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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1880

Page

2

Union soldiers denied as Democratic stronghold claim

Gen Butler argues Union troops were mostly Democrats until short army service turned them Republican, noting Lincoln’s 1864 119,897 soldiers votes versus McClellan’s 33,748. He asserts army voting strength exceeds 150,000 ballots and Republican soldiers faced easier voting. Missouri Kentucky Maryland had over 120,000 Democratic soldiers in the Union army.

Newport News Butler Lincoln McClellan Missouri Kentucky Maryland

Greenback Convention Opens In Worcester With 272 Town Delegates

The Greenback Convention met at Horticultural Hall Worcester with about 200 delegates including one woman. Davis J. King chaired the session as committees on credentials and permanent organization were formed. John Howes Worcester was named president with Eugene J. Flaherty and others as secretaries. Delegates from 272 towns were represented by 384 delegates and reforms featured abolition of national banks and debt refunds in the platform.

Worcester Horticultural Hall Davis J. King State Central Committee Eugene J. Flaherty King Greenback Party Greenback John Howes Boston Amara C. Robinson Lynn Timothy Daly Howes A. Howe Middleboro Jonathan Arnold Abington R. J. Smith G. B. Hutchinson Jas. C. Wiggin Wm. Scampton Danvers Chas. H. Lang Reading Geo. G. Bailey N. L. Cook H.C. Johnson Fitchburg D. W. Logan Springfield Committee On Charles H. Litebman Marblehead A. C. Robinson P. O'Neil Larkin Litchman Butler Phillips A. C. Woodworth Chicopee Messrs. Doherty Sperry Mr. Devine Johan M. Devine Charlestown E. J. Flaherty Levi R. Pierce J. A. Armstrong Malden Chas. A. Chase Dighton Moses Hall A. H. Paton Asa Hall Hudson Wilbur Ff. Whitney South Ashburnham W. Dickinson TI. C. Brophy Sargent Winston Horace Binney Sargent Maine Moses Hull Gen. Weaver Gen. Sarge 1

Greenback platform items and motions in Massachusetts convention

Amendments rejected and motions discussed at a Greenback party meeting in Massachusetts. Brophy of Boston pushed abolition of contract system in penal institutions, Reed of Worcester proposed a temperance and tobacco ban, and Marble of Worcester sought greeting to Solon Chase for a Maine Greenback ticket. Resolutions defeated. Butler censure proposal voted down. associate nominations report accepted with a minority challenge. Marble of Boston also backed a trustees' process law resolution which passed.

Brophy Boston Reed Worcester Marble Massachusetts Solon Chase Maine Gen. Butler Benjamin F. Butler Democratic Party United States Greenbick Party Wendell Phillips Dwyer D. Lum

Milford Fire Destroys Shop and Damages Home

Fire on Pearl street in Milford destroys Mrs. Rufus Claflin's two story shop and damages the adjoining residence. The blaze also scorches nearby dwellings while causing about 10,600 in total losses. Insurance details listed. firefighters reported injuries from falling brick but no fatalities.

Milford Mass Pearl Street Rufus Claflin Harry D. Claflin Claflin Fitchburg Mutual Worcester Mutual Holyoke Mutual Higgins Cummings Beirs Mechanic Street Lyman Cheney Lyman Gileason Wellington North Star Ngine John ‘Ofee New York Utica N. Y Sherburn Whalen Medbury’s Congregational Church C. H. Reynold New Bedford George & Mary Baker Audson’s Bay Jonathan Bowene Ping Isabella Abbie Bradford North Head Abbot Lawrence Charles A. Lathe Queenstown City of Chester City of Chester Gallyhead Oldhead Guy of Ghesre

Twelfth Reunion of the Army of the Cumberland Opens in Toledo

The twelfth reunion begins in Toledo with about 500 attendees including Generals Garfield and Sheridan. A regret letter from General Hancock is read. Grant telegram declines attendance. The day includes a thirteen-gun salute and a visit to Saenger Halle for a business meeting presided by Sheridan.

Army of the Cumberland ToLepo Garfield Sheridan Prouty Cleveland Cist Cincinnati Meissner U.S.A Sancock Governor's Island N. Y. Harbor N. Y Henry Burke Sir. Trevret Society of the Army of the Cumberland Toloso Winfield Hancock Grant Galena III J. W. Fuller Toledo Saenger Halle Gen. Sheridan Thomas Society

Waite Arrest Sparks Brattleboro Bank Scandal Talk

Reports from Brattleboro Vermont say E M Waite former president of the First National Bank was arrested in Omaha for defalcation. Residents discuss his return and impact on directors while his son defends relatives and questions the bank’s capital and duties. Indictment rumors surface as Grand Jury meets.

Brattleboro M. Waite First National Bank Omaha Waite William E. Waite Buck Nebraska Niobrara New York Paris Chapin National Bank Vermont Wai'e

Maine Election Returns Show Plaisted Leading Davis

Special Despatch notes final state vote totals by county for Davis Plaisted Nye and scattering. Plaisted leads by 234 with Davis 714 short of a majority. amendment for plurality elect carried by about 20,000 votes. County tallies include Androscoggin Cumberland Franklin Kennebec Oxford Sagadahoc Waldo Washington and others.

Portland Davis Plaisted Nye Scattering Amaroscog Gil Atoostook Oxford Ccs Sagadahoc Waldo Washington Aspasateewss

Unitarian Conference at Saratoga Discusses Unity and Funds

Proceedings of the Saratoga annual Unitarian gathering cover prayers led by Rev. Staples and remarks by W H Channing J F Moys and others. Reports praise past efforts, propose united work while preserving church independence, and call for $50,000 for next year and support for Cambridge and Meadville divinity schools.

Saratoga Unitarian Conference C. A. Staples Providence W. H. Channing London J. H. Hayward Louisville James Freeman Clarke Boston Robert Collyer E. Rockwood Hoor Presbyterian Council John F. Moys Greenfield Mass Dorman B. Eaton New York Adams Ayer Roxbury T. B. Forbush Detroit W. Scott Smith Washington J. L. Sicard Lowell Joseph B. Moons Dr. Bellows Church of the Messiah Cambridge Divinity School Channing Memorial Church Newport R. I Channing Memorial Building James de Normandis Portsmouth N. H Unitarian Church In America R. R. Shippen American Unitarian Association America India Hungary Jenkin L. James Western Conference Stephen H. Camp Brooklyn New Orleans Charleston Philadelphia Baltimore George A. Thayer New England New Hampshire Imany C. W. Clayden London Daily News John F. Moons Prospect Hill Osgood West Bridgewater Howard Casting Unitarians Heidekoper Meadville Divinity School Joshua Brooks Charles C. Everett Harvard

Nominations in Cheshire and Merrimac Counties Nominated

Cheshire county Democrats nominate Sheriff John Q. Jones and others including E M Forbes Willard M Perham and Oren Randall plus county officials. Merrimac county Democrats nominate Henry L Clough Samuel Davis Frank D Woodbury and others. Hanover district Follows Hasley elected. Carroll county Democrats nominate local officers. Merrimac Republicans nominate Leach Pickering Osgood Nutter Kimball Fowler Philbrick Hill.

Cheshire County Keene N. H John Q. Jones Marlow E. M. Forbes Winchester Willard M. Perham Swanzey Murry W. Wright Oren Randall Chesterfield S. M. Morse Charles C. Smith Troy Samuel D. Bems Harrisville John F. Jones Hopkinton William S. Harrod Concord John A. Peaslee Bradford Isaac A. Rust Pembroke Hanover C.F. Kingsbury Lynn D. B. Currier Coil J. D. Hasley West Lebanon Col. Hasley Carroll County West Psirprr Levi T. Haley Wolfboro Charles W. Fall Ossipee John B. Nash Conway Sanborn B. Carter Osipee J. A. Farrington Jacob Manson Low Ham Farnsworth James O’gerry Madison Merrimac County Concordb Edward G. Leach J. L. Pickering Edward Osgood Canterbury John P. Nutter John S. Kimball L. Fowler

New England Notes on Society and Taxes From Portland to Castine

Maine Histori cal Society field day in Castine. C M Steadman sentenced to two years hard labor at Dover. Episcopal Convention in Portland elects officers and deputies. Portland heavy taxpayers listed with large sums. Tax rate set at 255 per 100 with total assessment 810,882.22 and polls 8,488, down 41 from last year.

Maine Historical Society Norman Hall Castine C. M. Steadman Dover Peters Episcopal Convention Portland Charles G. Deake Washburn Upjohn and Sills H. Ingalls George E. B. Jackson Ira P. Farrington A. W. H. Clapp H.n.jose John Muzzey J. D.and F. Fessenden William Moulton H. J. Libby John E

Hillsboro mayor named permanent secretary of state party

In Hillsboro mayor J B Whittemore is appointed permanent secretary of the Democratic State Committee. Fred James of New York, a broker worth about three million, reportedly offered a public library to Deerfield, where he has a summer residence. Salmon Falls Manufacturing Co. held a central meeting electing directors Amos A Lawrence John A Burnham Charles A Cotting True M Ball Wu G Means and officers Orange Brown cashier Howard Stockton treasurer. Bethlehem Village Improvement Association adjourned meeting elected W A McGregory president and a slate of officers to pursue permanent village improvement.

The Herald Gen Hancock Garfield Boston Judge Hilton New York New Central State Committee George C. van Benthuysen Fourth van Benthuysen Springfield Jonathan Arnold North Abington Wilbur F. Whitney Ashburnham Charles T. Warner Northampton John M. Raymond Salem H. B. Rowley Shelburne Eugene J. Flaherty Mr. Devine Committee On Treas J. B. Whittemore Hillsboro Democratic State Committee Fred James New York City Deerfield James Salmon Falls Manufacturing Company Salmon Falls Amos A. Lawrence John A. Burnham Charles A. Cotting True M. Ball Wu. G. Means Edward A. Browne Orange Bethlehem Village Improvement Association W. A. McGregory Sane Cruft S. A. Dailey M. Richards Muckle Mackinfield Addey Frank B. Fry D. P. Gordon Benjamin Tucker J. A. Durgin George T. Cruft D. W. Ranlett F. L. White E. Swett D. F. Davis F. L. Kelley J. W. Bean Charles L. Bartlett Bethlehem Paris H. Dugdale Chateau d’Ean Dugdale City of Central Park Shanghai Canton Jules Ferry Council Bartholemy St. Hilaire M. Coustans M. Cazot M. Magoin Gen. Farre Admiral Clouet M. Carnot M. Tirard Commerce M. Cochery Posts and Telegraphs Boston Post Joan W. McKim Esquire Elijah George Register

Providence Gentleman Wins 40000 Dollar Investment Return

A Providence resident received a check for 40000 dollars last Wednesday, representing the remaining proceeds of a 1,000,000 investment in a gold mine made years ago by him and other gentlemen. Arthur Gladding of Newport Point, with companions at Coddington Grove, reported witnessing a monstrous sea turtle about fourteen feet long, nearly 2000 pounds, blocking their boat. They failed to secure it, and one man sustained a serious arm injury during the attempt.

Providence Arthur Gladding Newport Point Coddington Grove

Presidential reception in Sacramento draws thousands

A grand form al reception for the President took place in Sacramento with a military procession from ex Gov Stanford's residence to the capitol. Gov Perkins and speakers Hayes Sherman and Ramsey praised the crowd. The event included a Senate reception, a two hour handshake session, and a parade to Agricultural Park where 15 000 gathered.

Sacramento Cal Stanford Capitol Perkins Gov Hayes Gen Sherman Ramsey Senate Chamber Agricultural Park President Hayes H. M. Larne State Agricultural Society

Sadie White Found Dead in Richmond Knife Ruled Self Destruction

Miss Sadie White aged 19 daughter of Hugh L. White a prominent Richmond Kentuckian was found dead this forenoon with her throat cut from ear to ear. A knife was found at the scene and authorities say it was a case of self destruction from temporary insanity. The girl was widely regarded as the belle of the Blue Grass region.

Louisvillee Sadie Hugh L. White Richmond Blue Grass Kentucky

Plymouth County Fair Opens With Strong Attendance

The sixty first Plymouth County Agricultural Society exhibition opens in Bridgewater with full departments and a lively turnout. Concurrently, Belknap, Maine, and Caledonia fairs report increased attendance and notable horse and cattle events across Laconia Concord Manchester Lewiston Contoocook Warner and McIndoes VT as spectators enjoy races stock displays and speeches.

Plymouth County Bridgewater Mass Plymouth County Agricultural Society Laconia N. H Belknap County Fair Eva J. Ford Concord Lady Sherburne G. F. Elimwood Manchester Lewiston Rocket Edward Ware C. R. Moulton Biks Sherwood Ino Nora Perry John Lambert Contoocook N.H Kearsarge Agricultural and Mechanical Association Warner Benjamin Farnham West Concord J. B. Sanborn East Concord Devon N. G. Ordway Dakota J. M. O’connor Hopkinton Association 5. S. Bean Warren Gov. Ordway Col D. M. Clough David Foster Canterbury Shylock Newbury Lightfoot Caledonia Mcindoes John Henry Smith St. Albans

Foreign ships and trials mix with yellow fever fears

The Chateau Renaud enters Norfolk on a cruise while Teutonia ferries 150 British agriculturists to Texas. Pardons board denies Daniel F Sullivan. Great Eastern project moves ahead to shuttle cotton and immigrants between London New Orleans and Galveston. Reports from Santo Domingo Haiti and Demerara describe amnesty, revolts, and favorable crops, with yellow fever counts in Guadeloupe and Nassau. A torched incident in Brooklyn and a decaying schooner Gladiator near New York are noted. The Torbert funeral in Jacksonville ends at the Armory with honors.

Chateau Renaud Norfolk Teutonia London New Orleans Texas Pennsylvania Board of Pardons Daniel F. Sullivan Philadelphia Great Eastern Galveston St. Thomas Gonzales Santo Domingo Curacoa St. Augustine Fla VeraCruz Boys In Blue Brooklyn Calumet & Hecla Copper Mining Company Lake Superior Ann Tousey Coburg N. J Yarmouth N. S New York Cincinnati Williamson & Cantwell Publishing Company the Star In the West Universalist Church Alice Phobe Cary Point-a-petre Guadeloupe Nassau N. P Key West Sth Senor Merino Senate Haiti Demerara Venezuela Puerto Cabello Laguayra Geo. A.T. A. Torbert Jacksonville F.T. Dent Florida Artillery Lieut. Reynolds United States

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