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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1863

Page

2

Diplomatic nuptials in Washington and Irish emigration rumors

The narrative notes a high profile wedding in Washington with the Brazilian minister and the Queen of Spain represented at the ceremony and a gala diplomatic turnout. It also reports Irish emigration to New York, with suspicions these recruits may join the Federal army and criticism of U S government actions in Ireland.

Lisboa Miss Lisbon Marquess del Prado Washington Quito Spain Uncle Sam Liverpool Albion Cork New York Ireland

Telegraphic News Note From Boston Office

A brief telegraphic update from the American Telegraph Lines office at 83 State Street in Boston. The item provides a concise report of local events and notices distributed to subscribers.

American Telegraph Lines—Office State Street Boston Weselia E Fpler FR Roker United States Boston Bank A. B Boston Post Office Isaac Hull Wright Illinois Washington Street Thromious Parsons Dane Harvard University Whent

Richmond Telegrams Reach Army of the Potomac

Richmond papers urge Southern farmers to raise provisions over cotton. Telegraphs report skirmishes near Chattanooga, Banks falling back from Port Hudson, and guerrilla actions at Somerville. Charleston moves and Richmond riot details noted with price lists and currency values.

Naval School at Newport Ordered to Plant Trees and Repair Yard

The Navy Department directs the U S Naval School Newport to plant trees in the yard and send detailed repair estimates for academy buildings now used as hospitals for Union soldiers. Since May 1861 the academy was moved from Annapolis to Fort Adams and has shown discipline efficiency and good health among cadets.

U. S. Naval School Newport R. I Navy Department Academy Naval Academy Secretary of the Navy Annapolis Fort Adams Ewport

Fort Donelson Rumor of Rebel Occupation Under Van Dorn

A rumor in New York on April 8 says Fort Donelson may be invested by Confederate forces under Van Dorn. Previous intelligence suggests the report could be true and warrants caution.

New Yor Fort Donelson van Dorn

Internal Revenue Duties and Civil War Updates

The report from the Committee on the Conduct of the War covers Bull Run Ball’s Bluff and western campaigns. It cites testimony on Hatteras Inlet Port Royal Burnside Accomac and New Orleans expeditions and discusses tax rules on paraffine benzole oil. Generals Barry Hartsuff reassigned. Morrill and Cadwallader step in. Reports say Longstreet sought 50 000 troops from Jeff Davis, with 30 000 from Rappahannock and the rest from North Carolina Governor Vance. Fortress Monroe sent aid upon the news.

Washington Theublic Bull Run Hatteras Inlet Port Royal Accomac New Orleans New Mexico Commissioner of Internal Revenue Barry and Hartsuff D’utassy Genne Morrill Cadwallader Fortress Monroe

Sailed ship Compeer to Liverpool with bread cargo

From San Francisco on April 7 a sailing ship named Compeer departed for Liverpool carrying breadstuffs. Acapulco reports March 28 note 2000 bales of cotton awaiting shipment to New York on the California steamer, with more expected. Treasure recovery from the wreck of the Golden Gate paused after loss of gear. court orders require all saved treasure to be deposited Friday unless shown otherwise. Gen Shields is in Nevada Territory and reportedly may seek a U.S. Senate seat if it becomes a state.

San Francisco Liverpool City Mexico Acapulco New York California Golden Gate Shields Nevada U.S

Fort Monroe Dispatch on Prisoner Exchange and Movements

From Fort Monroe April 7 865 rebel prisoners were sent to City Point on the flag of truce boat Columbia for exchange. The steamer Sylvan Shore carried contrabands to Washington. Yorktown launched an expedition. The Cherry Stone telegraph cable was broken by last Saturday’s storm and will be repaired when possible. Gen Keyes visited Suffolk and was greeted by Gen Peck. A deserter says rebels plan to move their capital from Richmond to Chattanooga due to scarcity of provisions.

Jennie Moon Cincinnati Memphis Ohio Jen- Jeff Davis Tikes Virginia Little Providence Bulletin Washington Yellow Wolf Far West Army OF the Potomac Richmond Chattanooga Jackson Port Hudson Banks Baton Rouge Senatoria Texas Richmond Sentinel Charleston the Sentinel Sentinel The Mobile Tribune Ponchatoula Savannah Porta Carolina Bank of Virginia Bank of the Commonwealth Farmers’ Bank Monror Columbia City Point Sylvan Yorktown Here Cherrystone Keyes Suffolk Peck

Military Promotions and Small Rebel Capture Reported

Louisville dispatch reports Col. C H Moore of the 25th Michigan named Provost Marshal of Louisville replacing Col Selby Harvey who takes command of the 34th Kentucky Major Allen becomes Chief Paymaster of the Army of the Cumberland Nashville section notes a small expedition sent by Gen Mitchell captured 4 rebels and 12 horses at Ashland Tenn with quiet along the Nashville Clarksville corridor.

Louisville C. H. Moore Michigan Selby Harvey Kentucky Allen Charles T. Larned Army of the Cumberland Nashville Tenn Mitchell Ashland Clarksville

Thieves Arrested in $97,000 Adams Express Theft Near Baltimore

Nine suspects in the Adams Express theft near Baltimore are arrested and held at Fort McHenry. About $47,000 of the $97,000 stolen has been recovered from thieves or their hideouts. Allen Pinkerton led the investigation from Chicago, earning broad credit for the case.

Baltimore Fort McHenry Allen Pinkerton Chicago

Five twenties sale totals over one million

Philadelphia reports sales of five twenties reaching 1.75 million with 0.5 million from West of the Alleghanies. In New York a schooner Clara was captured off Mobile bar on the 25th by the gun boat Kanawha. Havana sugar market quiet with No. 12 at 53 aerials. new lots sold up to 6. Port stock 259000 boxes.

New York Columbia New Orleans Havana Port Hudson Diana Pattersonville Peterson Lieut Allen Weitzel Dolliver Mumford Jewett 168Th New York Hale Francis 12Th Connecticut Comany 168Th N. Y Co. K Mexico E. J. Davis 1St Texas Cavalry Montgomery Col. Davis Davis Mark Arthur Benavides Guerrero Rio Grande Brownsville Lubbeck Texas Confederacy Honduras Matamoras Rio Rande Vanderbilt Sonora Dolphin Porto Rico Wachusetts Key West St. Thomas Liverpool George Griswold Philadelphia Alleghanies Clara Mobile Bar Kanawha

Review of Union Troops Parade Near Falmouth

A portion of the troops reviewed today on the plains behind Falmouth, with Gen. Hooker and his staff present, presented one of the finest military pageants ever witnessed on this continent.

Army OF the Potomac Falmouth Hooker

New York Stock and Money Market and commodity prices

April 8 reports quiet activity on the Second Board with prices for rails such as Chicago and Rock Island 90 and Harlem 473, Erie 764 and 3a bonds 114. general stock and railroad notes mixed. Cotton down to 65c middling. flour and grain markets show dull or lower tendences. beef, pork, lard, and sugar also weaker with limited sales and stable oats.

New York Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad Michigan Southern Railroad Harlem Railroad Hudson Wilroad Erie Railroad New York Central Railroad Pacific Mail Teamship Company Quicksilver Mining Company Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad Bucks Lead Poupsey Central American Transit American Gold Galena and Chicago Railroad Missouri Tennessee Treasury Dull Ohio Canada Jersey State Rio New Orleans Liverpool

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