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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1863

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Mourton's Goto Pens Prices to Suit Every Writer

A column of varied notes mentions Mourton's Goto Pens at 25 Maiden Lane New York with circulars and engraving options. It also reviews current political and economic chatter from Washington to Albany, including legislative clashes and bank concerns.

Mourton Maiden Lane N.Y Washington Willard’s National

Blackwater Fight Details and Casualties Report

New York dispatch reports a night battle near Blackwater with Gen. Pryor crossing the river with multiple regiments. Gen. Corcoran’s forces drove rebels back, with heavy casualties on both sides and numerous injuries among federal troops. official tallies show 24 killed and 80 wounded.

New York the Herald Blackwater Pryor August Reid T. A. Atlin W. F. Wood Charles E. A. Bartlett Isaac N. Marshall Joseph 8. Smart Wm. H. Smith Charles Hildreth Harrison J. Craig John Regan John Hayes John W. Huntington Thomas Emmett N.C. Farman H.W. Charilan Geo. C. Edward Col. Page Virginia Fen Sixth Mass Indiana N. Y 11Th Penn 7Th Mass. Regiment 4Th U. S. Artillery Co. D

Senate Resolutions and Bills in Washington Session

Resolutions of thanks to Com. Warden and others passed. A bill to increase the Chief Clerk Paymaster's Department pay was taken up and defeated 15 to 21. The President directed orders on arms export to Mexico were approved. The Consular and Diplomatic bill and the Legislative appropriation bill moved forward, with mileage reduced to ten cents. Debate on the agricultural appropriation continued. Adjournments followed in both chambers.

Washington Senate Com. Warden Com Charles H. Davis J. H. Dahlgreen S.C. Rowan David H. Porter S. H. Stringham Yeas Committee On Finance Agricultural Department House Thomas Mass

Bombardment of Galveston Reported by U S Navy Boats

Acting Assistant Paymaster Frederick R. Thompson on the New London details actions near Galveston on January 10. The squadron opened fire from multiple vessels, the fort’s flag fell, and bombardment was described as intense with orders to renew the attack and pass the harbor forts the next day.

Wasa Hindon Frederick R. Thompson U. S New London Galveston Secretary of the Navy Brooklyn Sciota

Emancipation talk and Atlantic shipping news in London port notices

The Australasian arrives from Liverpool and Queenstown with reports on emancipation and potential European intervention amidst pro and anti slavery debates. The Times defends Britain while criticizing the Times mockingly for bias, and naval and commercial dispatches note ships, arrivals, and markets in Liverpool and Canton.

New York Australasian Liverpool Queenstown London Manchester Guardian Times N. Y Napoleon Orey Mexico United States American Bright Scholfield Birmingham Myr Bright America Earl Russell Gladstone Manchester Emancipation Society O’donnell Posada Collantes Saxe Coburg Greece Turkey

Palmer's division wins skirmish near Woodbury

In Tennessee reports from January 27 note Palmer's Crit tenden division engaging near Woodbury on the McMinnville road. The 9th Indiana with the 41st Ohio and 31st Indiana led a skirmish aimed at a surprise but rebel outposts retreated after casualties including a rebel colonel killed, several wounded, and 100 taken prisoner.

Murfreesboro Tenn Seymour Indiana Woodbury McMinnville Palmer Crittenden Readyville 9Th Indiana 41St Ohio 31St Indiana

Powerful Civil War Expedition Ships From Beaufort To Port Royal

A Newark Advertiser report from Beaufort North Carolina says on January 26 the fleet except one gunboat left for Port Royal. About sixty large army steam transports carried nearly 70,000 soldiers, while 150 schooners laden with artillery and munitions gathered in the harbor, all to join the naval fleet once ready.

New York Newark Advertiser Beaufort N. C Port Royal

Scout captures steamer and 360 prisoners in Van Buren action

Major General Curtis learns from Fayetville of a successful scout returning from Van Buren. The 1st Arkansas Cavalry and 10th Illinois Cavalry seized the steamer Julia Roan and 360 prisoners with no American losses. Two enemy killed and several wounded. Commanded by Lieut. Col. Stewart.

Springfield Curtis Harrison Fayetville van Buren Julia Roan 1St Arkansas Cavalry 10Th Illinois Cavalry Stewart J. M. Scorrexp Com’g

Rebel Cavalry Massing at Shoals Above Cumberland

From Nashville Tenn Jan 31 Rebel cavalry under Forrest with four artillery pieces hold the Shoals awaiting the fleet arrival at that point. The rebels plan a major attempt to capture boats on the Cumberland River. Weather shows rain and river conditions hinder passage.

Nashville Tenns Forrest Franklin Tenn Cumberland River

Burnside Offered Command of new Army Department

A Times letter from the Army of the Potomac dated the 30th reports Gen. Burnside has been offered command of a new department encompassing North and South Carolina. He has thirty days to decide. Brig. Gen. Pratt of the 6th Corps is named to lead a division.

New York Fra Heralds Washington Campbell Tennessee Robert Dale Owen War Department Hooker Cadwallader Martindale van Alien Franklin Pelouze Pearl Tioga Octavora Brave Nassau Geo. C. Strong Butler Fes State Department M. Mercier Prk. i Army of the Potomac Times Burnside North South Carolina Gen. Pratt 6Th Corps

Portland Friends Plan McClellan Visit

In Portland Missouri on February 1 a City Hall meeting led by George F. Emery formed a Committee of 100 to invite Gen. George B. McClellan to visit. Hon. A W H Clapp chairs the committee, which will depart by special train for Boston at 8 am tomorrow.

McClellan Boston Massachusetts General Hospital Dr Warren Mt. Vernon Street Somerset Club Howees McClellania Trinity Church Gage McC Ierglas Gen. McClellan J. Huntington Wolcstt Boylston Street Gray Gilmore Gen. McCellan Lawrence Citizens’ Committee Tremont House Kerry Centre South Bown Deer Island Lear Hartford Conn New England Deal Havana Committee On Naval Affairs Secretary of the Navy League Island Philadelphia New London Uch U. S. General Hospital New York Hammond Alfred Ely Rochester Portland Fen Friends of City Hall George F. Emery A. W. H. Clapp Armory Gores B. McClellan Parker House Alphonse Gilbert U.S. W. Army Washington Street National Guard

Arrival of the Norwegian in Portland

The steamship Norwegian, Captain McMasters, arrived at 8 30 this evening after a day and a half in the ice. She spoke Jura in the ice last Wednesday. Jura could clear it easily. Also spoke Hibernian this morning at 8 o'clock.

Portland Fes McMasters

Boileau Released From Fort McHenry to Return Home

Mr Boileau telegraphed his family that he has been released from Fort McHenry and will arrive home tonight. A large crowd of friends will welcome him upon his return.

Saulsbury Senate Philadelphia Fen

Brig Gen Ulmann establishes HQ at Broadway center

Brig Gen Daniel Ulmann has set his headquarters at 200 Broadway in the city. Applications for commissions for special service are pouring in from all directions, and his chief difficulty is selection.

Daniel Ulmann No. 200 Broadway

Banker John Fitzgerald Dies by His Own Hand in New York

John Fitzgerald, son-in-law of Wisconsin Senator Doolittle and a wealthy banker, shot himself at the St Nicholas Hotel yesterday. He leaves an estate valued at about $100 000.

Bull Run Russell Boudro’s Lake Pontchartrain Moise Corny Fel Jones Guv Hebert TTC Andrew Jackson Washington Russell New York Fen John Fitzgerald Senator Doolittle Wisconsin St. Nicholas Hotel Atwater John M. Whittemore & CO Washington St

Markets in New York and Cincinnati on Jan 31

Stocks and bonds show irregular US Registered Sixes and railroad issues. cotton and wheat rally while flour and pork demand firm. In Cincinnati, flour is unsettled, whiskey and pork rise, and money markets show excitement with gold at 58 and demand notes at a premium.

Iverfool London Erie Railroad Illinois Central Havre Paris Treasury American Gold Washington Mills Boston Water Power East Boston Cary Maine Worcester Old Colony Western Eastern Wilmington Vermont Massachusetts Metropolitan Cambridge Middlesex Minesota Quincy Pewabic Franklin Isle Royale Superior Rockland Acton Copper Falls Hancock New York NEW York Stock and Money Market U S Tennessee Missouri North Carolina California Illinois Central Railroad Cumberlands Coal Company Delaware and Hudson Railroad Canton Company Pacific Mailawned Company New York Central Railroad Hudson Railroad Harlem Railroad Michigan Central Railroad Ilinois Central Railroad de Scrip Galena and Chicago Railroad Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Ohio Canada Chicago Milwaukee Iowa Michigan Jersey Cumberland Rio Java St Domingo New Orleans Naval Kentucky Liverpool Hull Cincinnati Lara

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