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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1848

Page

2

Grand Democratic Demonstration in Faneuil Hall

The old Cradle of Liberty was crowded last night by Boston democracy. Hon. Henry Crocker called the meeting to order and the body of the hall and galleries filled before the announced start time. Officers were chosen by the assembled council.

Democratic Rally at Faneuil Hall Endorses Cass and Butler

A Boston audience at Faneuil Hall heard pro Cass and Butler speakers defend Gen Taylor from Free Soil criticism and attack federalists, praising Democratic unity. Arthur McArthur spoke briefly as the crowd cheered, with no interruptions beyond applause. The meeting closed with repeated cheers for Cass and Butler and regional supporters.

Chase John S. Wells, Esq Exeter N. H Berras Cass Butler Massachusetts Custom House Mexico Col. Wright Lawrence Abbott Lawrence James Wilson Col Wright Hamilton England Colonel Wright U S. Bank John Tyler Wells Gen. Cushing Messrs Rantoul and Halle Gen. Taylor Vir Wells Indiana Choate Taylor New Hampshire Arthur McArthur Faneuil Hall Cushing Cushman Tennessee United and National Democratic Party

Glorious rally for Cass and Butler in Providence

An outdoor rally in Providence on Nov 2 1848 drew a large crowd for Cass and Butler. Welcome B Sayles opened the meeting, Arthur M Arthur spoke for about 90 minutes delivering strong Democratic arguments. Dorrism and democracy were cheered, as supporters pledged renewed energy for the campaign.

Providence Post Cass Butler Court House Welcome B. Sayles, Esq Cass and Bu'ler Club Arthur M’arthur, Esq McArthur East House

Political letters urge mass turnout and party loyalty

A stream of Democratic rallying cries and political notices urges voters to mobilize for the November election. The letters praise party energy in Pennsylvania, defend Taylor’s nomination, note speakers in Fitchburg and Ashburnham, and rail against Whigs and officeholders while touting Cas, Butler, and Van Buren as preferred figures.

Manslaughter Conviction Leads Five Year State Prison Sentence

In Municipal Court Alanson Courtland was convicted of manslaughter for stabbing Elizabeth Russell and sentenced to five years in the state prison. George White and Francis Goodwin, charged with stealing knives from Greenough and Saunders & Co., received eighteen months each. John Steeney fined seventy five dollars and costs for assaulting Henry Pennfield over visits to his wife and ordered to post bonds to keep the peace. Stephen Badge and Elizabeth Rich, both described as keepers, faced fines of forty and thirty dollars respectively. James M. Jeffs fined forty dollars on license law charges.

Alanson Courtland Elizabeth Russell George White Francis Goodwin Greenough and Saunders & Co Dock Square John Steeney Henry Pennfield Stephen Badge House of Ill Fame Elizabeth Rich James M. Jeffs

Backwoodsman sculptures praised at Horticultural Hall and Boston arts events

The Backwoodsman statue and two child pieces by Boston sculptor Dexer receive praise from judges. Boston venues showcase Lyceum and Boston Museum performances, concerts, and a variety of entertainment. Posts note railway stockholder meeting and local crime reports.

Dexter Horticultural Hall Boston

Bermuda storm and Kingston treasury notes spark concern

New York reports a severe storm on the island causing property damage and public alarm. Kingston Jamaica faces financial strain leading the public accounts commissioner to issue £50,000 in treasury notes. Commerce nationwide grows gloomy as markets slump. New Orleans dispatch notes cotton decline and frieght firmness, with corn and lard prices listed.

New York Bermuda House of Assembly Kingston Jam Commissioner of Public Accounts Treasury New Orleans Europa’s Freighis Firm

Financial market notes show railroad bonds and Treasury notes activity

U S Treasury Notes and various railroad securities traded with modest moves. Reading Railroad bonds and Norwich and Worcester shares were quoted around 324 and 314 respectively. Long Island and Harlem rails posted small price changes while U S Sixes hovered near earlier levels.

New York Treasury Notes U. S Erie Indiana Canton Co Norwich and Worcester Railroad Long Island Harlem Long Island Railroad Canton Co. Reading Norwich and Worcester Treasury

Missine Wessen Brig Chatahooche Missing off Georgetown

The brig Chatahooche from New York to Georgetown is missing after sailing September 26 with dry goods aboard. It carried lime likely stored in the bottom and is presumed to have foundered near the Gauged gates around September 28 or 29, with no further word heard.

Missine Wessen Chatahooche N York Georgetown

Disasters and ship distress off Cape Sable and Cape May

Gloucester reports 28th ult off Cape Sable a 46 day Cardiff voyage ship Palmyra with three feet water in hold and leaking. pilot aided through night as gale blew. Mail ashore near Cape May, cargo being discharged. Bark Express from New York ashore at Pontadio, no major damage. Several other vessels reported distressed or damaged including brig Merimac captured by DeAssas, brig New York on fire in harbor, brig Newcastle damaged in Gulf Stream, and ships reporting wrecks or hull damage near 30 30 N 60 30 W.

C. Sch Filer Colby Gloucester Cape Sable Palmyra Boston Cardiff Lim Mail Cape May Express Boas Matanzas New York Pontadio Henry Trowbridge Spain Thomas and St Croix Thomaston Mobile Merimac Newburyport St Jago de Cuba DeAssas Bordeaux Goodwin York Gulf Stream Alfereta Wilson Philadelphia Barbadoes Win Price Rowland Bart George Henry St Martins Ander Nasau NP Srig Chatsworth Ceara Baltimore St Johns

Arrival of the Hibernia Seven Days from Europe

The British mail steamer Hibernia under Capt. N. Shannon arrived at East Boston on Friday morning November 4 after leaving Liverpool October 21. The report covers unsettled English weather, harvest yields, and market movements in London and Liverpool including wheat, flour, corn, and provisions. It notes cholera cases in England and Europe, quarantine changes, and rising money markets with prices in various commodities.

Rio de Janeiro Richmond Baltimore Columbia Mills Richmond Country Georgetown Europe Rio Grande Atlantic Gundo United States Antwerp London Liverpool Mediterranean England Ireland Colonial Jamaica N. Shannon East Boston Scotland Baltic Mark Lane Orleans Mobile Georgia Germany God Paris Birmingham John Cheetham Edinburgh Leith Newhaven Hall Amsterdam Koningsberg Prussia

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