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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1863

Page

2

Fourteenth Century Poem and War News Mix Features

Mixed notices recounts poems and a French lyric tribute to Adelina, alongside war reports. It details Captain Semmes and the Alabama’s maritime actions, the brig Chastelain and Golden Rule losses, and captured crews, with insurance and ownership notes, all set against a Portland era newspaper cadence.

Alabama James Warren Brewer Chastelain Boston Semmes Altavela Rock Warren St. Domingo City Martinique Guadaloupe Cienfuegos Galveston Hatteras Kingston Jam John S. Emery Capt. Warren Jeremie Hanover Case Aux Cayes Charles A. Cook Thomas Hilliard Miragoane Honduras New York Whiteberry Brig Manufacturers’ Office

House Advances Winnebago Removal Bill Amid Session Notes

The House approved moving to remove the Winnebago Indians and sell their reservation for future benefit. The afternoon recessed until 7. In the evening session the national currency bill was taken up with Spaulding and Fenton speaking. no action was reported before adjournment.

Louis Agassiz Othe House Spaulding Messrs Spaulding Fenton

Beauregard urges Charleston and Savannah to rally for defense

The Richmond Enquirer reports General Beauregard's February 18 proclamation calling able bodied citizens from sea to mountains to arm for defense of Charleston and Savannah. It urges calm, warns of a likely land and naval attack, and suggests improvised weapons like pikes spades and shovels.

Richmond Enquirer of Charleston Department South GaRrona Georgia Florida Savannah

Navy prize cases and Southern cotton sales summary

The Navy reports final prize case decrees across Boston New York Philadelphia and Key West with totals and appeals. It notes 205640 in proceeds to Treasury and 360 cases with 218424 costs. Treasury details Sea Island cotton sales 3325 lots 1179 bags totaling 96562 with 8275 selling costs 5575 storage. Secretary cites expenditures and savings on Sea Island District labor and implements. Also denies Meigs and McClellan testimony charges per War Conduct Committee.

Washington Senate Secretary of the Treasury New York Scott Secretary of War Chandler Kennedy Naval Committee Arnold Grimes Arthur B. Fuller Trumbull Congress Carlisle Committee of Conference Messrs Latham and Nesmith Committee On Finance Mare Island California Arizona Houst House Wickliffe Vallandigham Stevens Secretary of the Navy Navy Department Badger Board of Regen Smithsonian Institute Boston Treasury Supreme Court Philadelphia Key West Sea Island South Carolina Flora War Department Col. Ellet Red River Gooch Gen. Meigs McClellan

Fatal 32-pounder discharge at Fort Marshall kills officer

A melancholy accident at Fort Marshall near the city derails a party visit to Forts McHenry and Federal Hill. Commander Maxwell Woodhull was struck by a full charge from a 32-pounder as some party members lagged behind and died within minutes. The dinner at Eutaw House was postponed in respect to the deceased and Gen Schenck.

Forts McHenry Federal Hill Fort Marshall Schenck

Verdict of Murder in First Degree Returned in New Jersey

Charles Lewis was found guilty of first degree murder for killing James Rowand. A legislative resolution proposed that New Jersey pay its share of costs related to the Missouri emancipation act.

Trenton N. J Charles Lewis James Rowand New Jersey

Notable political addresses in Concord hall

Gen Hamilton of Texas spoke to a large Concord audience at Phenix Hall this afternoon. In the evening Hon W A Howard of Michigan delivered a highly successful talk amid strong public enthusiasm.

Concord N. H Hamilton Texas Phenix Hall W. A. Howard Michigan

Wool Asks Police to Count Firearms in New York

General Wool directed New York police to determine how many firearms and what ammunition are stored in the city and to learn how they are being transported and kept.

New York Wool Holloway

Butler Reception in Baltimore Draws Grand Crowd

Gen Butler is welcomed in Baltimore in a grand reception on February 19. The event attracted a large crowd and notable local figures witnessed the ceremony in the city.

Gen. Butler Baltimore

New York Markets Feb 19 Second Board Mixed Decline Steady Close

Stocks on Second Board down but end steadier. Railroads and scrip quoted with modest gains on some issues. In New York Cotton, flour and wheat advance noted. pork and whiskey firmer. sugars higher. coffee firm. wool steady. freights to Liverpool firmer.

New York Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Illinois Central Railroad Michigan Southern Railroad Michigan Central Railroad Harlem Railroad American U S Ohio Canada Chicago Milwaukee New Orleans Muscovado Santos Atééc Liverpool

Stock market steadies with firm closes across rails and water power

Thursday afternoon trading shows strong, firm closing across government securities and copper stocks. Water Power Co and Boston Water Power Co report land sales and rising demand, with potential for higher Water Power figures as real estate interest continues. Michigan Central earnings for the second week of February 1863 are listed alongside prior year.

Government Treasury Cary Improvement Co Boston Water Power Co Minnesota Pittsburg Pewabic Franklin Isle Royale Central Copper Falls Rockland Superior Quincy Michigan Central Railroad Company Brokers’ Board ontesconhiOe CF Mining Co Va Teteeseeeere Ianau Ate Kaoe Market Bank Merchants Bank Ic Min‘g Co Eian Ae Mt Vernon Bank Igweaaee Vebuhscus National Bank Povauns - Li Bank of the Republic Reese Ee Bae Ce Ming Co Bates Mf CO Minesota Min’ & Co St . Boot Mills Scic Dwight MfCo Sud Avian Osemck Everett Mf Co Ecuscae Lyman Mills Auwro Saivgn Weceuhies Manchester Salem’ & Ae Franklin Min’g Cosievona Ae Franklin As Ove Cs Petherick Gaudiac Ccnemedca Derenes Quincy Min'g Co OO Alcvaee Cocall Qoic Rockland Min’g Co Eee & Ates Prives Salisbury Mf Co Ecwessevce Sie Min’g Canada Sesgoewruks Eae Metropolitan RR Ecw Central Min Central Min'g Co B Water Power Co Pontiac Min’g Ecu Nsideaver Aes East Boston Co Seevaias Ae Wee

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