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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1863

Page

2

Alabama and corsair actions off Fernando Noronha and Pernambuco

Reports detail the Confederate commerce raider Alabama and its corsair operations near Fernando de Noronha and Pernambuco. The Sergipano carried 62 men from destroyed American vessels. clashes, prisoners, and transfers occurred as the Alabama pressed prizes and won eleven defector sailors, prompting a new Noronha commander, Antonio Gomez Leal, to be appointed.

Sergipano Pernambuco Fernando de Noronha Alabama Noronha Fernando Noronha Corsair Norosha Antonio Gomez Leal

Vicksburg Operations Report from Rear of Vicksburg

Fragmentary dispatches describe Union forces pressing the Vicksburg defenses two miles from the city after victories at Port Hudson Jackson Champion Hill and Big Black. Sharpshooters near redoubts hinder Confederate artillery while Yazoo-based reinforcements move in and Grant’s army gains field advantage as mortars shell the town.

St. Louis Vicksburg Port Hudson Jackson Champion Midway Hills Big Black Young’s Point Grand Gulf Hallo Grant Yazoo Canton Champion Hill

Paris Cotillion Fues Dramatic Curtain On Fashion Clash

In Paris society circles a dramatic cotillion scene unfolds as a fashion leader, once enthroned, resists ceding prominence to a newer beauty. A wallflower provokes a clash, while Mile Murat intervenes to restore order amid the social upheaval and decorum concerns.

Mdile Murat Mademoiselle Neap Eermets London Court Journal Mengrad Paris France Manier Cotillon Catillon Demoiselle Madame Mile

Disorder on the Road After Chase Demonstration

The scene described shows a chaotic road strewn with axes, boots, wagons, ambulances, horses, and crowds including women and children many injured by runaway teams. Secretary passes Utica en route to Auburn without stopping. Local reports say returned soldiers stirred activity and conversions, turning critics of McClellan into supporters.

Utica N.Y Auburn McClellan

Army of the Frontier reshuffles as Civil War contest grows

Despatches report a large rebel force of Texans and Indians massing near Fort Larned, with 11 000 troops and artillery advancing on trains to New Mexico. General Herron assumes command and departs for the field as Scholfield and Herron reconcile. St Louis prepares to relay wounded from Vicksburg.

France Graviere Mexico Bosse Forey Puebla Pierus Greece Paris Kason United States Cherbour Poland Kingdom of Poland Times Letheran

Government confidence in military move crushes rebellion

The speech states a week value of 15 million dollars proves undiminished trust among all classes in the government’s ability to command success in the military campaigns to suppress the rebellion.

Indications of Newbern Expedition Against Guerrillas

New Bern dispatches report possible spring expedition against interior guerrillas. Troops notified to move, gunboats and light transports fitted out. A rebel spy arrested with plans and information. Preparations underway at New Bern to receive a large rebel force linked to recent suspicious movements.

New York

Rebel Steamers and Ram Destroyed Near Vicksburg

Despatches report Union forces under Lieut. Commander Walker destroying three steamers and a monster ram at Yazoo City after taking forts at Haines's Bluff. A navy yard and shops were burned, with property losses exceeding two million dollars. One battery at Drury's Bluff fell, and Union casualties were 1 killed and 7 wounded.

Black Hawk Mississippi Vicksburg Cairo G. Wexxis Walker Haines’s Bluff Jazoo City Drury’s Bluff David D. Potter Cincinnati Col. Grierson Baton Rouge Pemberton Reckinridge Waasuhingpon Grant Steele

Vessels of Wilkes Squadron at St Thomas May 20

The Vanderbilt and several other ships of Admiral Wilkes's squadron remained at St Thomas as of May 20. In Louisville Adjutant General Thomas arrived from Memphis this afternoon seeming sick and taken to city hospital under Medical Inspector care with hopes for a swift recovery.

New York Vanderbilt Admiral Wilkes St. Thomas Louisville Thomas Memphis City Hospital

Ocean Bank President Donates Lemons for Soldiers

D R Martin head of Ocean Bank gave sixty boxes of lemons to Colonel Howe for hospital use in Washington. Adams's Express sent them free yesterday. The New England Association ladies will ship forty more boxes to Surgeon General Hammond on Tuesday.

New York Ocean Bank D. R. Martin Colonel Howe New England Rooms Washington Adams Express Company The New England Association Hammond

Rebel reports Bayou Sara crossing and Vicksburg siege

From Murfreesboro and Richmond dated May 28 30 reports note Gen Banks crossing the Mississippi at Bayou Sara and Gen Grant’s sick and wounded flag of truce. Vicksburg’s defense is stubborn. Federals suffered heavy losses in the assault. Rebel sources claim Army of the Cumberland weakened and Vallandigham’s Ohio governorship bid seen as likely. Vallandigham remains at Helbysville May 28.

Hunter Port Royal Pennsylvania Harrisburg Vicksburg Hans Quilp Grant Helen Dresser Goat Island Niagara Falls Nahant Cape Ann Essex Libby Richmond Old Capitol Washington Loyal League Women of New York Congress Robert Dale Owen Murfreesboro Chattanooga Mobile Banks Mississippi Bayou Sara Canton Yazoo City Miss Army of the Cumberland Ecrans Vallandigham Ohio Helbysville Virginia

Desperate Civil War Skirmishes and Headline Dispatches

Reports from May 29 to 31 detail Mosby and Stuart riders harassing Union lines near Hamiltons Crossing Thoroughfare Gap and Catletts Station. Descriptions include destroyed cars on the Orange and Alexandria line, captured artillery, and heavy fighting with Union forces under Col Mann. Prisoners and officers wounded or paroled. disciplinary actions and medical staff appointments announced.

New York Potomac Hamilton Bealton Station Lee Times Washington Mosby Orange and Alexandria Stahl Fairfax Court House Herald Vermont Thoroughfare Gap Alexandria Murcary Washington Rappahannock Culpepper Falmouth Catlett’s Station Col. Mann 7Th Michigan Greenwich Mann Haskins Chapman Barker Enos Phillip Margroff Chas. Harrington 146Th N. Y. Volunteers Army of the Potomac Robert Hart Almond Borden Michigan Volunteer Infantry James D. Bennett Department of the Staff B. A. Clement J. H Taylor Warren Webster

Prisoner Exchanges Restore Thousands to Duty

The Washington despatch reports exchanges will return about 4000 men and 2 officers to duty. 4500 prisoners arrived at Memphis will be sent to Fort Delaware and Indianapolis, with General Grant's operations expected to keep the balance favorable to the Union.

New York the Herald Washington Memphis Fort Delaware Indianapolis Grant

Strife in Dominicans Spaniards Tally Rises in Santo Domingo

The schooner Nautilus reports ongoing conflict between Dominicans and Spaniards. Seven Dominicans were executed on May 13 after capture. Island health is reported as good.

New York St. Domingo

Market Report Mixed as Rail Stocks Lead Early Gains

New York stock and money market page notes first board stocks higher led by Chicago and Rock Island rail and Illinois Central bonds while various railroad and gold instruments show mixed moves. Agricultural commodities and staples including cotton, flour, and pork offer steadier or firmer tones with extensive price ranges and daily receipts detailed.

Liverpool Wakefield, Nash &Co London Central Railroad Erie Railroad Londonderry New Orleans Mobile Fair NEW York Stock and Money Market First Board Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Illinois Central Railroad Michigan Southern Railroad New York Central Railroad Reading Railroad Hudson Railroad Missouri Galena and Chicago Railroad Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Michigan Central Railroad Warlem Railroad Pacific Mail Steamshi Company American Gold Treasury Ohio Kentucky Illinois War Loan Second Tennessee Cumberland Coal Company Canton Comany Ag Pacific Mail Steamship Com Edson Railroad Harlem Railroad New York Canada Chicago Milwaukee Illinois Iowa Michigan Jersey State Sic Bond Porto Rico Naval Ilje Brokers’ Board Metropolitan RR Michigan Central RR Phil, Wil & Balt Huron Cacy Manhattan Cary Improv't National Min East Boston Co Minesota Min’g B & Providence RR Pontiac Min'g Co B & Worcester RR Flint Steel Min’g Co J. L. Henshaw Boott C Mills Boston Gas. Co Portland Cambridge Gas Co Bath City Union Steamship.Co Hartford E Safety Ins Co Franklin Ins Co Portsmouth Old Colony Metropolitan RE I State Lowell RR Me State Cheshire RR Con State Western RR Fitchburg RR Nashua RR Acton Mining Co Ecateese Coc Rutland Canada MingCo Falls Mining Co Franklin Min’g Co Washington Mills Mesnard Min’g Co B Water Power Co Cambridge RR Rockland Min’g Co Ee haCeecwssbeeeen Cheshire Ape Seeaeeuednasces teateGaeces Cde Star Mining Co Wickham Ming Co Eastern RR Ssseeerees LiOh Stark Mills Port, Saco & Ports Lowell Cocaene New Maverick Bank Eliot Bank Franklin Co Lewiston Reading Bank Pacific Mills Boylston Ins Co Manf's Ins Co Boston City Dorchester Gas Everett Mf Co Rutland Ist Ogdensburg Lyman Mills Bates Mf Co China Mutual Ins Chicopee Mf Co Scrip Pepperell Mf Co Merrimack Mfg Co Fall River Manchester P Works Lancaster Mills

British and American Naval Tensions and Far-Reaching News

London reports discuss British responses to American prize courts and blockade running, with Earl Russell defending U S actions and Derby urging restraint. Advances from Hooker in Virginia are debated as decisive or indecisive. Lincoln replies to the Emancipation Society, while postal subsidies pass the House of Commons. The Sidon carries overseas news including piracy off Pernambuco and global financial updates.

New York Sidon Liverpool Queenstown Pernambuco England Bayard Mobile House of Lords Marquis Clanricarde U. S Earl Russell Earl of Derby Hooker the Times Virginia Post Merald Lincoln Emancipation Society House of Commons Galway Bank of France Rusil Russia Finland Ster Jura Irely

Battle near Fort Gibson reported in papers

Special despatch from Eaventhworth May 29 describes Col. Phillips in the Indian Territory fighting Price's army on the 20th. The Arkansas river crossing near Fort Gibson was repulsed with 30 American fatalities versus heavier Enemy losses. Generals Steele Cooper led the opposing forces.

New York

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