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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1863

Page

2

Trade Sale Notice and Local Anecdotes Endorsed

A notice highlights a morning sale of S. D. Massey Boots and Brogans at 94 o clock. The piece also commends Irvine Hovssz Hotel in New York for its superior service and elegance. It mentions Napoleon’s hat removal, British national debt, a failed 25 million bank, peach prices, John Morrissey’s Saratoga gambit, and New York heat with sun stroke risks.

S. D. Massey Henry Wilson Irvine Hovssz Twelfth Street Broadway New York City National Bank Louis Napoleon Duke of Hamilton France Sickles Virginia

Secession Rumors and Unrest Mount in California

Reports from Visalia amid rising Secessionist activity describe a deadly clash with soldiers, arson of a house, and a home guard response. General Wright moves to distribute arms and fortify San Francisco as rumors spread to Santa Clara and Sonoma. City officials seek private funding to start fortifications. Also notes ships sailing and arrivals in San Francisco.

San Francisco Visalia Titian Union Wright Bravarges Dunn Hong Kong Helen Nicholson Shanghai Crescent City Philadelphia Huntsville Coquimbo

Fire from Fort Sumter Lights Charleston Skies

The Flora arrived from Charleston reporting heavy firing near Fort Sumter and Morris Island on the evening of the 7th. The Western World brought the prize Kate from Morehead, and the Cherrystone carried two prisoners to port. A soldier died of sunstroke at the fortress.

Monrogr Ave U.S. Revenue Flora Charleston Port Royal Fort Sumter Morris Island James Adger U. S Western World Morehead N. C Kate Wilmington Father Cherrystone

10th Massachusetts Regiment Arrives From Port Hudson

The 10th Massachusetts under Lieut. Col. Colby landed in Carno on the way to Boston. About 60 men are sick but most can continue. Eighteen deaths occurred on the voyage, listing H. H. White and others. several were buried at White River mouth. The steamer North American also arrived from New Orleans.

Cairo Col St. Louis Major Beckham Frank Beckham Island No. 16 Lieut Nelson Thomas Island No. 10 Josh Billings Garden Angel Life Insurance Co G. E. Harob Charles F. Shaw T. W. Keith Albert C. Smith C. C. French W. H. Peterson W. A. Washburn T. H. Glass H. L. Wart Wm. Eddy White River North American New Orleans Brirato N. Y Ave Massachusetts New York Central Road Tregard Eddy Chas. Mason Patent Office Edmund Burke Patents John Taggart James Ridgeway Pine Street New York Lasell Female Seminary Auburndale Worcester Boston W. Briggs Tushestin Hye John F. Hartshorne Milk Street Broad Stwans More Union Carpet Cleaning Co Harris Charles Street

Battle With Indians Near Fort Union Reported

Dr Hoyt returning from Idaho mines says a clash between steamers Shreveport and Robert Campbell and hostile Indians 100 miles below Fort Union on the Missouri River left 28 Indians dead and several wounded. Three whites died and two were hurt. The expedition under Captain Fiske may fail. A James River report from Gen Sibley indicates a battle is expected within two days as Indians seek the hills to engage US forces.

Curiaco, Inc Ave St. Paul Min Hoyt Idaho Shreveport Robert Campbell Fort Union Missouri River Rocky Mountains Captain Fiske Gen. Sibley James River Missouri

Draft Board Exempts 190 Cases in Three Day Session

In Washington on August 12 the Board of Enrolment reports three days of hearings for draft exemptions. About 190 cases were disposed of, over 60 subs accepted, some in person, several paid commutation. Others discharged for disability or erroneous enrolment. Com. Murray reassigned from Navy Department duty to Wateree.

Washington Board Com Murray Navy Department Wateree

Judge dissolves injunction on Albany bridge project

New York Ava 12 Judge Hogeborn grants motion to dissolve injunction blocking Albany bridge construction. Baltimore Ava 12 J W Crisfield renominated for Congress by Union Convention 1st District Maryland. Philadelphia Aug 12 five twenties sales total 500000 dollars.

New York Ava Albany N. Y Hogeborn Baltimore J. W. Crisfield Union 1St District Maryland Philadelphia Apug

Duel Marks Fatal Standoff In Court Martial

During a Court Martial session at Corinth an altercation between Col. Corwin and Lieut. Col. Bowen of the 10th Missouri Cavalry ended with Bowen shooting Corwin in three places and killing him. The scene caused great excitement among the troops, while Gen. Dodge remains gravely ill.

Memrpuis Corinth Corwin 10Th Missouri Cavalry Bowen Dodge

Army dispositions and rail routes reported in Civil War dispatch

Advices from Gen Rosecrans's army through Friday evening indicate headquarters at Dechord Tennessee and a well running rail line to Bridgeport with ample supplies. Bragg's forces are estimated near Chattanooga at about 28,000 men. The report is deemed reliable.

New York, Ave

Markets on New York Board Stocks and commodities dull lower

The New York market reports a lower first board with declines across railroads and bonds, mixed notes on cotton, flour, and grains. Chicago and Rock Island Railroad, Illinois Central Railroad, Reading and Harlem railroads show lower quotes. gold and treasury certificates vary. Wheat, corn, oats, and pork markets show modest movements. wool and sugar trade quiet with few sales. Cincinnati and Chicago highlights include declining flour and wheat, with mixed cargo receipts and shipments.

NEW York Stock and Money Market Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Sinois Central Railroad Michigan Southern Railroad New York Central Railroad Reading Railroad Hudson Railroad Missouri Erie Railroad Galena and Chicago Railroad Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Michigan Central Railroad Harlem Railroad Pacific Mail Canada Chicago Milwaukee Michigan Rangoon New Orleans Porto Rico Naval California Santa Fe Salomea Donskoi Cincinnati

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