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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1864

Page

4

Boston Militia Returns and New Recruiting Units 1864

City Clerk reports 28 595 enrolled militia for 1864. Major Rodman’s illness improves. Edward G. Park promoted Major of the 35th Regiment. A detachment of 150 men sails toward the Gulf region. Casualty list for the 32d Regiment shows several killed and wounded. State orders regulate recruiting in rebel states and deposits for quotas. Multiple companies begin forming regiments and organizing for Washington duty. The First Mass Heavy Artillery sails from Essex, while substitutes for conscripts travel free to enrollment districts. Various captains promoted to majors in 1864.

Boston Rodman Arsenal Edward G. Park Roxbury John C. Park Department of the Gulf Gallope’s Island Veteran Reserve Corps Norwich New York New Orleans Col. Prescott Gov. Andrew Congress Secretary of War Arkansas Tennessee Louisiana Camp Meigs Springfield Groton Lowell Acton Washington Light Guard Salem Lawrence Marlboro North Bridgewater Worcester Lynn Co. G Abington Charlestown S D and H Quincy Pittsfield Stoneham South Reading Shelburn Falls South Braintree Adams Joseph M. Coombs George F. Shattuck Benjamin F. Goddard James W. Hart Frank H. Witcomb Henry Warren Wilson Nathan Taylor Moses E. Ware Co. I Edward H. Staten Edgard. Sherman Washington Stedman Isaac Scott Benjamin C. Tinkham Medway Isaac B. White Waterman E. Augustus Ford Samuel S. Eddy G. Alanson H. Ward George W. Prouty J. T. Stevens Dorchester K. Bent Read Wales Col In Adams Henry M. Lyons Geo. M. Stewart Lewis A. Tifft Lafayette Butler F. Edward Bent David L. Brown Uriah Macey Philip J. Cootey Christopher J. Hanley South Boston George H. Homer Barker B. Kent, Jr Shelburne C. J. Woodward Co. A Stephen D Josiah Soule Warren French Pierce Silas P. Richmond Myrick 35Th Gilray Kingsley Sprague Light Guard Charles J. Craibe, Jr George W. S. Conant E. §. Horton Essex County Grant War Department Massachusetts Walter Geile Morse Ed. G. Park J. C. Park C. B. Adams Albert Prescott T. L. Motley 1St Cavalry

Death of Lieut Col Chambers During Civil War Service

Intelligence of the death of Lieut Col John G Chambers of the 23d Massachusetts Regiment reached this city Saturday. He was wounded at Fort Darling while serving under Gen Butler and had a long career as a printer and militia officer.

Col. Davis P. Stearns Davis 39Th Mass Petersburg Davis French Col. Peirson 39Th Unitarian Cambridge National Osmyn Brewster Henry A. Clark Boston Light Infantry Association Lieut. Smith B. F. Edmands Chambbrns John G. Chambers Massachusetts Fort Darling Butler Fort Sumter Lawrence Light Infantry Medford M.V.M Twenty-Third North Carolina Chambers Merritt Col. Kurtz

Internal Revenue Totals in the Third District

The report shows 1861 tax figures for Income Tax 999 34, License Tax 284 162 50, and Vax on Enumerated Articles 12 081 85, plus Monthly tax for May 31 1861 1 210 233 24, totaling about 476 95 for the year. Banks and railroads not included. total likely near two and a half million, rising to about four million under the new law. Government says Navy credits and equitable distribution are being handled by Governor Andrew and Judge Clifford with Major Clark’s support.

Tump Evecesee Prorern Andrew Washington Stanton Clifford New Bedford Clark Boston New York Shore Line Cress Sicington Sun- Providence Mansfield Canton Readville and Hyae Park Odo Ate Forest Hills Om Street Roxbury Dediam West T Roxbury Ighland Central Beath Street Storaghten Readville Hyde Park Jamaica Plains Picwteme Dedhan Ari West Roxbury Ozone End South Street Utes Cal Mt. Hope Oston Nason

Rev Warren speaks on Army of the Potomac at Berkeley Street Church

The Berkeley Street Church overflowed as Rev. Mr Warren secretary of the American Tract Society shared experiences with the Army of the Potomac and Petersburg. He offered an encouraging view of Grant's advances toward Richmond amid devotional exercises led by Pastor Men. St. Dexter.

Berkeley Street Mr Warren American Tract Society

Fire destroys Kish and Derby buildings, heavy losses

A blaze Friday night wiped out a carpenter shop and several dwellings on Kish and Derby streets. Most losses, valued around 86000, belonged to Benjamin Wood, with fire damage to other buildings and fittings in the area.

Barre Kish Derby Reots Balem Bentiam Wood

Registration figures at Faneuil Hall recruit exam

Two hundred two recruits were examined at Faneuil Hall on Saturday with 24 rejected. For the week ending the 7th, 149 men were accepted and 11 rejected.

Faneuil Hall

Private city real estate sales total in past week

Private sales of real estate in this city last week amounted to 8109,700.

GiltMone's Promenade Concerts Enter Second Week

Amusements note Mr Gilmore's second week of entertainments beginning this evening with Pauline Cushman reengaged to relate adventures nightly. Miss Julia Dean Spaulding debuts on harp. Veterans Dan Simpson and Si Smith from the war of 1812 join each evening to perform the Reveneille. W Everett Traven to play grand organ Wednesday. Thayer lauded as prolific organist and skilled musician. Boston Museum extends Butler Combination Company stays. performances praised and crowd drawing.

GiltMone W. Everett Trayen Boston Museum Butler Combination

Criminal Session Sees Injunction Modification and Assignations

Motion to modify an injunction against a Pine Island bone factory was allowed focusing on burning and making bone charcoal. Doctors testified no unhealthy gas or odor from bone distillation. The Waldron assault jury failed to reach a verdict and the defendant was discharged. Prison terms were handed to Chesley and Reardon for larceny. Ann Flood fined for keeping a house of ill fame and Haley for a liquor nuisance. Catherine Hennessey fined for stealing clothing and a collar, with further thefts noted. George Smith and three others jailed for bank thefts. Mary Hanson convicted of passing counterfeit money.

Suprention Russell Wm. Chesley Brackett Reardon Ann Flood James W. Haley Wright Catherine Hennessey Mary A. Perry Thomas Isaacs Patrick Devine George Smith House of Correction Sylvanus Arey Mary Hanson Mary A. Wilbur Leverett Street Prymouth

Rebel retreat and troop movements around Washington

Washington reports indicate rebel forces retreating into Virginia with a large pursuit by Union troops. Cavalry and artillery actions occur near Edwards's Ferry and Manassas gaps, while reports note plunder, prisoner captures, and ongoing military vigilance around Washington and Loudon Valley.

Prem Grants Army Report From July 15 Dispatch

The Herald notes the 15th Massachusetts left for home on the 13th after service. Lieutenant Chambers and 150 men of the 34th Pennsylvania and 10th Connecticut attacked a rebel position, capturing fourteen, burning quarters, and driving rebels from open ground with heavy losses. Chambers also seized a torpedo and destroyed grain mills. The 6th Maine regiment has left for home as their term expired.

Prem Grant New York Herald Massachusetts Rk James Hiver Lieuwt Chambers Pennsylvania Asters Connecticut 6Th Maine

Suspicious steamer Pung Suez sighted near coast

Augusta Maine reports Governor Cong informing Secretary Welles that the steamer Pung Suez, cleared for China, was seen near Catier port before dawn. Authorities expect to repel a possible coast invasion with reinforcements to Belfast and Rockland and a government call for twelve months' troops rather than one hundred days' men.

Augusta Maine Avoveva St. John China Catier Custom House Cong Welles Gov Cony Gardiner Cochrane Mullen Barnard Belfast Rockland

New Movement of the Rebel Raiders Reported

Washington July 16 reports say rebels may be running the railroad to Manassas raising alarm on the Virginia side of the Potomac Observers think the aim is to control the gaps and maintain links between Gordonsville and the valley in an effort to disrupt Union lines

New York the Herald Washington Orange and Alexandria Rockville Potomac Virginia Wilson's Monocacy Tribune Loudon County Smuicker Ashby Breckinridge Leesburg Baltimore Philadelphia Railroad Company Gunpowder Loudon Valley Maryland Gordonsville Bradly Johnson Edwards Manassas Army of the Potomac Post Office Department Gunpowder Bridge Philadelphia Georgetown 6Th Corps River Road Cuylersville Grant

Mass regiments returning home from Washington

New York reports the 16th and 13th Massachusetts regiments have not yet reached the city but have left Washington for home. The 1st Massachusetts Heavy Artillery is also en route home and not yet arrived in Philadelphia. The Evening Star carries no further important news.

Mass New York Washington 1St Mass Philadelphia Evening Star

Banks Agree to Take 50 Million in Bonds or Notes

The Associated Banks accept 50 million dollars in bonds or 730 Treasury Notes. They will issue payments in greenbacks and decline to require State Banks as depositories for Government funds.

The North American Review Lincoln Chase Secretary of the Treasury Treasury Harrison N. P. Willis Morris Hamilton Stock Exchange United States New York

Five prisoners escape Fort Lafayette in night raid

Report says five prisoners escaped from Fort Lafayette on Thursday night after shooting the guard. Nine others attempting to flee were recaptured. The City of Baltimore withdrew 230000 in specie and New York 5700.

New York Fort Lafayette Baltimore

Ironclad Muscota Launch Marks Steamboat Advance

The double ender Muscota, an iron plated steamer, was launched today. The vessel will carry eight guns and is expected to reach fifteen knots.

Faunech

Trains From Boston and Maine Railroad at Haymarket Square

Advertisement from May 15 1834 describing trains from Boston and Maine Railroad at Haymarket Square. Trains depart 7 30 AM and 12 M direct to Alton Bay and Lake Winnipesaukee, with steamer connections to Chocorua and Conway White Mountains. Connects with Montreal and Lake regions via Weir's Landing and Dover Winnipiscogee lines. Explanations of ticketing baggage checks and comfortable, ventilated cars.

Boston and Maine Railroad Haymarket Square Lake Winnipisesgee Chocomua Alton Bay Lake Eneaconet Eivertre Hk Llower Winnipiscozee Chocorua Centre Harbor Conway White Mountains Eeee Montreal Weir's Landing Lake Wes Dover Winnipiscogee Boston Concord Regnar Havimarket Square Weiss Poe Sason Ique Cape Cod Old Colony Hyannis Middleboro Avennis Fall River Way E. N. Winslow Roston White Mountaiins Hb. H Lake Winnipiscogee Franconia White Mountains Boston and Maine Boston and Lowell Plymouth N. H Wells River St. Johnsbury Barton Newport Woodsville Littleton Nashua Worcester New York Lawrence Salem Newburyport Manchester Portsmouth the Wells North Conway Profile House Franconia Notch Profile Crawford Westboro Lake Wimpisecogee York Fitchburg Cheshire Rutland Burlington Ogden Troy Bellows Falls Vermont Central Railroad Ogdensburg Saratoga Schenectady Albany Conanth New York Central West Therincipal Oston Pameneces White River Junction N. Y Bursnetes Vermont and Canada Railroad New York Central Railroad Buffalo Ress Washington Street L. D. Richardson Vermont Central Vermont and Canada Rail HVADS Schurz Chicago Lowell St. Albans Boston and Worcester ‘Railroad ScuMek Reston P Sprinztela Bay Estern Railroad Way Ork Springfield Norwich Millbury Framingham Milford Northpore Marlboro Saxonville Newton L. Fails Ree Newton Brookline Aswir Bostons Cave Mil’hary Northboro Marboro Saxon Iwille Atick N.E L. Falls Ww. Newton Brooktine Pee, Concord Upper Roads Portland Roads Dover and Exeter Bover Great Falls Woltboro White Oun Laverhill Andover Ard Vale Stoneham Centre Anc Aes Pan- Ross East Somerville Medford Weenet Gt. Falls Haverhill Rea Eading Ian

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