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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1863

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Debates on Massachusetts colleges and railroads in state legislature

The Senate debated the Massachusetts Agricultural College trustees bill, rejecting a minority report and sending the measure to a third reading. A railroad and manufacturing bill was referred to the Committee on Manufactures. In the House, remonstrances opposed state aid to the Troy and Greenfield Railroad. A military academy study commission was authorized, with a detailed plan due by November 1. An Industrial School for Girls at Lancaster could extend residency to age 21, and the Troy and Greenfield Railroad project was postponed for further discussion. The article shifts to Civil War commentary on Vicksburg, noting failed schemes, river blockades, and ongoing Union efforts, with mixed opinions on canal strategies.

Senate Massachusetts Agricultural College Troy and Greenfield Industrial School For Girls Lancaster Troy and Greenfield Hoosac General Court Messrs Parsons Brookline Harris Springfield Lane Boston Committee On Finance Messrs Scudder Dorchester Mason Newton

Let Public Officials Focus on Duty To Save The Nation

A call for united decisive action and end to partisan rhetoric from Washington officials. The public administration should cease attacks on critics and concentrate on faithful service, urging generals to lead by example and public employees to mind their duties for national salvation.

Washington Partizan Rome Baratarias

Attack on Charleston and the ironclads glory

A contemporary account praises Admiral Dupont and Captains Green and Taylor for the Charleston harbor action and the blockading effort. It notes ironclads resist artillery better and suggests obstructions as the key to defending Boston Harbor if attacked.

Charleston Harbor Green Canandaigua Taylor Housatonic Admiral Dupont Nelson Boston Harbor Boston

Vicksburg Status Cited By Times With Northern Doubts

The New York Times declares Vicksburg cannot be taken now yet notes the strategic value has fallen after the Mississippi occupation cuts life-supply routes to the Confederacy. The move likely fails to satisfy the Western and Northwestern states, prompting questions about policy and morale.

New York Times Vicksburg Mississippi Confederacy West Northwest

Clash Over President Lord and Dartmouth Sparks Debate

A 1860s newspaper column criticizes editors and Congregationalists for condemning President Lord of Dartmouth. It argues against proscribing the college for his views on Civil War policy, noting editors misrepresented him and warning of chilling free speech and partisan zeal affecting academia and public life.

Independent Congregationalist New York Tribune Boston Journal Lord Dartmouth College John P. Gulliver Dartmouth Boston Courier Connecticut Dr Lord North

Army officers face mass mustering out proposed by War Department

A Virginia letter to the Boston Post reports Gen. Hooker blocked a War Department order that would discharge all colonels and majors from regiments under 500 men. It warns the move would strip veteran leaders like Cross, Nugent, and Brooks and empty brigades of officers with field experience. Proponents say musters reduce unit strength. opponents urge filling old regiments with conscripts to preserve esprit de corps.

Falmouth Boston Post Hooker War Department Sumner Cross 5Th New Hampshire Nugent 69Th New York Brooks Pennsylvania

Charleston in the War of Ironclads on April 1863

Correspondent reports the duel of ironclads and shore batteries near Charleston. Du Pont withdraws Monitors to Port Royal after assessing forts and obstructions, while Fort Sumter and Beauregard defenses exchange heavy fire with the Union fleet. Casualties include a drummer boy killed and several wounded.

Flagsuir New Iroxaipes Charleston Bak Flambeau Port Royal Dupont Sumter Charleston Fort Ripley Fort Johnson James Island Palmetto State Chicora Turtle Fort Sumter Mount Pleasant Keokuk Rodgers Mackensie Robie Newall Weehawken Nahant Duvail Ahrens Fort Moultrie Sullivan’s Island Morris Island Stono River Col. Rhett Beauregard Tery Bee Wagner Cumming’s Point Ironsides

Charleston’s Ironclad Clash Opens War’s First Scene

From the Charleston Mercury April 8 Fort Sumter and the harbor battle dominate reports as Monitor gunboats and the Ironsides engage the Confederate defenses. Fort Sumter sustains 34 hits. Keokuk and Ironsides damaged. the fight ends after a five o’clock limit with ongoing uncertainties.

Ironclads at Charleston Prove Mixed Outcome for Iron Warships

Opinion pieces reflect a mixed view of the Charleston battle. While ironclads endured a historic storm and kept their crews safe, turrets and pilot-houses suffered damage, and the mission failed to take the harbor. The era of iron ships is declared begun, with further lessons expected if war continues.

Charleston Sumter Anderson United States Moultrie Cumming’s Point

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