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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1862

Page

2

Brigham Young Elected Governor of Deseret and Utah Figures

Advices from Salt Lake City state Brigham Young was elected Governor of Deseret on the 3d of last month. Hon. H. C. Kimball named Lieutenant Governor and John M. Bernhisel as representative. A General Assembly meeting on the 14th will elect United States Senators, with Ex-Delegate Hooper a likely choice. Gen. Habeck praises Gen. McClellan as supreme in military skill and plan. Gen. A. Sidney Johnston, born 1802 in Mason County Kentucky, died at Pittsburg, with a long Texas and Utah command history. He left a notable career from West Point through Texas and Utah duties prior to joining the rebels.

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On the First Pace and Forunth Pace News Roundup

Editorially notes on Bullock speech and Punch tastings. Letters from George Peabody and Mr Adams, legislative and municipal items. Dress goods sale by Hancrrty Co. and Norfolk women volunteering for war offices. LondonTimes New York correspondent and George Francis Train sparking abolitionist talk. Forrest engagement in Washington with McArdell’s management. Lieut Worden’s recovery and O’Brien funeral in New York with Seventh Regiment escort. Grave sentiments on his death and peace to his ashes.

Bullock George Peabody Adams Telegraph News Messrs Hancrrty & Co New York London Times N. Y George Francis Train Train Exeter Hall Alpheus 8. Blanchard Newton Lower Falls James H. Chambers Washington Ford Atheneum Edwin Forrest Forrest Matilda Heron O’brien

Battle of Pittsburg Landing reported in vivid detail

A Cincinnati correspondent recounts the first and second days of the clash near Pittsburg Landing. Union forces under Prentiss and Wallace defend against a large Confederate assault, aided by gunboats Tyler and Lexington. General Grant leads a decisive charge driving the rebels toward Corinth. heavy casualties and prisoner losses noted.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Times Pittsburg Crump Corinth Pittsburg Landing 14Th Ohio Battery 5Th Ohio Battery Hurlburt Indiana Illinois Ohio Sherman Tyler Lexington Wallace Biell 36Th Ind 68Th Ohio Nelson Bruce Buell Grant Crittenden Sition McCook Bragg McClernand A. S. Johnston

Nominations Confirmed and War Proclamation Issued

The Senate confirmed Col. G. M. Dodge Col. R. S. Canby and Paymaster Benj Brice as Brigadier Generals of Volunteers. Other appointments included several consuls and officials. The Washington and Alexandria Railroad was sold in Alexandria for 12500 dollars to Alexander Hay. Lincoln issued a proclamation urging prayers and unity, with orders restricting telegraphs to newspapers and directing passes through Col. Edward S. Sanford.

District of Columbia Alexandria Senate G. M. Dodge Iowa R. 8. Canby 19Th Infantry Benj. Brice Bayard Taylor N. Y Turin Cyrus O. Poole Minititlan Geo. van Wyck Bayonne Redfield Otranto Jas. Leslie Lyons Wm. E. Webster Boston John M. Alien Til Vermillion Dacotah Philadelphia Jie Newspe Sa Edward S. Sanford Telegraphs KE. M. Swanton Secretary of War

Desperate Rebel Stronghold Near Yorktown Amid Rain

Report from Yorktown dated April 1 at 1 20 P M notes unfavorable weather hindering military operations. Rebels are reported at about 60 000 strong with reinforcements from Richmond and a fleet of four steamers and sixteen transports poised to aid an anticipated 100 000 man force. En trenches stretch across the peninsula and rebel General Johnson has assumed command.

Yorktown Richmond Johnson Peninsular James York Rivers Western Department

Texans Advance and Evade in New Mexico Campaign

The report details Texan forces of about 2400 with 21 artillery pieces near Albuquerque, advancing toward Fort Union and Fort Craig as Cols Canby and Slough move separately. Union troops march south from Fort Union, while Santa Fe hosts 100 to 200 Texans and local inhabitants face requisitions and forced loans.

Washington Kansas City Santa Fe Col. Canby Texas Col. Slough Fort Union Missouri Republican Albuquerque Fort Craig Craig Slough

New York Market and Money Report April 10

Second Board stocks steady yet muted with railroad and canal scrip quoted. Commodities show cotton mixed with slight softening in cotton futures, flour, wheat, corn and pork prices cited, while whiskey and spirits trade unevenly and rosin and tar products firm.

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Island No. 10 Surrenders After Heavy Rebel Defeat

A Confederate force on Island No. 10 is captured with around 5000 prisoners including Major General A McKall and Brigadier Generals Gault Walker and Schaum. Union forces report 70 enemy deaths, 56 000 solid shot, and vast captures of sugar molasses arms blankets and artillery. Prisoners are being transported to Illinois.

Republican A. McKall Gault Walker Schaum Illinois

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