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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1863

Page

2

Porter's trial and British reactions echo Civil War divide

Gen Porter's court case is highlighted with praise for his rectitude amid harsh accusations. London and Manchester detachment notes follow, detailing emancipation support, cotton market shifts, and foreign news.

N Y Post Attacks Seward and Satisfies Secession Critics

The N Y Post targets Mr Seward and denounces administration dissenters as secession sympathizers. Socialites revive powdering hair fashion at parties while Washington laments inadequate pay for soldiers and vows speedy funding. Taglioni sells gifts in Paris as jewels and stage treasures are valued. The text shifts to maritime notes on Nagasaki diplomacy and a 17 gun salute marking a ministerial honor. Commander McDougal says Wyoming crew is healthy.

N. Y. Post Seward New York City Washington Springfield Republican Congress Taglioni Paris Bay of Osaki McDougal Nagasaki Drury Yokohama Wyoming

Cholera Reports From Chinese Ports Reach Yokohama

Commander McDougal of the steamer Wyoming reports from Yokohama dated Nov 10 that cholera prevailed in all Chinese ports visited. It made shore leave unsafe for the crew during the cruise along the Chinese coast before heading to Japan.

Washington Navy Department McDougal Wyomin Yokohama Japan

Rebel Despatches from Tennessee and Missouri Fronts

Fortess Monroy Jan 10 reports the New York bringing 500 Union prisoners and 98 women and children. Richmond Examiner cites Bragg falling back to Tullahoma after a Battle and Yankee advances near Murfreesboro. Moniter Jan 11 notes Morgan’s raid and Bragg’s retreat to Duck Run amid heavy fighting and prisoner releases. Chattanooga Jan 7 describes enemy advances near Murfreesboro and outrages including theft and seizing enslaved people.

Monroy New York City Point Richmond Examiner Bragg Tullahoma Coffee County Tennessee Rock Creek Nashville Murfreesboro Nashville and Chattanooga McMunnville and Manchester Charleston Dechard Winchester Tenn Alliance Fortress Monitor Richmond Enquirer Chattanooga Stuart’s Creek Morgan Louisville Lexington and Covington Moniter Advertiser and Register Duck Run Kentucky Wheeler and Wharton Tennessee River

Destruction of Holly Springs Hospital Alarms Army

Medical Director reports that a large general hospital at Holly Springs prepared for 2000 patients was burned after Confederate occupation. He denounces Van Dorn forces for breaking promises and endangering 500 sick in the main hospital, with ordnance stores set ablaze despite protests by two medical officers.

Brewster van Dorn H.R. Wiz U. S Thirteenth Army Corps Washington Holly Springs Miss Powers 7Th Missouri Infantry General Hospital

Union forces prepare for sizable coastal attack

Reports from Kingston and Raleigh claim Union troops and fleet massing along the coast. They say 80 000 enemy strength is observed near New Bern Beaufort and Wilmington while fortifications at Charleston are reinforced with railroad iron.

Charleston Kingston N. C Suffolk Moorehead City Newbern Foster Weldon Goldsborough New York U. S Bibb Fort Sumter Army OF the Petromac Richmond Enquirer Raleigh N.C The State Journal Beaufort Wilmington Goldsboro

Siege of Vicksburg Report From Caro

An arrival from the Yazoo brings details of the Vicksburg action. Sherman’s repulse was complete and McClernand reembarked with transports under pressure from rebels. Estimated losses run 600 killed 1500 wounded 1000 missing. Captain Gwynn of the Benton died of wounds.

Caro The Yazoo Vicksburg Sherman McClernand Island No. 82 Napoleon Banks Farragut Smith Blair Gwynn Benton Pounds Haynes’ Luff

Rebels Suppress National Advocate In New Orleans

Advices say Jacob Barkes's paper the National Advocate was suppressed for a third time after publishing an extra with rebel victories at Memphis and Vicksburg and Jeff Davis's Jackson speech. Union sentiment welcomed the move.

New York New Orleans Jacob Barkes The National Advocate Memphis Vicksburg Jeff. Davis Jackson Apt. Clark Matanzas Port Royal U.S. Asst Northern Light Mississippi Mississippi River Forts Jackson St. Philip Pike Farragut Port Hudson Gen. Banks Jeff Davis Crescent City

New York Items From Washington Despatches

The Hammonia sailed from quarantine for Southampton. The Curlew from New Orleans arrived. Five crew members were scalded on the transport Tilley due to a furnace arch collapse. The Atlantic, with officers of the wrecked Menemon Sanford, arrived from Key West. It reports a large ship ashore twelve miles south of Cape Florida on the 7th.

New York Washington Hammonia Southampton Curlew New Orleans William Parsons George Floyd Thomas Welsh Tilley Furnace Arch Atlantic Key West Menemon Sanford Cape Florida

Mussleman Burns at Broadley's Landing and rebel camp attacked

Jan 11 report from Carro describes the steamer Mussleman burned by guerillas at Broadley's Landing ten miles above Memphis on the 8th. Capt Moore with about 100 men attacked a 300-strong rebel camp at Huntoon's Mills thirty-five miles east of Fort Pillow, surprising the force. 16 or Mont 16 were killed and 46 captured. 50 horses and arms seized. two Americans wounded. Expedition left Fort Ely about twenty-seven hours. New York notes gunboat Montgomery from Mobile Bay arrived with no news.

New York Galveston Barreil Harriet Lane Wainwright Lee Wilson Owasco Commodore Renshaw Westfield Zimmerman New Orleans Banks Halleck Merrimac Southwest Pass Makcom G. Kinsman Vermont Battery Urier Cook Clifton Wain- Wright Renshaw Comenshaw U. S Harriet One Carro Mussleman Broadley’s Landing Memphis Moore Huntoon’s Mills Fort Pillow Fort Ely Montgomery Mobile Bay

Officers Dismissed From Annapolis Camp For Absence

By direction of the President the following officers are discharged from the service: Capt. D. A. Gillan 69th Penn Volunteers Capt. John Brown 30th Ohio 1st Lieut. G. W. Champlain 42d Penn 2d Lieut. W. Thompson 12th Mass Vols All other officers absent without authority must return immediately or face dismissal from the service.

Washington Arole Annapolis Maryland Srvice United States D. A. Gillan 69Th Penn John Brown Ohio G. W. Champlain W. Thompson Mass

Navy reports on officer exchange and blockade

The Navy Department confirms information from Lieut. Col. Wm. H. Ludlow on exchanges of officers and prisoners captured at sea and on waters entering the gulf through Dec 9, 1902. It states no evidence supports claims that vessels are being fitted in English ports to breach the U S blockade.

Washington Navy Department Wm. H. Ludlow Gulf Sae United States

Butler greeted by mass of citizens in Lower Mass

Gen. Butler arrived Saturday evening and was met at Groton Junction by a committee. He was escorted to Lowell as crowds cheered at Middlesex station and the Mayor welcomed him. A reception is set for Monday at three at Huntington Hall.

Confederacy Vicks- Sietler New England Pemberton Lee Vicksburg Missouri Kentucky Peoople Mississippi Joseph E. Johnston

East Sandwich Man Shot Death Near Home in Massachusetts

Isaiah TL. Wright of East Sandwich was shot dead near his home while returning from a visit. The murder, not believed to be for money, left his watch and wallet undisturbed. Wright, about 45, lies dead as Coroner Chipman holds an inquest.

Sandwichh Mass Isaiah TL. Wright East Sandwich Wright Chipman

Rebel General Forrest's forces near Franklin gather horses and stores

Nasavin n., JAN 11. General Forrest's Reece was at Franklin last night with pickets three miles beyond town. He seeks horses provisions and conscripts. Four boats with army stores arrived today. The river is stationary.

Nasavin N Forrest Reece Franklin

Markets. New York Stoc Second Board-Stock Excited

Markets report active trading on the New York stock market with prices higher for Registered Sixes of 1881 and U S Treasury notes. Cotton, flour, corn, and beef futures show varied activity with notable contracts and government purchases for Navy beef and new mess pork affecting prices.

Liverpool Richardson, Spence & Co London Anew Securities Ilinois Central Railroad Erie Railroad Londonderry Corn Exchange Consols American Securities Illinois Central Railroad NEW York Stoc U.8 Tennessee Chicago and Rock Island Railine Cumberland Coal ¢ Company Pacific Mail Steam Railroad New York Central Railroad Erie Hudson Railroad Harlem Railroad Miching Railroad Michigan Southern Railroad Trai Raiin Southern Railroad Illinois Cen- Chicano Co Scrip Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Anee Burlington and Quincy Railroad Chase New York Ohio Canada Chicago Pbring Milwaukee Michigan Jersey Chicago Cumberland State Patna New Orleans Oregon Missouri Paris van den Broek, Bros. & Co Havre

Fractured Text Fragments From Unknown Mining Note

Fragmentary OCR notes describe costs and access concerns around mining operations. Vague references to an agreement or project feature scattered terms and unclear parties. The readable portions mention access and costs without clear dates, places, or involved organizations.

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