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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1863

Page

2

Quip and Banter Over Reading at Lake Como Description

A tale of misfortune and social contrast surfaces as Quilp and two practical men discuss a Bulwer-Lytton passage about the Lake of Como. The men question phrases like perfumed light and air heavy with orange groves, prompting Quilp’s deadpan humor about kerosene.

Quilp Quilo

Charleston Bombardment and Fort Sumter Defense

The enemy concentrates bombardment on Fort Sumter with Parrott guns from Morris Island while the harbor’s defense holds. Gov. Bonham urges Charleston residents to evacuate. Sumter fires intermittently as defenders plan to house by house combat. In Mississippi, Federal cavalry seize a train at Durot station and threaten upriver railways.

Norfock Richmond Whig Charleston Fort Sumter Morris Island Mississippi Vadin

Rebel Forces Concentrate in Arkansas Under Kirby Smith

Advices from Arkansas report rebel forces concentrated at Almeda near Little Rock with Kirby Smith in command. Fortifications are being built as White River County faces near starvation. A general willingness to accept peace on any terms grows among the state’s people.

Memphis Tenn Arkansas Almeda Little Rock Kirby Smith White River County W.H. Lee The Bulletin Georgia Leavenworth Kansas Quantrell Missouri River Gardner Lawrence James H. Low Anthony

Steamship Kangaroo Arrives From Liverpool This Afternoon

News from New York reports the Kangaroo from Liverpool arrived at 4 PM. The British bark Queen Mab from Liverpool on the 19th suffered heavy fire damage, was towed to Jersey flats, scuttled and sunk by 5 PM, unknown damages. In Baltimore, rebel generals Trimble Kemper and three officers reached hospital. they will be sent to Johnston’s Island tomorrow. Secretary Seward and foreign ministers arrived at Irma via Cayuga Lake at 1 PM and departed south at 4 PM. The 53d Massachusetts Regiment arrived in Buffalo and left for home via Central Railroad at 11 PM.

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Draft Complete in Sixteenth Ward as War Looms

New York August 21 1918 One thousand one hundred eighty three names drawn in the Sixteenth Ward completing the draft in the sixth district The day passed without incident The city and vicinity swarmed with troops but their services were not required Representatives of the press pulpit and various professions are among the drafted

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Government bond sales aid local currency stability

Philadelphia August 21 report shows bond sales totaling 859450 with deliveries due July 27. National banks are absorbing large amounts of five-twenty notes, promoting stability and permanence in local currency unseen before in commercial circles.

Philadelphia

New York Stock and Money Market Notes Aug 21

First Board stocks ease with rail and railroad securities quoted across multiple lines. Second Board shows dull, irregular trading with Harlem and Illinois Central updates. Cotton, flour, wheat, corn, oats, beef, pork, butter, and oils markets summarize goals and prices. American Gold and bond figures noted.

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