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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1864

Page

2

Renomination debate over Naval bill amendments and Mr Long speech

The House passed bills fixing losses of the Bainbridge and relief for Navy officers and men. A joint resolution thanked Admiral Porter, and measures to empower temporary commanders were approved. The long session featured heated debate on free speech and the Vallandigham issue, ending with a censure of Mr Long and adjournment.

Powell Wade Naval Committee Bainbridge Porter Hale House Secretary of the Navy Committee of Conference Montana Masonic Hall Association District of Columbia Sherman Finance Senate Houst Wilson Long Rogers N. J England Ohio Ape Lberty Vallandigham Burnside Abe Lincoln Vallandigham and Other True patriots.Hisses Abraham America Jefferson Davis Southern Confederacy Union Colfax Pendleton Joshua R. Giddings New York Broomall Eldridge Indiana Clay Josiah Quincy Illinois Richmond Mr Long Lincoln Seward Cox Holman

Rebels Blow Up Rams and Evacuate Shreveport

New York reports a Natchez paper claims rebels blew up the rams Shreveport and Missouri to block capture and evacuated Shreveport. The Star denounces Panama printing as unjustified outrage amid consular interest. Baltimore Sun notes a Winchester area clash with Imboden's rebels, Major Hunter’s Pennsylvania cavalry clash leaving casualties. Passengers say a Union triumph.

New York Shreveport Missouri Panama Star Commercial Chronicle United States Baltimore Sun Winchester Hunter Pennsylvania Imboden

Morgan plans bold expedition aid Confederate cause

The Raleigh Confederate reports Gen Morgan preparing a bold expedition that could greatly aid their cause if successful. It also notes a malicious pamphlet linked to Dr J G Leach and Holden, plus prices on Bacon corn flour molasses sugar and other goods in Raleigh.

Duncan K. McRae London George M. Sanders Miyself

Steamer Updates and Election Result From New York to Provost

The Thomas A Scott from New Orleans arrived after gale turbulence. Lebanon returned for repairs, and E C Scranton came back with water in hold and grain clogging pumps. James Y Smith elected governor with 80 votes, by 151 majority. New York steamer reports no news from City Point as water blocks James River.

New York Arnrit Thomas A. Scott New Orleans McClellan Lebanon Liverpool E. C. Scranton Proviotner R.I Block Island James Y. Smith Monroz City Point James River Richmond

Draft Postponed and Rebel Deserters in Florida Swamp

New York reports delay of the draft likely to January. Florida reports 500 to 1,000 rebel deserters in Okefenokee swamp armed against Confederates. Fleet letters from Mobile March 28 say ram Tennessee prepares to engage the Union fleet. Custom House receipts total 353 000 with 346 000 in gold certificates. Ist Na loan subscriptions reach 340 500 with unsettled figures.

New York Jane Okefenekac Swamp Florida Mobile Tennessee Custom House Ist Na“Cone Sterling Bills

Dedicatory events and Civil War clashes reported from New Orleans and Pensacola

From New Orleans April 6, Liberty Hall was dedicated with ceremonies presided by Gen Banks and the Louisiana Constitutional Convention convened at one. Alfred Sh was elected president pro tem, a Credentials Committee chosen, and adjournment set for tomorrow. A saber battle near Pensacola left the 30th and 14th cavalry facing the 457th Alabama cavalry nearly annihilated in a close hand to hand clash.

Cairo Int Olive Branch Sire New Orleans Liberty Hall Banks Alfred Sh Pensacola Alabama Cavalry

Cavalry clash with Cheyennes near Fremont’s Orchard

A detachment of the 1st Colorado Cavalry engaged a Cheyenne party north of Platte River near Fremont's Orchard, 85 miles east, on the 12th. Two soldiers were killed and four wounded. Troops were sent in multiple directions to pursue Indians while Sioux Arrapahoes and Cheyennes show unrest seeking arms and ammunition. Mexican papers offer no notable news.

Denver City 1St Colorado Cavalry Platte River Fremecnt Here

Paducah Demand Presses Surrender Amid Attack Prep

From Carro Illinois April 14 another demand was made for the surrender of Paducah with one hour for the removal of women and children. Capt Hills declined to surrender and prepared to meet the anticipated attack.

Carro Ill Paducah

Market Summary of Stocks and Commodities in New York and St Louis

Opened with brisk stock quotes across major railroads and mining firms led by New York Central, Reading, Harlem, Hudson River, and Canton Coal. Commodities showed cotton and grain firmness with mixed flour and beef, while petroleum and reef markets moved higher in late trading. St Louis noted firmer cotton and higher flour with corn and oats gains and whiskey activity.

NEW York Stock Cumberland Coal Na Michigan Southen Railroad New York Central Railroad Pennsylvania Coal Company Reading Railroad Hudson River Railroad Canton Comany Michigan Cen Michigan Southern Railroad Centraltral Railroad Cleveland and Cledo Chicago and Caid Railroad Milwaukee and Prairie du Chien Pittsboro Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad Alton and Terre Haute Railroad Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Harlem Railroad Erie Railroad Pacite Mail Steamship Company Quicksilver Mining Company Cumberlane Coal Company American Gold Ohio and American Gala Jtudson River Railroad Michigan Central Railroad Minois Central Railroad Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Chicago and Rock Island Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad Milwaukee and Prairie du Chien Railroad Toledo and Wabash Railroad Pacific Mail Steamship Company Cumberland Coal Company New York State and Western Ohio Canada Chicago Milwaukee Amber Michigan Cumberland Lée State Porto Rico Liverpool ST Louis S&s Lord Idec

Financial Markets Report Amidst April Trading Activity

Thursday afternoon April UM markets showed steady demand for rail stocks factories and banks with liberal subscriptions for the ten forty loan. Gold held at 1854 and Sterling at 20 13 percent as prices fluctuated and large stock transactions occurred on the Brokers First Board and streets. Closing quotes included Worcester Railroad 150 Northern 93 Maine 134 Old Colony 125 Western 164 Vermont & Canada 122 Lowell 115 Eastern LL Fitchburg 123 Metropolitan 65 Wilmington 743 Water Power 498 Coupon Sixes 1164 Seven Thirties 1124 and Five-Twenties 111 per cent.

United States Sterling Exchange Worcester Railroad Northern Maine Old Colony Western Vermont & Canada Lowell Eastern LL Fitchburg Metropolitan Wilmington Salea Brokers’ Board Eae American Gold Madison Ming Co Tae Native Mining Co Ccee Maios Air Lines Xitamite Boston & & Lowell Siktis Siconu Ima AMD Euamu Ace Ogdensburg Ottawa Rutland Vt Central Minesota Min'g Co Mary's Min’g Co Bk of Commerce Evan Lyman Mills Buttonhole Uaaciel B Water Power Co Albion “Gola Oovesscce Wre Ovceus Upcs Boston & Maine B & Worcester American Gold Co. Pe Eastern BR Pees Pe Fitchburg RR St Cir Mg Co Metropolitan Bini Sane Enarlo Redd Sag Acton Min’g Co ToChanelle Re Gold Co Boston Min Areseee Do Nt Dana Mining Cow Ona OO Caeica Sou cc Woo Saeest Macomb Lead Co Odo Hancock Ab ‘Co Snbab Wesbesseseee ooLogan Ming Oaks Franklin Josase Ee Wee Lodees Woo Nelson

Mining Exchange Opens Amid Gold Stock Boom

The New York Mining Exchange begins operations with about one hundred members joining. Mining stocks show strong demand with high prices in gold stocks. Nova Scotia firm Cox-O’Mal Gory plans a $400,000 venture on two hundred acres near Halifax, aiming to boost mineral wealth.

Franklin Hancock Huron Isie Royale Manhattan Minesota Cornwall Sic Logan Macomb Lead Albion Atlantic Excelsior New England Massachusetts Gold Co Chandiere New York Evening Papers Hamilton Isle Royale Ontonagon New York Mining Exchange Regular Stock Exchange William Street Mining Exchange New York Boston Nova Scotia Cox- Omal Gory Company Massachusetts Waverley County of Halifax Province of United States British Provinces

Fine Carpets and Tapestries at New England Carpet Co.

The New England Carpet Co. at 75 Hanover Street advertises 1000 pieces of English Tapestries and Brussels carpets, with cash terms and fixed prices. It promotes Arabia rugs, Crossley electrotype fabrics, and velvet medallion carpets, inviting cash buyers to inspect a large stock and offering factory prices.

Crossley Brussels New England Cirper Co Hanover Street Dovuse Enctant Carpet Co New England Carpet Co New Eneiano Carpet Co Street Hanover Scorcy and Kidderminster New England Carriet Co New England Carret Co Arabia John Crossley & Sons England Ficon Om Chorus Enplanp Carper Co Crossiey Enouano Carrer Co Roya EnoLano Carpet Co New Enplanp Carpet Co

Freemasons Move Office to Thorndike Hall in 1864

The Office of the Grand Secretary is moved to Freemasons Hall at Thorndike Hall No 10 Summer Street. The Secretary and Superintendent will be available daily during business hours at the new address starting April 1864.

Grand Lodzen Freemasons Thorndike Hall No. 10 Summer Street Ambherts Boston Transac Young's Hotel Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Office of Insurance Commissioners Columbian (Marine) Insurance Co New York Elizur Wright Geo. W. Sargent Insurance Commissioners Boylston Place SLE Royale Mining Co Exchange Place Isle Royale Mining Company Ith F. W. Capen Boylston Fire and Marine Ins. Co Jenney Grand Trunk James T. Phelps Merchants’ Exchange eAcoms Leap Mining Company Macomb Lead Mining Company No.State Street Alfred B. Hill Samuel B. Smith Cedar Street Berescott Fine and Marine Ins. Co Congress Street Ph. E. Eddy Faneuil Hall Ordnance Department Watertown Arsenal Signal Corps

Liverpool Towboat Cargo Claim Notice

Consignees of the vessel RR. BARK PRINCESS from Liverpool must present any claims for loss or damage to cargo to the undersigned by Saturday the 16th of this month, otherwise they will not be allowed. Warren & Co. 99 State Street.

Princess Liverpool Harry Warren Wahrren & CO State Street Blark John Bull Consignees Warren & CO The City Fire Insurance Co Boston Hilby Street

Government Bond Offer Details and Interest Terms

The government offers bonds with five percent interest payable in coin and semi annual coupons on other bonds. Interest due March first and September first. registered bonds list owners, coupon bonds payable to bearer. denominations range from fifty to ten thousand dollars for registered bonds and fifty to one thousand dollars for coupon bonds. Bondholders may choose start date of interest via coin payment or currency, with bonds convertible to coin at any time. Duties on imports payable in specie underpin the security of principal and interest.

U. S Ees United States Europe Preston

Former Cliff Mine figure named in bankruptcy counsel file

Secretary Missouri powers bankrupted figures John Slavyson once of Cliff Mine Lake Superior listed with counsel in the case.

John Slavyson Cliff Mine Lake Superior

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