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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1861

Page

2

Charleston Enlists Tens Of Thousands As War Becomes Likely

Reports say 10 000 soldiers flood into Charleston while Beauregard strengthens positions. State forces drill and line up from 16 to 60 with regiments at the race course and Pikesville. British and French officials may recognize Southern independence. the Federal fleet sails from New York with Major Anderson aboard.

Race Course Pikesville Beauregard Alabama Georgia Columbia State Capitol France Isabel New York Major Anderson Louisville Kentucky B. Magoffin Montgomery Stephens Monntgomery Ava Pillow Tennessee Davis Atalanta Florida Lincoln Seward Maryland Breckinridge Abe NEW York Stock and Money Market Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Illinois Central Scrip Michigan Southern Railroad Reading Railroad Virginia Missouri Erie Railroad Galena and Chicago Railroad Cleveland and Toledo Michigan Central Railroad Harlem Railroad Ohio Southern Canada Chicago Milwaukee Ioc Rio Maracaibo Porto Rico Charleston Hee Mobile Cincinnati Baltimore

Philadelphia protesters warn as mob disperses

A 200-strong mob visited Josiah Randall's home in Philadelphia. Mayor Henry pursued the rioters after the ring leader was arrested by the police chief. The mayor warned that treason and violence would not be tolerated and citizens must report enemies. Watmough and Ashmead offered Navy service, citing Union loyalty. The legislature imposes heavy penalties for aiding enemies.

Philadelphia Josiah Randall Wm. B. Reed Henry P. G. Watmough L. P. Ashmead Navy Secretary of the Navy Union

Washington Dispatches Describe Troop Deployments and Tenders

Washington reports indicate flags over private homes and troops posted at Potomac bridges. Officers allegedly criticizing the Government may be summarily dealt with. Baltimore volunteers offer 1000 men for Maryland quota and Col Lander is tendered command of District volunteers.

New York Washington Times Potomac Scott War Department Baltimore Maryland Secretary of War Col. Lander

Governor orders company to State Arsenal amid unrest in Trenton

A crowd with drums and fire roams Trenton as the governor sends a company to the State Arsenal over fears arms could be seized. Some doubt the risk. An attack on the True American office is feared due to the absence of the American flag. The crowd passed the office with three cheers for the Union and three groans for the paper. No further incidents occur.

Adjutant-General Faneuil Hall Sutton Light Infantry Glover Light Guard Marblehead Co. C Old Colony Randolph Light Infantry Co. D H. I. Wales Hancock Light Infantry Quincy T. H. Newcomb Braintree Light Infantry C.C. Bumpus Randolph Henry Lee, Jr James M. Stone Charlestown Sth Lynn James Hudson Braintree Lafayette Guard Richard Phillips Plymouth Charles C. Doten J. W. Collingwood Halifax Company Co. A A. Lowell National Greys Josiah A. Sawtell B. Groton Groton Artillery J. 8. Clark C. Lowell Phalanx Albert S. Follansbee D. Lowell City Guards James W. Hart E. Acton Davis Guard Daniel Tuttle F. Lawrence Warren B. F. Chadbourne H. Lowell Watson Light Guard John F. Noyes Co. I Lawrence Lawrence Light Infantry John Pickering Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Boylston Hall Washington Street Col. Jones New Bedford City New Bedford United States Hotel Col. Wardrop Schouler Quartermaster Stone United States David K. Wardwell New England Empire State All River Line Gov. Sprague Rhode Island Marine Artillery Providence Washington James Chicopee Mass Short Fusileers National Lancers Slade Fitchburg Hall Boston Jackson Club Hanover Street B.S. Treanor Thomas Cass W. M. Walsh T. H. Smith B. S. Treanor Owen Lappen James Healy Michael Gormley John Maloney J. H. Fallon James Sullivan Martin Lennon John McGlinn Wm. B. Maloney John Walsh Cornelius Murphy W. W. Doherty Michael Cummiskey Jeremiah Lyons John Kenney Patrick McInerny Dennis Hogan Andrew D. Mahoney James Dowling James Donnelly Thos. A. Matthews John Glancy Martin Lynch Cart Cass Abraham Lincoln James Buchanan National Treasury South Lincoln Fort Sumter Charleston Old World Montgomery Treanor Virginia John Brown Republican Party Chicago Congress Mexico Jefferson Davis Old Bay Deennis W. O’ Briers T. M. Brown Erin Sarsfield O'Connell Davis Jamies Sullivan The Irish Pictorial Epward RyAn Joan C. Civer W. F. A. Kenny A. R. Brown T. H. Sweetser Peter Haggerty Linus Child Col G. F. Sawtell Tappan Wentworth Lowell Brigade George Brooks Huntington Hall Sargeant Dr. Blanchard Dr Blanchard Lowell Newburyport Herald Cushing Guard Benton Boston Common Rene Bartlett State Street Maine Bangor Whigléth Secretary of War Washburn Blaine Veazie Camden Campen Johnson Georgia Col. Smart Major Moor Piesa House Trenton N. J State Arsenal New York Burlington and Quincy Railroad Pittsburg, Fort Wayne Illinois Wisconsin Missouri California Isle Royale Copper Falls Eastern Wilmington Vermont Massachusetts Gays Europe London Chilson Mansfield Blackstone Street Charles A. Guilmette Fourth Avenue Tenth of New York Allston Street West Indies Empira Brazils M.d.‘S Lynn and Fost Swampscott Boston and Chelsea Nathan Mativews Swamneot Panten Teats Isaac Stebbins Dean Peabody Benjamin Shortleff Company Bestop Madboro” Hotel John Lanagan & CO

Baltimore Regiment Tendered as Massachusetts Quota Doubled

Washington dispatch reports Governors of Kentucky Virginia North Carolina and Missouri may refuse troop requisition while Maryland responds promptly. A Baltimore regiment offers service, Massachusetts quota doubled, three Boston regiments to be sent, Gen. Lane to command a thousand men, Ashmun on secret mission, Harper's Ferry and Forts Washington Monroe to be garrisoned, routes between Philadelphia and Washington guarded by Western troops.

Baltimore Massachusetts Boston New York Washington Kentucky Virginia North Carolina Missouri Maryland James E. Lane Kansas George Ashmun Canada Harper’s Ferry Monroe Fort Monroe Philadelphia

New Orleans War News and Coastal Defense Updates

The city tightens defenses as volunteers flood in from Louisiana and Texas. Deserters join the Confederacy after deserting the Federal army, while ships Lecompte and Marquis de Habana bring news and cargo. Officials in Washington issue appointments and bolster coastal readiness amid excitement over Fort Sumter.

Lincoln Pensacola Fort Jackson Lecompte Shreveport Campo Indianola Forts Jackson St. Philip Tipton Walker Montgomery Galveston Davis Texas

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Ree Eee records show a teen years event with unclear details. The fragment hints at a local youth gathering and possible names, places, or dates but the text is garbled. Further readable context is needed for a precise headline and summary.

Ringgold Flying Artillery Leaves for Harrisburg

Requisitioned by the Governor the Ringgold Flying Artillery of Reavind Pennsylvania under Capt McKnight with 108 men and four field pieces departed for Harrisburg. Adjutant Holbert ordered by Col Penrose issued a call for volunteers from Cumberland County.

Pennsylvania

Pottsville Volunteers Respond to President Proclamation

Seven companies have answered the President's call. Two will proceed to Harrisburg tomorrow. Citizens gather funds to aid families of the volunteers in Pottsville, Pennsylvania.

Pottsville Harrisburg

Lawrence City Council Approves Aid for Military Families

The Lawrence city government met this morning and appropriated $2000 for the families of residents who have left the city to defend the nation's flag.

Lawrence Apri

Ship timber schooner wrecked. crew lost at Shark River

A schooner lay ashore in Shark River inlet with all hands lost. The vessel carried ship timber. Postmarked letters from Nobleboro and Waldoboro Maine addressed to William G. Kuhn Henry Gedinger and Joshua Benner of Locust Hill New York drifted ashore. The incident reports a fatal maritime disaster.

New York Shark River Inlet Nobleboro Waldoboro Maine William G. Kuhn Henry Gedinger Joshua Benner Locust Hill

New Jersey Quota Orders Set Regimental Replacements

Trenxton New Jersey April 16 Orders will be issued to the Major Generals of the four divisions of the State for one regiment from each.

Sopficial Boston Sutton Morse Andrews John A. Andrew William Schouler Adj New Jersey Trenxton N. J

Bad Weather to Buffalo

Bourrazo Avril 16 vessels arriving and departing freely despite a severe snow storm tonight. Collingwood harbor remains ice free and two propellers have cleared for Chicago.

Bourrazo Collingwood Harbor Chicago

Revenue Deficit Put at 760000 in Public Accounts

The Canada Revenue Toronto reports a public revenue deficiency of 760000 for the past year. The figure represents the shortfall in the year’s budget against expenditures, with officials noting gaps across multiple departments.

Toronto Canada

Auburn Awake as 49th Regiment Near Full Strength

Avsary New York April 16 An artillery company fills rapidly and the 49th regiment will be raised to 1000 men All parties support sustaining the Government.

Balttimore Guy Washington Army Navy Minute Auburn Avsary N. Y

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