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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1843

Page

2

Boston Democratic Committee sets nominating convention date

At Democratic Hall the county and ward committees vote to adjourn November 28 at 7 PM to nominate a candidate to be sent to a general democratic meeting for confirmation or rejection as a delegate to the national convention in Baltimore. George Savage and secretaries issue notice for punctual attendance.

Democratic Hall Old State House Baltimore George Savage Cuarnies Mayo

The Women's War in Bohemia in Poetry and Prose

On the first page of poetry and literary notices the column delves into The Women’s War in Bohemia with alarming anecdotes and pathetism. Gen Bertrand and Andrew J. Allen are referenced in paragraphe style commentary.

Bohemia Bertrand Andrew J. Allen

Worcester County Leads in Democratic Gains in 1840s Election

Worcester County exhibits strong Democratic gains with a surge in votes over 1842 and a narrowed Whig lead. The piece notes Worcester as the banner county, showing 23 Whigs and 17 Democrats and 17 no choice this year, up from 34 Whigs and 17 Democrats last year. It highlights broader regional shifts across Suffolk Essex and Barnstable with counts for Democrats Whigs and no choice, plus notes on Alabama Virginia states and national races.

Suffolk Essexz Middlesex Worcester Hampshire Hampden Franklin Berkshire Norfolk Bristol Plymouth Barnstable Fantucket Dukes Worcester County Commonwealth Banner County Barnstable County Major Park Plymouth County Essex County Morton Gov. Morton Boxford Davis Charlestown West Cambridge Lexington Virginia Norfolk Borough Norfolk County Nansemond Princess Ann Portsmouth

Phrenologist Madame Adolph Sparks Public Debate

A letter to the editor censors Dr Adolph and extols Madame Adolph as a top phrenologist, noting her blend of physiology and physiognomy with fortune telling. The writer urges rebranding her as a phrenologist to gain respectability.

Adolph

Wyman Convicted of Embezzlement in Phenix Bank Case

Lowell reports the jury found Wyman, Phenix Bank president, guilty of embezzlement. After the verdict the defense filed a bill of exceptions. Judge Allen approved them. Bonds were raised to 60 000 for appeal to the supreme court. The session included heated exchanges between counsel and the judge and praise for the jurors’ faithful service.

Wyman Lowell Phenix Bank Allen Supreme Court Webster Wells

Damaged Grain sale under shipping warranty case

Moses Clark sued Albert Baker over an 1841 cargo of corn on the Shylock. The court weighed whether a partial rejection under grain trade usage allowed the buyer to keep good portions and sue for the balance. Jury verdict for the plaintiff. usage evidence reserved for the full court.

Moses Clark Albert Baker Shylock Wilde G. T. Curtis, Esq C. T. Russell, Esq Euphrasia Newburyport Buntin Denmark Providence Frost New Orleans Passidinet Charleston Eldridge Pas Sihinet Griffon Blake Palermo Gibraltar Bristol Hoyt Liverpool Moses Spy Tate Sylph Nickerson Philadelphia Metamora Black Paoli Merian Windsor Susan Quiililen Halifax Orbit Davis van Buren Leighton Active Haff Dresden Coral Freeman Gardiner Giobe Tibbets Bangor Caroline Sherman Wiscasset Watkins Bath Susan Baker Jordan Saco Mexican Winchenbach Waldoboro Fred Hahn Roodolph Pendleton Faithful Hamlin Eliza Frances Lambert Freeport Ed William Young New Bedford

Local court records reveal varied sentences by Judge Merrick

On Saturday the judge sentenced Joseph Roup Simon Hanscomb for aggravated assault on Joseph Parsons after entering the oyster shop to cause trouble. Roup also paid a fine in police court for a separate assault on a watchman. John W Rand received four years in state prison for stealing $4000 from the Quincy stage. Other defendants faced lesser penalties for theft and horse whipping, while a Mercantile Journal commentary questioned juror conduct and emphasized jurors’ need for independent deliberation amid public scrutiny.

Merrick Joseph Roup Simon P. Hanscomb Joseph M. Parsons Roup John W. Rand Quincy Rand Pitt Henry Price House of Correction Patrick M’caffrey Eliees Smith Redding & Co Mercantile Journal Waya

Stock Market Frenzy Hits Major Cities On Broad Rally

A late autumn stock surge sweeps New York Philadelphia and Boston as prices rise on rail stocks and state securities. Long Island Railroad climbs to 70 amid completion hopes, Harlem up to 42 on Albany road progress, Norwich and Worcester rail stocks strong, and bonds of Ohio Indiana Illinois and Pennsylvania rise. Bridgeport faces private property seizures over rail bond defaults, while Nashua Lowell and Fitchburg rail developments promise toll and freight reductions.

New York Philadelphia Boston Long Island Greenport Stonington and Norwich Roads Harlem Albany Road Caledonia Pennsylvania Indiana Illinois Reading Railroad Norwich Railroad Worcester Railroad Company Norwich Erie Canal Auburn and Rochester Charlestown Nashua Lowell Concord Fitchburg Maine Providence Eastern N. H Portland United States Suffolk Tremont Bridgeport Conn Concord Patriot Groton Massachusetts Concord Company Taunton Brick Mill Ohio Texas U. S Kentucky Long Island Railroad Canton Co Harlem Railroad Worcester Exchange London Paris Treasury Schuylkild

Trade goods and prices listed in Porto Rico and Havana markets

A Boston market report details assorted imports and their prices. Items include molasses, coffee, tobacco, clocks, gunny bags, window glass, lard, paper, and vinegar with per unit costs and 4 month terms from traders Sears, Co and F E White. Names of regions and goods anchor the list with dollar and cent prices.

Boston John Tyres Porto Rico St Jago Peor Rio Havana Thos, W. Sears & Co Trinidad St Domingo Western Hartford

Broad Goods and Market Prices From Albany and New York

Albany reports brisk eastern trade with Sparrow at 469 per hundred, oats 29 cents, burges 65 cents, barley 50 to 56 cents, and various staples including mackerel at 8.12, raisins 177–180 cents, and wool improving. New York notes Beeswax at 28–29 cents, coffee dull, coal imports rising, cotton weekly sales 8,700 bales, and mixed commodity levels across oils, dyes, figs, bread, and tobacco markets.

Liverpool W & C R Bond Phipps & Coldo J. C. Howe & Co Skinner & Co Whiten & March Benj Jacobs Almy Patterson & Co John Williams Adams Homer & Co Lawrence & Co Nathie Snow Apothecaries Ware Uenshaw Ward & Co Holbrook, Carter & Co Shaw, Blake & Co Steel Dexter & Bush Hallett& Blake Slade & Mandeil Ballard & Prince Winchester Morewood & Co Jas Payne Lowell Walker & Brothers Smith & Sons Brown «& Ives Providence Pierce & Co T Hail & Co Atkins & Siedman Robert Briggs Joseph S Hastings Abraham French J P Titcomb E Wiggin Henderson Burditt & Lewis W Bellamy Brown & Barker Ellis & Meriam Edward Winston Wim Sanders Francis Vose Charles Brooks Edwd Reed Wmm Greenough Horton & Cordis John Tappan Harris, Stanwood & Co C G Brig Bristol Harden & Co T Tarbell & Co M J Newell Jr Gray & Stratton Wainwright & Tappan Leabard & Whitmore Reggio J B Peloso Lasigi & Goddard H W Fletcher O A Langdon Mr Hooper JW Paige & Co Holmes & Homer Gates & Co Jacmel Sch Emerald Wis Weld @ co Aux Cayres Malaga Shelton Halifax Acadian Thos Tremlett Barnard, Adams & Co Barrett & Brother Kettell & Collins Hardy & Baker New Orleans Denmark Read & Chadwick Weld & Minot Do Co Parks, Wright & Co JS Wiggin & Co A & A Lawrence & Co Fay & Farwell Howard & Co Isaac Hobbs C W Lewis John H Foster Wiggin & Co E& E RK Seecomb Henry Hall Lincoln Jas Vila Vinning & Tirrell Lee Ciaflin Gs Glover Albany New York Nova Scotia St Catherines Rio Grande Marseilles Plaster Paris Havana Kentucky P.S Philadelphia Boston Pennsylvania West Pennsylvania Wilmington N. C Quiton Europe Havre Favre Rio de Janeiro Baltimore Hyson United States

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