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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1873

Page

2

Periodicals Change Hands Atlantic Monthly Our Young Folks and More

Public notice announces the transfer of the Atlantic Monthly Every Saturday and Our Young Folks from James R. Osgood & Co to new publishers. Hurd & Hopkins Riverside Press will retain the Atlantic and Every Saturday under new ownership. Our Young Folks will be absorbed by Scribner & Co with St Nicholas as substitute.

Atlantic Monthly Our Young Folks Messrs James R. Osgood & Co the Atlantic Messrs Hurd & Houghton Riverside Press St. Nicholas Messrs Scribner & Co New York Atlantic Mecesrs Osgood & Co

New York World Sees Democratic Edge in State Races

The New York World argues a Democratic majority across the state on clear party lines. It compares Nichols Democratic comptroller votes to Fort Republican treasurer votes, showing Nichols ahead by over four thousand. It notes Liberal voters’ split and suggests later results would strengthen Democratic gains, with cross-party Liberal defections aiding reform.

New York World Nichols Fort Elmira Sweet Taylor New York Evening Post

Railroad investigations and political contests split national attention

Government Commissioners will file a report on the Northern Pacific Railroad, endorsing 190 miles of examined land for patent issuance, with about 400 miles approved. Contested seats loom in Louisiana and West Virginia. A new candidate, Dr. R A Green, seeks Sergeant at Arms. Damages award in Baltimore and Potomac suit totals 12,000. A seal lock theft probe and a high profile Arizona marriage distraction round out the items.

Northern Pacific Railroad Messrs Congress Central Pacific Louisiana West Virginia

Indian horse theft and capture at Fort Sill report

The Commissioner of Indian Affairs says white horse thieves stole 120 Ca mapache horses. A U S Marshal pursuit reached Jackson county Texas where 32 horses were captured. One thief was secured and sent to Fort Sill in irons awaiting trial. Gov Davis vowed hanging for any white man stealing Indians horses in Texas. Postal changes: New England postmasters appointed and a new office established in South New Castle Maine.

Associated Press Washington Commissioner of Indian Affairs United States Jackson County Texas Fort Sill Irons Davis New England Robert Jenkins Glenwood Aroostook James Savage South China Kennebeck County Henry Georges Plainsville Norfolk County Mass Henry L. Allens Colebrook Litchfield County Conn South Newcastle Lincoln County John Trussell

War cloud lifts as Spain and United States seek peace

Reports from Washington on November 23 indicate calmer discussion of the Spanish question and a growing belief that no war will erupt between the United States and Spain. The Spanish ministry remains friendly and stresses peaceful handling of disputes. The day’s key dispatch from Madrid came from Admiral Polo to Secretary Fish.

Washington United States Spain Madrid Polo Fish

Declarations Of President Grant On Wartime Preparations

A Washington special reports President Grant saying that government moves to prepare for aggressive or defensive policy, including arming up to troop levels, could be construed as warlike. He asserts such actions historically precede peace or honor satisfaction, and says his message to Congress should reflect that idea unless he forgets the exact words.

Grant Congress New York Washington

Spanish Objections to United States Virginius Claims

New York November 23 Herald special from Washington lists Spanish objections to U S reparations claims over the Virginius. They challenge ships status as American, noting Cuban ownership, registry to Patterson of New York, later sale, several flag snippings by other nations, Gen Ryan not a US citizen, and that Virginius at capture was on an unlawful expedition against a friendly power.

Select Civil Service of United States House of Representatives Committee On Railways and Canals Committee On Transportation Seaboard Senate Committee Lyman Tremain House New York Butler Appropriations Maynard Dawes Ways and Means Freeman Clarke Banking and Currency Committee Clinton L. Merriam Friends of the Administration Leonard Myers Foreign Affairs Committee Kasson Ryan the Herald Special Washington Virginius Patterson West Indies Cuba Ireland Spain Great Britain Oyer and Terminer Court Tweed John Graham Court of Oyer and Terminer Court of Special Sessions Graham Davis Tremain Mr Graham Brennan

Navy Yard Activity and Vessel Funding Report

Secretaries Robeson and Fish conferred on the Spanish complication as Washington Navy Yard workers labored Sunday. Robeson blamed acting as executive officer under higher orders while Treasury figures show three million dollars spent fitting out war vessels since the Virginias capture.

Washington Robeson Fish Washington Navy Yard Treasury Secretary of the Navy Virginias

Navy torpedoes prepared along Atlantic and Gulf coasts

The Engineer Corps orders readiness for coast defenses with torpedoes and electrical gear. Tug Rescue carried 150 barrels of powder. Fortuna undergoes overhaul and will be launched soon. Shawmut gets extra crew and sails. Relief reports slow recruiting. Navy Yard operations continue as vessels prepare for sea near Key West and Fort Mifflin.

Washington Engineer Corps Atlantic Gulf Engineer Department Navy Yard Fortune Philadelphia Manhattan Fort Mifflin Fort Miffiim Key West New York New London Kry

Letter from Alfaro to Burriel on execution day

Senor Alfaro writes to Gen Burriel expressing horror at fratricidal war and pledging to withdraw support for Cuban insurrection. He claims to be sec retary to Gen Quesada and offers secrets in exchange for mercy for the Virginius steamer passengers. He mentions negotiations with the U S government and bribery of American officers.

Senor Alfaro Burriel Fry New York Cionista Quesada United States Pedro Alfaro

Cuban Patriotic Association Resolutions Across Cities

In Philadelphia a Cuban Patriotic Association meeting denounced recruitment efforts and warned against law violations while a Beverly NJ land gift was discussed. Cincinnati Board of Trade urged peaceable arbitration amid Cuban unrest and support for a Spanish republic. Columbus hosted a large indignation meeting over Spanish authorities. Boutwell urged moderation on Cuban matters in Chicago.

Cuban Patriotic Association OF Philadelphia Cincinnati Board OF Trade Columbus Georgia Utah Boutwell Jose Gonzales Montijo Cuba Cuban Association United States Senor Rossi Beverly N. J Senor Franco Dommagus Association Cincinnati Board of Trade Chicago Spain

Spanish Chronicle of Virginias seizure and Cuba executions

The Cronista claims the first authentic account of the Virginias seizure, voyage to Santiago, and the capture and execution of 102 captives. It notes cowardice of the crew, Varona's maneuvers, and how 37 were condemned and died at the chapel at 5 PM on the 7th, with many converting on their deathbeds.

New York The Cronista Santiago Bernabi Varona Cespedes Quesada Burriel Ryan Smith Varona Capt Fry Cuba Guillermo Valls Insto Consagra Francisco Borras Polo Herminio Quesada Harding George Walker George Harding Union Blackwell’s Island

Views on Virginius seizure and wartime law by Dr Woolsey

New Haven, November 23. Dr Woolsey analyzed the Virginius affair in terms of international law twofold: first the legality of the seizure itself and second the treatment of captives. He warned that cruel acts toward prisoners provoke intercession, while nations may justify interference only in extreme self defense when war looms. He drew on the Caroline and Kozta cases to illustrate limits of neutral rights and the balance between lawful order and necessary action amid insurrection.

New Haven Conn Woolsey Lafe School Cuban Great Britain France Navarino Wheaton

The Virginius Case and Madrid Talks with Castelar

Reports of Madrid violence toward Gen. Sickles are denied. Castelar meets with British Minister Layard to discuss relations and a possible arbitration plan for the Virginius crisis. The German Emperor is suggested as a likely arbitrator if arbitration proceeds.

Madrid Sickles Castelar Layard Virginius

French Ministry Announced with Notable Reassignments

Paris reports the new French Ministry with Duke de Brogié, Pierre Magne, M. Deseilligny and M. Barbie staying in cabinet roles. New appointees include Douay as War Minister, Goulard Interior Minister, Depeyre Justice Minister, Bodot Agriculture Minister. Gambetta and Jules Favre testified at the Bazaine trial, Favre relaying talks with Bismarck about recognition of the Left government.

Paris Duke de Broghié Pierre Magne M. Deseilligny M. Barbie Douay Goulard Depeyre Bodot Bazaine Gambetta Jules Favre Favre Biamark Marshal Bazaine

Disraeli Speech in Glasgow Foretells European Struggle

Disraeli attacked the Government in Glasgow last night predicting a major clash between spiritual and temporal powers in Europe. He warned the conflict could spark anarchy and said Irish home rule supporters would reveal Britain’s true aims. In Dublin a massive home rule demonstration drew an estimated 0,000 participants with speeches by Butts, Martin and others and no disturbances.

London Disraeli Glasgow Europe Ireland Great Britain Dublin Butts Martin

Financial and Commercial Telegrams from London Paris Havana

Markets report rates and prices across cities with United States notes. Eries quoted at 36 in London and 58 new. three month bills discount at 6 percent in open market. Havana sugar prices steady to active. stock in warehouses 124000 boxes and 4400 birds. Freight rates to the United States firm. exchange quiet with London and Paris cites.

London U. S New Erie Bank of England Paris Liverpool de. Orleans Havana D. S Matanzas United States Falmouth Cuba Loudon

Assassination and political upheaval in Hispaniola turmoil

News from Havana datelined November reports the assassination of the Count of San Fernando at his mansion. Earlier dispatches from San Domingo City claim Generals Manzuela and three others were executed by order of President Baez, with six more officers threatened. Reports from Puerto Plata predict Baez’s possible defeat and a shift in policy. Provisional Government under Luperon grows stronger on the Haytien frontier as Saget plans retirement in 1874 to St Marks. Other items note Hurricane damage, rising flour price, and new public works in Laguyra plus arrests for conspiracy against President Blanco.

Baez San Domingo Saget Havana San Fernando West Indies Manzuela Puerto Plata Republic of Senor Gonzales Cacres Haytien Luperon Jacmel St. Marks San Juan DE Porto Rico Senor Soler Nassau Mahlon Chance United States Laguayra Bolivar Varaccas

Corean Expedition Abandoned by Japanese Ministry

San Francisco The Great Republic arrives with Japan dates to Nov 1. Ministers of the Mikado, except two, sent resignations on Oct 24 which were accepted though some later withdrew. Prime Minister San Jo Diajm suffered a convulsive attack from overwork but recovered and withdrew his resignation. Okuma and Sayeshima also resigned. Terrashima becomes head of the foreign office. Ito becomes Public Works minister, with Jamaguchi and Kido in the cabinet. Kido is reportedly too paralyzed to work much. The Mikado has abandoned Corean and Formosan plans.

San Francisco Great Republic Japan Corea Iwakura United States San Jo Diajm Kido Sayeshima China Mikado

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