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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1862

Page

2

Animation in Boston Boot and Shoe Market Draws Buyers

The Reporter notes active buying in Boston's boot and shoe market with firm prices. Weekly shipments by rail and sea reach 7385 cases, signaling strong trade activity. The Phila Inquirer recalls McClellen's telegraph exchanges with Halleck Buell and Foote during Fort Donelson. Jenny Lind considers Paris appearances amid prior Parisian criticism.

Boston The Phila. Inquirer McClellen Halleck, Buell Foote Fort Donelson

Sermon by Caleb Cushing on Civil War Era State of the Nation

In Roxbury the institute heard Caleb Cushing discuss the nation’s Civil War era. He urged focus on the Union’s vindication and Constitution, praising loyal states’ strength and warning against philanthropy and equality theories that could hinder restoration. He lauded President and Congress for shared views and urged Massachusetts to support the Union victory.

Ics’ Institute Roxbury Caleb Cushing Cashi Massachusetts Cushing Congress

Prayer Meeting at State House Honors Victory

A large gathering in the State House Representatives' Hall held last evening to offer thanksgiving and praise for recent national victories. Rev. Mr Clarke of Auburndale presided with pastors from many city churches attending. Remarks were given by Rev. Mr Souther of Worcester Rev. G. N. Kirk of Boston and Rev. Phineas Stowe of Boston among others.

Representatives State House Mr Clarke Auburndale Senate Mr Souther Worcester G. N. Kirk Boston Phineas Stowe

Soldier Injured On Long Wharf During Embarkation

A private in Company E of Capt. Eaton's 31st Regiment broke one leg yesterday afternoon while his company embarked on Long Wharf. He had a similar injury recently but recovered. He was taken to the hospital.

Chicago Teatro Argentina Rome Victor Emmanuel N. Y. Tribune Gen. Buell Greeley Mexico Bonaparte Venetia Austria Spain England Hanscomb Mansfield Richmond Moulton New Haven 3D Regiment Bull Run Paris M. AudWer Chicago Journal Fort Henry Ohio Senate Fremont Charleston S. C Liverpool Pennington New Jersey Kansas Gen. Hunter Co. E Eaton 31St Regiment Long Wharf Boston Ariel Levenston Providence Goree Africa Marshal Sandford Bristol Clapp Newport Stevens

Washington Birthday Observance And City Council Actions

The Common Council met and approved board papers while some members dissented. A Washington’s Birthday ceremony was planned for February 22 at Faneuil Hall with a reader chosen by city officials. The Water Board sought 7000 dollars for pond to lake connectivity and the Overseers of the Poor asked for 10200 dollars. both referred to committees. Adjourned.

Common Council Joshua D. Ball Enair Board of Aldermen Jonas Fitch Henry Sargent J. Avery Richards Edward Tf. Robinson W.S. Bartlett Aldermen Jonathan Nason Otis Clapp Thomas A. Matthews J. W. Merriam Horace Smith J. F. Huntress A. R. Holden Benjamin Fessenden Horace Jenkins J. G. Hamblin Samuel C.a Washington Edmonds United States Faneuil Hall Water Board Dudley Pond Lake Cochituate Taanos Overseers of the Poor City Crier’s

National Rail road Convention acts on fixed freight rates

The National Railroad Convention met in Washington invited by the Secretary of War to plan troop and supply transport. Erastus Corning was elected president. Stanton McClellan and Meigs attended. Stanton urged a fixed moderate rate across loyal states with railroad company responsibility. Meigs and Corning backed rapid, decisive action as Meigs sent reports on army clothing quality and board surveys. The event drew delegates representing a large share of loyal state railroad capital.

Washington National Railroad Convention Secretary of War Erastus Corning Stanton McClellan Meigs Corning Gen. McClellan Gen. Meigs McCollum Col C. C. Washburne Wis Milwaukee Grant House John W. Forney Congress Senate Executive Supreme Court Diplomatic Corps Army Navy Ordnance Corps Symington Magnadier Alexandria Quartermaster General’s Office Quartermaster Department Boards of Survey Quartermaster General M. C. Meigs Quartermaster’s Department M. C. Miegs William Centerville Virginia

Roanoke Arrives From Havana Amid War News

The Roanoke brings Havana dates to the 15th and Nassau reports on blockades. News from Venezuela, Honduras, St Thomas, and Ship Island describes arrests, revolutions, a murder, and tensions with British forces. Miramon heads toward Cadiz, while Porter's expedition ships near Ship Island.

Havana Nassau N. P St. Thomas Ship Island Vera Cruz New York Kate New Orleans Miramon Matamoras Venezuela Honduras Gardiola Truxillo Edgar W. G. Anderson Porter Cadiz Mexico Tejua Orizaba Cerro Gordo

Rebel prisoners captured after Donelson reinforcements

St Louis reports a thousand more rebel prisoners taken as they moved downriver to reinforce Fort Donelson, unaware it was captured. The 22d in New York signs the item. New York notes a mass meeting with General Scott on Saturday, with insurance offices and public buildings closed and most business halted.

St. Louis McClellan Fort Donelson New York General Scott

Coupon confusion at Tresury Department noted

A reader questions Treasury coupon payments on a February dated note. He observes coupons show 1 dollar eighty four cents for today and 18l cents for August, asking how Col Lincoln will handle the half cent and whether holders will lose it.

Messrs Col. Lincoln

Markets in New York Stocks and Money Markets

Second Board stocks rise with railroads and utilities leading gains. Cotton quiet at 2c, flour down 5c, pork firm, lard steady, coffee firm, and naval stores quiet as goods move in limited volumes.

NEW York Stock and Money Market Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Illinois Central Railroad Scrip Michigan Southern Railroad Michigan Central Railroad Tennessee Treasury U. S U.S American Gold Pacific Mail Steamship Company New York Central Railroad Galena and Chicago Railroad Kentucky Missouri New York Ohio Southern Aed Canada Michigan Rio Naval Liverpool

Treasury coupons paid on 73 10 notes and stock market moves

The Assistant Treasurer began paying coupons on the 73 10 Treasury notes yesterday after telegraphic approval. Government stocks rose modestly with gains in Sixes and small bonds, while copper and railroad shares traded firm. The New York Herald and Evening Post discuss gold, taxation, and treasury practices, noting rapid disbursements and a large export statement for the week ending February 18.

Treasury American Bates Company Lyman Mills Amoskeag Middlesex Maine Worcester Western Old Colony Fitchburg Eastern Wilmington Vermont Massachusetts Metropolitan Cambridge Boston Water Power Pewabic Franklin Quincy Isle Royale Minesota Rockland National New York Herald Congress Evening Post Treasury Department New York

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