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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1864

Page

6

Soldier’s tirade on abolitionists and vast Russian forces

A Chattanooga soldier urges northern fanatics to enlist and study the negro question in the field. The piece then details Russia in the Caucasus with divisions totaling 27,000 to 30,000 men each, plus 37 frontier battalions, engineers, dragoons, and numerous Cossack units supporting Grand Duke Michael, while also reporting a Punch dinner anecdote about Thackeray’s dexterity with the pen and a Chicago Tribune wants notice.

Chattanooga Hicgu Caucasus Michael Don Punch Thackeray

Boston Aldermen Approve Appointments and Elections

The Board of Aldermen met yesterday with the Mayor presiding. Appointments were made for lamps, Faneuil Hall, truant officers, weighers, measurers, inspectors, undertaker, constable, policemen, and a special officer. A committee was named to nominate Public Library trustees. Elections picked George W. Bird as Chief Engineer and named district and at large assistant engineers. An election for Ward 1 representative to the General Court was scheduled after the death of John Dacey. A shooting incident in Kentucky and cotton shipments from Memphis are noted among wider news.

Board of Aldermen William Barnicoat Faneuil Hall Henry Taylor Charles B. Rice William F. Reed Chase Cole Edward G. Richardson George W. Oliver John R. Bradford Maurice B. Rowe Geo. P. Ray Timothy Abbott B. G. Prescott Geo. Hall Wm. Keith Luther A. Hall Newell B. Allen Ignatius A. Kelly Israel M. Barnes Joseph Urann Samuel B. Livermore Caleb W. Hartshorne Henry Emerson Wm.s. Holmes Jasper H. Eaton Seth Brooks Nathaniel Adams Otis Street Torreys & Co Medford Street Robert H. Barham E Street Commonwealth Avenue Arlington Street Berkley Street Commonwealth Dana and Davies City Hospital George W. Warren Nathaniel C. Nash George W. Bird David Chamberlain Wm. S. Camrell Nathaniel W. Pratt Johns. Damrell John W. Regan Zenas E. Smith George Brown Joseph Dunbar Wm. A. Green Elijah B. Hine Dover Street Washington United States Boston Harbor Boston Fusiliers Air Line Company Northampton Street Harrison Avenue Troy Albany Kneeland Streets General Court John Dacey

Extension of bonded warehouse entry to June debated

Washington reports indicate Ways and Means backed a bill to allow entry for consumption of goods in bonded warehouses up to June, for items required to be exported under existing law. Also cited are moves on gold sales, Emancipation Proclamation lobbying, and court session adjournment.

New York The Post Washington Ways and Means Senate Express House Ways and Means Chase Committee of Ways and Means Supreme Court Board of Examiners of Officers of Colored Troops Murdoch United States Christian Commission

Escape of Union officers from Richmond prison by tunnel

Fort Monroe reports Gen Wistar confirming Col Straight and 100 Union officers tunneled out of Richmond. Other escapes and arrivals at Williamsburg and Libby Prison details list dozens of captured officers, captains, and lieutenants with guards and routes toward Butler. Gunboats patrol James and Chickahominy rivers for protection.

Monroe Wistar Colonel Straight Richmond Col. Straight Bens. F. Buren S. R. Spaulding Beaufort N. C Newbern Yorktown Libby Fortress Monitor Fen J. F. Boyd 20Th Army Corps W. G. Ely 18Th Conn H. C. Hobart Wisconsin W. P. Hendrick Western Tennessee Cavalry W. B. McCreasy Michigan Thomas Fr. Rose 77Th Penn J. P. Spofford N. Ts Wes P. Tilden Maine T. S. West A. D. Straight Indiana D. Miles Penn J. P. Collins G. W. Fitzsimmons J. H. Hooper Massachusetts B. B. McDonald Ohio Avon Witzel J. W. Walker J. Henry Hanover Court House Williamsburg Road Neal Dow Butler J. P. Spotford N. Y J. Yates J. Stair C. H. Morgan H. S. Mirester Ill W.B. Pierce Kentucky Cavalry A. Moore Kentucky P. S. Edwards Pennsylvania P. H. White J. N. Wasser S. P. Gamble G. S. Gord S. P. Brown U. S. Cavalry M. R. Small I. Johnson Williamsburg McCreary Hobart Capt Wallack Harris Chickahominy James B. F. Buker Fort Surv Ark Col. Phillips Indian Territory Thayer Curtis

Supreme Court Denies Certiorari in Landigham Case

Washington February fifteenth. The Supreme Court refused the writ in the case of Val landigham ex parte. The Court held there is no authority to review Military Commission proceedings via certiorari or appeal when a civilian is tried. Judge Wayne delivered the opinion affirming the denial and noting no legal path to such an appeal.

Lemuel Chase Sandwich N. H Diptheria Liszt Rome Edward Livingston Brooklyn N. Y Washington Vallandigham U. S. Supreme Court Judge Advocate General Military Commission Holt Congress United States Wayne Supreme Court

Amendment gives soldiers vote and March submission date

The governor signed a bill perfecting a constitutional amendment to enable soldiers to vote and setting the second Tuesday in March for submitting the question to the people. Senator Hicks is reported ill with typhoid fever in Washington. In Halifax, the Admiralty Court restored the Chesapeake vessel and cargo to the original owners. The Hibernia from New York arrived at St. Jonas and sailed for Galway on Saturday night.

Albany N. Y Fes Bavimore Hicks Washington Hallifax N. S Admiralty Court Stewart Chesapeake St. Jonas N. F Hibernia New York Galway

Kentucky Cavalry Pursuit Closes Guerilla Band Skirmish

Captain Onthank of the 11th Kentucky Cavalry pursued a guerilla band with a detachment, overtaking them near Monticello last Thursday. A desperation fight ended with the death of the band’s leader Rogers and injuries to several of his men, causing the band to retreat.

New York Louisville Journal Onthank 11Th Kentucky Cavalry Monticello Rogers

Fire at Second Street kerosene works razes warehouse

Philadelphia report details a February fire starting in George W. Wooten’s kerosene oil works at No 38 Second Street above Chestnut, spreading to J C Weeden’s paper warehouse on Strawberry Street, causing about 25000 dollars in damage. Also includes Indian Territory skirmishes, and a New York market roundup with stocks, bonds, and commodities.

Philadelphia Second Street Chestnut Strawberry Street George W. Wooten J.C. Weeden Wall Street New York Europe Paris Jans Boston Stock Exchange Board Mercantile Paper Oe Ian van den Brock Bros & Co Freiyk Janis Tate Mining and Land Company Me Dee Commercial Gilbert No. la

Market activity and loan rates buoy optimism for spring trade

Monpay Arrenxoon reports a 176 percent rate for best bills and cheaper loans, with six percent common rates remaining. Temporary Treasury loans at five percent. weak security secures higher charges. Banks lean on dividend securities while general business shows animation and hope for active, prosperous spring trade. Board of Brokers trades exceed last week. scrip demand rising. Quoted: Washington Mills 198, Amoskeag 1148, Pacific 1695, York 1250, Western Railroad 151, Worcester 145, Maine 129, Eastern 984, Metropolitan 65, Northern 73, Fitchburg 115, Pittsburg Copper 88, Copper Falls 344, Isle Royale 25, Huron 414, Franklin 49.

Monpay United States Board of Brokers Washington Mills Amoskeag Pacific York Western Railroad Worcester Maine Eastern Metropolitan Northern Fitchburg Pittsburg Copper Falls Isle Royale Huron Franklin

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