Democratic Ward Nominations Hear Boston Mayor Hopeful Letter
A Democratic Ward and City Committee adjourned meeting at Youngs Hotel discusses municipal officer nominations. Thomas P Rien accepts a mayoral nomination in a letter praising Mayor Lincoln, with party loyalty noted. The committee then marks candidates for aldermen by ward, listing results for each ward.
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John C. Cluer
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Boston Investigator
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Union forces storm Mission Ridge at Chickamauga fight
Gen Hooker advances from Lookout to Mission Ridge while Gen Sherman assaults the rebel right on the hill. A savage three hour clash near Tunnel Hill leaves many wounded and dead, with heavy artillery and ledge defenses repelled by Union brigades Corse, Smith, Loomis, and Ran ne. Grant unleashes two storming columns to seize the summit, driving Bragg’s forces from the ridge. Union losses around 500 killed and 2500 wounded, enemy 2000 killed and wounded and 7000 prisoners. The Army of the Cumberland claims victory as Icy evidence of 62 captured artillery pieces.
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Russian Fleet Arrives at Alexandria and Freedmen’s Bureau Reform Moves
News from Alexandria reports four Russian ships anchor offshore with salutes exchanged. Trains run to Rappahannock Station, Culpeper reports no major army engagement. A New York Cooper Institute meeting delegates urge Congress to create a Bureau of Emancipation and protection for freedmen, with Secretaries Stanton Chase Seward briefed. A U S Commission for freedmen relief to be formed to coordinate local groups.
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U. S
Port Royal
Newbern
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Mississippi
Ex-Governor Pratt Arrives as Prisoner on Prisoner Transport
Fortress Monitor reports ex Governor Pratt of Maryland and Col McKerson arriving as political prisoners on the Adelaide from Baltimore. Also Andy Johnson Jr. arrives from Richmond aboard the New York with provisions from Christian Commission and Baltimore Relief Fund for Union prisoners in Dixie.
Storming the Ridge at Chattanooga Described as Miraculous
An officer’s War Department report recalls the Ridge assault on December 26 near Chattanooga. He credits 1800 troops with defying impossible terrain and enfilading cannon, noting generals Grant Thomas Wood and Sherman rallied the men to undertake an unlikely ascent.
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Groundbreaking Ceremony for Union Pacific in Omaha
Nearly 1000 people attend the ground breaking on the west side of the Missouri River for the Union Pacific Railroad with Gov. Saunders of Nebraska and Omaha and Council Bluffs mayors taking part. Despatches from the President and other officials are read and a grand banquet closes the day with city illumination.
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Richards departs Boston Telegraph Office amid friendly sendoff
W F Richards Esq, newly named Manager of the Boston Telegraph Office, leaves New York for Boston to an ovation from former associates and about a hundred electrical friends bidding him farewell.
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Cincinnati
John Morgan
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Ohio River
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Maryland
Prisoner exchanges and supplies forwarded to City Point
Brig. Gen. A. A. Meredith reports government and state supplied provisions received and sent to prisoners. Two boats loaded with provisions are sent to City Point as part of exchange operations.
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Tremont Street
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Court Street
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State Street
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Exchange
Market Notes on Stocks and Commodities in New York
First Board stocks fall with readings on railroad stocks including Illinois Central 116, New York Central 1323, Reading 104, Missouri Sixes 67, and Pacific Mail 211. Second Board shows further declines, with Erie 1043 and New York Central 135. Cotton quiet. flour, wheat, corn, oats, pork, lard, and whiskey markets active. freight and naval stores steady with firmer Liverpool rates.
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Galena and Chicago Railroad
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American Gold
Tennessee
Treasury
London
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Cumberland Coal Company
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Grand Rock Island Railroad
NEW York
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Canada
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Milwaukee
Rangoon
New Orleans
Orleans
Naval
Liverpool
Financial Markets Hold Steady Amid Mixed War News
Dec 2 reports no changes in local or general finances. Demand for money remains met by banks or open market at about six percent for prime loans. Market activity rises in shares and government securities stay firm with notable prices listed for multiple issuers. Gold closes near 149 after trading between 148 and 149.
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Lowell
Diverse 19th Century Popular Works Advertised
A catalog of books and media including The Vagabonds by J T Trowbridge illustrated by F C C Darley Available titles cover Christmas poems The Sketch Book Rachel Ray A Novel by Anthony Trollope My Farm of Edgewood by Sk Marvel The Boys Book of Boats Alice of Monmouth and others Also notes on Nemesis reviews from The Philadelphia Press and Home Journal praising writing and characters Published by Marion Harland at No 335 Broadway New York Vol 1 12mo Price 10 dollars.
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