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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1863

Page

2

Lord Lyons Criticisms and Charleston Delays

Lord Lyons attacks the Administration noting its failures recoil on supporters. Washington papers report distress over barroom closures. A Philadelphia Press correspondent pins Charleston attack delays on torpedoes in harbor and Admiral timing. Slaves rise to 2000 dollars. Purdy the New York leather merchant commits suicide in his counting room. An apparent mind aberration linked to gold decline is hinted.

Lord Lyons Philadelphia Charleston South Purdy New York

Confederate officer and paroled prisoner arrested in Gorham

Captain Jabez Co. Rich formerly of Gorham Maine and U S Marine Corps now in the Confederate Marine Corps was arrested in Gorham today and sent to Fort Preble by Provost Marshal Elliot under War Department orders He claims to be a paroled prisoner A St John New Brunswick despatch says Windsor River is open and the Emperor steamer will link with the International line at St John on next trip

Portland Jabez Co. Rich Gorham U. S.ine Corps Confederate Marine Corps Fort Preble Elliot Secretary of War St. John N. B Windsor River

Fortresses at Vicksburg and surrounding actions reported

Richmond Dispatch notes morning bombardment at Vicksburg with four Union boats advancing on upper batteries. Two boats driven back. two pass under fire. one sinks. crew escape. Fort Pemberton fronts again. Morgan fights at Milton with heavy officer losses. Brentwood capture, Franklin rear, and Forrest actions disrupt rail lines and stores.

Fortress Monroe Manon Richmond Vicksburg Benton Rlbotroms Fort Pemberton Monda Carter Humphrey Marshall Morgan Milton Chattanooga Brentwood Franklin Forrest Ainy

Transatlantic and European News Roundup

New York reports steamship arrivals from Southampton Boston Havre and California. Alabama actions, Confederate financing, and naval movements are noted. Poland Russia Austria France Italy and Greece dispatches cover battles, insurrections, banknotes, and political shifts.

Liverpool Cotton Market Rises on Buoyant Gales

The Liverpool market shows buoyant activity with 25 000 bales traded over Monday and Tuesday. Of these 16 000 bales went to speculators and exporters as buyers push up prices for American and Surat descriptions.

Liverpool

Leeds Workingmen Thank American People for Relief Aid

The Leeds Workingmen's Institute expresses heartfelt thanks for American relief aid sent to Lancashire. The address notes bonds beyond political differences and hopes such generosity will be returned if needed, with earnest gratitude from Leeds Institute president Daenton Lurion, Leeds, February 12, 1463.

Manon Leeds Workingmen's America Leeds Workingmen Lancashire Shch Leeds Soa Eigland England Leeds Workingmen’s Institute Daenton Lurion

Multiple Railroads and Commodities Market Report

New York and Cleveland rail bonds listed with varied coupons and par values. Cotton firmer with 500 bales sold. flour, pork, lard, butter, and sugars show mixed changes. oats, corn, and whiskey activity noted. Weekly cattle market and regional grain/whiskey prices included.

Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Norwich d Woroveter Cleveland and Oledo Railroad Fond Gusten Iesto Pennsylvania Gal Company Pacific Mail Steamship Treasury New York Central Railr Railroad Hudson Rainton Diavis Central Railroad Missouri New York Ohio Cumberland Liverpool Cincinnati

Shipping News Log Chains Through ports and destinations

Vessel movements include Vit Newport from Ki to Washington DC with Vilant Elizabethtown and Howland to New Bedford, Circassian Welfast to Baltimore, Phila nthropist Bucks Port to Alexandria, Mary Ann Mackiagfords Mt Hope to New York, Ariat New York Zlet, Henshaw from Remedios Meredith to Trinidad Mayaguez, and City of Bangor to Boston. Also arrivals from Mangor to Viator and City of Washington via New York with multiple names listed in transit.

Newport Rig Rolerson Boston Washington, DC Sehs Vilant Elizabethtown BA Mount Howland New Bedford Baltimore Bucksport Alexandria Mary Ann Mackiagfords Mt Hope Tockland New York Bites Henshaw Remedios Meredith Trinidad Ed Beyer Mayaguez Bicamer Wilbur Fiske Falmouth

Copper Falls Mining profits and stocks report in April meeting

Finance notes buoy mining firms with a strong quarter and a 50 000 surplus for Copper Falls Mining Company. A proposed stock dividend offering 20 000 shares ties to the Central mine while closing prices show mixed gains across Lowell Massachusetts and neighboring exchanges. Ingot copper demand rises for war and export. Sterling and government securities show modest regional differences. The spring rise outlook closes the report.

Copper Falls Mining Company City Exchange Building Copper Falls Lowell Manfacturing Company Boston Water Power East Boston Western Railroad Worcester Old Colony Maine Providence Eastern Wilmington Metropolitan Michigan Central Vermont Massachusetts Pittsburg Quincy Pewabic Franklin Central National Isle Royale Rockland Huron Hancock Mesnard Superior Sterling Exchange New York Boston

Washington Public Meeting in House of Representatives

A crowded Washington public meeting under City Council auspices drew naval and military officers, prominent speakers, and a large attendance including many women. Mayor presided as speeches by Green Adams Admiral Foote Andrew Johnson and others urged unwavering loyalty to the Constitution and government. The President and Secretaries Seward Chase Usher and Blair attended.

Washington Mancy St H House of Representatives Naval Marine Band Green Adams Kentucky Admiral Foote Andrew Johnson Chiever Horace Maynard Seward Chase Usher Blair Justice Car

New York Reports Preparations for Charleston Attack

Port Royal reports near completion of plans to attack Charleston. Obstructions and torpedoes are to be removed, with strong confidence in success. Fort Pulaski and Hilton Head protection arranged during ironclad and troop absence. An expedition to Stono includes 9 sailing vessels 4 gunboats 4 monitors and several transports. The 100th New York regiment joins the expedition. John B. Floyd's son-in-law is captured at Jacksonville. A Richmond paper notes a large tobacco warehouse fire destroying 700 or 800 hogsheads valued at 500 000 and other government property totaling about 250 000.

New York Port Royal Charleston Fort Pulaski Hilton Head Stono N.Y John B. Floyd Jacksonville Richmond

Del Conner’s Bold Bear River Victory Over Superior Force

Official report details Col Del Conner leading 200 men through 140 miles of deep winter snow to attack 300 Indians in their stronghold. After a four hour battle the band was destroyed with 224 dead. 14 of Conner’s men were killed and 49 wounded. The Indians had murdered miners and emigrants on the overland route. no Mormon aid was offered, and information was costly.

Washington del Conner Bear River Washington Territory Col. Conner

Sailor Details and Local Security Posture in Mare Island Area

From San Francisco March 31 the Prima Donna sails to Callao. No new alert about the Mare Island Navy Yard or Benicia Arsenal. Authorities report no basis for alarm though precautions remain. Secessionists in Apa county seen as insufficient to threaten forts or armory. The Saginaw stays at Mare Island.

San Francisco Callao Mare Island Navy Yard Benicia Arsenal Apa Saginaw Mare Island

Refugees and deserters flood Union lines as Richmond evacuation begins

Fortess Monnor March 30 reports daily arrivals of refugees and deserters at Suffolk and Yorktown. They describe arms and equipment in hand and indicate a planned slow evacuation of Richmond. An entire rebel division arrived in Richmond to shield the retreat, while large guns and machinery are being moved from Richmond to Chattanooga.

Monnor Suffolk Yorktown Richmond Chattanooga

Attack at Williamsburg reported during Civil War skirmish

Yorktown Virginia reports say about 100 rebel infantry moved past Union pickets before dawn and occupied Williamsburg. At sunrise rebel cavalry charged and fired on pickets, killing two and wounding five before the attackers broke through to Fort Magruder with eight or nine captured. Union forces stood about 40 to the enemy 300, with reinforcements late. Night alarms at Gloucester Point continued with no engagements.

Yorktown Williamsburg Fort Magruder Gloucester Point

Herron Assigned to Command Army of the Frontier

Major General Herron takes command of the Army of the Frontier and heads to Southwest Missouri today to organize for an expedition. Generals Vandever and Orne report to Herron while Gen. Blunt’s district extends south to the Arkansas River and includes the Western tier of Missouri and Arkansas. Gen. Schofield remains in command.

St. Louis Marcy Herron Missouri Vandever Orne Blunt Arkansas River Arkansas Gen. Schofield

Bank Stock Tax Vetoed by New York Mayor

New York March 31 Mayor Opdyke vetoed a Board of Supervisors resolution urging the Legislature to tax bank stocks and stocks of all incorporated firms held by individuals in the county. He says such property is already taxed except for United States bonds and securities and opposes evading or nullifying federal exemptions.

Seaboard New York Boston Philadephia Opdyke Board of Supervisors United States

State debt repayment moves to coin under Seymour plan

Philadelphia reports rising subscriptions from the West and local agricultural districts to state loans. Yesterday 1,250,000 legal tenders were converted into the five twenty loan and 1,000,000 today. Amnany New York records Governor Seymour forwarding a message urging payment of the state debt in coin.

Philadelphia Amnany N. Y Covernor Seymour

Rebels Capture Arrests in Louisville Pursuit

From Louisville March 31 Major Clarence Prentice with two rebel officers were arrested and sent to Camp Chase. Federal forces pursue rebels after capturing 140 near Stanford and recapturing 2000 cattle as they moved through Kentucky.

Louitsville Clarence Prentice Louisville Camp Chase Stanford Kentucky

Multinational Citizenship Rally Addresses Government Support

A large gathering of adopted citizens met at the Cooner Towthbase in New York on March 31. Speeches in English, French and German urged resistance to foreign intervention and pledged support to the government. A letter from Gen. Sigel, read in absentia, expressed regret at his absence.

New York Cooner Towthbase Sigel

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