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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1843

Page

2

Miscellany and politics from Boston Post First Page

Three columns of items include late Texas and St. Johns P R reports a New York house collapse coverage of the Tyler meeting and a full amende honorable regarding the Bigelow and Blodgett votes.

E. Ec Texas St. Johns P. R New York Tyler Bigelow Blodgett

Return of votes in 177 towns shows Hubbard leading

Returns from 177 towns report Hubbard's statewide majority of 782 over all opponents. The file notes 30 towns yet to tally, with totals for each locale forthcoming and the overall result pending final count.

Hubbard

Disputed House Seats Stretch Session Amid Chelsea Conflict

At session start on January 4, 352 members appeared, 175 Democrats and 177 Whigs, including the Chelsea interloper. The interloper’s vote helped Nash of Whately lose his seat, enabling a Whig speaker and control of committees. The result delayed business, with Democrats forced to abandon measures, until recently when illegal members were sent home and seats vacated. Now 347 seated, 174 Democrats and 173 Whigs, leaving Democrats with a one vote potential majority if all align, while Chelsea’s chair remains disputed.

Chelsea Nash Whately Col. Thomas Lynn Long Boston House Commonwealth

Mr King Declines Resignation Amid Seat Contention

The piece argues Mr King will not resign the House seat held by Col. Thomas after claims of fraudulent votes. It criticizes Whigs for clinging to power and warns constituents to scrutinize King’s maneuver to block Democrat Rantoul. It urges public inquiry into his conduct, noting conscience and accountability.

Speaker King Col. Thomas Mr King Rantoul Congress King

Massachusetts Legislature Sees Seat Retaken Over Supper Incident

The article recalls a past incident where Whig members ousted a Democrat from the House after evidence showed he hosted a supper for friends at a public house following his election and was not paid for attendance. It contrasts this with current objections to paying Isley, the Chelsea interloper, for a seat taken improperly.

Massachusetts Lsley Chelsea

House Passes Undebatable Measures in Heavy Agenda

The House moved through its heavy orders on Saturday and cleared up to No. 350. A few more days like this and a pair of night sessions could push through the entire calendar and secure passage of all major public measures. Voters may hail the Democrats as faithful servants.

Vermont Boston Post Democratic Party Col. Greene Merchants’ Exchange Books Eliza Warwick Davis Liverpool Kensington Gorham New Orleans Tortugas West Reef Sand Key Viola New York Mobile Gun Key Hannah Taylor Trom Mobile Draco Sears Boston Cape Ann Erial Phinney Nantucket Myrick Boston Bay Boston Light Lot Emerald Farris Barnetable Sch United States Callaghan Philadelphia Cape May Erie Tremont Charleston Pass L’outre Balize Lapwing Vandalia Wall Medrid Donnell Trinidad Jenks Medora Lunt Havana Bemeni Islands Arizone Governor’s Island Cathoon Elis’s Island Staten Island Sam Coddington Sam B Abbey

Senate Passes Right of Suffrage Bill to Guard Vote

The Senate approved a measure to protect suffrage on Saturday. The public expects passage and fears a Democratic member's absence could derail it. Whigs are said to ridicule the bill, but proponents hope to prevail.

Senate

Fourteen Whigs Speak on Priority of Business in Chelsea House

In the House on Saturday fourteen whigs argued over priority of business and the previous question. Debate stretched as the Chelsea Speaker allows broad discussion to prolong the session.

Chelsea

Nash Missing From Whately Delayed by Travel Obstructions

Mr Nash of Whately did not reach town on Saturday due to travel obstructions. It is hoped he will arrive today to resume the seat from which he was fraudulently suspended by the Chelsea interloper. He will receive a warm welcome from his friends.

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Amazin Mesmerism and Oddities Spark City News

Reports from St Louis recount Dr Boynton and Dr McDowell dazzling crowds with mesmeric experiments and a disputed claim of hoax. Other items describe plasters in Philadelphia, a sausage theft by a dog in Albany, a lake-crossing accident near Peoria, city council paving bids, and magical lectures to come.

Boynton St. Louis McDowell Dr. Boynton Philadelphia Arch Street Peoria Illinois Roedecker Parker

Senate Passes Engrossed Resolve on Minot's Ledge Lighthouse

In the March 18 1848 Senate session an engrossed resolve approved petitions for a lighthouse on Minot's Ledge and for a survey of the arsenal. The bill to incorporate the Greenfield Institute for young ladies passed after rules suspension, and the suffrage bill advanced to a third reading with yeas 21 nays 9. The four section ballot provisions set penalties for improper ballot handling and intimidation. the quadrature of the circle petition drew amusement and was tabled. Senate adjourned to Monday 10 AM.

Senate T of Carver Josiah Sawtell Ozias Goodwin J. C. Clary Benjamin Seaver Daniel Wood Minot’s Ledge Arsenal Geo. H. Balch Lincoln Committee On Accounts John W. Low Gardner Committee On Education Greenfield Institute For the Education of Leland Committee On the Judiciary Yeas Messie Abbott Bragg Browne Essex Champion Davis Worcester Estabrook Fuller Gourgas Greenwood Goswold Giles Hood Hartwell Isley Perkins Bristol Pingree Spurr Wright Ward Messrs Barnstable Dillingham Gray Hammond Howe Quincy Richardson Strong Upton Gabriel H. Thompson

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