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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1863

Page

2

Massachusetts Speech Foretells Civil Strife After Brown Raid

A dramatic Senate session recalls John Brown’s raid and its impact on Union peace. The speaker links events to secession fears, criticizes Republican shifts, and urges adherence to the Constitution amid a charged national crisis. The piece also notes broader political commentary, press reactions, and wartime notes from Washington.

Telegraphic News to The Boston Post Opening

Telegraphic news item from the American Telegraph Lines Office at 83 State Street Boston. Brief dispatches convey contemporary events and market notes for readers of The Boston Post.

American Telegraph Lines—Office State Street Boston

Slavery Compensation Claims Reviewed by Commissioners

The commissioners reviewed claims for compensation under the act allowing owners of fugitive slaves to recover value. They found difficulty in valuing enslaved people amid war and debt pressures, noting testimonies from a Baltimore slave dealer and inconsistent recoveries. They concluded compensation could be awarded where owners proved ordinary diligence and no death or abandonment, with prices driven by wartime conditions and rising wages and crop values.

Worcester Shespeste Wis Nees Intel Con Massachusetts Precester Francis W. Bird Reed Free States Bird Tates C.quered Amasa Made—Aker Adnth Brookfield Washington Baltimore B. M. Campbell

Rebels seek large North Carolina war theatre shift

Richmond reports a major war shift to North Carolina with stirring scenes expected. 215 Union prisoners, all privates, were brought from Fredericksburg and Dumfries aboard the FortTRESS Monitor. Kirby Smith and staff arrived from the West, and about 150 Yankee deserters took the oath and were paroled. Four thousand Union prisoners head to Richmond from Chattanooga.

North Carolina Forttress Monitor Jax Express City Point Fredericksburg Dumfries Richmond Examiner Lhe Kirby Smith Richmond Congress Chattanooga Bragg Murfreesboro Wilmington Raleigh

Pope testifies on plans and corps movements at court inquiry

General Pope details his army corps plan for August movements and the roles of Jackson Longstreet in the enemy's attack. He attributes Jackson's escape to King’s division failure on the 28th and notes Sigel was not under McDowell on the 29th. Pope defends McDowell's decisions and praises his duty to the Army of Virginia.

Washington MccDowell Pope Jackson Longstreet King Gen. Pope Sigel General McDowell McDowell Manassas

Army of the Potomac reports low sickness and leadership changes

The Medical Director notes unusually healthy troops for the season. In the Engineer Brigade Col J McLeod Murphy resigns to command a gunboat. Lieut Col Clinton C Colgate becomes colonel from Dec 12 and Maj J A Mader takes Lieut Col from Dec 12, all of Newark. Enemy works to strengthen and extend defenses.

Army OF the Potomac J. McLeod Murphy Clinton C. Colgate J. A. Mader Newark

Rebel capture and raids threaten supply lines in Tennessee

The steamer Grampus was surprised and captured by 13 rebels at the Wolf River mouth, three miles above Memphis. It was stripped and burned. Holly Springs evacuation is confirmed. Memphis reports 8000 rebels gathered at Lumpkin's Mills to repair the railroad. The Bulletin says the White River expedition may have reached Little Rock after leaving the river mouth on the 6th.

Carro Grampus Wolf River Memphis Holly Springs Lumpkin’s Mills Iolly Springs White River Little Rock

Steamer Haze Reports Leaking Boilers Near Port Royal

Kernak from Port Royal bound for New York arrived for coal. Capt Bragdon reports the steamer Haze yesterday had boiler leaks and appeared to continue its voyage. Port Royal quiet with healthy troops and Gen Hunter expected. The steamship news ends there.

Fortrerss Monitor

Eight votes fail in California Senate caucus chase

In Sacramento last night eight ballots failed to elect a senator. Phelps led 30 Cannest 21 Park 16 Sargent 18 with six scattering. Report says Sargent and Phelps allies may unite. In San Francisco the colored community holds a jubilee today for emancipation. The ship B F Hoxie sailed for Mazatlan.

San Francisco Sacramento Phelps Cannest Park Sargent B. F. Hoxie Mazatlan

Governor George Nominated for Congress in New Hampshire

In Manchester on January 14, a Republican district convention nominated Gov. John H. George of Concord for Representative from District No. 2 on the first ballot. The gathering was largely attended and harmonious with J. M. ape of Canterbury presiding and William Little serving as secretary.

Manchester N. H Congress J. M. Ape Canterbury Wm. Little John H. George Concord

Wall elected U S Senator by New Jersey Legislature

James W. Wall of Burlington won a U S Senate seat in a joint convention of New Jersey's Legislature held this afternoon in Trenton.

Trenton N. J James W. Wall Burlington U. S

Fog delays New York steamers from Liverpool and Havana

In New York on January 14 a heavy fog delayed passage of ships. The City of Baltimore and Autonia from Liverpool were announced by the fog and may have anchored in Cow Bay. The Asia bound for Liverpool and the Eagle for Havana did not sail.

New York City Baltimore Autonia Liverpool Cow Bay Asia Eagle Havana

Market session shows mixed stocks and rising bank loans

Stocks moved unevenly on a long Board session with Government securities dropping while American Gold rose to 1464 bid. Railroads such as Maine and Worcester posted varied bids. copper issues and bonds were cited with several price points. Boston bank statements showed loans and discounts up $88,117 and deposits down $308,898. net earnings for Connecticut River Railroad reached 133,854 with a $6 per share dividend.

Treasury American Maine Worcester Eastern Wilmington Vermont Massachusetts Metropolitan Cambridge Middlesex Manchester Lawrence Boston Water Power Cary East Boston Ogdensburg Rutland Minesota Quincy Pewabic Franklin Isle Royale Contral Hancock Mesnard Acton New York Boston San Connecticut River

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