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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1863

Page

2

Resignation Letter by Dartmouth College President 1863

The passage reports the July 24 1863 resignation of Dartmouth College President after objecting to a religious ethical test imposed by Trustees over his Biblical ethics opinions. He cites loyalty to the government, seeks to protect the college from partisan pressure, and resigns as President and Trustee after forty years of service.

Dartmouth College Board of Trustees Merrimac County United States Iiece

War talk and political rows in Civil War era paper

The column mixes opinions from Rev Ellis and others on war aims and recruiting, notes Secretary Chase's Beverly visit, and mocks Abolition Republicans. It reports the Lewiston coffer dam loss, a ship’s arrival, African American troops policy, deaths, jail breaks, and a Binghamton public flag event honoring a Vicksburg editor's wife. Headlines a snapshot of wartime attitudes and local notices.

Ironclads Target Fort Wagner as Morris Island Batteries Grow

From Morris Island and Fort Wagner the bombardment continues with the Montauk Catskill Weehawken and New Ironsides delivering shot and shell at range. Shell explosions bury deserters and rough earth moves as Gilmore fortifies Morris Island and envisions shifting focus away from Wagner.

N. Y. Herald Orr Morris Isonp 8. C Charleston Fort Wagner Morris Island Montauk Fairfax Assaic Simson Pataps‘co Badger Catskill Carpenter Weehawken Calhoun Ironsides Rowan Wagner Gregg Cummings’ Point Fort Sumter Sumter Fort Moultrie Giraud James Island Fort Johnson Gilmore Gen.Gilmore Aly

Care Racer and Hecla News at Liverpool Passage

The Hecla from Liverpool July 28 passed Queenstown on July 29 at 8 A M with 553 steerage passengers. News from America portrays Northern victories and Confederate reverses impacting markets. London and Liverpool reports note stock panics, renewed trade, and mixed railway and commodity prices.

Ave Hecla Liverpool Queenstown Association Hibernian Quebec Washington New York Kangaroo Daily News Grant Meade Navy London and Paris Exchange London Morning Post Russia The Herald London Illinois Central R. R Erie R. R

National Republic editorial warns of war risks and naval privateers

The National Republic editorial argues war with Britain could erupt if tensions rise, urging strong response to British injustice. It notes Napoleonic moves in Mexico, a 3700 white and 1253 colored draft, officers assigned to Lehigh and Glaucus, and $40,000 stolen from Army Paymaster McFarland. It also situates Lees forces south of the Rapidan with Longstreet near Fredericksburg.

Washington Ava National Republican Great Britain England Napoleon Mexico United States George Washington Byron Lehigh Caldwell Glaucus McFarland Amone Lee A. P. Hill Rapidan Longstreet Old Works Fredericksburg

Ruth Steamer Burned With Paymasters On Board

The steamer Ruth, valued at 15000, burned at midnight near Island No.1 on a trip to Helena. It carried eight Paymasters and a large money shipment to Gen. Grant’s army. About 200 aboard, with 30 lives lost including crew and soldiers guarding the payroll. The crew saved except for several clerks and a passenger, and the fire’s cause is uncertain though suspected incendiary action in rebel areas. The ship carried cattle, mules, and stores, all lost. insurers valued at 5000.

Co. I 9Th Wisconsin Regiment Missouri

Fall of Vicksburg Drives North Carolina Rebellion Decline

News from Ava North Carolina notes the fall of Vicksburg weakening the rebellion. Proclaims of arming by Jeff Davis provoke anxiety as thousands retreat to swamps. Raleigh’s occupation by Federal forces is sought to aid peace and Union return within about 30 days. Mrs Foster reunites with husband near Plymouth amid locals’ cautious welcome. Brigadier General Foster’s staff heads to Fortress Monroe. Convoy steamer departs there. Albany sails to New York with mails.

Monroe Ava Newbery N.C Vicksburg North Carolina Jeff. Davis Raleigh Virginia Chas. Henry Foster Murfreesboro N. C Gen. Potter Gen. Foster Fortress Monroe U. S Bachner Albany New York

Democratic State Committee Plans Albany Convention

The Democratic State Committee met at the Delavan House with Elijah F. Purdy chairing and Peter Dagger as secretary. They resolved to call a State Convention to meet in Albany on September 9. Adjourned.

Lincoln Albany N. Y Ave Democratic State Committee Delavan House Elijah F. Purdy Peter Dagger

Drafts Quiet as Citizens Cheer in Rochester

Rochester progress of the draft proceeds smoothly with the city in twelve wards. Prominent names are announced to cheers as conscripts march with bands through the streets tonight.

Rochester N. Y Ave Portland Mer Maine Daniel Webster Bangor Philadelphia Baltimore Gen. Schenck Hartford County Geo. M. Ford

Rebel and Union movements across Tennessee and Georgia

Memphis reports rebels under Robinson moving toward Mississippi and Union cavalry under Forrest near Jack's Creek. Dodge pursues. Georgia’s governor bolsters defenses as raiders from Rosecrans’ army gather at Whiteside. War Department restricts Mississippi navigation amid guerilla threats. Edge of Charleston and Memphis railroad eyed for raid near Grand Junction.

Memphis Robinson West Tennessee Chalmers Mississippi Forrest Jack’s Creek Dodge Atlanta 24Th Ul Georgia Rosecrans Whiteside War Department Mississippi River Selma Charleston and Memphis Grand Junction Chalmers, Ruggles and Richardson

Eagle Arrives from Havana with Unclear News

The steamer Eagle from Havana reports six youths arrested in Havana for pamphlets against Jesuits and one for Les Miserables. On July 24 the Eagle sighted a two white smoke stack steamer and a larger iron steamship in pursuit. The Eagle fired blank shots, the prize vessel was boarded by the pursuing Lackawanna, and cotton was thrown overboard.

New York Ava Eagle Havana Lackawanna

Union dispatches reveal treason by former president in Jackson campaign

The Democrat’s Vicksburg despatch reports letters captured during the late advance on Jackson confirm James Buchanan’s treason. Replies to Jefferson Davis support General Scott’s accusations. Rebel General Bowen died of dysentery recently. Sherman’s Jackson operations cost about 1000 Union casualties as the army reorganizes. Herron’s division at Natchez destroyed rebel stores and seized salt for Lee, plus cattle from Texas.

St. Louis Ave Vicksburg Jackson James Buchanan Jeff. Davis Scott Bowen Sherman Herron Natchez

Blair voices support for emancipation ordinance and Grant

Gen. Blair was serenaded in St. Louis Ava and spoke in favor of the emancipation ordinance passed by the late Constitutional Convention, vindicating Gov Gamble. He praised opening the Mississippi as a major military act, credited Gen Grant and his troops for endurance, and noted Grant's army suffered heavy casualties before Vicksburg. Blair supported Missouri conscription and criticized Gov Gamble for dodging it.

Duke of Hamilton Maison Dorée Newport Naval Academy Colorado Territory Missouri River United States Service New York Yale College B. C Aqueduct Bridge Georgetown Fort Smith Arlington Heights Virginia Potomac Washington Nichols American Dental Convention Philadelphia Doveleday Sumter Delmonico’s N.Y W.C. Bryant Gen. Doubleday Bryant Abner Doubleday Missouri St. Louis Ava Blair Gamble Mississippi River Grant Vicksburg

Third day of Saratoga races amid downpour finishes

The Saratoga meet proceeded despite a heavy shower after the first race. In the sweepstakes for 3 year olds over two miles J S Watson’s Aldebaran won, followed by Surprise and Southerner, while the mile heats saw Captain Moore, Mora Mora, and others place. Races close Thursday.

Saratoga N. Y Ava J. S. Watson C. c. Aldebaran F. Morris F. G. Mumpley C. c. Southerner J. Watson B. c Captain Moore T. G. Moore B. m. Marmora

Strength of Fort Darling described by deserter

A rebel deserter from Fort Darling reports the fort is mostly sand with cemented and iron-roofed sections. Six guns. three are 7 inch rifles. The Bluff battery has six casemates carved into the bluff, each housing a gun. Capt. S. S. Lee commands the fort.

Monnor Ave Norfolk

Rioters Convicted in City Hall Park Assault Case

John Conway and Michael Doyle were sentenced to 15 years in the State Prison for highway robbery and assaulting two Massachusetts soldiers during riot week on the steps of the Comptroller's Office in City Hall Park. Three more rioters received 3 years for burglary, with about 60 indictments issued overall.

New York John Conway Michael Doyle Massachusetts Comptroller’s Office City Hall

Steamer Utica Sails to Charleston Amid War News

From Fort Monroe Ava Fort Monroe reports the steamer Utica sailing to Charleston while the Adelaide from Stone Inlet arrived and the siege continued with no notable developments. The steamer New York departed for City Point this afternoon carrying about 300 prisoners.

Fortress Monroe Ava Utica Charleston Adelaide Stone Inlet New York City Point

Geogia Steamer Brings Prize Kate From Wilmington Blockade

Fortress Monroe reports the steamer Georgia arrived from Beaufort towing the English propeller Kate with 1500 bales of cotton captured while running Wilmington NC blockade. Another gunboat's prize in tow was passed yesterday but not identified.

Fortress Monroe, Ave Georgia Beaufort Wilmington N. C

Marketa Stock and Money Market Report, Aug 5

First Board stocks firm with multiple railroad issues quoted. New York Cotton and general commodities firmer with mixed grain, oil, and sugar prices. extensive ship news from New York and Atlantic ports including arrivals and sailings.

Liverpool Manchester Parkes London American Securities Illinois Central Railroad Eric R. R New York Paris Messrs van den Broek Bros. & Co Russia Havre Europe NEW York Stock and Money Market Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Ilinois Central Railroad Michigan Southern Railroad New York Central Railroad Reading Railroad Missouri Erie Railroad Galena and Chicago Railroad Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Michigan Central Railroad Harlem Railroad American Treasury Notes Second Board Illinois Central Railroad Corp Micigan Central Railroad Tennessee Canton Pacific Mail State Western Southern Canada Chicago Milwaukee Iowa Llic Patna Porto Rico

Market mood improves amid hopeful military outlook

The day features steady gold at 128 and sterling at 1404 percent with a steady money market. Stocks show activity especially in mining shares while government bonds attract buyers. railroads and factories see limited interest. Brown's auction runs thin as Thanksgiving closes business. several copper mines report debt-free status and strong reserves for growth.

Sterling Exchange Brown Lincoln Rutland Water Power Western Railroad Vermont Canada Old Colony Newport Worcester Providence Fitchburg Massachusetts Cape Cod Concord Broadway Malden and Melrose Metropolitan Eastern Maine Pittsburg Franklin Central National Phenix Isle Royale Huron Mackland Copper Falls

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