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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1863

Page

2

Negro Hymn and School Advertisements Note

An item notes Dr E R Humphriys college and military school as a top local institution with new arrangements. It recalls a New York scientist connecting a doorbell to electric wire that nearly shocked boys. A witticism mentions military buttons drawing a woman’s attention, noting bachelor’s buttons.

E. R. Humphriys New York

Border Outrages Report From Missouri and Arkansas Raid

Despatches note Col Woodson's cavalry raid to Pocahontas Arkansas where they routed guerilla bands and captured 100 prisoners including Gen Jeff Thompson and staff. Jim Lane returns to Lawrence and plans September action. Casualties and destruction tallied in Lawrence with many burned buildings and widows and orphans. Indian chiefs offer aid to Lane as Cass County reports rebels killed.

St. Louis Fiske Schofield Pilot Knob Woodson Pocahontas Ark Jeff. Thompson Jim Lane Lawrence Lane Quantrell Missouri Leavenworth Cass County

San Francisco Duties Lead July Revenue in Treasury Report

Treasury statements show July duties at San Francisco totaling 416 889, making it the second busiest port after New York. July 28 revenue hit 55 000, the day’s record. Shelling at Charleston with Parrott guns yields higher success, while guerrilla bands near the Potomac steal horses and property. Rebel movements against Charleston cited with cautious optimism by Union observers. Navy reports no new official updates in two days.

Washington Treasury Department San Francisco New York Public Service Charleston Navy Department Potomac

Sailed Mary I Sutton to New York with cargo of ore hides and wool

San Francisco reports the ship Mary I Sutton sailing to New York with 570 bbls and 6000 sacks copper ore 28000 hides 10600 horns 360 cases turpentine 19 pipes wine 1450 bales wool and 29000 gallons whale oil. Trade from first hands quiet as smugglers withhold goods anticipating higher prices after Fall trade opens. Wheat arrives freely for export with large quantities purchased from farmers at 135 dollars per 160 pounds.

San Francisco New York Europe

Market summary of New York stocks and commodities August 26

First Board stocks lower with railroads and utilities listed across several issues. Second Board mostly dull. cotton, flour, wheat and corn price directions noted, with petroleum oil active and firmer amid broad market trading.

NEW York Stock First Board Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Sinois Central Railroad Michian 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 Company Treasury Wits US Tennessee Chicago and Rock Railroad Michigan Southern Railroad Ilinois Central Railroad Cumberland Coal Company American Gold New York State Ohio Canada Chicago Milwaukee Club &E Port Rico New Orleans Eastern Liverpool

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