Pierce Libelous War Era Court Records Hit Campaign Tactics
The Globe reports on Henry L. Pierce of Dorchester amid Long faction attacks in the Massachusetts gubernatorial race. It describes wartime alleged profits linked to cotton trade and a court case against H W Presby and F Bird, with Pierce named as subject in equity proceedings. The article notes Pierce’s private explanation to Republicans and outlines court entries from 1868 to 1869, including subpenas and payments related to the Dunham case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Pierce
Long
Pierce
John D. Long
Faxon
Traveller
GLOBE
Pn Bir
Pice
Case in Court Josiah Dunham and Co Partnership Suit
The bill of complaint by Josiah Dunham alleges a Boston partnership with H W Fresby Francis W Bird and Edward L Pierce formed in 1864 to buy and sell cotton and other goods from Norfolk Virginia and New York, argues the 1864 partial accounting was incomplete and misrepresented, and seeks full account and disclosures of all partners, capital, books, shipments, sales, and proceeds with defendants Presley Bird and Pierce to answer all questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Dunham
Mr. Dunham
Supreme Judicial Court
Boston
Bunfolk
Josiah Dunnamoc
Bostun
Dorchester
Rovus
Norfolk
Virginia
Sewuere
Fresby
Otto
Jonsecoune
York
Bosio
Exid
New York
Presley
Court of Equity
George W. Thompson
Howe
Broad Street
Supreme Judicial Court Answer in Dunham vs Presby Bird and Pierce
In equity Josiah Dunham sues Herbert W Presby Francis W Bird and Henry Pierce. Defendants answer reserving rights. They recount a 1864 joint venture in Norfolk to buy and sell goods with equal profits and losses. Each invested 1500 then 2626. in July 1864 a final Boston settlement paid 2625 back and 168986 profits to each, totaling 481,486. They state no further joint business and deny other bill allegations, asking dismissal with costs. Filed March 30 1870.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presley
Bird
Pierce
Josiah Dunham
William Brigham
A. W. Presley
George Nichols
J. C
Chambers
Boston
H W Paine
James D. Coit
J.C
Edward L. Pierce
Henry L. Pierce
Secord
Suffolk
Supreme Judicial Court
Equity
Josiah Durham
H. W. Presley
Sol
F. W. Bird
Cy Partneren’p
Dunham
Howard L. Perce
Hon . Pierce
Hen Pierce
Presby
Norfolk
Detailed Answer in Equity Case of Dunham vs Presby Pespy Bird Pere
In Suffolk 83 Supreme Judicial Court Herbert W Presby answers Dunham’s bill. He explains a March 1864 joint venture to trade goods in Norfolk Virginia with equal share and control, managed by Presby. He details stock, cotton shipments, profits, and later abandonment in June July 1864 with forty six bales of cotton valued at 11,040 23 costs and 28,678 50 sale value in Boston. He asserts no further joint interests after July 1 1864 and no ongoing business with Dunham or others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
Supreme Judicial Court
Josian Dunham
Equity
Hebert W. Pespy
Frencis W. Bird
Henry L. Pere
Herbert W. Presby
Norfolk
George ‘Thompson
Dunham
H m
Norfok
Enaanta
Rai! Dunham Or Pierce
Bird
New York
Boston
Jayne
Edward L. Pierce
Danham
Presley
Presby
H. W. Presley
Robert
Fanning
Baltimore
Packard & Freeman
Copart Ter
George W. Thompson
Myne
Josiah Dunham
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Sonar Dunham
John Noble
Questionable 19th Century Business Ledger Unfolds
Edward L. Pierce denies falsifying dealings with Dunham or partners. Presley testifies on his Norfolk voyage, purchases in Norfolk Baltimore and Boston, capital of 10500 dollars, and cotton sales involving 46 bales and 7818 pounds. He cites whiskey prices, cotton shipments to Boston, and missing 1864 ledgers with Howe & Presley in Boston.
Concise History of the Partnership and Its Transactions
In April 1864 a group planned a Norfolk store to trade wholesale and retail goods with equal capital and profits. Presley arranged a North Carolina cotton scheme via Harney, with Johnston assisting, and later bought Johnston and Harney’s interests for $5,500. After stock and cotton sales in July, Presley’s associates calculated profits, yet Presley concealed his two thirds purchase. the complainant seeks a decree for one third of net profits or $149,282 with interest, if proven.
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Norfolk
Preeby
Johnston
Censrns
Presley
North Carolina
Harney
Presby
Boston
Johnson and Harney
Johnson
Parker House
Norfok
New York
Fortress Munroe
Bird
Dunham
Henry L. Pierce
Unlawful Trade Case Dismissed by Massachusetts Court
The court held that enforcing a contract to carry on travel and commerce beyond military lines would violate laws regarding Trading With the Enemy. The permit obtained through Johnston and Harney did not legalize the traffic, and the bill was dismissed. The ruling cites Armstrong v Tolen and Thomson v Thomson and notes the transaction was strictly prohibited by U.S. law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endicott
United States
Johnston
Harney
United State
Treasury
Armstrong
Tolen
Thomson
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Supreme Judicial Court For the Commonwealth
Boston
Josiah Dunham
Herbert W. Presley
Supreme Judicial Court
Suffolk
Mike
Sil
Pierce Denies Knowledge of 1864 Norfolk Store Deal
Henry L. Pierce of Lynn Mass declares he had no awareness of illegal transactions linked to a Norfolk store set up in 1864 by Hi W Presley and others. He recounts advancing funds at Bird’s request, details settlement and profits, and asserts he would have contradicted any suggestion of illegality had he known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Presley
United States
F. W. Bird
Andrew
Norfolk
Hi. W. Presley
Preaby
Dunham
Preasley
Supreme Court
Bird
Henry L. Pierce
Lynn
Mass
Falling walls in Wyoming kill many at Cheyenne building
At 10 last night a two story brick building housing Westren 88 music store Bresnado meat market and Mrs Bell boarding house collapsed in Cheyenne. A number were buried with two children of Mrs Bell believed rescued. Colonel B J F Vandesande was found dead and others injured. Telegraph service to California was cut off. Separate NY report: Mary Walsh attacked by husband with a butcher knife. officer intervened and Walsh was hospitalized. Also Leonard Montefiore, nephew of Rothschilds, died at Ocean House Newport at 27, wealthy and un married.
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Cheyenne, Wy
Westren
Bresnado
California
New York
Mary Walsh
Seventh Avenue
Walsh
Newport, R
Leonard Montefiore
Nathaniel Montefiors
London
Moses Montefiore
Anthony Rothschilds
Ocean House
Two Miners Crushed to Death at Seaton Mines
In Knoxville Tennessee on September 6 a cave in at Seaton mines near Marysville killed two workers, Joseph Coffin and George Malcomb, both colored miners, who were caught and crushed. A separate Paris dispatch notes the French government plans a Mont Blanc tunnel project announced September 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville, Tenn
Seaton Mines
Marysville
Joseph Coffin
George Malcomb
Mont Blanc
Paris
Massacre at Cabul Embassies Shocks London and Kabul
London reports Afghan troops and mobs attacked the British embassy at Cabul. Major Cavagnari and several officers are feared dead, bodies said to be exposed on Cabul walls. Lord Lytton orders a rapid British advance as revolts unfold and fears of a new Afghan campaign grow.
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London
Afghanistan
Writien
Cabul
Ameer
Cavagnari
Massy
Alikbesl
Garden Post
Lord Lytton
General Roberts
Baker
Peiwar Pass
Cavul
Candehar
Kyber Pass
Jellaba
India
Earl Boseoustfield
England
Consors
Pothcing
Wallis
Sma
Abdul Rahman Khan
Colonial Office
Cabal
Jenkins
Kelly
Hamilton
Burmah
Massacre and Collapse in Cabul 1841 War Narrative
The account recounts the 1841 British invasion of Afghanistan, Shah Soojah’s installation, and Macnaghten’s control from Cabul. Insurrection rose through 1840 41 as costly subsidies and weak leadership, culminating in Elphinstone failing to quell attacks and the camp’s frail defenses amid rising Afghan fury.
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Macnaghten
Akbar Khan
Dost Mohammed
Elphinstone
Afghanistan
Cabul
Dr. Brydon
Khyber
Cabru
Cabal
Lord Auckland
India
Russia
Shah Soojah
William Macvaughten
Alexander Barnes
Capul
Shah Soejab
Seinde
Bolan Pass
Shah Seejab
Macnaghteon
Macpaghten lLimself
Bela Kissar
Cabui
Shaboojah
Alexander Surpen
Napoleon
Bela Hissar
Close of Evangelical Alliance Conference in Basel
The Evangelical Alliance closed in Basel after a week of large European and American audiences. Dr Philip Schaif of New York led Anglo Americans with Councillor Sarassio elected president. About thirty US delegates attended with addresses on union, Mormonism, socialism, and infidelity. Communion was held in the cathedral before the farewell service capped the meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Alliance Conference
Bast
Switzerland
General Conference
The
Evangelical Alliance
Verroshau’s
Europe
America
Philip Schaif
New York
Sarassio of
Basle
United States
Christian Union
Beorg
Fall River Spinners Seek Arbitration Amid Strikes
In Fall River Mass on September 6 spinners vote to seek a board of trade interview for arbitration to end the dispute. Deputies Connell y Wilde and Medley report after meeting while weavers in Carrollton Hall weigh strike plans and manufacturers resist arbitration preferring their own terms. The meeting opts to wait one week for mill-by-mill sentiment before any strike action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mass
Board of Trade
Messrs
Connelly, Wilde and
Medley
Robert Emmet Hall
Carrollon Hall
John Ebb
Michael Connelly
Chace
Jenvings
Merchants’ Mills
Jennings
Hisses
Messrs. Wilde
New Steamship Line Plans Monthly Philadelphia to Mediterranean
A new steamship line between America and Europe will soon operate with Philadelphia as western port. Monthly departures will run to Barcelona Marseilles Genoa and Naples with Mesvina on return. Return freights will carry Mediterranean cargo to America. Ships may call at New York on trips.
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New York
America
Europe
Philadelphia
Barcelona
Marseilles
Genoa
Naples
Mesvina
Anti Tammany Democrats appoint delegates in New York
The anti Tammany Democrats in assembly districts chose delegates to the Syracuse convention with instructions to seek Governor Robinson's renomination. The Tammany organization met and passed a resolution regarding Robinson's renomination. Weather and fashionables drift from the area as the boarding season winds down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Syracuse
Robinson
Tammany Committee
Life's Woes Drunk En Spree End and Angell Flight
A Boston Globe style report outlines the alleged downfall of Isaac Angell a young attorney on Court Street accused by Washington street tailors and clothing dealers of swindling. It notes his sudden departure from the city suspected flight to Europe and his unsettled accounts including notes to cover debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Street
Isaac Angel
Washington Street
Angel
Europe
GLOBE
Bold Robbery at Girard Bank in Philadelphia
Isaac Martin Dale, a highway department clerk, was robbed of 2300 dollars in broad daylight at the Girard bank after dropping a one dollar bill and bending to pick it up. A stranger seized the money and fled, ending a bold daylight theft in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Isaac Martindale
Highway Department
Girard Bank
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Otoes
Pierce W
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Iis
Iwell
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Francis W. Bird
A Pee Colburn
F . Bird
H. W. Bird
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W Presby
George F. Homer
H. W. Preslee
G C Wilder
J. W
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Peaset Putin
Tees
Josiah Dunh
Me Bi
W. Presley
Huey Bed
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Sonan Iw
Gremone
Iaia Feesley
Francis W. Birp
Waldo Colburn
Josiah Dan H. W. Presley
All
F. W. Jed
Jorge W. Nichols
Waldo Wolburn
Mr. Presby
Rae
H.W. Patyy
George W. Nichols
W. EB
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MR. Pierce
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Portsmouth
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Walker
Newington
Augusta J. Roberta
Euch
Louisa M. Walker
Rockland
Daniel McWilliams
Farwell’s Wharf
McWilliams
Sprucehead
Princeton
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Elizabeth
New York City
Central Park
Bernhard Fischer
Bohemia
Henry Street
Casper Miller
Haddonfield Pike
Camden
New Haven
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John Sitney
Hyde Park
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Martin Obrien
Drs
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Lemuel P. Cols
Bristol
R. I
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