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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1863

Page

2

Debate Over State Elections and Military Authority in Reconstruction

Congress wrestles with how to fix elections in reconstructed states. Judge Thomas argues the House can judge elections on merits, not formalities, while warning against military governorship extending to Senate vacancies. He urges loyalty, fair votes, and inclusive reconstruction with loyal state citizens.

Congress Thomas Massachusetts Indiana Porter Senate United States House Virginia Louisiana New Orleans Mr Voorhees I Bey Speaker Tse

Major General Halleck arrival prompts retirement declaration

The speaker notes Halleck's arrival will bolster Union safety and, due to dropsy and paralysis, plans to retire from the army. The passage also records party lines on clergy politics and Copperheads with brief House remarks and adjournment at 11:80.

Halleck Winfield Scott Steele New York S. C. Fessenden Maine Cox

Missouri Legislature Debates Delaware Armistice Resolutions

Governor Gamble sent a message to the Missouri House with Delaware resolutions seeking a national convention for an armistice. The debate denounced the resolutions as false and treasonous, with many members urging continued war and loyalty to the United States. The resolutions were eventually passed over informally.

Jefferson City Gamble Delaware Missouri United States Col Gilbert Kentucky

Eureka brings Richmond letters captured at Leonardtown

The gunboat Eureka arrived with a detective from General Schenck's department and a mail containing letters addressed to Richmond figures. The Military Court at Old Capitol Prison opened a case against prisoners accused of a second blockading attempt and parole violation. Paymasters Rufus Clark and Camp were ordered to the storeship Falmouth and the St Mary respectively. The Isaac Smith crew captured at Stono, South Carolina has arrived.

Washington Eureka Lower Potomac Ger. Schenck Richmond Leonardtown Old Capitol Rufus Clark Falmouth St. Mary Isaac Smith Stono S. C

Gold en Fleece Sails With Wheat and Silver Ore

The Gold en Fleece departed for Liverpool carrying 32 000 sacks of wheat and silver ore amid flat business. Gold in New York climbs despite faltering markets. Ophir and Gould and Curry mines show gains. A severe coastal gale causes coaster losses and hundreds of thousands in seized goods.

San Francisco Golden Fleece Liverpool New York Ophir Gould and Curry Havana

Rebel Conscription Decision in Confederate Courts

The Richmond Weekly Enquirer reports a South Carolina District court ruling that a man who hired a substitute under the first conscription act is not liable again when the substitute becomes liable under the second act. The court found Cohen’s detention illegal and ordered his discharge.

Fortress Menior Richmond Weekly Enquirer South Carolina Leopold Cohen Cohen

Rebels Occupy Richmond Kentucky Then Move Toward Mount Sterling

The Louisville report notes about 800 rebel cavalry under Col. Leroy Clarke entered Richmond on Sunday, stayed two hours, skirmished at Winchester with slight losses, and then proceeded toward Mount Sterling. Frankfort and Lexington areas are quiet with no immediate concerns.

Louisville Leroy Clarke Richmond Winchester Mount Sterling Frankfort Lexington

Loyal Nashville Banquet Marks Union Occupation Anniversary

Correspondents of loyal newspapers in Nashville celebrate the first anniversary of Union occupation with a banquet. Col. Blake of the 40th Indiana, court-martialed for disobedience at Stone River, was unanimously acquitted and has returned to duty.

Nashville Tenn Blake 40Th Indiana Stone River

Continental Arrives From New Orleans With 120 Discharged Soldiers

The steamer Continental, sailing from New Orleans on the 13th and Key West on the 18th, has reached port. It brings 120 discharged and sick soldiers aboard. No further news.

New York, Fen Continental New Orleans Key West

Market summary of New York and regional prices Feb 24

Second Board stocks steady with railroad and steel shares. Commodities in New York trade show firmer cotton flour and wheat with mixed grain and meat prices. Canada and European markets report higher cane sugar and coffee gains. Cincinnati notes unsettled gold influence dampening regional stock and commodity activity.

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