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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1872

Page

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Diverse commodities market report from 19th century listings

Ashes to coal and spices with prices for candles wax oils and paraffine. Coal and naval stores show scarce gas and cannel coal with prices and cargo notes. copper, cotton, textiles, flour and grain prices steady to firm. fish, fruit, dairy and produce markets report steady demand and rising butter and cheese prices.

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Butler and Tilton Engage Vivid Public Battles in Boston

In a Boston Post analysis the Journal and Gen. Butler renew a tentative reconciliation while Butler’s political position weakens amid calls for retraction of earlier anti newspaper rhetoric. Separately Mr Tilton’s Tremont Temple address attacks Grant’s administration, underscores nepotism and corruption, and praises Mr Greeley as a defender of the Republic.

Tremont Temple Tilton Grant Party Custom House Credit Mobilier Philadelphia Grant Sumner Junius Carpenter

Prof Tyndall in Boston A Praised Lecture Tour

A Boston audience welcomed Prof John Tyndall with high praise for his clear exposition of light and heat. The report notes his engaging presentation and broad cultural appeal, while lamenting the Lowell Institute’s limited capacity to accommodate eager listeners and hoping for broader exchange between America and Britain.

Boston John Tyndall Lowell Institute Tyndall America Crawford Philadelphia Age Cameron, Yerkes & Co Maryland Danbury Brookfield Danbury News

Theodore Tilton’s Forthright Greeley Campaign Oratory

Theodore Tilton delivered a Tremont Temple lecture praising Horace Greeley and his own role in the campaign. The Independent editor-turned-speaker drew praise for his refined, forceful rhetoric and his Maine tour addresses that impressed audiences and opponents alike.

Tilton Horace Greeley Tremont Temple Boston The Independent Lyceums Greeley Cincinnati

First Lessons in Citizenship

A historical critique denounces how the southern black population is initiated into citizenship through secret leagues and political manipulation. It condemns figures like Wendell Phillips Morton and Cameron for inciting hatred and orchestrating fraudulent voting practices, arguing the process corrupts newly freed men and betrays national duties.

South Wendell Phillips Aaron Alpeoria Bradley League Washington Morton Cameron Pennsylvania Indiana

Muzzey withdraws from Eighth District contest

Henry W. Muzzey, Esq., withdraws from the Congressional race in the Eighth District, praising unity within the Reform movement. Liberal Republicans and Democrats had split nominations with Muzzey backing harmony and Warren urged for victory, calling for mass support to elect the Democratic nominee.

Henry W. Muzzey Eighth Eighth District Congress Muzzey William Wirt Warren Brighton Warren

Minister Washburne Returns From Paris

The article mocks Minister Washburne's planned homecoming speeches for Grant's campaign. It notes the steamer's arrival, possible gale, and limited service, doubting any impact on the election. It recalls Elihu Washburne’s brief tenure as Secretary of State and hints at a forthcoming political maneuver.

Washburne Paris Grant Elihu Gen. Grant Mr Fish

Various World News Snippets From The Era

A wide mix of short items notes global curiosities and local jottings. Topics include royalty wintering in New Zealand, a Prince Andrassy elevation, cathedral restoration costs, weddings written on parchment, and a range of oddities from Maine hieroglyphics to a Boston area murder trial bravely filling the dull season.

Albany ST. John Drew Dean Richmond Pier 41 North River New York Bangor MT. Desert Machias Hmond Kilby Portland Lewiston Deering Machiasport Boston & Maine Eastern R.R Eastern Washington Street J. W. Richardson Alexandria Maine Albany Express Count Andrassy Michilanders Ned Buntline Prince and Princess of Wales New Zealand Pickwick England Russia Prince Nicholas Jerusalem New South Wales Strasburg New Jersey James O'Brien New York City Beecher Cotton A. M. Dumas Montrouge France Kentucky Washington Midshipman Annapolis Chicago Zephyr

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