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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1864

Page

2

Rappahannock and war news amid holiday pauses

The Army and Navy Gazette notes the Laird brothers refuse offers for their Mersey rams and American efforts to stop the CSS Rappahannock from Calais. Reports include holiday bank rates, a Birmingham fire killing six, Danish ministry resignations, and Meade era relief plans for Potomac civilians with a Treasury trade agent and depots at Culpeper Warrenton.

Army and Navy Gazette Washington Army of the Potomac Treasury Department Meade United States Patrick Rapidan Blue Ridge Potomac Rappahannock John H. Shinker Stafford County Shinker Culpepper Warrenton Humphreys National Scientific Convention National Academy of Science W. Webster McDowell Fort Schuyler Senate H. L. Fletcher Minnesota Minneapolis

Senate Debates on Navy Investigation and Senator Davis Expulsion

On January 8 1864 Fray in Washington D C members debated investigations into Navy operations and supply contracts with calls to examine the steamer engines and efficiency. Resolutions of thanks to Gen Hooker Burnside Thomas and their officers were reported. Senator Wilson moved to expel Senator Davis over alleged treasonous language. Davis defended his resolutions stating his intent was misquoted.

Washington Fray Wilson Gen. Hooker Sprague Burnside Nesmith Gen. Thomas Hale Committee On Naval Affairs Dixon Grimes Secretary of the Navy Mr Doolittle Navy Department Conness Doolittle Hermitage Congress Massachusetts Davis Kentucky Senate Lane

State Officials Named in Legislative Convention

The Speaker appointed Drummond of Bath as Finance Committee chair and Barker of Stetson as Elections chair. In the joint convention Ephraim Flint was elected Secretary of State John A Peters Attorney General John S Hodsdon Adjutant General Hiram Chapman Land Agent and councilmen Chas Holden John J Perry Hiram Ruggles John M Noyes Sewall Watson Alonzo Stark Joseph Farwell.

Avagusta Drummond Bath Barker Stetson Day Ephraim Flint John A. Peters John S. Hodsdon Hiram Chapman Chas. Holden John J. Perry Hiram Ruggles John M. Noyes Sewall Watson Alonzo Stark Joseph Farwell

Court hearing continues in James Johnston case

St Johns New Brunswick court sat yesterday and today as James Johnston engineer for Chesapeake testified. Evidence aligns with earlier statements from the captain and engineer. Examination adjourned to Monday and the case is expected to proceed through much of next week.

St. Johns, N. B James Johnston Chesapeake

Montauk Steamer Arrives With Troops In Snowstorm

The Montauk from New Haven arrived today with troops after running ashore in a snowstorm on Timecork and breaking the screw flange. Reports also note 800 men of the 24th Massachusetts heavy artillery to reach Jersey City tomorrow for the war effort, with the 6th New York cavalry arriving and 412 of 420 reenlisting.

New York Montauk New Haven Baltmore Hicks U. S Pierce Magnolia Lincoln CuicaGo Iun J. D. Caton Corydon Beckworth Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Jersey City Seat of War York Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Ilinois Central Railroad Michigan Southern Railroad New York Central Railroad Reading Railroad Hudson River Railroad Missouri Erie Railroad Galena and Cicago Railroad Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Michigan Central Railroad Harlem Railroad American Gold U S London Canton Company Cumberland Coal Co Quicksilver Mining Company Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad Illinois Central Railroad Seri Galena and Chicago Railroad Cleveland, and Toledo Railroad Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad Ohio Chicago Milwaukee Michigan Kentucky Yellow Jersey Canada Cumberland Eee State State New Orleans Muscovado Ilje Rio Agal Western Hs City Liverpool Cincinnati Verne Park New City

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