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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1864

Page

2

Fessenden's Flexible Treasury Policy Draws Banker Support

Secretary Fessenden, in a banker interview, defends a flexible, circumstance driven approach to managing the Treasury. He rejects a fixed policy, aims to negotiate loans with banks, and emphasizes nonpartisan handling to avoid harming government credit. He seeks a fifty million loan with seven thirty-year notes, plus other securities, to ease near term strains while preparing for longer bonded issues.

Vermont Democratic Convention Nominates Redfield and Parker

The Vermont Democratic gathering at Montpelier adopts resolutions opposing the Lincoln Administration and endorses Timothy P. Redfield for Governor and Horace Seymour style policy critiques. A nominating committee announces Charles N. Davenport for Lieut. Governor and Robert McK. Ormsby for Treasurer with electors at large E. Chamberlain and J. J. Leavitt.

Democrsis of Vermont Hei Montpelier HB. B. Smith Milton State Central Committee John Cain Rutland McClellan Virginia W. P. Brigman Hyde Park A. Baden West Randolph Atkins Orange County Geo. Sleeper Chittenden County Marilla Noyes Wordsboro Timothy P. Redfield Redfield Chicago Republican Party New England Washington Jefferson American Republic England Abraham Lincoln Martin Kosta Smyrna Dickey Bradford Charles N. Davenport Wilmington Robert McK. Ormsby E. Chamberlain Caledonia County J. J. Leavitt Franklin County Committee Congress Union asAvell Horacie Seymour New York World Journal of Commerce Menge Amasa J. Parker Albany N. J Herom Cleaveland Seward Lincoln Smith Parker Wells B. H. Smailey, Esq Swanton

Rebel retreat after Fort Stevens action cited fire and flood of despatches

Washington reports skirmishing on the front, U S troops forced rebels from Fort Stevens area. 100 rebels wounded, 11 officers among the dead at Blair house Silver Spring. Rebels retreat across Potomac toward Edwards Ferry. cattle and horses seized. Militia and volunteers called out. telegraph links with Washington restored.

Washingcton Fort Stevens F. P. Blair Silver Springs Potomac Poolesville Halleck Rockville Edwards

Diplomatic Quiet as Alliance Firms and Shipping News

The morning report notes the Aus tralasian from Liverpool and Queenstown arrival, while the holy alliance of Russia Austria and Prussia is confirmed. Bank of France shows a 3,000,000 franc weekly specie decline. Bombay reports cotton gains and quiet shirtings with exchange at 2s 04d. London notes the Danish ironclad Ralf drake lightly damaged after action at Alsen, with Danish warships and gunboats escaping as two small vessels explode.

New York Australasian Liverpool Queenstown Morning Post Holy Alliance Russia Austria Prussia Bank of France Bombay London Ralfdrake

Troops to Leave City Rise Beyond Quota Amid Recruiting Progress

Gen Sanford indicates troop withdrawals from New York will exceed the quota due to ongoing recruiting. A special Washington mail was sent by the Wyandotte. St George's Cricket Club departs for a match with Boston Club on the 14th and 15th inst. Australasian arrives. mails to Boston by evening train. Gold closes at 273.

New York Sanford Washington Wyandotte St. George’s Cricket Club Boston Australasian Africa Limerick

Banks adjourn without proposal from Fessenden

The Committee of Banks adjourned in New York with no proposition from Secretary Fessenden and nothing to act on. It is understood they would support a fifty million loan on bonds if proposed, but would require the Secretary to accept checks as payment due to lack of legal tender.

Clark Fisher Agawam Smith Connecticut Volunteers Newman New York Volunteers Henry ©. Nelson Delaware Volunteers Thompson United States Navy Olmerhorn Marine Corps Edward Scattergood Unitedtates Major Gilmore Col. Smith Eighth Regiment Bush River Tapiey Libby Laflin New York Arabella Sear Philadelphia Philadelphia Navy Yard Magmolia Haycock Perryville Havre de Grace Susquehanna River Magnolia H. A. Greenfield Baltimore and Philadelphia Railroad Union Confederacy Harry Gilmore Quierny Lincoln McClellan Washington N. Y Geo. B. McClellan Xenan William Fes Wirwmenay Artervoos, Jrivi Mercanello Capitalite Messrs Brown & Son Committee of Banks Fessenden

General Smith Visits New York for Family Illness

Gen William F Smith is in New York for reasons tied to a sick family member in Orange County. In Concord New Hampshire the House votes 90 to retain the Capitol there and backs plan No 2 from Concord as the preferred layout.

New York Wm. F. Smith Orange County Concorp N. H House of Representatives Concord

Cotton and sugar markets show firmer tone in New Orleans papers

Cairo Illinois July 13 reports New Orleans papers lack fresh news. Cotton firmer at 135 dollars for good ordinary as buyers wait for later advices. Good common sugar 21 1-2 cents, white clarified molasses 80 cents. Western provisions and produce in strong demand with rising prices. Flour active with superfine sales at 9 dollars 950.

Cairo Ill New Orleans

Destructive Fires Ravage Rail Line and Cutler Woodlands

A destructive fire rages along the railroad line between Whitneysville and Machiasport causing $4000 in track damage and burning over $10,000 worth of woodland. A second large fire devastates Cutler, inflicting immense property damage.

Avausta Whitneysville Machiasport Cutler

Steamer Dudley Buck Arrives as Blockade Runner Captured

New York reports the steamer Dudley Buck from Hilton Head arriving on the 9th with news of the U S steamer Margaret and Jessie on the 10th. They captured a blockade runner the day before and sent her to Boston.

New York Dudley Buck Hilton Head U. S Margaret Jessie Boston

Markets Summary from New York and Chicago notes

July market report outlines First Board stocks, railroad shares including Illinois Central and Reading, and US government securities with rates for One Year certificates and Five-Twenties. Commodity prices move with cotton, flour, pork, lard, coffee, sugar, and petroleum showing varied shifts. freight to Liverpool quiet.

NEW York Stock and Money Market Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Cumberland Coal Company Illinois Central Railroad Michigan Southern Railroad New York Central Railroad Reading Railroad Hudson River Railroad Erie Railroad Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Michigan Central Railroad Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad Chicago and Northwestern Railroad US Treasury U_S American Chi Burlington and Quincy Railroad Reading Diinois Central Railroad Pacific Mail Steamship Comany New State Hoop Ohio Canada Chicago New Amber Jersey Liverpool

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