Address of E. B Tobey at the meeting
Edward S. Tobey addressed the audience describing the duty to recognize God in triumph He recalled a City Point scene on Sunday April 2 when army officers joined with Christian Commission agents in prayers for the safety and success of pursuing rebels and said the prayer was graciously answered.
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George Homer
Standing Committee
The
Old South
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Throne of Grace
Miss Houston
Jacob M. Manning
J. M. Manning
Menning
Zion
Jerusalem
Smith
God
Lord of Hosts
Jacob
Kiev
A. A. Miner
School Street
DR Kirk
Europe
Gethsemane
Calvary
Negre
Tobey
Edward S. Tobey
City Point
Christian Commission
DR Blagden
Old South Church
Richard H. Dana
Studley
Mr Manning
Boston Illumination spree highlights city streets and Union victory
The city lit up from Dock Square to the Neck with gas kerosene and candles for a general illumination. Washington Street and Franklin Blackstone squares shone brilliantly while flags and portraits of Grant Lincoln Sherman decorated Edinboro' street. The Boylston Market area glowed with militia armories and fireworks. Ward Eleven Union League held a jubilee at Concord field with speeches and enthusiasm. North End offices and streets displayed lights and fireworks. Newspapers, reading rooms, Tremont House guests enjoyed music from the Brigade Band and a grand hotel celebration. Young Boston illuminated in red for Bourbon and Monongahela signals. Union Park residents plan fireworks music salvos and house illuminations tonight.
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Ward Eleven Union League
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Wm. J. Baldwin
Edward W. Kingsley
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Franklin Smith
G. H. Tucker
North End
Journal
Transcript
Commercial Bulletin
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Cambridge Celebrates National Union Day with Illumination
Citizens across Cambridge display the flag from dawn to night. Bells ring, salutes fire, and a daytime procession follows industrial workers. A grand City Hall meeting honors the Union with speeches by Mayor Merrill and John C. Dodge. elaborate lighted houses and fireworks illuminate Cambridge despite bad weather.
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Riverside Printing Office
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J. Warren Merrill
John C. Dodge
French
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Bonney
Geo. F. Seavey
B. F. Rogers
Bennett
Richard Matthews
State Nautical School
Messrs Stiles and Bacon
Humphrey
A. 8. Wiley & Co
Harvard Street
Harvard Square
East Cambridge
Liberty
Union
Meeting House Hill
Robbery at Mrs Fitz Hugh's House Near Fairfax
Report from Washington dated April 10 notes a party of soldiers robbed the home of Mrs Fitz Hugh in Fairfax county Virginia of silver plate and valuables, prompting Gen Robt E Lee’s relative to order an investigation, as the city quiets after morning excitement. The Internal Revenue Commissioner sets duties on fine cut shorts and smoking tobacco, and President Lincoln plans a long speech for tomorrow. City council passes resolutions on Lee's surrender.
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Robt. E. Lee
Fairfax County
Jugar
Internal Revenue Commissioner
Lincoln
Lee
Hartford
Conn
Saratoga
N. Y
The
Lelands
Union Hotel
Fortress Monroe
City of Dublin
Liverpool
Commercial
Texas
Col. Dodge
New York
Oceanus
Brooklyn
Charleston
Boston
Dramatic Victory Celebrations Across Washington After Surrender
News from Washington recalls joyous scenes as Lee's surrender becomes public. Treasury clerks, Navy Yard workers, and crowds march to the White House and War Department. A grateful President praises the nation and hints at future demonstrations. Generals Canby Smith Granger redeems rebel positions. Admiral Porter reports progress at James River and destruction of rebel ships. The Richmond Whig notes the Christian Commission aiding fire victims.
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War Department
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Executive Mansion
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Porter
Navy Department
James River
Howlett
Texas
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Nausegond
Hampton
Roanoke
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Beaufort
Tredegar Works
Naval Ordnance Depot
Milwaukee
Mobile
Canby
Smith
Granger
Butler
City Point
National Republican
Danville
Jeff Davis
Richmond Whig
Christian Commission
Surrender of Lee Triggers Nationwide Celebrations
Across New England and beyond on April 10 crowds fired 215 guns and rang bells to mark General Lee's surrender. Cities from Concord New Hampshire to Portland Maine lit up and hosted parades, bonfires, illuminations, and mass meetings celebrating the Civil War conclusion and Grant's victory.
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St. Louis
Apri
Missouri
Lee
No More Heavy Fighting Expected in Civil War
Washington despatch reports Secretary Stanton predicts limited combat ahead as Johnston likely surrenders. Sherman received special despatches Sunday while the President met with the Cabinet. Jeff Davis rumored to be at Danville Saturday night attempting to join Johnston with rebel archives and specie.
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The
Post
Washington
Stanton
Johnston
Sherman
Jeff Davis
Danville
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