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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1864

Page

2

Boston Committee Backs Reform School Care In Inquiry

The City Council committee concludes that the House of Correction and the House of Reformation were properly managed, rejects cruelty charges, defends humane treatment, and criticizes Inspectors for ex parte reporting. It asserts the institutions compare well with others and urges reform of inspector practices.

Ames Rogers Maine Boston House of Correction Walker Captain Robbins Inspector Rogers Inspector Wright Lor Ames House of Reformation Chase Cole Sbe Reform School Edward Abbott Cole Payson Wollan Ion

Senate and House Actions on Slavery, Tax, and Railroads

The Senate considers a memorial from the Cincinnati Horticultural Society urging sustained Agriculture funding. House and Senate panels review the Montana territorial govern ment bill with voter qualification debates and amendments. Debates on slavery amendments fail to reach a quorum. House action includes Indian Affairs reform in California and post road bills. National Bank provisions shift loans and redemption locations, with a rejected note parity proposal between associations.

Washington Makcu Senate Sherman Cincinnati Horticultural Society Department of Agriculture Peral Appropriations Agriculture Powell Secretary of War Secretary of the Treasury Montana Wilkinson Wade Saulsbury Clark Davis United States Shannon Committee On Indian Affairs Department of Indian Affairs California Raritan and Delaware Bay Garfield Ohio New Jersey Camden and Amboy Company House National Bank Stevens Pennsylvania St. Louis Louisville Chicago New Orleans Cincinnati Baltimore Philadelpia Boston New York San Francisco Detroit Pittsburg Albany Cleveland Milwaukee Portland Buffalo Wilson

Memorial Petition on Mediation and Union Security

The document reports Cornell Jewett and Mr Seward noting Mincantee’s disapproval by the Administration and denial of government communication. Jewett has sent a memorial to the Senate urging mediation with France to stabilize the Union and resolve slavery tensions, urging peace as prerequisite to a constitutional presidency and Southern representation.

New York Manion Goward Mincantee Jewett Senate France Congress

Army movement report from Fort Smith front

About 1000 effective troops have moved south from Fort Smith and the department under Gen. Steele now ranges from 30 000 to 35 000 men. A scout from Gen. Price’s rebel cavalry says Gen. Cabell’s force of 7 or 8 regiments is 15 miles this side of Washington.

Fort Smith Ark Steele Price Cabell Washington

Rebel Forces Move Toward Camden in Missouri

Rebel General Gano commands 7000 to 8000 Texans at Termersport while Generals Marmaduke and Shelby are at Camden. Rebels boast clothing and an England horse import reaching Camden. A large number of enslaved people are being concentrated at Camden. Quan is south of the Red River as Governor Edwards of the Choctaw Nation urges a return to arms and alignment with the government for recovery over three years.

Missouri Camden Gano Termersport Marmaduke Shelby England Amden Quan Red River Edwards

National Bank bill faces possible defeat amid Western Union opposition

Washington reports indicate swift shipyard and naval concerns as Gen. McCollum arranges 200 locomotives for delivery. Joshua Giddings objects to new Canadian frontier consulates, while Navy data shows 35 ships awaiting crews and widespread draft enforcement issues. The Secretary urges transferring mariners from army to navy to boost sea forces and notes Kansas and Indian Territory forces total 16,000 with 162 colonels commanding brigades.

National Bank Western Union McCollum WasuIno Gron Secretary of the Navy Senate Congress Navy M. J. Asha Department of the North Washington Cavalry Bureau Secretary of War Kansas Indian Territory Curtis Army of the Potomac Department of the South Western Virginia Tennessee Arkansas Gulf Ohio Virginia North Carolina

Seizure Orders on Rebel Works and Civil War News

The Provost Marshal General orders seizure of Pellard's Southern History of the War and other rebel publications in the department. The steamer Florence, sunk in the Missouri River, valued at 50 000 dollars and insured for 28 000, carried bacon hemp and grain. Reports from Cairo describe Forrest’s force returning to attack Paducah with prisoners and attacks on hospitals. A man on the steamer Anderson is arrested with a scalp, and several suspects including two women are detained as spies. New Orleans papers lack updates.

St- Louis Pellard Stonewall Jackson Morgan Florence Missouri River St. Joseph’s Tornaco Democrat Cairo Forrest Jackson Eagan McChorg Anderson New Orleans

Driftwood on Hatteras Signals Wreck Near Zone

The Continen tal reports driftwood including chairs suggesting a wreck near Hatteras. Transport Thomas A. Scott, to New Orleans, cast off by McClellan during a gale off Hatteras on the 22nd. Gold closes at 166, duties receipts total 186000 with 110000 in gold certificates. Over 200 vessels wait off Jersey City for sea clearance. Five companies of the 25th U. S. colored regiment sail for the Gulf. Gibraltar sails from Osweco for Port Dalhousie. Admiral Daven reports Wizard King damaged near Absecom. North American arrives Portland Maine from Liverpool.

New York Continental Portland New Orleans Port Royal Hatteras Thomas A. Scott McClellan Custom House Jersey City Army of the Potomac Philadelphia 25Th U. S. Colored Regiment Gulf Osweco N. Y Gibraltar Port Dalhousie Admiral Davnt Alexandria Absecom

Fire destroys wing of Capitol building and Navajo surrender

Denver reports from March 31 noting the Capitol wing burned on the night of the 14th with loss of key law papers. The Arizona gold mines receive hopeful letters while a battle in Southwestern New Mexico kills forty five Apaches. Major McFarren confirms the Navajo Nation surrender of about 6000, now at Fort Sumner, as Carleton halves rations and plans Indian Bureau handover.

Denver City Santa Fe Capitol Gazette Arizona New Mexico McFarren Carleton Navajo Nation Fort Sumner Col. Carson Indian Bureau

Canadian Ministry Formed With Notable Appointments

Montreal reports the new Canadian Ministry with Sir E B Tachey as Receiver General and Minister of Militia, Cartier as Attorney General for Canada East, Galt as Finance Minister, Chaffee Public Works, McGee Agriculture, Langsten Solicitor General for Canada East, John A McDonald Attorney General for Canada West, Folbey Crown Lands, Simpson Postmaster General, Cockburn Solicitor General for Canada West, and other appointees. The policy focuses on national defence, militia efficiency, reciprocity, canal toll readjustment, Ottawa relocation, Northwest development, and seaboard communication. administration guided by traditional constitutional principles. The House meets May 3.

Montreal E. B. Tachey Cartier Canada East Galt Chaffee McGee Langsten John A. McDonald Canada West Campbell Folbey Simpson Cockburn Ottawa City Northwest

Union forces capture key rebel officers at Chuckatuck Creek

The Commodore Barney with 56 picked men landed at Chuckatuck Creek and surrounded the rebel stronghold. They captured two Sergeants governing the signal service without a shot. The action yielded high ranking prisoners. The Russian frigate sails to New York and the Buzzard anchor in the Roads as the Way of truce boat arrives with officials.

Monror U.S Barney J. M. Williams Chuckatuck Creek Ray New York Buzzard Commissioner of Exchange Ould Hatch Richmond A. Winans

Rebels Defeated Near Teacho With Artillery Taken

Report from the Delta of March 23 states General Mower reconnaissance reached Teacho, 75 miles above Alexandria, on the 21st. Rebels were met in force, our forces turned their flank, capturing four pieces of artillery with caissons and 200 prisoners.

St. Louis New Orleans Mower Teacho Alexandria

Honolulu Cotton Planters Plan Societies Forming

Reports from the Columbia favor miners and promise water for Spring adjuneer along streams. Dates from the Sandwich Islands run to March 12. A meeting on March 7 in Honolulu organized parties cultivating cotton, sugar, rice and tobacco to form Planters Societies.

Columbia Sandwich Islands Honolulu

Markets and rates in New York and St Louis editions

Markets report prices for stocks bonds and railroad scrip with New York closing quotes and March 31 data. Cotton flour and grain futures are listed with receipts and price ranges in detail for New York and St Louis trading days.

NEW York Stock and Money Market Med First Board Stuady Chicago and Rock Island Ilinois Railroad Mid eGew York © Railroad Reading Railroad Hudson River Railroad Missouri Erie Railroad Galena and Chicago Aeeipad Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Chie Rlington and Quincy Railroad Michigan Central Railroad Haltem Railroad Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad American Ohio and Mississippi Ton Company Cumberland Coal Company Delaware and Hudson Canal Pacific Mail Steamsh Company New York Central Railroad Erie Railroad Preferred Harlem Railroad Nenaing Railroad Michigan Central Rairoad Michigan Southern Railroad Ilinois Central Railroad Cleveland and Pinsby Railroad Galena and Chicago Railroad Clevelan and Toledo Railroad Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Chicago, Burlington and Miney Railroad Milwaukee and Able du Chien Railroad Toledo and Wabash Railroad Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad Chicago and Northwestern Railroad New York Gallagher's Evening Stock Exchange Ohio Canada New Orleans Havana Naval Otis Liverpool ST Louis

Weekly Post Highlights War News and Markets

The weekly edition for March 31 1864 covers Europe seamen for the navy overworked men and the Mexican government, plus the Red River expedition Fort De Russey capture, army reorganizations, and political notes. It lists finances markets marriages and deaths and ship news. The Statesman and Weekly Post announces Friday publication and bulk copy pricing.

Europe Warren Webster Mexico Roebuck Red River Fort de Russey Alabama Burnside Grant Army of the Potomac Ohio House of Commons Count Joannes New York Kentucky Blue Birds Capt Huse Thirty Congress Massachusetts Paris Boston

Astor Mining Company Promises Solid Venture on Lake Superior

Tuvurspay Afternoon reports gold prices steady with five to six percent bank loans and rising stock activity. The Astor Mining Company enters the scene with $20,000 treasury and strong management, praised as a promising Lake Superior venture near the Great Bay State and Phenix veins.

Astor Minino Company Lake Superior Great Bay State Phenix

Mining stock listing fragment with varied company figures

A fragmented OCR of a mining and securities list shows numerous mining companies and railroad stocks with varied dollar amounts and certificates. Entities include Vermont Central, Ogdensburg, Rutland, Franklin Mining, Huron Mining, Canadian and U.S. mining firms, and several railroads. Data appear as scattered price quotes and issue counts.

London Board of Brokers Ogdensburg Vermont Central Rutland Washington Mills Water Power Fitchburg Railroad Western Metropolitan Old Colony Vermont and Massachusetts Acton Copper Falls Franklin Huron Isle Royale Ottawa Canada Bedford Cornwall Chaudiere Logan

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