Boston Market Review for Week Ending Aug 7 1861
Market report shows steady pots and pearls with varied prices across goods. Wheat, coal, oils, spices, and livestock noted with prices, contracts, and dull or firm demand. report covers groceries, metals, timber, and shipping terms with emphasis on cash or six month terms.
Local Goods for Sale in City Stores and Mills
NDIANA FLOUR 160 bbls Ace of Trumps in store and for sale by Harvey Scudder & Co Clinton street. 100 bbls prime Shoulders just received and for sale by Rice & Davis No 8 Central wharf. 5000 bush prime yellow corn and 5000 white oats in store and for sale by W P Balch 67 Commercial street. United States stock and treasury notes for sale in sums to suit by Spencer Vila & Co 13 Congress street. Douglas City Mills Flour Cor PET VE superior day received and for sale by Rice & Davis Central wharf. jy16
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Bird
Boston
Commonwealth
C. B. Kimball
Fifth Avenue
Astor House
Lafarge
St. Nicholas
Rio Algar
Il Clements Lane
Lombard Street
London
Boston Post
George Street
Cornhill
E. C
Gondon
Scohol
Rice & Davis
Central Wharf
W. P. Balch
Commercial Street
John Pres
Central A
C. T Gme
Union Street
Tairs
Mass
George H. Ruggles
N. B
Ee. Louis
Bbis Ee City Mills
RIC & Davis
Brig Brill
Marseilles
India Wharf
Brils
Cheever
Your Brothers
Broad Street
RY Flow
Na Ki Sprague
SOULE
Michigan
Canadacom
Cemens
Malaga
Sicily
Camel Cargo
Jordan
Softshell
Pictou Perton
Syaney
Filberts
Virginia
Walnuts
Eng
Lackawaha
Arabian
Lehigh
Smyrna
Cumberland
Achaylkul
Rec
Cocua
Para
Russia
St. Domingo
Surinam
North
Porto Rico
Porto Cabelo
Rio
Manilla
Rye
Sumatra
Hay
Drussia
Kentucky
New Orleans
Mobile
Manila
Buenos Ayres
Maranham
Maracaibo
Montevideo
Pernambuco
Porto Cabello
Rio Grande
Traxillo
Stout California
West India
Calcutta
Buffalo
Ned Stout
Madras
Pruth
Cuba
Annatte
Argolsable
Balsam Cepaigon
Peru
Slaughter
India
Turkey
Philadelphia City
Senegal
Lattimore Ity
Shellac
Orange
County — A
Isinglass
Camden
Bernamot
Carraway
Senna Alex
East India
Havana
Matanzas
Frinidadt
Mansanilla
Borto Ico
Domingo
Fort Seit Boltun
Nganian Ceastdo
Bo Bay Chale
Straits
Netherland
Netherlands
Cordace
Tarre
N. A
Alberta
Nava
Fores
Paris
China
Englis
Do. Br
Do. Muscovado
St. Crom
Vermont
Batavia
Quebec
Roug
Young Hyson
Canton
Rosewood
Gunpowder
Ong
Turks Tstanc
Yong Ay Benasire
jCon Ua
Cadiz
Oolong
Trapani Isk
Ay . Cash
St. Martina
Banca
Liverpool
Straits Co
Kentuck Tobacco
Ara
Walang
Red Top
Bag
Ciover
Ner
Seine
Allon
Castile
Ingham
Jamaica
Benice
Pico
Dabney
Bo'dy
Pinet, Castillon & Co
Real Oporto
Hennessey
Catalonia
Otard, Dupuy & Co
San Lucar
J. & F. Martell Co
Marett
Gautier Frere
Unwa
United Proprietors
Pellevesm
Unw
Nene
I. Tes
Sei Ette
Mars Ac Roa Estizo
Babin
Bordeaux
F. Blood
Eclipse
Lam
Superfine
Tilled
Nova Scotia
Nolet Eagie
Weesp
Teriei Shea
Richmond
Holland
Augusta
Hamburg
Savannan
New York
Philadelphia
Dollers
Patriots
Pictou
Sydney
Ide
St Domingo
Gonaives
Cape
Old Grand Bank
French Grand Bank
Bond
Bey Fundy
Ohio
Genesee
St. Louis Superior
Canada
Superior
Southern
Texas
Lle
Wm. C. Morey
Rockland
Eastern
Rosin
Provisio Park
New York State
Western
Turks Island
Rochelle
St. Croix
St. George and Hope
New England
Mediterranean
California
Australia
Elizabethport
Ndiana
Harvey Scudder & CO
Clinton Street
Jes
ORN and
Oa'ts
Rited States
Treasury
Spencer, Vila & CO
Congress Street
Sebbis
Douglas City Mills
Thayer
BEV Am & Py
India Street
A. Farwes &O
Woods
Field of Fight The Peerage’s Late Night Council
Verse from Punch laments peers and state business at night. It names John Russell and Earl Ludlow as figures of the era. The poem recalls Chatham Holland and Pulteney and their shadows over the House of Lords.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Russell
Earl Ludlow
John
Pat
Chatham
Holland
Pulteney
House of Lords
Ludlow
Departure of the Fourteenth Massachusetts Regiment to Washington
The Fourteenth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteers under Col. William B. Greene left Fort Warren for Washington after drill and discipline at a late hour. The Essex County unit traveled by steamers Nelly Baker Maqueen and Argo to Foster’s Wharf, then to Providence depot by train. Officers listed include LCol Samuel J Oliver Major Charles F Simmons and Surgeon David Dana Jr with several staff and sergeants. The Ben Deford and S R Spaulding carried troops and Wounded from Bull Run. Winans Steam Gun was captured and sent to Lowell as a relic. Mayor Fay of Chelsea assisted wounded Chelsea Light Infantry soldiers.
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Fourteenth Regiment
Massachusetts Volunteers
Wm. B. Greene
Washington
Fort Warren
Essex County
Foster's Wharf
Nelly Baker
Argo
Providence
Walpole
William B. Greene
Haverhill
Sam J. ©. Oliver
Lawrence
Charles F. Simmons
Boston
Andrew Washburne
Newton
David Dana, Jr
Sam J. K. Fowle
Amos Henfield
Salem
Wm. Glass
Arthur Lee Drew
Haverill
S. R. Spaulding
Ben Deford
Cap. Howes
Hallett
Fortress Monroe
Vermont
New Haven
Brattleboro
Big Bethel
Whiting
Woodstock
Col. Phelps
Newport News
Spaulding
Winans
Col. Jones
Lowell
Ainsworth
U. S
Marshal Evans
Marshal Kane
Baltimore
Bull Run
Eli Veazie
Chelsea Light Infantry
William R. Bray
Chadwick Light Infantry
Roxbury
Allen A. Kinsbury
Co. H
Chelsea
William D. Grover
George G. Learned
Nelson S. Huse
Mayor Fay
Cumberland sloop of war to join blockade at Fortress Monroe
The Cumberland remains in the stream awaiting orders and will likely join Commodore Stringham’s blockade at Fortress Monroe. Since arrival, sickness and desertion have reduced crew by about seventy. nine-one new men were shipped to operate a pivot gun. Officers list updated with transfers and new appointments across the command, surgeons, lieutenants, and petty officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Murry
Louisiana
H. K. Davenport
Susquehanna
William M. King
Supply
Ww. M. Leavitt
Stockbridge
Mass
M. S. Stuyvesant
Ohio
Cramer Burt
Min
Samuel Jackson
Penn
John L. Limbast
New Jerse
Charles Heywood
N. Y
Wm. W. Leavitt
Joseph R. Gordon
Wn. P. Randall
Edward B. Bell
Eugene Mack
Wm. M. Leighton
David Bruce
Wm. H. Ennis
D.C
Hugh Nott
John M. Harrington
Victor E. Tyson
John G. Foster
Charles Neal
Lewis Smith
Conn
Bequests of Deacon Grant List Public Benevolences
A corrected list records the generous donations of the late Deacon Moses Grant to numerous charities. Names include the Boston Asylum and Farm School for Indigent Boys, Massachusetts Bible Society, Sailor's Snug Harbor, Seamen's Friend, and Young Men's Christian Union among many others, each listed with varied amounts such as 1000 or 500. The list reflects support for aged and destitute relief, orphans, seamen, and religious societies, with entries tied to specific institutions and streets.
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Deacon
Deacon Moses Grant
Boston Asylum and Farm School
Howard Benevolent Society
Massachusetts Bible Society
Association For the Relief of
Capesee Aunee Children’s Friend Society
Kneeland Street
Sueekes
Sueekes 1,000 Benevolent Fraternity of Churches
Society For the
Provident Association
Young Men’s Benevolent Society
Young Men's Christian Union
Young Men’s Christian Association
Fragment Society
Sailor’s
Society For Es
Glergy- Sonne
Newton Lower Fally
Boca
Aged Colored Woman Leaves Fortunes to Son in Slavery
Ann Jackson a former Richmond slave died in this city leaving 700 to 800 dollars in savings. Her will names W L Peabody of Lynn as trustee for her son who preferred not to seek freedom. The son, with a family of five or six, remains enslaved. Money held for now due to war, hoped to benefit him later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Jackson
Richmond
W. L. Peabody, Esq
Lynn
Sam
The Vanishing Volunteers Game Ends Says Traveller
A Traveller quotation notes a pattern of men volunteering, marching to encampments, receiving quarters and rations, then vanishing before muster or being recorded as absent without leave. The cycle repeats as they move to new encampments, but the behavior is expected to cease soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissariat
Posuric vs Private Stocks sale board suspends brokers
The Board of Brokers in private session agrees not to attend the stock sale by Brown & Henshaw nor purchase any offered stocks. Any member violating these regulations faces expulsion from the Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Brown & Henshaw
Arabia Leaves East Boston for Halifax and Liverpool
The British steamer Arabia, Capt. Stone, sailed from East Boston yesterday forenoon with twenty passengers bound for Halifax and sixty for Liverpool. Reports say Prince Alfred, returning from a tour in American possessions, will board the Arabia at Halifax for home.
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Liverpool
Arabia
Stone
Boston
Halifax
Prince Alfred
America
Nims Battery Sailing Delayed by Steamship Accident
All arrangements were made for Nims's Battery to depart from Quincy by the Fall River route yesterday but a mishap to the steamer Bay State machinery halted the voyage and it will leave today. A shed fire behind 61 Nashua Street was quickly extinguished with little damage.
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Nims
Quincy
Fall River
Bay State
No. 61
Nashua Street
San Francisco
Salt Lake
Colorado River
Utah
Missouri River
South Pass
Los Angeles
San Bernardino
Placerville
Carson Valley
Virgen River
Salt Lake City
Boston Post Court Record shows SJC and police court actions
Supreme Judicial Court proceedings resumed before referees with assignees of Samuel Walcott and Co. in shoe and leather trade. Police Court on Aug 7 found Thomas Plunkett guilty of stealing a sack coat. others faced assault, battery, and fines. Common Drunkards and probation terms noted for Ellen Dow, Nathan Blood, and John Crowley.
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Supreme Judicial Court
John A. Loring
Ezra Lincoln
Charles White
Jonathan R. Gay
Samuel Walcott & Co
Shoe and Leather Dealers Insurance Company
H. F. Durant
J. G. Abbott
G. A. Somerby
Kentucky Hails Union Triumph and Defiance of Secession
A fiery Union speech by Jossin Hoxt to General Rosseau’s army extols unwavering loyalty and calls for unconditional Union. Kentucky’s Congressional representative C A Wickliffe proclaims the state’s commitment, with ten thousand loyal citizens mobilized, while denouncing Secession and abolitionist dangers as Washington celebrates the victory. The piece lauds Holt, Crittenden, and Kentucky’s fidelity to the Constitution and Union amid Civil War tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jossin Hoxt
Rosseau
Kentucky
C. A. Wickliffe
Union
Washington
Holt
Crittenden
Anderson
Fort Sumter
Invasion Fears Two Rebel Columns Threaten Missouri
Reports describe two southern columns advancing into Missouri. General Pillow leads one with 10 000 to 15 000 troops from Memphis via New Madrid, while Ben McCulloch heads a larger force toward Springfield. Fremont reinforces Cairo as Union authorities prepare to defend the state and maintain order. The piece also notes political retribution against postmasters and praises partisan restraint amid war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
General Pillow
Ben McCulloch
Pillow
Fremont
Jackson
Memphis
New Madrid
Cairo
Bird’s Point
St. Louis
Union City
Tennessee
Randolph
Mississippi River
Pocahontas
Arkansas
Lyon
Siegel
Springfield
Gamble
Pope
Missouri Loyalists Rally Behind Union Leaders
The journal praises General Fremont and the loyal Missouri cause, declaring secession defeated within state borders. It asserts ex-Gov Jackson cannot seize Missouri again and lauds Governor Gamble and the Lieutenant Governor as Union men, predicting nationwide rejoicing under the star spangled banner.
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Missouri
Jackson
Fremont
Judge Gamble
Henry Clay
Gorilla controversy stirs London literati over Du Chaillu claims
A long debate pits Dr Edward J Gray at the British Museum against Du Chaillu's Africa travels claim of new species. Waterton backs Gray while Owen supports Du Chaillu, with Munchausen tones and cautions about language and traps. Messrs Ticknor and Fields may soon publish the book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punch
Vanity Fair
M du Chaillu
London
John Murray
Equatorial
Africa
Livingstone
Barth
Burton
Hercille Lacryme
M. du Chailly
Edward J. Gray
British Museum
M. du Chaillu
du Chaillu
C. Waterton
South America
Mr Waterton
du Chailly
Owen
India
Persia
M. du Chaily
Messrs
Ticknor & Fields
Cabinet Changes Urged to Strengthen the Union
An Albany Argus excerpt argues for resignations of State and War secretaries to bring new talent into the Cabinet. It commends Holt for Kentucky gains and calls for Lincoln to act, saying the crisis demands the best service and timely appointments to unite the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Argus
Herr
Dix
Holt
Kentucky
Union
N. Y. Tribune
Lincoln
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