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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1863

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2

Richmond under siege false defenses and mixed militia defense

The article recounts Confederate doubts about capturing Richmond despite rumors of Union advances led by Gen. Dix. It describes improvised defenses, fake batteries, and a ragtag militia mixing soldiers on furlough, civilians, and prisoners pressed into service as the city prepared for a potential assault. The city and rail lines shifted to move government property to safety as panic grew.

Ichmond Dix Gulf Castle Thunder Tunstall’s York River Richmond Petersburg Danville

Draft of men in New York urged to respect the draft

Major General Joan A. Brx, addressing New York citizens, defends the national draft to quell insurrection and defend the Union. He argues law must be upheld, warns against resistance as treason, and notes reductions in city quotas while promising swift action against disorder to protect property and life.

New York United States Friends of the Union Great Britain Congress Madison Monroe House of Representatives Alexander J. Dallas the Treasury William Jones Navy J. Meigs Richard Rush Union Joan A. Brx N. Y Whiting Loyal League

Pemigewasset House Promises Spacious Plymouth Resort

The Pemigewasset House at Plymouth New Hampshire is a new large hotel designed for pleasure travelers. Its piazzas walks and location near Mount Prospect offer romantic scenery and easy access from Boston. Plymouth serves as a departure or arrival point for Franconia mountains.

Premigewasset Plymouth N. H Mount Prospect Franconia Mountains Boston Pemige New England States Lewis Rice Winter Street Philip Roos

Atlantic Mail Shows Civil War Shipping News and European Rumors

The Aug 17 report notes ships arriving and captains released on bonds, including City of Washington Asia and Sunrise. It cites Liverpool and London responses on Secession, Poland, and Turkish army plans, plus Austrian Prussia talks and Russia notes. Bremen arrival details close with Hibernian preview.

New York City of Washington Liverpool Queenstown Asia Constitution Philadelphia Valparaiso Georgia Pernambuco City of Bath Callao Antwerp England Liverpool Chamber of Commerce James Spence Poland Warsaw Bosnia Danube Paris Vienna Russia London Herald Austria Prussia Gastien Bombay Nena Sahib Virginia Africa Liverpol U.S Ascarora Bremen Southampton Hibernian

North Carolina Union meeting in Washington tackles war aims

Citizens from every NC county in 1st 2nd districts including the 1st NC Union regiment gathered in Washington for addresses and resolutions. They condemn the Confederate government, push for war efforts and reinforcements, praise Union victory, and report Brig. Gen. Palmer in charge at New Bern. Major Whitford’s flag of truce visit is noted and a Raleigh Standard article urges NC to seek peace with the North.

North Carolina Jeff. Davis Kentucky Secretary of the Treasury J. N. Palmer 18Th Army Corps Newbern J. N. Whitford Washington, D.C Raleigh Standard North

Raleigh Standard Article Acknowledged by North Carolina Leaders

A private letter claims the Raleigh Standard article blaming secessionists for the war was written by the NC Speaker and the Governor’s Council President and approved by Gov. Vance. An exchange proposal seeks 18 000 paroled prisoners for an equal rebel pool, status pending. Acting Master F D Stewart of New York takes command on the gunboat Fuschia.

Washington, Ave Raleigh N. C North Carolina House of Commons Gov. Vance F. D. Stewart New York Fuschia

Revolutionary turmoil and Central American war reports

The steamship America arrived from Greytown with 330 passengers. Gen Chamorra, a Nicaragua revolutionary leader, was killed near the Honduras frontier. The war appeared near end with General Martinez favored to become president for life. Dr Segur of San Salvador was said to be en route to raise adventurers to aid the war. A telegraph line construction was started in Nicaragua.

New York Ave America Greytown Chamorra Nicaragua Honduras Martinez Segur San Salvador United States

Fire destroys Hurst mill at Cohoes and 15 dead

Fire swept through Hurst's shoddy mill in Cohoes killing fifteen female workers trapped inside. The rapid blaze forced escapes via windows with many leaping or falling to their deaths. twenty five workers are reported missing with fifteen believed burned.

Albany N. Y Hurst Cohoes

Kennebec Arrives with 100 Passengers at Fortress Monnor

The Kennebec steamed in from Newbern North Carolina this morning carrying 100 passengers including Col Briggs Chief Quartermaster of the department. Army gunboat Smith Briggs was discharged on the 13th but Gen Naglee has restored Capt Lee to command of the Smith Briggs as an army gunboat once more.

Monnor Ava Kennebec Newbern N. C Col. Briggs Smith Briggs J. C. Lee 99Th N. Y. Regt

Inland blockade runners reach Wilmington with conscript reports

A Wilmington report describes 17 large steamers arriving at the port in recent days after running the blockade. They carried vast rebel supplies including 96,000 English rifles, 160,000 blankets, 131,000 uniforms, 23,000 shoe cases, 11 locomotives, 6 heavy rifle cannons, 5 cargoes of railroad iron, and skilled men.

Newsem N. C Ava Wilmington N.C

Cavalry expedition frees 250 conscripts near Corinth

From Corinth a cavalry expedition released 250 conscripts captured by Forrest the guerrilla. A company of Coleman's men arrived Tuesday from Waynesboro at Corinth and fought with Biffles. They resisted joining him, armed themselves, and reported to enter U S service. No further news from below.

Mewmphis Tenn Corinth Forrest Coleman Waynesboro United States Service

Steamer Trial Tragedy Kills Builder in Muscatine

A new steamer on its trial trip at Barrow's Landing exploded its boiler. Builder Samuel W. Barrow was instantly killed, and ten others were wounded or fatally hurt. The accident occurred yesterday as the vessel tested its steam and power.

Muscatine Iowa Barrow’s Landing Samuel WV. Barrow

Harbor Defences Begin at Belfast Harbor

The government started construction today on two harbor batteries at Belfast to defend the port. The earth works will mount rifled 32 pounders and strengthen coastal defenses.

Belfast

Grant Despatches Hint at Mississippi Cotton Trade Opening

A bearer from Gen. Grant passes Cairo en route to Washington with despatches about Mississippi River trade rules. Grant reportedly favors opening cotton trade to loyal citizens with limits, urging immediate action to release thousands of bales hidden in swamps, aiding manufacturing interests. Gen. Logan spoke outdoors to a large audience. Rear Admiral Porter returned on the Black Hawk. Col. Cornyn’s body arrived in St Louis for funeral. Gen. Osterhaus heads to join command in Mississippi.

Cairo Inn Ava Grant Washington Mississippi River General Grant Logan Porter Black Hawk Asboth Columbus Gen. Grant A. J. Smith St. Louis Col. Cornyn Osterhaus Mississippi

New York Stock and Money Market Highlights Aug 17

First Board stocks higher with railroads and ships advancing. Erie, Harlem, Missouri Sixes, and Pacific Mail News show gains. Bank statement reports decreases in loans and specie with deposits rising. New York cotton, wheat, corn, and pork markets described with varied price changes and futures activity.

NEW York Stock and Money Market First Board Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Illinois 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 Steamship Comeget American Gold Milwaukee and Prairie du Chien Railroad Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad Alton and Terre Haute Railroad Chicago and Alls Cleveland and Pittsburg Pacific Mail Steamship Company Cumberland Coal Canton Company New York Weekly Wageun New York Ohio Canada Chicago Milwaukee Porto Rico Liverpool

Rascality Exposed in Fraudulent Exemption Certificates

In Augusta Maine Avausta there on Saturday a records keeper in the surgeon's department and a sergeant in the office were arrested by Provost Marshal on charges of filling out and selling fraudulent exemption certificates for money. Five certificates issued. total receipts likely under 250 dollars. The guilty parties confessed. all who received papers returned home and brought the matter to the Board. They are confined in jail awaiting trial.

Aveusta Ava Augusta

Assault on Atlantic and Atlantic shipping routes reported

Aug 17 naval dispatches describe heavy cannonading heard near lat 42 67 by brig Mountaineer off New York. A fore and aft schooner ashore at Hell Gate Gridiron. Brig Despatch wrecked on Anegada reef. crew saved. Steamship Georgia ashore near Sable Island likely total loss. cargo mostly unsalvageable. officers and crew remain.

New York Florence Liverpool Atlantic Bremen Oscar Havana Puritano Rio Grande Compromise Bordeaux Observer Dublin Satellite Belfast Divitz Cardiff John Griffin Sagua Gold Hunter Zeresita Cienfuegos Magna Charter Billow Hillsboro Lone Star Ponce Louisville Dorchester Freeman Mary Halifax McClellan Constitution Mountaineer Hell Gate Despatch Nova Scotia Anegada Reef Georgia Sable Island

Rich San Francisco mining find draws Colorado firms east

Reports from Los Angeles describe a vast gold mining region in the San Francisco mountains east of the Colorado River. Colorado firms Lopas and others abandon older sites for this new California. Fruit growers complain markets oversupplied as plums and peaches sell at two cents a pound. shipments to market struggle. The ships Golden Gate and Triumphant sailed from San Francisco on the 12th and 13th for Callao.

San Francisco Los Angeles San Francisco Mountains Colorado River Lopas Colorado California Golden Gate Callao

New York Items and City Incidents

Mayor Opdyke has not signed the 3 million exemption ordinance. The Express notes heavy veteran arrivals and expected riots. Last week 859 deaths occurred including 536 children and 201 cholera infantum cases. Henry Tilton faced habeas corpus in the Supreme Court. writ dismissed. Brig Gen Revere of the Excelsior Brigade was dismissed for marching three miles from action at Chancellorsville.

New York, Ave Opdyke The Express Henry Tilton Col. O’brien Supreme Court Revere Excelsior Brigade Chanceliorsville

Drafts Progress and Regimental Movements Across Districts

In Burrato New York the 30th district draft finished smoothly on Saturday while Dunkirk begins draft operations for the 1st district. The 47th Massachusetts regiment returned Sunday night by the New York Central Railroad. Five soldiers died in local hospitals yesterday including members of the 15th New Hampshire and 26th Maine. Governor Seymour issued a proclamation warning against disorder during the draft in New York and Brooklyn.

Burrato N. Y Dunkirk 47Th Massachusetts New York Central 15Th New Hampshire 26Th Maine Apany Seymour New York Brooklyn St. Louis Ava

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