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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1863

Page

2

Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Historical Society

The annual meeting was held at the Society rooms with Hon. Robert C. Winthrop presiding. Attendees were larger than in previous years. Messages noted the Society’s forthcoming volumes in Publications and Proceedings. Reports included deaths of Judge Petigru and Professor Francis, with brief extracts from Petigru’s letter. A New York paper cites a volume of remarks and notable anecdotes.

Massachusetts Historical Society Robert C. Winthrop Petigru South Carolina Society Francis Cambridge Historical Society of South Carolina R. C. Wixturor Fort Sumter United States Petigra Conyers Francis Messrs Hedge and Ellis Labols N.B. Shurtleff Treasury Tremont Street Robert ©. Winthrop Jared Sparks Thomas Aspinwall Chandler Robbins Joseph Willard Richard Frothingham Nathaniel B. Shurtleff Samuel A. Green Emory Washburn Thomas C. Amory, Jr William G. Brooks Geo. K. Ellis Horace Gray, Jr

War Committee report on Bull Run Ball's Bluff and West defeats

The second part of the War Committee report covers Bull Run Ball's Bluff and Western operations. It cites failure to seize Centreville Manassas, delays against Johnston, inadequate three months troop discipline and movements, and disputed reinforcements for Ball's Bluff. It also covers Gen Stone's arrest, McClellan testimony, and Fremont's West Department.

New York Committee Bull Run Ball’s Bluff Centreville Manassas Alexandria Rappahannock Patterson Johnston Shenandoah Valley Stone McCall Drainesville Col. Baker Gen. Stone Virginia Edward's Ferry Ball's Bluff McClellan Department of the West Fremont Missouri Lyon St. Louis Mulligan West

Port Royal News Brief from North Edisto Inlet Actions

Keokuk arrived in good condition after a naval deployment. Four monitors and three mortar schooners occupy North Edisto Inlet sixteen miles by land from Charleston. Troops accompany a gunboat expedition. Rebels threaten to attack Port Royal and retake it, while Hilton Head merchants cut prices amid the danger. A premature explosion near Charleston harbor unsettled the blockade squadron.

Port Royal Manon Keokuk North Edisto Inlet Charleston North Edisto Brunswick Fernandina Fla Tornedo

Rebel activity and blockade actions reported near New Bern

The Purser of the Fabriee cites an attack on Charleston planned for Tuesday. Beaufort passengers report rebel pickets extending toward Newbern. General Hill opposes Foster near Little Washington with rumors of surrender at Newbern. Reinforcements from Suffolk may aid Washington, while channeled gunboats coaled at Morehead City to run the Pamlico River blockade.

New York Fabriee Charleston Beaufort N.C Trent Road Newbern Little Washington Hill Foster Suffolk Washington Chocula State of Georgia Morehead City Pamlico River

Deserters Brought After Patrol Steamer Wreckage

Philadelphia reports the deserters aboard the steamer Patron are moved up the river with guard and sent to Washington via canal. The Patroon is a total loss with upper works gone as wreckers discharge cargo. Also notes a large conversion drive and Treasury disbursements amid rising subscriptions. In Illinois a council meeting ratifies war resolutions with speeches from Wm. A. Howard and Senator Trumbull.

Philadelphia Patron Washington Patroon J. Cook Treasury Curiaco Common Council Wm. A. Howard Michigan Trumbull

Wilder Forces Hit Saulsbury After Confederate Retreat

On April 9 at Murfreesboro two Wilder's men from the 72d Indiana were captured after leaving Taylorsville on the 3rd. John Vance survived after being shot thrice in the head and Benjamin Montgomery was killed instantly. Captain French and Cartwright fired the shots, taking two rings from Montgomery’s finger to send to his sweetheart. Wilder’s cavalry then burned part of Saulsbury, including the home of a noted guerrilla. The latest actions boosted Union cavalry morale.

Epward Everstt Union Club Washington Street Messrs Jordan, Marsh & Co Warren's Tyler Boston Palmer Julia New York Ben Wade Fortress Monroe Keyes Williamsburg Fort Magruder United States Yorktown Richmond Enquirer Inst Taylor Berwick’s Bay Diana 1St Vermont Cavalry Drainesville Metamora City Point Rio Army OF the Potomac Richmond Whig Charleston Bar Jackson New Orleans Banks Donaldsonville Bayou Plaquemine Weitzel Bayou Leche County Leopolitan Hall Mallory Ladies’ Benevolent Society Whig Murfreesboro Taylorsville Wilder John Vance Benj. Montgomery Indiana Montgomery Vance French Cartwright Saulsbury

Troop Movements and River Operations Near Vicksburg

A Young's Point despatch reports several transports with troops and Gen Ellett’s Marine Brigade plus an ironclad moving upriver. Active operations around Vicksburg not expected soon. A new canal, eight miles long, is being cut three miles above, feeding the Mississippi below Warrenton. Dredges and the African Brigade work around the clock. Farragut holds the river between Vicksburg and Port Hudson. The Queen of the West sails up the Red River. Porter and Grant reconnoiter the Yazoo with a sizable force.

St. Louis Arrin Democrat Young’s Point Trans Seaden Farragut Vicksburg Port Hudson West Red River Porter Grant Yazoo

Rebels surprised at Clarksville amid raid and pursuit

An expedition led by Col. Bruce and Col. Boone surprised Woodward last night recapturing stores and taking prisoners. Skirmishing occurred this morning as Col. Boone pursued retreating Rebels for fifteen miles. Our fleet with three gun boats is present tonight.

Clarksville Tenn Bruce Col. Boone Woodward Boone

Rebels massed at Port Hudson with 8000 men

A Baton Rouge letter from March 30 reports 8000 rebel troops at Port Hudson. General Banks arrived on Friday and ordered the entire division to be ready to march at an hour's notice with three days rations, though no movement had occurred yet.

New York Baton Rouge Port Sudson Banks

New York Stocks and Markets Reported Apr 9

Second Board stocks opened weak but closed higher led by varied railroad and utility issues. In commodities and staples, ashes and cotton traded steady to dull with modest volume. wheat and corn showed buyer bias while pork and lard markets softened. Oil, sugar, and rosin stayed subdued amid quiet freight traffic to Liverpool.

NEW York Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Illinois Central Railroad Michigan Southern Railroad Harlem Railroad Hudson Railroad Erie Railroad New York Central Railroad Pacific Mail Steamship Company Pennsylvania Coal Co Cumberland Coal Co American Gold Tennessee North Carolina Missouri New Treasury Ohio New Orleans

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