30 Apr 1863
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1863
Page
1
The article celebrates Gen. Banks, praising his energy in carrying out government aims and securing advantages along the Mississippi. It notes opposition from Radicals and Sumner supporters, but asserts true country friends will acknowledge his praiseworthy public service and achievements.
A wide range of markets including coal, copper, cotton, flour, and provisions are reported with only modest shifts. Notable notes include stable iron and coal prices, firm codfish demand, dull coffee, and steady spirits and sugar markets. Prices span various regions and grades, with some items showing small movements and others remaining unchanged.
The 1863 General Court closed with Gov signings of 250 bills and 101 resolves. Mason of Newton and Parsons of Brookline led loyalist measures urging unity, support for the Union, and suppression of secession while condemning opposing factions. A parade and homecoming of the 7th New York Volunteers followed with civic and German community turnout.
A debate about House Resolutions on Federal Relations criticizes them as empty rhetoric masking undermining actions. The piece questions loyalty to the Constitution, Civil War era martial law, and emancipation proclamations, contrasting noble fathers with perceived traitorous copperheads.
The Seventh and Eighth New York Volunteer Regiments, both largely German, return to Courtland Street as the city honors them. They arrived with 460 and 600 men respectively, after two years of service including battles from Big Bethel to Fredericksburg. Crowds, cheers, and demonstrations mark their welcome, with mothers, wives, and sweethearts among the joyous onlookers.
Railroads east of Chicago cut fourth class rates by ten cents per pound and floor by twenty cents. Billiard tournament in New York estimated wagers at thirty to fifty thousand dollars. A Ceylon wedding gifted seven thousand gold sovereigns. Rebel forces report three rebel colonels slain and 3 brigadier generals captured. Rebel Senate finance panel proposes 200 million bonds at six percent, due in twenty years. A brook trout weighs four pounds, caught in North Kingstown. Pierre Soule rumored in Havana to return to the Confederacy. Letcher seeks seat in rebel Congress for Tenth Legion district. Anglo-Saxon is the twentieth steamship lost on the Atlantic. Greeley questioned on a paid Albany lobbyist for a U. S. Senate candidate. A brigade of three thousand negroes discussed in Washington. Coburn vs McCool mill fight set for prox. $1000 stake. Rebel naval officer to depart for Alabama. Chase bonds rumor denied. Walker not authorized. Great revivals noted in Fall River and Rochester. Irish girl and another mill girl find $1000 Treasury notes and a $60 gold chain in paper rags.
Some Republicans, once loud in admiration for Gov. Andrew Johnson of Tennessee, cooled as reports circulated that he seeks the presidency. His East tour and approval of the administration's emancipation policy are linked to hopes of leading the government with New England support.
The text expresses hope that the day set apart by the President for fasting and prayer will be observed with humility. It warns against perverting such occasions into revelry and urges serious reflection on the nation’s wounds, deaths, and the calamities of war to seek guidance from a Heavenly parent for the difficult duties ahead.
The firm formerly Jones Lows Ball moved to Summer and Washington streets and proved wiser than fears. Now Sureve Stanwood & Co. operate a vast jewelry stock with silverware diamonds watches bronzes gas fixtures and cutlery. Their gas fixtures department showcases leading inventions and is installed by skilled workmen. The store is described as well ordered, well filled, and among the best in the country.
Camp Falmorn April 2 There was a three quarters hour meeting at Aquia Creek between Gen Hooker President Lincoln Gen Halleck and Stanton. Rumors say the movement is delayed while a spy in Hooker headquarters fed telegraph lines to the rebels. Corps may move tonight or tomorrow. hospitals full and five day rations kept. Mass regiments played baseball with the 6th winning in thirteen innings. Gov Parker praised after a review of the 1st division. Recruits predict rapid army reductions in three weeks as New York regiments are mustered out. Rebels build earthworks at the front.
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