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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1863

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2

Military Bills Referred and Conspiracy to Repeal Draft Law

The House referred a bill to facilitate bounties and arrears for wounded and deceased soldiers to the Committee on Military Affairs. A Bureau of Military Justice bill was reported, along with a repeal of part of the Enrolment act to unite classes. Ancona urged repeal of the conscription law as oppressive, while Stevens moved adjournment to January fifth.

Committee On Fenton New York Mr Schenck Olio Military Affairs Bureau of Military Justice Schenck Ancona Stevens Thomas Wheeler Tennessee West Tennessee Alabama Rhoddy Lee House Cox Ohio Smithsonian Institute Davis Patterson Colfax McPherson Wilson

Rebel Command Reports Virginia Raid and River Crossing

General W. W. Averil reports marching 305 miles with forces from the 2d 3d and 8th Virginia mounted infantry 14th Pennsylvania Dobson’s cavalry and Ewing’s battery. After burning depots at Salem destroying bridges and rails the unit crossed the Alleghenies under enemy pressure with heavy losses and about 200 prisoners.

Cross Creek Early Jones Fitz Lee Imboden Jackson Echols McCoustin Staunton Newport Clifton Forge Covington Jackson River W. W.averilin

Fortnrss Monroe Dispatches from Richmond and Charleston

The night mail brings Richmond papers via the flag of truce boat. Beaurgard Fort Sumter actions and Morris Island bombardments are noted with shelling and batteries active. Gen. Joe Johnston takes command of the Tennessee army. Gen Hindman arrives. Sherman’s corps retreats toward Cleveland.

Monroe Richmond Luxemure Averill Salem Charleston Beauregard Fort Sumter Morris Island Ironsides Stono Darton Joe Johnston Tennessee Army Hindman Sherman Knoxville Cleveland

Ferry Bridge burns as trains rerouted to Pennsylvania Bridge

The western section of Ferry Bridge burned today collapsing a single span. Repairs take about three days with trains crossing the nearby Pennsylvania Bridge a half mile away. The fire started from sparks from a passing engine.

PuIna Adelihtia Ferry Bridge Pennsylvania Bridge Union National Committee Independence Hall Cincinnati Penn Chattanooga New York Portiana Acacia Fortress Monnon Associated Press Richmond Monitor Beng. F. Buker Providence Burnside Gov. Smith

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