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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1863

Page

4

Noted Cincinnati Benefactor Longworth’s Wealth and Wit

The late Mr Longworth, dying in Cincinnati, left an estate valued at fifteen to eighteen million dollars. His life stories include his move to Cincinnati in 1804, rapid legal advancement, extensive land purchases on Western Row, and vast property holdings. His tax records in 1850 place him among the nation’s wealthiest, while a sharp remark reveals his pragmatic view on charity and public need.

Cincinnati Longworth Charles Cist Cincin’nati Burpet Cist Joel Williams Williams Butler County Acre United States

Fashions For February From Le Follet Paris

Fashion notes from Le Follet Paris discuss February style in Paris society. Trimming choices include guipure, blond lace, and rachings with black edges, while feathers dominate hats. Bonnets stay velvet and light colors return. evening and morning gowns feature moire, tarlatan, and blue accents with decorative plastrons and guipure details.

le Follet Paris Faubourg Moile Patti haLituces la Mode Patti England Toilet de Bal

Confederate State steamer Alabama leaves Port Royal at night

The Confederate States steamer Alabama departed Port Royal late Sunday night on a cruise. No doubt ready to hear of further exploits by this vessel and her gallant commander and crew, and we hope so.

Kingston Journal Rexter Port Royal United States Galveston Semmes Spanish Town Hatteras Alabama New Orleans Moran Kingston Commercial Exchange America Union Britain Baboon A.C. Sinclair Tony Lempkin H. F. Colphirst New York Ice River Newport Old Colony and Fall River South Kneeland Streets BAY State Wu. Brown Empire State B. Brayton Philadelphia Baltimore Washington, &c New Jersey Camden Amboy New York Old Colony George Shiverick Washington Street

Duty on Paper Hearing Before Federal Relations Committee

A notice summarizes a hearing before the Legislative Committee on Federal Relations concerning the duty on paper. The item outlines the purpose and schedule for discussions by committee members and assessed impacts on policy.

Legislative Committee On Federal Relations

Death of Col Brown Leaves Widow and Four Children

The officeholder since 1851 served as a clerk until 1861 when he was appointed to the post he held until his death. Col Brown's passing is deeply lamented. he was esteemed as a fine man and a highly regarded official. The department loses a valuable and useful officer. He leaves a widow and four children.

Col. Brown

Death of a Soldier in West Roxbury Exposure

The body of William Thompson of the 24 Company Heavy Artillery Capt Niebuhr Massachusetts Volunteers was found dead in West Roxbury after exposure the night before. He was a New York native, a sailor by trade, aged 23. His funeral occurred in Jamaica Plain yesterday afternoon.

Wm. Thompson Heavy Artillery Niebuhr Massachusetts Volunteers West Roxbury New York Jamaica Plain

Ward 10 Election Case Hearing Continued by City Council

The Ward 10 election hearing before the Common Council Committee on Elections continued last evening. Several witnesses testified with little notable content, except Mr Dunham who hinted at ballot stuffing in the recent city election.

Committee On Elections of the Common Council Dunham

Union of Societies to Unite under Shawmut Avenue Church

The Fifth Universalist Society and the Concord Street Society plan a merger. Rev. Thomas B. Thayer will be pastor and Rev. Sumner Ellis will be called as colleague. The united societies will occupy the Shawmut Avenue Church in a few months.

Boston City Council Minutes 1863 Regular Meeting Summary

The Board met with Mayor Lincoln presiding, handling petitions on street paving, liquor enforcement, and lease rents. Appointments included special police officers. numerous inspectors and a surveyor of lumber. health and harbor posts. and a city gardener proposal. The meeting approved library trustees and public institutions directors, and discussed bridges, streets, and a new flag for the First Massachusetts Regiment, with a $200 fund to procure it.

Lincoln Bay State Iron Company Second Street J. Cushing People’s Ferry Company Suffolk Railroad Company Mechanic Apprentices’ Library Association Isaac Bullard Jasper H. Eaton Geo. Hall Henry Emerson Wm. R. Holmes Seth Brooks Wm. R. Inman Hay John R. Bradford Maurice B. Rowe Thomas J. Bayley Daniel Burtis AperTen Committee On Committee On Police Prixie Library Public Edward Everett John P. Bigelow Geo. Ticknor N. B Shurtleff Wm. Greenough John S. Tyler Common Council Henry A. Drake Hiram A. Stevens J. Tisdale Bradlee Lewis J. Bird Moses Kimball James Riley Francis E. Faxon Francis E. Parker Fredric W. Lincoln, Jr Mt. Washington Avenue Bridge Geo. H. Davis Meridian Street Bridge Abner Knight Chelsea Street Bridge Edward T. Stowers Federal Street Bridge Jacob Norris John P. Healey A. A. Ranney Oliver Stevens Ranney Alfred T. Turner Public Library Dover Street Bridge Ivory Bean Worcester Square Wm. G. Farnum Middlesex Street Hodges City Hary Bostunx Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteers Wightman Baldwin Boston F. W. Lixcoun, Jr Tyler Henshaw

Destruction of the Levees Opened to Yazoo Waters

The Helena correspondent reports Gen. Gorman and about 500 men moved to the Yazoo Pass south of Helena and began destroying a levee. The aim is to flood a fifty mile area and create a navigable channel to the Cold Water, Yazoo, and Tullahachies, enabling the river fleet access to Vicksburg.

New York Helena Missouri Democrat Grant Gorman Yazoo Pass Delta Mississippi Tullahachies Yazoo Vicksburg

Vicksburg Operations Discussed by The World

The editorial notes McArthur's division moving up the Yazoo to Lake Providence Louisiana. It explains Mississippi could be diverted by excavating to connect Bayou Mason and Bayou Tenes to form a navigable channel toward the Red River, potentially enabling a major fleet movement to support Banks at Port Hudson and a grand assault on Vicksburg.

New York Vicksburg McArthur Yazoo River Lake Providence Mississippi Red River Bayou Sara Port Hudson Tenas Mason

Rumored battle near Port Hudson reported by Washington

The Tribune says Gen Banks may have fought seven miles below Port Hudson with rebels retreating to Port Hudson and Banks withdrawing to camp. Gov Stanly's resignation, filed five weeks earlier, is reported accepted today. About 45 men of the 50th Michigan on picket near Annandale were surprised by a larger force. 15 were killed or missing and some wounded. 10 to 12 horses lost.

New York the Tribune Washington

Mexican conflict updates from Puebla and Ortega

From Mexico City dated January 11 Puebla attacks delayed while General Ortega runs the operations like Sebastopol. Mexican forces report several skirmishes with Mexican victories. Claim that Mexican troops captured 1200 French mules.

New York Herald City of Mexico Puebla Ortega Sebastopol

Supreme Judicial Court October Term 1362.5 Ordered

In all actions entered in this Court since August 30 last, where special orders have not been entered, answers must be filed on or before the first Tuesday of March next.

Scpreme Judicial

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