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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1863

Page

2

Wall Street Gamblers Compared to Ailing Uncle Sam

The New York Herald likens Wall Street gold traders to a party of heartless gamblers at their sick father’s bedside. It argues stock wagers drive fake victories and disasters, predicting suffering for traders regardless of market outcomes as the nation’s fate hangs over their bets.

New York Herald Wall Street Sam

Auction Sale by City Securities Likely Saturday

Col Henshaw to auction sale to half a million dollars unless bought privately first. Washington inquires about Hayti minister and secretary of legation arrival in New York. Rumor says they may be held back until Congress adjourns to avoid impacting national affairs. A soldier praises Wistars Balsam of Wild Cherry as lifesaving this winter. A man sues McCluer over damages from cold while viewing Churchs painting Under Niagara.

Col. Henshaw City Washington Legation Hayti New York Congress Wistar Fowle McCluer Church Niagara Haytien St. Nicholas Hotel Phelan Kavanagh D. Bruno D&c Wool Warren Independence Andrew Hayden Berry New Hampshire Board of Trade Converse Marine Society Blunt Army Long Island Head Captain Blunt Dimmick Fort Warren Boston Europe Buckner, Morehead Mason Slidell Col. Dimmick Fort Independence Gordon Gen Major Gordon General Wool Fort Winthrop Governor’s Island Hopkins Legislature Tobey Forbes Gov. Berry Payson Gen. Wool Massachusetts

Congress Passes Brevet Rank Bill and Military Measures

Washington reports passage of the bill authorizing the President to confer Brevet rank, measures for army health and a tobacco ban, and amendments on bonds and payments to contractors. The Pacific Railroad project, enrollment for national forces, and emancipation funds for Maryland and Missouri dominate the day, with votes and adjournment in the evening.

Washington Wisconsin Sumner Pacific Railroad Rocky Mountains United States Pomeroy New Mexico Congress Arnold Charles Hunter Davis Rice California Senate House Thomas Crittenden Wickliffe Mr White Select Committee Hall Washburne Maynard George W. Bridges 3D District Tennessee Bridges East Tennessee Committee On Elections

Explosion at Dupont powder mills in Delaware tolls dead

A series of explosions at Dupont powder works in Wilmington Delaware at 2 pm today leaves fourteen killed and several wounded. A separate blast at Dupont mills in nearby Derhurst reports thirteen dead as investigators seek the cause.

Philadelphia Fes Dupont’s Wilmington Del Dupont James McKenna Fergus Norris Samuel Fisher Samuel Fisher, Jr Edward Devlin Hugh Devlin Richard McLaughlin John Quirk John P. Dehan John Haggerty Thomas Clarksnl Thomas Dougherty James Credan

Federal Forces Near Franklin and Columbia

Nashville reports Gen. Wheeler commands four brigades on this side of Columbia with contrabands moved south. Union lines hold Franklin with Gen. Gilbert's force nearby. Rebels claim Forrest is dead, but belief remains unsettled. Rain swells the Harpeth River close to Franklin.

Nashville Tenn Fen Wheeler Columbia Franklin Gilbert Forrest Harpeth River

Senate discusses Federal Relations report in Trenton

In Trenton New Jersey on February 25 the Committee on Federal Relations report recommending commissioners to settle difficulties was debated in the Senate. Randolph Hudson Ludlow Chandler and Buckley spoke with Ludlow and Buckley opposing. The session ended with plans to resume tomorrow. A Democratic caucus nominated a candidate for six year U S Senate.

Washmgton Congress McClellan Legislature of New Mexico Senate Wm. P. Blodgett Providence, R. I Fisher Trenton N. J Committee On Federal Relations Messrs Randolph Hudson

French in Sonora Reach Guayamas as Invasion Reported

From El Paso comes word that eight thousand French troops have captured Guayamas and are advancing on Hermosilla, the Sonora capital. The incursion is said to be retaliation for Governor Pesquiera seizing French property and banishing them.

Washington Watts New Mexico el Paso Guayamas Hermosilla Sonora Pesquiera

Mutiny Aboard Lucy Thompson Leads to 16 Arrests

In New York on February 25, the negro crew of the Lucy Thompson mutinied as the ship prepared to sail. A struggle injured mate Mr Blackstone, and Captain Crocker fired a pistol wounding a mutineer before harbor police arrested 16 mutineers.

New York Fen Lucy Thompson Mr Blackstone Crocker

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