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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1863

Page

2

Continental Moyrary March 1788 New Bedford visit details

The ContINENTAL Moyrary for March 1988 notes travel by Major General Wool to inspect fortifications in Massachusetts. Generals, governors, and state officials accompanied him from Taunton to New Bedford with a luncheon at Parker House and a Fort Taber salute. A telegraphic news summary covers Washington actions, Senate votes, and House tax bill debates with amendments and expected future actions.

Wool New Bedford Gov Andrew Gen LeGrand D Cannon Frank E. Howe J. F. O' Grey Gov. Andrew Reed Ritchie Col Witherell Col. Brown Messrs Shute and Wheeler Council Bigelow Supreme Judicial Court Guv. Berry New Hampshire R. A. Peirce D. A. Partridge 42D C. B. Fox 2D Cavalry Taunton Francis Baylies Parker House Clark’s Point Fairhaven Fort Taber Clifford City Hall Howland Guv. Andrew State House New York

2nd N. H. Regiment Ordered From Potomac to New Hampshire

The 325 man 2nd New Hampshire Regiment under Col Marston is ordered from the Army of the Potomac to New Hampshire and will depart soon. The House speaker administered to Mr Bridges the oath to bear true faith and allegiance as required for public office. The Minnesota Legislature asks Congress to extend pension acts to widows of murdered, crippled, and mutilated, while Kansas seeks repayment of territorial debt. Friends in several states petition Congress for draft exemption and substitutes, while condemning rebellion and praying for peace and liberty.

Washington, Furs N. H Marston Army of the Minnesota Senate Congress Kansas United States

Senate Proposes African Enlistment and Bond Plan in War Bill

A Senate executive session discusses appointing Wm. Maston as Collector of Internal Revenue for the 13th district, adding paymasters in the U. S. Army and Volunteers. A Wilson substitute would muster Africans liberated under proclaimed laws into U S service for the war, with a clause barring authority over white troops. Treasury borrowing limits and bond provisions are laid out, noting tax exemptions and notes for up to 900 million, and reorganization of currency exchanges. Reports of rebel movements near Rappahannock and a line of picket losses at Centreville are noted, with discipline threatened for the commanding officer.

Washington Senate Manchester Powell Col. Gilbert Frankfort California Oregon Supreme Court Peru Mahoney Wilson Engineer Corps Grimes Marine Corps House Hovusr Dawes McPherson Military Cox My Stevens Wm. Maston Internal Revenue 13Th District New York Wm. D. Bacon U. S. Army Royal H Walter Mass United States Iayo Secretary of the Treasury Treasury Secretary of the ‘Treasury U.S U. S Public Service Army Col. Wait Regular Army Col. Sangster Annapolis McDowell Cairo Rappahannock Kelly’s Ford Rappahannock Station Stafford Court House Warrenton Jackson Strasburg Centreville Chantilly

Rebels' Ironclad Confidence and Union Clash Rumors

News from New York dated February 26 notes Savannah rebels pushing a new ironclad and four blockading steamers reaching Charleston in one day. Gen Thomas J Stevenson of Massachusetts was arrested by Gen Hunter for pledging to fight with rebels rather than negroes, after recent bravery promotion in North Carolina. Reports mention staff expulsions from the Department of the South, and heavy firing on the Ogeechee River amid rumors of a clash between Union Passaic and rebel Atlanta.

New York Augusta Dinsmore Hilton Head Herald Thomas J. Stevenson Mass Hunter Stevenson North Carolina Savannah Charleston Ruby Leopard Wagner Nassau Liverpool J. B. Clay Gen. Hunter Gen. Foster Department of the South Ogeechee River Passaic Atlanta

Kentucky Raid In Kentucky Ends Quietly As Forces Withdraw

General Wright returns from Lexington as Col Clarke’s forces leave via Mount Sterling and Hazel Green pursued by Col Runkle with 1800 troops. Little damage reported and Central Kentucky trains run again. Refugees returning home. Rumors say Breckinridge may move on Lexington with 20,000 men while troops retreat toward Lexington.

Cincinnati Wright Lexington Col. Clarke Mount Sterling Hazel Green Runkle Kentucky Kentucky Central Railroad Breckinridge Frankfort Richmond

Union Mass Convention in Indianapolis draws 30000

The Union Mass Convention in Indianapolis drew over 30,000 attendees as Governor James A. Wright presided. Speakers included Gov. Johnson of Tennessee and Samuel Gallaway, with Rev. B. F. Cary among others. Resolutions reaffirmed devotion to the Federal Union and support for a vigorous war effort, condemning armistices with treason and traitors.

Indianapolis Union Ames James A. Wright Indiana Gov. Johnson Tennessee Samuel Gallaway B. F. Cary Federal Union

Indiana Loyalists Endorse President Measures to Suppress Rebellion

In a show of unwavering support, loyal men back the President's actions to crush the rebellion and pledge that Indiana will never allow withdrawal from the Union or the creation of a Southwestern Confederacy.

Indiana Union

Rich Salt Discoveries Reported in Colorado River Region

Telegraph reports from Los Angeles note new rich salt deposits found within a ten day journey, while earlier dispatches from Mazatlan and Guaymas show unsettled naval activity. News from La Paz and Eldorado on the Colorado River area also sounds encouraging amid dispersed 19th century frontier reporting.

San Francisco Mexico Mazatlan Guayamas Los Angeles la Pazes Eldorado Canon Colorado River Colorado

Wallace brings word of Ram Queen of the West capture

The Wallace confirms the Ram Queen of the West capture with passengers adding little action below deck. Word of heavy suffering at Vicksburg grows as river communication remains cut. Deserters warn evacuation may occur unless relief arrives. A rebel steamer near Port Hudson is reported destroyed by Indianola.

Caro Ill Wallace West Vicksburg Port Hudson

Morgan's Band Seizes Steamer Bevier River Action Near Woodbury

About 100 of Morgan's Band capture the steamer Kitty Gilman on Beaver River five miles below Woodbury with forage and provisions. A second steamer, the D B Campbell, traveling Evansville to Bowling Green with similar cargo, is feared to be seized next. The Gilman captain and passengers are paroled and released.

Louisville Morgan Kitty Gilman Beaver River Woodbury D. B. Campbell Evansville Bowling Green Gilman

Wright elected U S Senator from New Jersey in six year term

Wm Wright Democrat of Essex was chosen U S Senator for six years beginning March 4. He defeated A Newell by 54 to 25 votes. Senate approved peace resolutions 12 to 8 and sent them to the House as a special order for March 10.

Trenton N. J Wm. Wright Essex U. S Wright A. Newell Senate House

Dix Reviews Troops at Newport News

General Dix visited Newport News to inspect the troops today, assessing formations and readiness in a show of command.

Fortress Monror Frs Dix Newport News

Market recap on stocks and commodities in New York

Feb 26 report shows second board stocks firm with names like American Gold 1714 and US Registered Sixes 1003. Cotton and flour sales noted, wheat and corn prices mixed, beef and pork steady to weak, molasses and Havana sugar, naval stores and wool activity mentioned with Liverpool freights unchanged.

New York Second Board New York Central Railroad Erie Railroad Hudson Railroad Harlem Rairoad Michigan Southern Railroad Ilinois Central Railroad Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Pacific Mail Steamship Company Mberland Coal Company Treasury Ohio Chicago Milwaukee New Orleans Umscovado Havana St Domingo Porto Rico Musecovado Naval Liverpool

Market Close Mixed with Steady Government Bonds

Stocks closed steady at the Board with firm governments. Treasury notes and various railroad and land stocks posted closing bids including Water Power East Boston Cary Maine Worcester Old Colony Eastern Wilmington Vermont and Massachusetts South Shore with a demand seen for the latter on expected regular dividends. Copper stocks led with Minesota Quincy Pewabic Franklin Isle Royale Central Acton Rockland and Superior among others.

Treasury Water Power East Boston Cary Lyman Mills Maine Worcester Old Colony Eastern Wilmington Vermont Massachusetts South Shore Minesota Quincy Pewabic Franklin Isle Royale Central Acton Rockland Superior Tania Cvacan Ak Falls Mining Co Ig Hancock Zco Ogdensburg Royale Ain Rutland Cevones Merchants Bank Oop Benanetua Ous Mt Vernon Bank Ae Sea Esc Mids Bates Mig Co. Ie Wl Usasike Cucaeenns Bates Mi Orights Mesnard Min Franklin Mf Co Lowell Mf Co Petherick BE de Sanus Keaneb Vainees Sauallite Phoenix Cin Hait Pontiac Min’g Co Quincy Ming Co Sinn cehalDlines Oaausle cehalDlines Oaausle Vtsteaes Som East Boston Co Weenee Petree Mer Boston & Maine Acton ‘Mining Go Ak Ee Concord Con River Lis Alb Boston M & Lawrence Columbian Midh Central Manhattan Balt Bec Rockland Min’g Canada Mass Middlesex Nstiilberseesamaeckk

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