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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1861

Page

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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Albany Argus Herr Dix Holt Kentucky Union N. Y. Tribune Lincoln

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