Mail system reform roils officials over lost documents
Government officers protest a new law on flanking privilege causing delays and misdelivery of official papers. Remonstrances cite disrupted communications and money vouchers sent to the dead letter office. Senator Collamer backs a return to the old system to allow dispatch through departmental channels. Also notes Treasury today reports a 10-40 loan of 2,110,000 to remain unsettled.
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Deserters Put Longstreet at Orange Court House Reported
Army of the Potomac reports that deserters from the 48th regiment claim Longstreet's army is at Orange Court House and Lee's force numbers 45 000 to 50 000. A 43d North Carolina deserter says he was conscripted recently and swam the river to reach Union lines. The 2d corps artillery was reviewed by General Hancock. A cavalryman from the 1st Connecticut was captured by guerrillas near Grove Church. Over 1500 sick soldiers have been sent to Washington in two days.
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New York Receipts and Market Notes April 21 19
The customs receipts today total 417000 dollars with 48000 in gold certificates. Stocks on the public board closed higher. Fort Wayne 1149 Chicago and Northwestern 54 Illinois Central 128 Michigan Southern 881 on 1384 Rock Island 1134 Toledo 146 Galena 1244 Cleveland and Pittsburg 1123 Hudson 1304 Erie 112 Cumberland Coal Co 70 Canton Co 464 The Bear in Erie is reported as failing. Dudley Buck from Newbern has arrived.
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City of Alton Brings Horses Mules Wagons and Cotton
The steamer City of Alton arrived with a large cargo of horses, mules, wagons, and 60 bales of cotton for St. Louis. The Memphis militia review on the 18th was creditable. Gen Hurlburt gave a farewell address and Gen Washburne departed to relieve him as cotton prices in Memphis steadied 65 to 70 cents.
Forrest retires into Mississippi as Union advances
Memphis news reports Forrest retreating into Mississippi while McGullough's forces have moved past the Tallahatchie. Grierson presses near Forrest's column. General Hurlburt reviewed troops under General Chetlain, who showed fine appearance in the review.
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Market summary on New York stocks and money market
First board stocks lower with widespread shifts in railroad and mining shares. Second board activity improves with mixed prices across Cleveland and Toledo, Reading, Michigan Central, and Pacific Mail. cotton and commodities quoted with steady to firmer tones in late trading.
Money Market and Stock Notes Amidst Post-Panic Recovery
The report notes scarce legal tender notes for remittance to New York and easy access to loans at six percent. The share market shows firmer tones with some stocks down while others recover. gold sold in the street at 168 and London bills at 110 for gold, 185 for currency. First Board quotes include Coupon Sixes 115, Seven-Thirties 110, Five-Twenties 108, with varied results in Bay State and other issues. mining stocks hold firm, though railroad shares dip.
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