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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1863

Page

2

The Lavinia Warren Romance and Public Notice

Lavinia Warren born October 31 1842 in Middleboro Massachusetts. The piece recounts her courtship with General Tom Thumb with Barnum’s involvement, her family background and youthful charm, noting his devotion and public debut. It also surveys various 19th century society items, poems, and miscellaneous notes from Boston and New York publications.

Miss Lavinia Warren Middleboro Mass Utah Minnie Warren Miss Warren Tom Thumb Boston Lavinia Tom Barnum

Lincoln policy hints and Senate shift stir gossip

Correspondents report growing skepticism about extermination and subjugation policy. Morgan's Senate election seen as step toward more conservative Lincoln course. Doolittle denounces the New York Tribune as mischievous. Some predict cabinet changes if the president’s proclamation is struck down post adjournment.

N. Y. Commercial Lincoln Gov. Morgan United States Senate Doolittle Wisconsin New York Tribune Supreme Court

Treasure and elections dominate San Francisco report

The steamer Constitution returned from Panama with 300000 dollars from the Golden Gate wreck. The British steamer Robert Low arrived from Victoria to replace the line to China. Wrecking officials expect most treasure to be recovered. In Senate ballots Sargent led with 44 votes, Conness 37, Phelps 11, signaling possible Sargent nomination before adjournment. A later ballot showed 46 for Sargent, 39 for Conness, 6 for Phelps, 8 for Brown, with adjournment set for Tuesday.

San Francisco Constitution Panama The Golden Gate Robert Low Victoria China Sargent Conness Phelps Brown

River steamer Poca hontas reaches New York from Beaufort

The steamer Poca hontas from Beaufort North Carolina arrived this evening. It passed a sunlit location thirty miles north of Cape Lookout where a Monitor in tow of a U S gunboat was seen bound south. Fleet Captain Pennock reports the gunboat Glide destroyed by fire at Cairo with hope to recover its guns and machinery. The gunboat Juniata reentered Philadelphia after a valve defect delay.

New York Hansa Southampton Wm. Mitchell Whampoa Alabama Cagliari Trapani Marseilles Cochin China Napoleon Moniteur France Prussia Commere Paris Turin O'Donnell Serrano Fuad ‘Pasha Duke of Coburg Alfred London Exchange Fes Pocahontas Beaufort N.C Cape Lookout U.S Walington Pennock Navy Department Glide Cairo Philadelphia

Cavalry Captures in Virginia and General Nominations

The Fairfax Court House report says our cavalry captured eight Virginia cavalry and the Little Washington postmaster. Despatches announce Milroy Oglesby and Wilcox named major generals. Amory and Strong of the 17th Mass to brigadiers. Ex Governor Washburne expected to push a Bangor to New England military road. R H Dana in Washington to argue prize cases. Seven hundred sick soldiers from the Army of the Potomac reach Washington Saturday evening.

New York Herald Fairfax Court House Virginia Cavalry Little,Washington Washington Milroy Oglesby Wilcox Cel. Amory Maj. Strong Mass. Regt Washburne Maine Bangor New England R. H. Dana Army of the Potomac

Mass of Mexican papers to be laid before House

Washington dispatch reports a large volume of Mexican affairs documents sent to the House, likely about a thousand octavo pages. Senor Romero thanks Secretary Seward for full briefing and notes French prisoners treated kindly, deserters seeking Mexican citizenship, and potential danger to the American continent if France succeeds in Mexico.

Senor Romero Sewerd Mexico Romero

Battle off Charleston details blockade and fleet actions

The Princess Royal arrived with intelligence on the Charleston blockade and an attack by rebel rams Mercedita and Palmetto State. The Union fleet, including Unadilla and Housatonic, repelled the rams. Mercedita and Keystone State were damaged, with casualties and a disciplined Confederate denial of a raised blockade. The article also covers Congress debate on a ship canal bill and related procedural disputes.

Philadelphia Edward van Syce Navy Yard Charleston U.S Princess Royal Beach Inlet Stone Inlet Crater Ridge Stellayagen Stellwagen Keystone Port Royal Housatonic Thurston Keystone State Memphis Unadilla Augusta Quaker City Mercedita Blunt H.C. Victor W. D. Bates R. H. Thurston Dr Bacon Charles M. Hall Charles Myers Bacon Washington

Fort Monroe Dispatches From Virginia in Early February

The Euterpe hospital ship arrived from Newport in forty eight hours. Ericsson reached Hampton Roads. Thomas A. Morgan by Capt Plum completed a Yorktown run today, delivering three deserters from the 36th Virginia cavalry. The New York flag of truce carried thirty rebel prisoners to City Point, with clothing and medical aid for Union prisoners near Richmond. 800 to 900 Union prisoners expected on Yorktown return. Storms clearing and telegraph repairs soon. No fleet arrivals off Charleston.

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Steamship Norwegian Detained by Ice and Mail Delay

Steamship Norwegian at Portland will be detained until this evening due to the Canadian mails not arriving. The mail train reached Island Pond, but the line to Portland is blocked by ice, with no train running since Friday morning. Elsewhere Hautrax reports no signs of Europa, weather cloudy and mild.

Portland Island Pond Hautrax Fes Europa

Markets and rates in New York February shipment notes

Second Board stocks steady with varied prices for railroads and bonds. Commodities show ash, cotton, flour, wheat, corn, oats, beef, pork, and sugar movements with prices, receipts, and market tone for state and western goods and imports, including naval stores, tobacco, and wool.

Liverpool Gotton Manchester Liverpool London Consors American Securities New York Central Erie Illinois Central Virginia NEW York Stock and Money Market American Gold Hudson Railroad Michigan Southern Railroad Michigan Central Railroad Harlem Railroad New York Central Railroad Ilinois Central Railroad Chicago, Burlington and Er Se Railroad Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Clevland and Toledo Railroad Garena and Chicago Railroad Erie Railroad Ohio Canada Chicago Milwaukee Club Ste Jersey Cumberland Arracon Rangoon New Orleans Bonar Kentucky Woollem

Maritime Trade and Shipping Arrivals in the Atlantic Route

The records list vessels at New York 8th including steamers Diamond State and Thomas Sparks from Newbern 80th and George Peabody of Alexandria, the ship Pacific bound for New Orleans, barks Reindeer and Mary Les with routes to St Kitts and Palermo, brigs Magna Charta Manzanilla Polus and JD Lincoln via Rio Janeiro Matanzas El Talbot Savanna-la-mar, and the barkentine Benefactor Yokohama with brig Eaglet Pernambuco, plus several other vessels and destinations.

New York Diamond State Thomas Sparks Newbern George Peabody Alexandria Pacific New Orleans Reindeer St Kitts Mary Les Palermo Magna Charta Manzanila Polus Rio Janeiro JD Lincoln Matanzas el Talbot Savanna-la-mar Barkentine Yokohama Japan Eaglet Pernambuco I $ Southard Barka Concettina Lexington

Finance and Business Stocks Close Firm on Saturday Afternoon

Stocks were better this morning and closed firm with closing bids listed for Governments Copper and Railroad stocks. Specific bids include Treasury 73-10 Notes at 101f and American Gold at 156 bid, with numerous regional railroad and mine stocks showing gains across the board.

Treasury Boston Water Power East Boston Cary Maine Worcester Western Old Colony Fastern Wilmington Vermont Massachusetts Metropolitan Cambridge Middlesex Ogdensburg Rutland Minesota Quincy Pewabic Franklin Isle Royale Central Hancock Acton Superior Rockland Tocks New York

Emancipation Debate in Missouri and Senate Actions

The Senate discussed a Missouri emancipation bill with Missouri’s Wilson proposing twenty five million dollars, while another motion to extend emancipation time by three years drew debate among Turpie Wall Ten Eyck Saulsbury Richardson Davis Powell and Howard. The interior asked for a 25000 increase for Kansas land offices and a War Department efficiency bill passed the House. A proposal to build a military postal railroad Washington to New York was referred. A memorial urged Colorado statehood. A New York merchants group urged use of legal tender for customs. The War Committee was directed to investigate the Army of the Potomac.

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Brokers' Board Sales Record and Listed Stocks

A detailed brokers board listing shows a large mix of notes, bonds, and company shares with prices and quantities. Names of railroads, banks, mills, mining and gas companies appear alongside state references and dollar amounts, illustrating a broad market snapshot.

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