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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1865

Page

2

Northern Fish River clash captures wagons and mules

A report states the forces charged the enemy wagon train at eight o'clock, seizing two horses and ten mules harness, and killing eight mules to destroy their transport. The action occurred between the east and north prory of Fish River, two miles north of Magnolia.

Fish River Magnolia

London to New York News Highlights and Society Notes

A sprawling collage notes deaths, publisher Cassell, billiards champion Estephe, and the Duke of Northumberland estate. It covers Russian food shortages, wheat prices, Vermont sap runs, and a Cairo Chamber of Commerce opening, with fashion and society gossip from Mrs Brown and Lord Manners.

Lord Manners Brown Blackwood Vermont Newburyport Herald M. Bertinatti Bass Mississippi Journal

Sherman Johnston surrender shocks Washington leaders

Washington reacts to the Sherman and Johnston surrender with speculation on terms of amnesty and military concessions. Grant rushes to North Carolina to influence negotiations while Mosby and officers discuss surrender terms, face repudiation by Hancock, and Sherman’s plan may affect Senatorial races in Ohio.

Washington Sherman Johnston Jeff. Davis Nashville Grant North Carolina Navy Department Mosby Gen. Chapman Hancock Gen. Sherman General Schenck Ohio John Sherman Durham Joseph E. Johnston Wm. T. Sherman Army of the United States Washington City Congress of the United States Supreme Court of the Congress Wa. T. Sherman Monroxr Misargsirrt Finto Raleigh Apru Potomac Rio Grande Tyrell’s Mount Chapel Hill University West Point Neuse Gen. Howard Slocum Gen. Schofield Fortress Monror Newtern Union M. Martin Alhambra

Philadelphia honors fallen leader with mournful display

Hon Richard Wallach mayor of Washington joins in Philadelphia farewell efforts with Major General Dix arriving tonight. Citizens show deep grief through mourning attire and flags, with General Grant and General Meade’s residences among the most visibly draped in crepe. Crowds at Independence Hall extend a half mile as the throng remains at 10 PM.

Philadelphia Richard Wallach Washington Springfield Dix Grant Meade Girard Street Independence Hall

Secretary of War Report and State Secretary Health

War Department dispatches note Hon E M Stantos Secretary of War and Secretary of State in good condition for April 91 PM. State official health improving with better consciousness and less restlessness noted for Mr F Seward.

Booth Injured in Fall Likely Caused by Horse

Government reports indicate Booth fell with his horse on Friday night the 14th, likely fracturing a leg. He is said to have shaved his moustache, and Harper's Weekly likeness is noted as accurate. Surgeons are urged to pursue the case as loyal citizens condemn his crimes.

Lincoln Washington Brentice Journal New York Booth Harper’s Weekly

Surrender of Mobile Report From New Orleans Dates

The Times notes Gen Canby occupies the Mobile Custom House and Gen Granger leads the Department. Mobile signs surrender at 3 PM on the 12th amid calm streets and grateful citizens. Cotton seized ranges 20 000 to 30 000 bales with pitch and other stock captured. Three hundred guns and large ammo stores secured. 3800 Confederate prisoners taken at Spanish Fort. The city opens post office, pilots offered, and Granger tours with warm reception.

Mobile Nashville Massachusetts Indiana New York Smith Bertram Spanish Fort Tracy Huger Blakeley Apalachee Blakely Blakeley River Steele Granger Hantsville Canby Porter Mackintosh Confederacy Allena Eastport Wilson Merion Plantersvile Selma Reddy Forrest Ten Patterson Marion Adams Plantersville Mobile Register Register Tribune Cabawba Orvrans Arril 16 the Times Custom House Saip Island Commissary Department E. D. Hurde New Orleans Times Mobile Daily News Comstock

Rebel sentiment after assassination shocks loyal troops

Reports from Goldsboro and surrounding camps describe anger and bitterness among Union forces after the President's murder. A rebel comment provoked instant execution by soldiers and the armistice order was met with cold reception, signaling tense post assassination mood.

New York Apri Champion Fortress Monroe Palestine Liverpool Halifax Havana Union Square Pai la

Rebel leaders plan new stand after Lee surrender

Suffolk correspondent reports that Jeff Davis learned of Lee's surrender at Danville and planned to move to Texas to rally an army. He ordered cavalry to burn Melcherin and Roanoke river bridges and to evacuate Weldon as a Confederate retreat.

New York Suffolk The Herald Lee Jeff. Davis Danville Davis Greensboro Texas Melcherin Roanoke Rivers Wéldon

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