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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1863

Page

2

Cameroon Mountains Proposed as Sanitarium Site

In a letter from Gatewood Lancashire dated January 23, Richard F. Buren argues convict labor could aid settlement work while promoting health. He endorses the Cameroon Mountains as a suitable sanitarium location to avoid coastal diseases and suggests European longevity improves away from sea-level epidemics.

Cameroon Asia Africa America Europe Richard F. Buren Gatewood Lancashire

National Draft Bill Sets Terms for Conscription

The bill outlines a wide conscription draft for ages 20 to 45 with exemptions for certain officials and dependents. It creates two enrollment classes, sets district Provost Marshals, boards of enrollment, and rules for substitute payments, rewards, and penalties. It also covers penalties for desertion, bribery, and resisting the draft, and addresses pay and pensions for volunteers and officers.

Wilson Senate United States War Department Secretary of War

War powers debate in Maryland House adjourns after votes

The Maryland House debated wartime measures with May opposing the bill and Leary defending executive authority. May highlighted arrests and property seizures as tyranny while Leary praised government action and indemnity for suspending habeas corpus. The session adjourned at 11 30.

Free States South May Maryland Leary Baltimore Mr May van Horn Stiles Stevens

Richmond Despatch critiques war aims and conscription calls

The Richmond Despatch argues the North fights to prevent ruin, warns of South led economic rise, denounces mediation, and urges whole South to rally. It notes conscription in Virginia, reports Newport News landings, Florida sinking Annie, and a 1962 draft order excerpt from Camp of Instruction near Richmond.

Richmond John van Buren Somerset Virginia Williamsburg Newport News Nassau Florida Jackson, Miss Gen. Holmes Sterling Price Mississippi Army of the West Adjutant Inspector General's Office Corbin E. Cratchfield Co. E 9Th Virginia Cavalry Secretary of War C. E. Cratchfield Jos. H. Bixrorp Adj’t W. C. Fret Fleetwood Academy King and Queen County

Rebels hold Kentucky nominating convention amid martial display

A Frankfort despatch reports rebels convening in a theatre after being barred from the state house. Delegates from 40 counties attended as Colonel Gilbert ordered loyalty checks and warned rebels to disperse, with soldiers on duty outside and no convention proceeding.

Cincinnati Frankfort House of Representatives David Merriweather Gilbert Kentucky Col. Gilbert

Senate Confirms Multiple Consuls and Territorial Posts

In executive session the Senate confirmed consular nominations led by Charles G. Wheeler at Württemberg and Noah Ellison at La Union. Also approved were J. S. Howard at San Juan del Sur, D. Bristow at Rio Grande Brazil, F. Crosby at Geneva, Wm. E. Phelps at St. Petersburg, Wm. W. Thomas Jr. at Gothenburg, James Smith at Dundee, and W. R. G. Mellen at Port Louis. Additional posts include F. M. Amy as Secretary of the Territory of New Mexico, Edward Evans as Secretary of Washington Territory, Zenas C. Robbins as Register of Wills for Washington County, Alfred W. Wood as Collector of Internal Revenue for the 2d District of New York, and James Mann as additional Paymaster of Volunteers.

Washington Senate Charles G. Wheeler Missouri Wurtemburg Noah Ellison Indiana la Union J. S. Howard Pennsylvania San Juan del Sur D. Bristow Maine Rio Grande Brazil F. Crosby Kentucky Geneva Wm. E. Phelps Illinois St. Petersburg Wm. W. Thomas, Jr New York State James Mann

General Butler to Dine with Baltimore Officials

General Butler will dine with the Mayor and city authorities at the Eutaw House tomorrow night. Nearly thirty million dollars have been sent there this month as Grant's troops remain deployed in the area.

Grant Baltimore Butler Eutaw House

Rebels strengthen works near Fredericksburg and Rappahannock

From reports of returning gentlemen the enemy is building two lines of breastworks opposite Falmouth and along the Fredericksburg river bank. Jackson's force sits two miles south of Fredericksburg with a large camp visible. Lee is believed present. Sutler trouble prompts seizures at Belle Plain and Aquia Creek reforms. Court martial trials for desertions proceed quietly with intent to make examples.

Washington Frs Rappahannock Falmouth Fredericksburg Jackson Lee Patrick Belle Plain Ambrose Thompson Quartermaster’s Department Aquia Creek

Rebels Arrested in Nashville as Hostages for Union Return

From Nashville Tenn Feb 18 Gen Mitchell orders the arrest of G W Donogan and W H Calhoun wealthy rebels held in the penitentiary as hostages for the safe return of John A Galtz and T T Tabb to Federal lines Union men held by Confederates at Chattanooga. An attempted escape by Confederate prisoners failed with one mortally wounded and another captured Cumberland River between Clarksville and Nashville cleared river swollen and rising cotton lands overflowed

Nashville Tenn Mitchell G. W. Donogan W. H. Calhoun John A. Galtz T. T. Tabb Chattanooga Cumberland River Clarksville

Seymour Nominated for Governor at Connecticut Democratic Convention

The Democratic State Convention in Hartford nominated Thomas H. Seymour for governor. He denounced the war and aligned with anti administration resolutions and speeches. The convention expressed strong opposition to the Administration and predicted a highly active state canvass ahead.

Hartford Conn Thomas H. Seymour

Hyde's Sudbury Hotel Burns In Sudbury Fire

Hyde's hotel in Sudbury was destroyed by fire last evening in an accidental blaze. The building suffered an estimated 820,000 in losses, with 7000 insured. No lives were reported harmed.

Brandon Hyde’s Sudbury

Markets on New York Stock and Money Market Report

Second Board stocks generally steady with mixed gains. Railroad and railroad-related securities show narrow changes while commodities such as cotton, wheat, and corn display modest fluctuations. futures and spot prices indicate overall subdued activity in New York markets by evening.

New York Chicago and Rock Iland Railroad American Gold Norwich and Worcester Railroad Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Galena and Chicago Railroad Ilinois Central Ilneis Ohio Michian Southern Railroad Reading Railroad Cumberland Coal Company Pacific Mail Steamship Company New York Central Railroad Brielroad Hudson Railroad Harlem Railroad Missouri Tennessee Treasury Canada Chicago Milwaukee Ember Iowa Michigan Jersey Cumberland Iliac Patna New Orleans Porto Rico Havana St Domingo Liverpool

Stocks Close Firm in Mixed Market Ahead of Trade

Wednesday afternoon moves show government securities lower with closing bids across coupons at 97, treasury notes 1022, and copper stocks mixed. New York markets stronger while Boston bank statements reveal loan gains and a large drop in deposits, with specie and circulation shifts.

Treasury American Boston Water Power Cary Ogdensburg Rutland Maine Western Eastern Wilmington Vermont Massachusetts Metropolitan Minesota Pittsburg Pewabic Franklin Isle Royale Central Copper Falls Rockland Superior Acton New York Boston

Snow storm halts steamers off Cape Henry

An easterly snow storm began last night and shifted to rain by morning. The iron clad Nahant sailed for the South at 6 AM under convoy while Cannonicus and Nelly Baker set out for the South last evening but returned 20 miles from Cape Henry when the storm hit. New York left City Point at 11 AM.

Moknor Nahant Cannonicus Nelly Baker Cape Henry New York City Point

Military commission investigates Island No. 10 and New Madrid

A military commission sits in St. Louis examining the administration at Island No. 10 and New Madrid. All dispatches from the locality are in the possession of military authorities. The steamer Ruth sails to Memphis to deliver a large payment in greenbacks to Gert.

Aving Bryent & CO Bryent Bryant School Street Walter Bryent Bryent & Herman Chcaco St. Louis Island No. 10 New Madrid Ruth Memphis Gert

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