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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1863

Page

4

Crimson Rose of Sacrifice and Peace

Poem reflecting on war’s cost, sacrifice, and a call for peace. The speaker blends a crimson rose symbol with biblical imagery, urging an end to strife and hoping for a dawn of freedom and healing after conflict. The verse invokes Olive’s garden, Palestine, and Christ’s passion as it contrasts war’s bloodshed with peaceful renewal.

Palestine

Massachusetts War News and Regiment Reports

Military notes from the State House cover postponed commissions and discharges, with Mass officers dismissed for failure to defend charges. Descriptions cover 47th and 54th regiments, sick lists, deaths at Gettysburg, deserters, and details on 42nd and 26th Maine regiments. The Forty-Second Regiment arrives in New York after a grounding, with reception plans and commander details.

State House Andrew Adjutant General’s Office Washington U. S Gordon McKay Frank M. Lawler P. T. Hanley Robert A. Miller Port Hudson Beaufort Nathan L. Young Charles Clark Wm. Briggs George Streets Gallihill Porter Joseph Johnson Charles K. Reisen Horatio Gilmore John Bancroft Massachusetts Soldiers’ Relief Association Gettysburg Theo. S. Butters Theo. S. Butters, Co. I Collins Shaw Co. I Joseph Morrill Co. K John Briggs Co. A Co. C Martin Warrenton Wm. H. McCartney J. H. Sleeper Lewis R. Allard Augustus S. Alden Alvin Abbott Frank A. Chase Berlin Harper’s Ferry Pearson Bayou St John Fort Gentilly New Orleans St James Hospital Mass. Cavalry Lucius M. Sargent Annsyville Aldie James Hart George W. Perkins Patrick R. Guiney Harlow Tannatt Fort Corcoran George S. Gorton Co. E Col. Tripp John BE. Durivage Boston McLaughlin Massachusetts 1St Fort Columbus Potomac Army Maine Regiment Maine Regiment, Col. Hubbard Baton Rouge Teche Irish Bend Mississippi River Cairo

Montgomery Union Association Officers Elected For Term

The following have been elected officers for the ensuing term president Charles J McCarthy vice president John Lyons recording secretary John OBrien corresponding secretary Charles F Donnelly treasurer Edmond Quinn book keeper John Lanahan directors Thomas Fitzgerald Robert Gangan Thomas Ackland Dr Holland John White Wm J Donovan and Maurice McKenna.

Sale of Prize Steamer Britannia Cargo at Lewis Wharf

The Britannia cargo was sold on Saturday at 23 Lewis wharf. Upland cotton brought 63.9 cents per pound, purchased by Mr G. O. Sears. Seventy-two bags of sea island cotton sold to Mr Wm. McKinney at 98 cents. Fifteen bags rice bought by Wiggin and Morse at 8 cents per pound, nine barrels spirits turpentine sold for 250 dollars per gallon to Mr Simmons.

Britannia Lewis Wharf G. 0. Sears Sea Island Wm. McKinney Messrs Wiggin & Morse Simmons

Harrington the ventriloquist in Boston tonight

With the week starting, Prof Harrington the ventriloquist and magician continues performances in Boston. He remains a favorite due to his consistent effort to meet public expectations. A splendid programme of novelties has been prepared for this evening.

Harrington Boston

Buckleys Open Week with Shindy Heela and New Acts

The Buckleys launch the week with renewed vigor presenting Shindy Heela or Who Lost dat Slipper with Miss Julia Gould as the central heroine and new scenery. Sally Come Up remains nightly encored, while the remainder of the program, except for the Chinese fiddle solo and some popular songs, is largely new.

Buckleys Julia Gould Sally

Funeral of a Soldier Nathan L C Brown

Nathan L C Brown son of Dr Joseph T Brown of the 44th Regiment recently returned from Newbern had his funeral yesterday afternoon from 92 Shawmut avenue. Rev Dr Briggs of Salem led the services. The house was crowded with friends including 44th Regiment members. Remains interred at Mt. Auburn.

Nathan L. C. Brown Joseph T. Brown 44Th Regiment Newbern Shawmut Avenue Briggs Salem 44Th Mt. Auburn

Departure of conscripts for the seat of War

The steamships De Molay and Guide sailed from Long Island yesterday at 9 A. M. with conscripts. De Molay carried 800 men bound for Alexandria Virginia to join the Army of the Potomac. Guide carried 400 men headed for Newbern for the 5th Rhode Island under Col. Sisson.

Seat OF War de Molay Guide Long Island Alexandria Newbern Rhode Island Col Sisson Army of the Potomac

Weather report notes extreme heat and discomfort yesterday

Yesterday's weather was tepid with a high of 88 degrees. Perspiration flowed freely and the heat caused distress among both fat and lean individuals. Evening remained unpleasant with no relief in sight.

Fire Devours Griffin & Dolan Soap Works Cambridgeport

A blaze on Friday night destroyed Griffin and Dolan soap works on Watson street in Cambridgeport and a Donahue barn. Griffin and Dolan faced about 2500 dollars in building and stock losses plus 500 dollars damage to their dwelling. Donahue sustained around 800 dollars in losses.

Cambridgeport Griffin

New Orleans Dispatch Details Civil War Movements and Fortifications

The New Orleans correspondent notes the 42d Mass. will embark on the Continental for Boston or New York, Banks and staff visit Vicksburg, and preparations for a Mississippi Valley HQ shift. Gen. Herron and Grover occupy Port Hudson and Camp Parapet, with Brashear City protected by four gunboats. Rebels at Camp Bisland fortified, spiking and burning siege carriages, while Union forces anticipate renewed action along the Teche and Red River expeditions.

New York, Ave New Orleans the Tribune Continental Boston New York Banks Vicksburg Department of the Gulf Department of the Algiers Brashear City 19Th Army Corps Port Hudson Gulf Bayou Chene Atchafalaya Teche Col. Major Semmes Green Walker Camp Bisland Alexandria Kea Fiver Berwick Bay Red River

Mosebys guerillas harass region between Alexandria and Fairfax

Washington reports Moseby’s guerrillas inflicting attacks on Sutler trains in the area between Alexandria and Fairfax. Troops recapture property, marauders pushed away, and a tavern keeper James Coyle was shot dead amid plunder suspicions. Deputations discuss measures to remove thieves.

Washington Mosebey Alexandria Fairfax James Coyle Moseby Portsmouth Guy Pierrepont Gen. Foster Lieut Lawson North Atlantic Army of the Potomac Beverly Ford Rappahannock James River Sandy Point Drury’s Bluff

The Wreck of the Georgia Near Sable Island

The steamship Georgia from New York to Liverpool ran ashore on the North East Bar of Sable Island in fog on the night of August 4. Passengers and baggage were saved and taken to Halifax by the Revenue Cutter Daring, which arrived at noon. The crew remains aboard to attempt refloating, despite the dangerous bar. The Daring will proceed to the wreck on Monday. rumors say the crew rifled valuables after passengers were ashore. Also, the brig Gordon, en route from St John to England, was wrecked on Sable Island’s south side on July 22. crew saved.

St. Lawrence County Potsdam Canton New York Rome and Watertown Noble Empire State St. Lawrence Academy Episcopal Church Cesar Beldamentis Belzoni Memnon Layard Nineveh Tecan Sneke Nile Hamlet Adam Montreal Bemary Franklin County North Pole Malone Massachusetts Department of Botany Boston Pierrepont U. S. Commissioner’s Court Unite States Cualicu United States John West Howe T. K. Lothrop U.S. Suprreeme Jvupkrat Chapman Goddard Maine E. F. Hodges H. W. Paine Charles R. Smith F. W. Hurd Smith Eliza R. Ruggles Samuel H. Randall Wm. C. Ruggles W.S. Leland Poitier J. Andrew Farrell House of Correction Ellen Are Patrick Green Jeremiah Driscoll Andrew P. Shattuck Hector Smith Sophronia A. Williams Bridget Leary Maria Garrity Ann Donnovan Halifax Georgia Liverpool Sable Island Daring Nantucket Gordon St. John England New England Philadelphia Pittsburgh Worcester Springfield New Haven Shore Line Providence New London Sound Fall River Stonington Norwich Pennsylvania Central Railroad Philaelphia New Jersey Camden Amboy Allentown Chicago Crestline Indianapolis Louisville St. Louis Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati

The Chase after Rebel Privateers in New York Ava

A July 26 letter aboard the U S steamer Mohican reports the Florida at Las Casas Island on July 14 with surgeon and paymaster drowned. The ship took seventy tons of coal then sailed, while the Alabama is absent and the Georgia is believed hidden awaiting guns by the Castor. The Onward departed on the 25th. American vessels seek Brazilian registers to exploit the flag.

New York Ava Bolivia United States Mohican Florida Las Casas Alabama Georgia U.S

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