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.
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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.
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Marston
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Congress
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lexington
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Runkle
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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.
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Ames
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wm. Wright
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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.
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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.
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Treasury
Ohio
Chicago
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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.
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Franklin Mf Co
Lowell Mf Co
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de Sanus Keaneb
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Quincy Ming Co
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