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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1863

Page

2

Religious prejudice and expulsion of Jews in Paducah

A speaker denounces severe orders against Jewish residents in Paducah claiming loyal locals have been forced to flee without redress. He asks why Jews are blamed and calls for arresting or expelling offenders regardless of religion, preserving equal treatment under law.

Paducah Turkey Russia Austria Morocco

Washington Correspondence: Jone Faces Possible Resignation

Washington Tribune notes Jone failed in his mission to New York and fears grow among friends that he may resign his cabinet post upon returning.

Washington the Tribune Jone New York

Hunter as commander to lead forces in potential campaign

From the N Y Herald report on the Military Commissioning charges against laborers as presiding officer and Gen Hunter. The piece calls him brave and capable and expects him to be supplied with troops to execute a planned campaign. It notes possible withdrawal to the coast or sending troops to maintain terror of our arms.

N. Y Hunteyx Hunte Campagn Washir Morehen

Westfield Blown Up by Capt Renshaw Forces

Special correspondence notes the Westfield's destruction by order of Capt Renshaw, sending most crew to other boats. Rebels briefly held a flag of truce, then captured two hundred troops on the wharf. Vessels aside from two coal boats escaped. Estimated logs show 125 for our side and at least 500 for rebels, with low casualties. A fragment mentions the 42d Massachusetts and Colonel Burrill.

Westfield Renshaw Gediment Burrill

Boots and brogans auction in Pearl Street sale

Messrs Rich Townsend and Cowing sell boots shoes and brogans today at 10 o'clock at 45 and 47 Pearl street. J H Lester to follow with an assortment at 121 Pearl. Local notes include commentary on public figures and War time topics. summaries touch on naval affairs and financial speculation.

Gen. Grant Formnta Telegraph News Tuck Boston

War and Union in Civil War Era: Northern Unity and Abolition Pressure

The piece recalls how early Union supporters warned of war’s magnitude and praised a united North. It criticizes abolition-focused leadership for trying to steer the conflict and questions whether a divided North can sustain victory against rebellion. It urges steady, united effort to preserve the Union.

Federal officers surprised by Confederate riders near Shug farm

In Kentucky near Jeffersontown, two Federal officers of the 35th Massachusetts were surprised when Gen Stuart horsemen entered their nearby house after dismounting at a sentry post. The officers, captured within their own lines, expressed limited hope for winding the war by fighting and voiced strong opposition to Mr Sumner.

Charles Sumner Rhchmond Corres London Times

Secretary Chase Talks on Soldier Pay and 5 20 Bonds

Secretary Chase told the House that soldiers have not been paid because he cannot raise the loan under existing laws. He also said the 5 20 bonds have not sold due to Congressional restrictions, and arrears of army pay exceed what the current act can raise. The act allowing issue of the 5 20s also permits conversions of multiples of 50 United States notes at holder option.

Washington Chase House

Public sales at market rate under the supplemental act

The text notes sales only at market rate per New York quotations. It cites $24,500,000 in sales via this method and total proceeds of $287,304,618 from all sources since July 1. It lists disbursements across troops, Quartermaster, Commissary, and miscellaneous totaling $243,761,771.99.

New York Chase Quartermaster’s Department Commissary Department

Skirmishes Near Suffolk and Murfreesboro News From Virginia

From Richmond reports skirmishing near Suffolk with Pryor routing mounted riflemen five miles from the town. Prisoners say Corcoran commands at Suffolk. Authorities call out militia along the North Carolina border and plan a Petersburg camp. Murfreesboro prisoners to be sent to Richmond. 200 officers held until Gen Butler delivered. Molasses at 11 per gallon. gold around 200.

Suffolk Virginia Mill Murfreeg Tia Richmond Butler Army OF the Potomac Richmond Whig and Enquirer Petersburg Pryor Dodge Carsville Bragg Organ Wheeler Letcher Davis North Carolina Tredegar Iron Works James River Whig Murfreesboro

Pope describes Cedar Mountain moves and Culpepper bailment

General Pope testifies in the McDowell Court of Inquiry about August 1862 operations near Culpepper Court House. He details orders to Banks and Sigel, timing of movements, and actions of Rickett and McDowell while praising McDowell as gallant and efficient.

Wasuinoton McDowell Pope Cedar Mountain Campas Culpepper Court House Washington King Fredericksburg Gen. Banks Gen. Sigel Culpepper Sperryville Sigel Culepper Bayard Madison Court House Banks Rickett Gen. Pope Gen. McDowell Waterloo

Legislature opens with peace armistice proposals and party caucus

Trenton N J January 13 both houses organize Governor's message to follow. Senate features Holsman peace resolutions proposing a six month armistice and district delegates to a Lexington Ky convention for terms of amicable adjustment. Holsman seeks 22nd inst as special order. Stockton receives levee salute as lawmakers pay respects. Democratic caucus nominates Col James W Wall Burlington for U S Senator for short term by 36 to 19.

Trenton N. J Senate Holsman Lexington Stockton Col James W. Wall Burlington U. S

Report on Slavery Abolishment in DC Due Tomorrow

Washington telegraph reports the DC abolition commissioners will present their findings to the Secretary of the Treasury the next day. About 1000 applicants sought compensation for nearly 3000 freed slaves valued by a Baltimore dealer. $900,000 of the $1,000,000 appropriation will be paid. Some slaves are deemed exceptionally aged or infant. Col J C Rathbone and Major Geo Tromble of the 11th Virginia Volunteers are dismissed for cowardice at Spencer Court House on Sept 2, 1862. The article notes letters advocating privateering to protect US commerce from British blockades.

Washington District of Columbia Secretary of the Treasury Baltimore J. C. Rathbone Geo Tromble Virginia Volunteers United States Spencer Court House Mississippi River Missouri Arkansas St. Louis Mississippi Red Rover Naval Hospital Cairo Whelan D. A West War Department R. C., Wood Western Forces Medical Department of the Western Sanitary Commission James M. Barnard Summer Street Richard C. Greenleaf Messrs Hovey &C J. C. Dalton Boylston Street Thomas Lamb Somerset Street James E. Yeatman U. S. Co William G. Eliot Boston Cit the Inquirer Cincinnati Lou Sville Chicago Metr York Philn Pittsburgh Louisville Broadway Bank New York Peemons

North Carolina Sees Naval Department Plan and Troop Moves

From Newbern North Carolina January 9 Troops move rapidly toward new posts and a plan to form an independent Naval Department for the inland waters of North Carolina is proposed Capt Alexander Murray to command the naval forces in the Sounds Gen Foster endorses the change which would ease Rear Admiral Lees responsibilities Capt Murray praised for efficient service and Col Foster to raise a second North Carolina regiment a meeting was held at Beaufort on the 6th inst

Newbern N.C Pet Naval Department North Carolina Alex. Murray Sounds Capturray North Atlantic Foster Lee Murray C. H. Foster Congress Beaufort

Brokers' Board Sales Report Shows Bond Figures

Record lists sales figures for American Gold certificates and United States Coupons. Totals include amounts around 13 000 and 318 600, with various denominations noted in a dense financial snippet.

Brokers’ Board Atabewense Peacee Sinaloa United States Ince

Markets dull as senatorial caucus and shipping notes arise

San Francisco reports dull markets with legal tender notes at 78 and freights advancing as ships sail to Singapore and Calcutta. The senatorial caucus meets in Sacramento while Phelps supporters stay hopeful. Hong Kong tea prices steady as sugar cargoes load for San Francisco amid cholera fears among troops in Kohding and potential recapture by Toepings.

San Francisco Sacramento Phelps Hong Kong Sterling Exchange Singapore Calcutta ANILA Navy Frances Palmer Bark Alert Kohding China

Public offices open on Tele-line routes in New Hampshire

Concorn New Hampshire January 13 offices opened for public business on the American Tele-line at Lisbon and Woodsville with an office near Wells River. FortRESS Monro January 12 Brig General Dwight arrives attached to Gen Banks in Albany January 13 in the House this morning there were 13 ballots no election of Speaker.

Concorn N. H Lisbon Woodsville N.H Tter Wells River Forttress Monror Dwight Gen. Banks Albany N. Y American House Boston New England States Cpt Lewis Rich

Tragic Ice Disaster Drowns 27 at Harpersville Pond

A Browne County skating party of 37 people fell through thin ice on a pond near Harpersville. Twenty seven participants died in the tragedy, with rescue efforts underway and investigators examining the scene.

Binghampton N. Y Harpersville Browne County

Market Report from New York Cash and Commodities

New York markets show mixed activity with rails and bonds listed, ash prices and various railroad bonds cited. Commodities including cotton, wheat, corn, oats, beef, pork, lard, whiskey, rice, sugar, coffee, wool, and freight rates noted with bid tones and delivery terms across several days.

Closing Bids Report From Government and Rail Stocks

Closing bids for Governments showed Cou pons 96 and Treasury 73 10 notes 1033 with American Gold at 1423 bid. Railroad stocks including Eastern 97 percent Maine 127 Fitchburg 1154 and Cambridge 1124 closed firm in New York. Copper stocks featured Minesota 664 Quincy 64 Pewabic 463 Franklin 45 and Isle Royale 204. Bond and stock closes noted for Ogdensburg Second Bonds Rutland Second and First issues Boston Water Power and East Boston quotes.

Treasury American Gold Ogdensburg Rutland Boston Water Power East Boston Cary Eastern Maine Fitchburg Concord Wilmington Vermont Massachusetts Metropolitan Cambridge Middlesex Minesota Quincy Pewabic Franklin Rockland Isle Royale Mesnard Acton Superior New York

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