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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1863

Page

2

Opposition duty and cautious politics in Lincoln era discourse

The text argues that the opposition should expose corruption and resist bad measures, while maintaining restraint and not incurring premature commitments. It calls for vigilance, defense of constitutional rights, and steady adherence to a limited, principled approach. It warns against arbitrary arrests, press interference, and premature action that could backfire in 1854.

M&f Lincoln

Italian Opera Delights at the Academy Amidst Changes

A sudden illness forced Mlle Morensi to swap Trovatore for Ernani last night at the Academy. Madal Lorini impressed as Elvira with encores, while Maccaferri as Ernani earned strong praise. Dinorah to be repeated today. Matilda Heron to debut next week with Camille and Edith.

Mlle. Morensi Academy Trovatore Eraani Maccaferri Ernani Susini Amodio Muzic Ana Dinorah Cordier Masclaera Prima Flonnas Kellogg Keach Ruy Gomez Matilda Heron Camille Edith Benjamin E. Woolf Cincinnati Jane English New Tremont M.zamni Marietta Ravel Agnes Sutherland Bonnie Dundee Albert Braham Velarde Alexander Zanfretta Jaques Buckley New York State E. L. Davenport Roxbury Boston Cubas Celeste A. M. Hernandez Ravel Laura Honey English Barney Williams Washington Mlle Henrietta Merkel National Florences Louisville Farren E. Eddy Kate Demin Philadelphia Forrest George Vandentoff

The Western States Convention Debate Picks up Steam

Readable text notes a New York World article urging Western States to consider a proposed convention. It comments on democracy, education and home matters, with varied items on poetry, fashion, and public affairs, including figures like Gen. Butler and Mrs Beecher Stowe, and scenes from New Orleans to Washington.

New Jrampshire Democracy Home For Aged Men Chauncy Hall School Connecticut Home Matters Court Record Telegraphic News New York World

Silver and copper wealth increases in the Territory

Fleet Captain Pennock reports the steamers Rowena White Cloud and Knapp seized by the gun boat New Era near Island No 10 for contraband goods including quinine morphine arms rebel uniforms and blankets A large goebel mail on White Cloud held important information The Howe was seized by Admiral Porter and sent up from below A revived tale of Banks defeat near Port Hudson is unfounded The Senate currency bill passed the House in its original form.

Pennock Date Cairo Secretary of the Navy Rowena White Cloud Knapp New Era Island No. 10 Howe Admiral Porter

Skirmish Near Lake Providence Yields Rebel Rout

On the 10th near Lake Providence a small Federal party clashed with 300 Confederate cavalry, defeating them. Rebel casualties are unknown, 25 prisoners were taken, while Federal losses were 1 killed and 12 wounded.

Carro Far 1St Louisiana Cavalry Lake Providence

Frauds at New York Custom House Highlight Revenue Loss

Secretary Chase furnishes Senate a report by Edward Jordan on six weeks of frauds at the New York Custom House. False invoices, fictitious names, destroyed entries, and misdescribed goods enabled illicit payments. About 350000 worth of goods seized. several officials and importers implicated. reforms urged.

Washington Frs Chase Senate Edward Jordan Treasury New York Custom House Custom House Junius R. van Vechten Marcellus Bellisoni B. Griggs Henry Calhoun Wm. A. Leffingwell Record Bureau van Vechten Jordan

Rebel Exchange, Substitutes, and Florida’s Losses Reported

Fortress Monroe Feb 19 Gen Ludlow returns from City Point after conference with Mr Ould. Virginia Legislature to overrule Letcher and manage prisoner exchanges under cartel. Exchange of civilians perfected. Gen Foster sails south. Despatch notes substitutes for service at $1000 each and the Florida’s Annie Bonsall sunk. Prices in Richmond. Yankee army moving from Aquia Creek toward Washington and Old Point. Vicksburg describes Federal gunboat actions and batteries. All quiet in the morning.

Monrory Col. Ludlow City Point Ould Virginia Letcher U. S Congress Jeff. Davis Aquia Creek Washington Old Point Vicksburg Louisiana

New Orleans Bayou Teche Expedition Delayed Reports

New Orleans advices say Gen Weitzel’s Bayou Teche expedition did not start on the 18th as troops were diverted upriver. Port Hudson rumors circulated of a repulse, with no solid proof. Galveston reports a fortified bay causing a withdrawal. Discontent grows over mixed-race footing in the ranks.

New York New Orleans Weitzel Bayou Teche Port Hudson Sherman Mobile Harbor Galveston George Cromwell U.S Brooklyn Delta Messrs Hills Boston Journal N. Y. Herald the Express

Gen Wool to Inspect East Coast Fortifications Tour

Major General Wool plans a tour of inspection across Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts New Hampshire and Maine visiting New Haven Newport Fall River Providence Springfield Worcester Boston Portsmouth and Portland. He will assess Atlantic coast fortifications and arsenals with his staff aboard the eight o clock Monday train, receiving hearty welcomes along the route.

New York Wool Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts New Hampshire Maine New Haven Newport Fall River Providence Springfield Worcester Boston Portsmouth Portland Atlantic New York Harbor Department of the East

Rebel Army Draft and Arrest Report from Richmond

News from Richmond reports Col Charles Carroll Hicks a rebel officer and later Richmond detective arrested at the St Nicholas Hotel. The rebel army grows with conscription debates for foreigners and Marylanders while South men aged 18 to 40 are pressed into service. Supplies improve except for shoes which remain scarce.

New York Charles Carroll Hicks Richmond St. Nicholas Hotel South Congress

Rebel force blocks Hooker as Confederate troops threaten

Reports say Union forces on the Fredericksburg route face severe shortages of powder and forage. Starvation grips locals while The Post notes a strong Confederate force opposing Hooker and dismisses claims that Lee’s army moved to Vicksburg.

Fredericksburg Hooker Lee Vicksburg

Blockade running ships use Nassau as hub amid Civil War era transfers

The New York report lists multiple vessels including British Queen Leopard and Atonica arriving Nassau and Charleston cargoes while several steamers such as Giraffe Annie Childs Thistle and others prepare to run the blockade. Major Miller and Capt Mahler from the 23d Connecticut aid wrecked Planter salvage. Adderly & Co. consigned and cleared these blockade runners.

New York Nassau Leopard Charleston Flora John N. B Miller Mahler Connecticut Regiment Douglas Nina St. John Florida Giraffe Wilmington Atonica Savannah Annie Childs Thistle St. Thomas Calipso Eagle Wave Queen Emma Granite City Greenock Ruby Nicholas Dows Eagie Adderly & Co

Trade improves as ships arrive in San Francisco

From California San Francisco February 19 ships Marmaduke and Eastern Star from New York arrive. Trade shows better overall sentiment with sales of 240 bales drills at 19 cents pure spirits and whiskey at 43 cents and cordage at 10 cents. The case of the United States against R P Hammond Collector of San Francisco under President Pierce is on trial in the Circuit Court to hold the bondsmen responsible for alleged heavy defalcations.

San Francisco Marmaduke Eastern Star New York United States R.P. Hammond Pierce

Baltimore lecture canceled amid loyalist opposition

Baltimore residents avoided a Vallandigham lecture at the Maryland Institute as loyal sentiment prevented his appearance. Portland Maine reports clear cold weather at midnight and no sign of the steamship Nova Scotian from Liverpool on the 5th inst.

Baltimore Maryland Institute Vallandigham Portland Moe Fen Liverpool

Maine State Loan At 144 Percent Premium

Avausta Maine Feb 20 The Maine State loan of twenty years for 525000 dollars was sold at an average premium of 144 percent. The offering exceeded four million dollars.

Avausta Maine

Markets. SECOND BOARD STOCKS RISE ON FAIR BUSINESS

New York stock and money market report shows second board stocks improving with notable prices for railroad and utility issues. Cotton dull and declining in New York trading, with grains and metals mixed as wheat and corn move within narrow ranges.

Stocks Steady Amid Mixed Bond and Rail Bids

Markets opened steady with Government bonds closing at 97 bid for Coupons and 1034 for Treasury 73 10 Notes. American Gold finished at 162 bid, while land stocks remained firm. Boston Water Power sold up to 46 bid with 99 bid for Cary and 15 for East Boston, totaling 300000 in gross. Railroad and copper stock bids showed varied values across multiple issues.

Treasury American Boston Water Power Cary East Boston Boston Water Power Company Maine Worcester Western Eastern Wilmington Vermont Massachusetts Metropolitan Minesota Rockland Quincey Pewabic Franklin Isle Royale Huron Hancock Superior Acton New York Brokers’ Board Boston & Maine RR Louse Ecdeucena Perkates Peess Waien Silico Wil & Balt RE Colcwes Canada Falls Mining Co Bohemian Min’ Z Central Min’g Franklin Min Rutland Vt Central OG Oil Srg Cay Pat Dev Cie Coocsdanses Bank of Commerce Mt Vernon Bank Safety Fundes Ba Oviebe Coucbeuce Bates Mig Co Maleaien Royale Min‘g Co Atlantic C Mills Hill Mf Co Shcaerare Washington Mills Minesota Min Ing Sencecwanel LD Aetia Gas Co Petherick M Water Power Co Ea Dawevasche Subanes Pittsburz Sanna Taats Evansvcosses Quincy Min So Rock William M PF. Lee United States Boston Bank State Street

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