Simpson aged 12 of Newmarket was badly burned while kindling kerosene. William Brown of Littleton died in Concord Vermont Saturday when a tree fell on him during chopping. skull and neck injuries noted. No heed given to Fish Warden Page notice on fishing in Great Bay. Winter catches include ten tons of bass and four of smelts. Rev. Hall Harrison of St Paul’s School will move to Ellicott City Maryland May 1 to serve St John’s parish.

Newmarket Corporation Springfield James L. Eaton Laconia Car Company Belle Simpson Newmarket Willian Brown Littleton Concord Page Great Bay Hall Harrison St. Paul's School St. Andrew’s Church Hopkinton Ellicott City St. John’s Parish

Castleton Forms Billings State and Marble Co with 50000

At Castleton the Billings State and Marble Company is organized with a capital of 50000 dollars. In St Albans Richard Leahey was bound over to county court in 2000 to answer a railroad pay order forging charge after waived examination. In Ripton A W Goss assignee of James H Batch elder Middlebury forger sold 10600 of the unencumbered property for 500 dollars. Goss's attorney J M Tripp bid the property amid suspicions of trickery. A reunion occurred between New York policeman John Moran and his mother Mrs Stephen Kelley at Factory Point after 27 years separation. Mrs Kelley had believed her son lost at sea. she identified him by a childhood scar. On March 6 Gov Proctor will hear new evidence in the Gravelin murder case sentenced to be executed March 14 for the murder of Robert O White. Counsel seek a six month reprieve to prepare for the Supreme Court.

Billings State and Marble Company Castleton St. Albans Richard Leahey Ripton A. W. Goss James H. Batchelder Middlebury Goss J. M. Tripp John Moran New York Stephen Kelley Factory Point Manchester Kelley Hong Charles N. Davenport Charles B. Eddy John F. Deane Josiah W. Deane Gov. Proctor Rutland Henry Gravelin Robert O. White Gravelin Supreme Court

Notable Local Figures and Legal Turmoil Highlight Newport Scene

George B. Holmes longtime Phoenix foundry treasurer died aged 85. Mrs Patience Albro of Foster died at 102 after seventy five years on the same farm. William C. Caswell of Narragansett Pier filed for assignment with liabilities 126,000 and assets 145,000. Mrs Card of Newport seriously injured after leaping from a second story window amid delirium tremens. A high profile divorce suit in Newport involves Gen James Gallatin Lawrence against Eva Lawrence with allegations of adultery with Amede Van den Nest. The case has sparked a bloodless European duel and a resumed frontier lifestyle amid social circles.

George B. Holmes Phoenix Foundry Patience Albro Foster William C. Caswell Narragansett Pier Card Newport James Gallatin Lawrence William Beach Lawrence Eva Gen. Taylor Zachary Taylor Amede van den Nest Legation

Acquittal in Pension Overcharge Case Follows Bond

Henry Q. Conway freed on acquittal but remains held on $500 bond awaiting a demurrer hearing. The case concerned alleged overcharging of Mrs Margaret Holden, a soldier’s widow, for pension services. In New London, Daniel Shields, 22, died by his own hand after a suspected period of insanity following unemployment. In Hartford, William H. Shelly, 40s, died from a fatal head injury when a 600 pound drop forge struck his skull at Billings & Spencer Company.

Henry Q. Conway Margaret Holden Daniel Shields New London William H. Shelly Billings & Spencer Company Hartford

Democratic nominee support tallies across nine Kentucky counties

Reports from Louissville detail nine county meetings guiding Democratic gubernatorial nominees. Black Burn leads five counties with 77 votes, Jones six counties with 20 votes, and Underwood one county with 14 votes. The figures reflect early party endorsements in March.

Louissville Blackburn Jones Underwood

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