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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1861

Page

2

Bee to discuss Massachusetts appointments and Lincoln’s coat of arms

The message references the Massachusetts delegation's appointment recommendations and a note that Mrs President Lincoln ordered the US coat of arms engraved on White House plate. It also cites the Augusta Chronicle urging popular ratification before recognition and mentions naval adjustments, a Teutonic minister to Ecuador, and Loring's stationery ad promises.

Bee Massachusetts President Lincoln United States White House Augusta Powhatan Navy Department Hassaurek Teutonic Ecuador Quito Loring

Washington Gossip and Political Row Over Navy Jobs

The article threads social scandal and national politics, noting Henry Clay admirers plans, Lincoln allies Morey and Hooper aiding the Sub-treasury ship, Gooch and Sumner pushing offices, Seward anger at Administration, Sumner snub at the White House, and Secretary Chase credited with a costly navy town bid rejection.

Henry Clay New York Broadway Messrs Morey Hooper Lincoln Sub-treasury Gooch Sumner Navy Washington Seward White House Norton Abe Ben McCulloch Friends of the Administration Chase

Army and Navy Movements From New York and Norfolk

April 8 reports Lieut Woods in command at Governor's Island replacing Major Holmes who resigns. Capt M B St John also resigns. Large ordnance and 70 000 in specie move from Governor's Island to the Baltic which sails tonight. 78 crew. Savannah and brig ery fitted for sea. Gen Scott active in Washington. Capitol guards armed. Baltic, Yankee, and Thomas Freeborn accompany. Pawnee sails from Norfolk with sealed orders as 250 troops reported landed at Fort Monroe.

N. Y. Tribune Lieut Talbot Anderson Scott Major Anderson Fort Sumter Kiey Charleston South Carolina New York Fort Pickens Mmeur Brooklyn Bragg Jefferson Davis Finois Savannah Comee Post Washington Dispatch Capitol Eeth Baltic Yankee Thomas Freeborn Illinois Catter Harriet Lane Navy Yard Norfolk South Fort Monroe

Pennsylvania to Prepare for War Governor Curtin’s war budget proposal

Harrisburg April 8 Governor Curtin to send a message to the Legislature recommending a 500000 dollar appropriation for war munitions. He argues peace has dulled military habits and stresses state readiness and aid to enforce national laws. The state treasurer says the funds would be raised by loan and the Legislature plans to extend session to review the matter.

Harriscore Curtin

Debate on Preston resolution in Virginia secession debate

In the Virginia Convention on April 8 the session saw a long debate over Mr Preston's resolution. Wiesers Scott and Treadway warned they would favor secession if the President's reply proved unfavorable. The ground was argued that Virginia, showing policy against secession, had a right to know recent fleet movements. The preamble was adopted 63 to 75 with Wise voting no. Ballard Preston Stuart and Randolph named as commissioners to meet the President tomorrow. Adjourned.

Ricu Preston Wiesers Scott Treadway Virginia Wise Messrs Ballard Stuart Randolph

Duel between Banks and Moses ends after one shot

In Montgomery in April the duel between Banks editor of the Confederation and Moses correspondent of the Charleston News was amicably settled after a single shot with no injuries. The Cabinet sat all day handling serious matters and awaiting important Washington news.

Mntgomery Montrcomery Banks The Confederation Moses Charleston News Washington

State Rights flag raised amid Fayetteville crowd

In Fayetteville on April 6 the State Rights party raised a fifteen star flag bearing the state arms and mottos No submission to the North and Southern rights while Unionists displayed the 34 star national flag from the Capitol. An immense crowd heard speeches from both sides.

Fayetteville Arkansas State Rights Party

Governor Withholds Kansas Election Certificates

Leavenworth April 8 The Governor of Kansas withholds the certificates of election to Messrs Lane and Pomeroy on grounds of doubt about the legality of their election.

Leavenworth Kansas Messrs Lane and Pomeroy

Excitement Grows as Fort Sumter Crisis Intensifies

Charleston reports Beauregard orders ban on all intercourse with Fort Sumter and city, postal and supply lines cut. Troops bolster defenses as New regiments arrive. 5000 troops ordered out and new batteries built. Reports note hopes of a readmission of Major Anderson and intensifying crisis across Charleston and New York.

Fort Sumter Charleston Beauregard Anderson New York Washington Dispatch Talbot Port Sumter Harriet Lane Times Sullivan’s Island

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