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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1863

Page

2

Emancipation, Lincoln Policy and Anglo American Dialogue

Long column recounts a London deputation to the American Minister in Portland Place praising Lincoln’s emancipation policy. It quotes speeches by Baptist Noel, Jacob Bright, and others, and includes Minister Adams’s reply outlining self defense of the Union, gradual emancipation, and preservation of gov ernment amid civil war.

London Times Exwae Vancipation Society Portland Place Dncoln Baptist Noel P. A. Taylor M. P Benjamin Scott London Newman Hall R. Everest J. H. Rylance W. Evans Lancashire Rochdale Adams United States America Europe Lincoln Great Britain

Enthusiastic Boston Ovation for General McClellan

The public reception in Boston for Gen. George B. McClellan drew immense crowds and widespread enthusiasm. Events included a grand levee at J Huntington Wolcott's residence, Gilmore's Band, a 160 piece serenade in Tremont Street, and plans for visits to Lawrence's Pacific Mills and local schools with a sword presentation.

Gen. McClellan Boston Tremont House Beacon School Tremont Somerset Montgomery McClellan J. Huntington Wolcott Boylston Street Gilmore Lawrence Manchester America Pacific James Lawrence

Barber Joseph Clash Arrested After North Street Shooting

Joseph Clash proprietor of a barber shop at 156 North Street is arrested after shooting John Rogers in the breast during a dispute at about six oclock Rogers was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Michael Sweeney alias John Hollinsworth was present at the scene.

Suootine Artray North Street Joseph Clash John Rogers Clash Rogers Michael Sweeney John Hollinsworth

Revenue and emancipation bill revisions in Congress

The Ways and Means Committee weighs higher taxes on luxuries to lower paper duties. The Missouri emancipation bill amendment caps adoption at 12 months, bans payment for slaves after passage, and raises the appropriation to 20 million with a new per slave amount. Sherman finance bill increases bank capital and circulation while boosting oversight. In Washington, the McDowell Court of Inquiry sits in secret as Gen. Buford testifies on the Warrenton Junction expedition.

Washington Committee On Ways and Means Harris Judiciary Committee Sherman Committee On Finance District of Columbia Fes McDowell Buford Warrenton Junction Chester Gap

Republicans Nominate Morgan in Albaady Caucus

In Albaady New York on February 2 the Republican caucus nominated ex Governor Morgan for U S Senator. The Democratic caucus backed a nomination effort with strong push. In Jefferson City Missouri a joint session also met for U S Senate selection with Noell withdrawn after six ballots final tally Brown 44 Phelps 47 Glover 32 Breckinridge 19 scattering 2.

Albaady N.Y Morgan U. S Jefferson City Noell Brown Phelps Glover Breckinridge Scattering

The Princess Royal Sails Captured with Valuable Cargo

Dispatch from Washington reports the Princess Royal captured off Charleston carrying 600 barrels of gunpowder 880 bales of sheet iron 229 bags of coffee 95 cases of boots 500 boxes of tin and various ordnance machinery and other valuables aboard.

Princess Royal Charleston

Senate Debates over Badger and Arrests Stir Reform Calls

A Smithsonian report questions Geo E Badger's board membership amid claims he joined the Rebel army. Debates over arrest warrants and oath follow, with petitions read, read, and tabled. Senate votes adjust appropriations for agriculture and other measures as House actions align with the Senate on several bills.

AFFARS IN NORTH CAROLINA REPORTS AND MILITARY POST DETAILS

In Roanoke North Carolina January 80 and February 1 Major Gen Foster again complains to the General in Chief in Washington over disclosure of military and naval movements. Elizabeth City remains a Federal post with 1st North Carolina Union Regiment and about 100 Negro troops on garri son and picket duty. Jeff Davis held a conference last week.

Roanoke Uand N. C Fortress Monroe Foster Washington Elizabeth City 1St North Carolina Union Regiment Jeff. Davis Smith Vance North Carolina Franklin Depot Blackwater Davis

Rebel Prisoner Exchange and Norfolk Fire Report

The New York steamboat is detained to take 120 rebel prisoners from Fort McHenry. A fire on Main Street, Norfolk destroyed several businesses opposite Adams & Co. exchange. Col Ludlow reports on prisoner exchange and opposition to state-law control of captured officers. Halifax Court House marks Thomas S. Flournoy as a candidate for Virginia governor.

Blackwater Col. Ludlow U. S City Point Jeff Davis United States Congress Halifax Court House Thomas S. Flournoy Virginia

Questioned Florida’s Sinking Link Navy Action Revealed

Richmond papers deny the Florida could have sunk the U S gunboat Hatteras noting the Florida left Mobile on the 18th and the Hatteras was sunk on the 16th They cite believed British ship Spitfire as the attacker and suggest Commodore Wilkes blockade pressure influenced events with Nassau.

Fortress Monroe Richmond Florida U. S Hatteras Mobile Wilkes Nassau

The Montauk Unimpregnable In Washington Dispatch

The Navy Department received a despatch from Fortress Monroe stating a bearer left Port Royal Friday reporting no truth in Montauk being disabled at Fort McAllister. Commander Worden endured four hours under fire, with shots having little effect on his vessel. No word of the Smith’s capture in Stono River had reached the messenger.

Washington Fes Navy Department Fortress Monroe Port Royal Fort McAllister Worden Smith Stono River

California News Highlights Commerce and Rail Progress

In San Francisco on February 2 trade is dull and business mood is low. The senatorial corruption probe will resume in caucus tomorrow night. Pacific Railroad work advances from Sacramento with the first section expected next summer. Judge Creanor rules greenbacks are not legal tender.

San FraNcisco Department of Business Pacific Railroad Sacramento Creanor

Col J Cook Returns Rich After Falmouth Report

In Trenton on February 2 Col J Cook, earlier reported killed and robbed at Falmouth, arrives with over 100000 dollars to distribute to volunteers families this week. New York reports Ocean steamer brought 300000 in treasure from Aspinwall. Baltimore logs a boiler explosion at Taegs and Thompsons mill killing four and injuring five.

Trenton N. J Col. J. Cook Falmouth New York Ocean Aspinwall Baltimore Taegs & Thompson

Boileau Case Sees Judge Order Delay on Indictment

In Philadelphia on February 2 Judge Allison overruled Judge Ludlow and ordered the DA not to send any indictment based on the presentment by the Grand Jury until a court majority directs. Boileau, proprietor of the Evening Journal, was released after pledging not to print further pieces like Davis's Message.

Philadelphia Court of Sessions Allison Ludlow Boileau Evening Journal Davis

Trouble in Morgan County Deserters Fire Upon Cavalry

In Morgan county Indiana a federal cavalry squadron was sent to seize deserters but met an armed mob that opened fire. The cavalry charged, dispersed the crowd, and captured the deserters and six citizens with no injuries reported. Excitement spread through Morgan and nearby counties.

Indianapolis Morgan County Col. Carrington Morgan

Fight with Indians on Bear River Result

In Washington Territory near Bear River Col. Conner engages a large Indian force. He reportedly kills 224, wounds many, and captures 175 horses while destroying lodges and provisions. Our side loses 16 killed and 4 officers with 38 men wounded in a four hour fight.

Salt Lake City Conner Bear River Washington Territory

Union troops seize Franklin as Forrest narrowly escapes

From Nashville Tenn February 2 Colonel Robert Johnson's regiment occupied Franklin Tennessee last night. Rebel General Forrest and his staff narrowly escaped capture. A Rebel Captain and two men were captured. One Union soldier was killed.

Nashville Tenn Fen Robert Johnson Franklin, Tenn Forrest

General Van Dorn Recaptures Holly Springs Mississippi

General Van Dorn has reportedly recaptured Holly Springs Mississippi with 100 prisoners and a quantity of army rations. The report comes from Chattanooga Tennessee dated January 30.

Chattanooga Tenn van Dorn Holly Springs Miss

Martha Opera at Academy of Music Sold Out

At the Academy of Music in New York on February 2, the opera Martha was staged with Kellogg Morensi Brignoli and Usini. Every seat was spoken for before 1 PM and the house was crowded with a fashionable audience. Seats for Wednesday are all secured for Les Vespres Siciliennes.

New York Academy of Music Martha Kellogg Morensi Brignoli Usini Academy

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