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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1862

Page

2

Political friction eases as neutral ground chosen in Congress

Washington reports that Fessenden and Thad Stevens have narrowed differences with backing Senators and Representatives. A neutral ground may let both Houses concur. In other notes, Washington sportsmen indulge in cock-fighting while authorities are urged to curb it. France and India are mentioned.

Messrs Fessenden Thad. Stevens Washington N. Y. Commercial

Liverpool Cotton Market Sees Firmer Close With 6000 Bales

The Liverpool market moved firmer as 6000 bales sold including 2000 to speculators and sapere. Breadstuffs dull and provisions inactive. On Saturday PM Consols closed at 925 93 for new. American securities Erie Railroad 20 Nichols Central Railroad 44 43 dis. on Havre Cotton Market weekly sales 5500 bales. New Orleans tres ordinaire 159fr bas 152f. Port stock 112000 bales.

London Bank of England American Securities Llinois Central Railroad Erie Railroad Queenstown Liverpool Sapere Nichols Central Railroad Havre New Orleans Tres Ordinaire

Senate and House Proceedings Amid Illumination Debate

The Senate debated a resolution for President sympathy and omitting illumination. Reports on medical staff organization and Missouri railroads were presented. The House discussed a joint resolution on flag presentation, debates highlighted rebel flags versus honoring deeds, with attendance by top officials and dignitaries before adjournment.

House Senate Blair Missouri Crittenden Dawes Campbell Roscoe Conklin Lovejoy Edwards Supreme Court Army Navy Stockton Col. Forney

Rebels Canard In Arms Arrival Debunked In New Orleans

Assistant Secretary Fox says a Richmond paper overstated by claiming 15 000 stands of arms reached New Orleans on the steamer Victoria which ran the blockade. A passenger from New Orleans to Havana reports only 150 guns were obtained there and returned. The New Orleans militia still lacks arms. Lamon matter linked to Senate testimony remains contested. A naval bill from the House proposes nine admirals to be selected for merit, not seniority, with prior thanks from Congress as a promotion criterion.

Merchants Exchange Isaiah Crowell Barnstable Bank Ocean Madame Otis Newton New York Nashville Tuscarora Lord Russel Lord Lyons Lincoln Great Britain Her United States Lord Russell Yancey Rost Mann England Seward London Morning Herald Globe Lord Palmerston Prince of Wales Trieste House of Lords Earl Carnavon Shepherd Earl Russell Earl Carnarvon House of Commons G. P. Bentick Gregory Gibraltar Liverpool Sumter the Times America Cunard Ontario J. Lewis Privy Council British Columbia Washington Fox Richmond New Orleans Victoria New Oleans Havana Marshal Lamon Senate Committee On District of Columbia House Committee On Naval Affairs Navy Congress Executive Mansion McClellan Stanton Associated Press Erastus Corn&ng Thomas Kimbeer Savannah River Navy Department Dupont Port Royal Com. Rogers Wright River Lieut Sprotson

Nashville Evacuation Rumors Stir Borders

Louisville Feb 23 Gen Buell left for Nashville with his staff. Rebels allegedly planned to destroy nearby bridges, but civilians blocked the move. Reports claim Black troops returned to Kentucky homes after being used to fortify Nashville amid the panic from Forts Henry and Donelson.

Nashville Louisville Buell Green River Kentucky Henry Donelson

Fort Donelson Prisoners Arrive in Indianapolis in 24 Hours

The Commercial's Indianapolis dispatch reports 5000 Fort Donelson prisoners arrived within the last day. They are ragged but claim secession has collapsed, and most wish to take the oath. Three surgeons have been paroled to treat the sick as numbers grow. Officers appear less distinct than privates. Repatriated units include the 4th and 13th Mississippi, 8th Kentucky, 4th Alabama, and the 26th 45th 53d Tennessee.

Jefferson Madison Jackson Clay Webster Principe Arxtri BaLiov Democratic Party Messrs Werster van Styck Sisson Miner Geraup Sages Democracy Rhode Island North Rising Sprague Major Babbitt Bristol Old State House Fort Donelson Cincinnati Ohio Indianapolis Dispatch Mississippi Kentucky Alabama Tennessee

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