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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1868

Page

2

Commission to adjudicate Alabama claims sits in Washington

Government officials report that Lord Stanley and Minister Johnson have agreed that the adjudication commission will sit in Washington. Details are still under negotiation.

Washington Lord Stanley Johnson Alabama

Dull Times at the Capital and Court of Inquiry

The capital lies quiet as Congress strains for news and the whiskey ring fades. The Dyer Court of Inquiry digests prosecution documents with witnesses altering testimony from earlier hearings as the case nears closure in about two weeks. General Grant plans a Saturday Eastward departure to avoid congressional frictions. Admiral Farragut and Secretary Seward meet the President at the White House about despatches from Minister Johnson. A patent office notice details a collar-cutting embossing machine for mass production. Speaker Colfax and his bride plan Friday return for the session.

R. B. Keeler Rousseau Louisiana Grant Congress New Orleans Col. Keeler Warmouth Steedman Dyer Court OF Inquiry Gen. Dyer Gen. Butler Ordnance General Grant East Washington Admiral Farragut Welles White House Seward Johnson Alabama

Belmont versus Erie Railway case reaches settlement

Judge Sutherland allows receiver Henry E. Davies to hold finite duties while suspending possession of railroad assets and earnings until the general term decision. The Barnard stay is vacated, with limited stays on receiver actions and accounts. Also notes cigar strike, naturalization frauds, a single scull boat race, and a brief Gamble case update.

Erie Sutherland Belmont Erie Railway Company Henry E. Davies Barnard

Fenian Congress invites Irish delegates to Fenian Convention

Across Philadelphia and Richmond reports note Fenian Congress resolutions unanimously inviting Independent Third Revolutionary Brotherhood and Savage Circles to send delegates and inviting all National Irishmen to participate in deliberations. The Senate President and House Speaker are to sign and publicize the action.

Philadelphia Fenian Congress Senate House of Representatives Third Revolutionary Brotherhood Fenian Brotherhood Associated Press James GirFrons James W. FizGerap House of Reps

Ship Burnt at Sea and Related Fires Reported

The Lawrence from San Francisco to New York was burned at sea on September 22 after a cargo fire developed on September 18. All crew were rescued by the Valparaiso. Cause likely spontaneous combustion. Also, Fritz and Wainwright brewery in St. Louis burns with $50,000 total loss. Springfield Mass pottery works of Charles Bliss burned, suspected incendiary, loss $5,000.

New York Lawrence San Francisco Sanaa Valparaiso Johnson St. Louis Fritz & Wainwright Springfield Mass Chas. Bliss Santa Cruz Young Men’s Christian Association Second Baptist Church Ohio Indiana Ilinois Missouri Kansas Iowa Minnesota H. Thane Miller Cincinnati George F. Shaw Miller Burlingame Weasswuas Gillott’s Supreme Court Joseph Ott & Sons Don Moy York Owen

Globe Editorial on Chinese Embassy Reception by Queen

The Globe argues for rapid ratification of the Burlingame treaty noting that America favors protection while Britain seeks open trade. It sees European and Chinese interests aligned and urges swift action if any advantage exists. The Times reports Gladstone's Liberal majority at 117 with Irish district dislikes cited. It also suggests the new cabinet will include the Earl of Kimberley as Foreign Secretary.

St. Stephens House of Commons G. I. Holyoake Birmingham America Bank of England Great Britain Atlantic New York Boston Post Gladstone Reform League Blackburn Blackguardburn Panch Thoee Heath Paraguay Davis Rio Janeiro Fisquel Decidie Lopez Kirkland George Ramsay Lieut Bush Linnet Montevideo London The Globe Burlingame England Europe China the Times Mr Gladstone Southwest Lancashire Earl of Kimberly Wiliam Mason

Burlingame to Visit Paris as Chinese Embassy Members Expected

Paris dispatch reports Mr Burlingame and other Chinese Embassy members are anticipated to arrive in Paris in the late December period, following their current travels.

MR Burlingame Paris Burlingame

Croatian Deputies Admitted to Hungarian Diet

Pesta reports Croatian deputies were admitted to seats in the Hungarian Diet yesterday. Across markets, London and Paris share price updates show mixed movements in bonds and rail shares, with U S 5-20s firm, railways steady to ease, and commodities like cotton and petroleum showing varied activity. Market notes also cover currencies, refined petroleum, sugar, and Havre collen prices.

Pesta Financial and Commercial London Forsnoon U.S Erie Ilinois Central U. S Illinois Central Frankfort Paris Liverpool Arrerrnoon Orleans Antwerp Havre

Kerosene Lamp Fires Burn Three Homes in 24 Hours

In New York three houses were set ablaze by kerosene lamp explosions within a day, leaving one woman and two children badly burned though no major damage occurred. In Poughkeepsie the steamboat Santa Claus struck the sloop John Jay near Wyack and sank it in thirty feet of water. one man from Rondout drowned, name not given.

New York Poughkeepsin N. Y Santa Claus John Jay Rondout Wyack

Maine State Educational Association Adopts Broad Reform

The Maine State Educational Association adjourned as Warren Johnson, the current Superintendent of Schools, presented a strong treatise urging a complete overhaul of the common school system. The meeting inspired a push for a broader educational policy to advance local schooling.

Aveosta Maine State Educational Association Warren Johnson

Local clothing and fur promotions across Boston shops

Advertising notices urge readers to shop at Guild & Delano 2 Winter street Fowe's Clothing House 16 18 24 Washington street and 24 Tremont Street Museum Building for bargains on stock fur sets and accessories. Other notices mention removal of S Condit to 5 Change Avenue hatters Jackson & Co and Amidon hats 59 Tremont Street Albion Building and Connolly & Powers gaiters School Street.

Fowe’s Washington Street S. Condit Devonshire Street No. 5 Change Avenue Connolly & Powers School St Jackson & Co Amidon

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