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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1864

Page

2

Carnival Ends as Europe Bids Farewell to merrymaking

A detailed observance of Turin Carnival reports lavish processions led by Gianduja and diverse masked parades. Fireworks and pomp mark the finale as Carnival caretaker dies, signaling a shift toward quieter public festivity and waning public appetite for its old mockery.

Faples Naples Blackguard Europe Turin Corso Father Noah Pére Noble Primo Amoroso Ingénue Gianduja Lent Piazza Castello Doctor Secon Italy

Senate Recedes On Revenue Bill Amid Conference

In Washington on March 4 1864 the Senate reported lack of agreement with the House on the Revenue bill and moved to recede from House amendments. Powell continued speaking against military interference in State elections. The Senate recessed until Monday. Alley proposed a postal steamship link US Brazil. A Revolutionary Pension resolution praising surviving soldiers and granting modest pensions was adopted. Debate over Massachusetts contest Sleeper vs Rice concluded with Rice seated. Adjourned.

WashiIneTon Senate Sherman Committee of Conference House Powell Hovst Alley Massachusetts United States Brazil R Law Indiana Committee On Revolutionary Pensions John S. Sleeper Alex. H. Rice Committee On Elections Rice Dawes Mass Sleeper

Colored Louisiana voters probe in Washington dispatch

A Post despatch reports Louisiana colored freemen seeking to vote in their state. President Grant says rebels may be barred to finish the war but would support black suffrage if needed. he will defer to Louisiana’s Constitutional Convention. Other items note tax and navy bills, pensions, rail contracts, and new draft plans.

N. C Hahn Louisiana United States Congress New York The Post Washington Ways and Means Commissioner of Pensions Charles B. Sedgwick Representative Alley Massachusetts Brazil War Department Illinois Central Railroad Burington and Missouri River Railroad Mississippi and Missouri Railroad Illinois Central Quartermaster General Secretary of War Committee of Ways and Means Custar Hting Union Hancock

Death of Rev. Thomas Starr King Shocks San Francisco

The Rev. Thomas Starr King died at eight this morning after a brief illness of diphtheria. His loss stunned the city as business paused, courts adjourned, offices closed, and flags flown at half mast. King’s work for California and benevolent causes earned universal regard.

San Francisco Marcu T. Starr King Wm. Chamberlain New York Thomas Starr King California

Rebels Capture Cavalrymen in Dismal Swamp Reconnaissance

A Norfolk letter from March 2 reports a lieutenant and 15 men of the 5th Pennsylvania cavalry captured by rebels during a reconnoitering mission in the Dismal Swamp. Rebels maneuvering suggests feints, with no likely dash on Norfolk. Gen. Butler remains prepared asSabingra returning from Roanoke note large rebel presence at the canal. A dispatch bearer was fired on four times but escaped unharmed.

St. Louis Democrat Great Salt Lake City Fen Artemus Ward Hingston Great Mormon Theatre Irwin Great Bait Lake Wasawhi Mountains Point of the Mountains Ward Woppa-Key Tribe of Oral Connor Amos Reed Wappo- Key Connor Brigham Young Fin New York Norfolk 5Th Pennsylvania Cavalry Butler Roanoke Chesapeake and Albemarle Canal

Explosion at Quebec military lab wipes out building

A large explosion at a Quebec laboratory connected to the military magazine at noon today left Captain Milon and thirteen privates at work on cartridges. The building was blown apart, many houses rattled, and windows and partitions destroyed from St. John to Palace Street. The ruins burned near a powder magazine with 10 to 12 men missing. Captain Mahon and a few others were rescued alive.

Montreal Quebec Milon St. John Palace Street Mahon

Financial markets hold steady amid copper stock speculation

Friday, March 4 1864 reports gold at 161 and sterling at 176. Banks discount satisfactory notes. weaker collateral loans harder to secure. Business remains active with high merchandise prices. Board of Brokers shows animated session. closes with Western Railroad 1504 and Phenix Copper 32 among favorites.

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Building and contents likely to be totally destroyed

Despite vigorous departmental efforts the building and its contents are certain to be destroyed. Weeks and Potter are insured but the payout amount and exact names are expected to be substantial.

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