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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1863

Page

2

Secret Loyal Leagues and Civil War Echoes Across Ohio

The Boston Journal reports Republicans in Ohio forming secret Loyal Leagues under Gen. Burnside. A Cincinnati court statement denounces secret societies as undignified and treasonous, while public leaders and newspapers clash over accusations, slander, and wartime politics.

Champion Hills Colorado Salem National Club Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Boston Journal Ohio Burnside Cincinnati

Grant Near Vicksburg Despatches Count Heavy Fighting

A June 1 update from Vicksburg notes no new intelligence since May 28. Descriptions from Headquarters near Vicksburg on May 23 recount heavy artillery bombardments, fierce fighting at forts, and stubborn resistance as Grant’s forces press the siege with reinforcements arriving.

Blockade Runners Sunk by Federal Fleet

New York reports Folly Island clashes May 26 repulsed. Gen. Hunter drafts all able-bodied men after June 15. An expedition may head into Florida. A British blockade runner out of Charleston sunk by Powhatan and Flag. crew presumed dead. A second steamer fired upon and sank near Morris Island. Monitors remain off Edisto. Ironsides opposite Fort Sumter.

New York Port Royal Folly Island Hunter Florida Charleston Morris Island

Rebel movements loom as Union reports fear bold Confederate raid

A Washington Commercial note says rebel forces plan a large cavalry raid into Maryland or Pennsylvania with Hood's division aiding the advance. A Snicker’s Gap sighting yields only a few bushwhackers, though the rumor of a bold enemy movement persists.

New York Washington Stuart Maryland Pennsylvania Hood Ashington Snicker’s Gap

From the West Indies and Central America News Notes

Dispatches report yellow fever among French in Mexico. Havana notes five leaders executed after the February revolution in St Domingo. Laguayra warns war may resume. Honduras claims aid to Salvador in the conflict. Four rebel sloops with cotton cargo and the steamer Shelldrake were observed, with Guate departures noted.

New York Havana Mexico St. Domingo Laguayra Honduras Salvador Cotton Vana Tate Guate

Italian officials visit Washington as pardon granted

Count Fan Di Bruno and M. Oswari of the Italian frigate San Giovanni visited Washington with the Italian Minister and were received by the President. The President pardoned Jacob Varney for mail robbery in 1862 after petitions from Postmaster General Blair, the District Attorney, and jurors. Varney has a wife and ten children. The Pennsylvania Volunteers Brigade and Gen. Crawford’s potential command change are noted in the capital.

WashingTon Fan di Bruno M. Oswari Philadelphia Jacob Varney District Court of Western Virginia Blair 3D Brigade of Pennsylvania Volunteers Col. Fisher Virginia Gen. Crawford

Pennsylvanian Division Returns to Field as Election Ends

The division marched through the streets in high spirits and cheered by crowds. Captain Anchmarty, Gen Morrill’s ally in Peninsula battles, serves as Gen Crawford’s adjutant general and chief of staff. Nine months volunteers may swell the unit. In the municipal election the Collector, Register, and Surveyor were reelected by large majorities with both parties claiming Union loyalty. The contest was not spirited.

Anchmarty Morrill Peninsula Crawford Actin

Mexican News Addenda on Puebla Battle and Comonfort

Dispatches from New York detail the 8th inst battle near San Lorenzo where Gen. Comonfort failed to break French lines, losing 2500 men and siege cannons. French general Forey breached Fort Mehuacan on the 17th. Ortega surrendered Puebla with his artillery, leaving only guards to deter guerrillas.

New York Comonfort Puebla Forey Fort Mehuacan Ortega

Philadelphia Protest Marks Vallandigham Arrest

About 10 000 people gathered in Independence Square for a meeting chaired by Judge Ellis Lewis to denounce Vallandigham’s arrest. Speakers including ex Senator Bigler ex Congressman Biddle and Charles J Ingersoll urged obedience to laws while pledging to seek relief at the ballot box in the upcoming election. The crowd supported McClellan and Vallandigham and resolution condemned Washington’s action as a pretext for military aggression. The gathering adjourned at 10:30 PM.

Philadelphia Independence Square Vallandigham Ellis Lewis Bigler Biddle Charles J. Ingersoll Ingersoll Gen. McClellan Vallandizham Democratic Party Washington

Bismarck Read Royal Message In German Chamber

Herr Von Bismark read a Royal message in the German Chamber noting indirect approval of the President’s conduct against constitutional ministry rights. The King urged the Chamber to end the dispute to keep business moving. Verchow moved to refer the message to the Address Committee. adopted unanimously. Bank of England bullion decreased by 123000 pounds.

Berlin Herr von Bismark Chamber of Deputies Chamber Herr Verchow Bank of England

Recalcitrants Leave St Louis Under Flag of Truce

The second instalment of 17 detainees departs for Dixie under Capt J H Davis of the 1st Missouri Cavalry. They will be transferred through Union lines to rebel authorities, including ex Senator Polk's family members.

St. Louis Dixie Philip Cozue James H. Kennett W. Knight Wm. Golding Polk Cozne Mary Elizabeth Polk J. H. Davis 1St Missouri Cavalry

Swindle Ties Up Merchants Amid Gold Rush Rumor

In New York on June 1 a swindle deprived several provision merchants of about 70 000 by an individual named M Leisner. A gold rush rumor of Grant army numbers caused a price spike, later deemed a canard. The 10th New York Artillery is marching to Washington, part already deployed, while Gen Fremont is reported elected head of the Pacific Railroads eastern division. In Philadelphia, the General Subscription Agent notes Five-twenties sales totaling 1 593 050 across New York Philadelphia Boston and the West.

New York M. Leisner Grant N.Y Washington Fremont Pacific Railroad Philadelphia Boston West

Funds raised at Cutcaco meeting for Vicksburg relief

Gen Fuller announced a drive to fund wounded relief for Vicksburg at a large Cutcaco gathering. Nearly $6000 was raised with $100 from the Buffalo Board of Trade and the Oswego Board, and $500 from Gen Walbridge for the New York Produce Exchange. Strong enthusiasm marked the event.

Cutcaco Fuller Vicksburg Buffalo Board of Trade Oswego Board Walbridge New York The Produce Exchange

Trade flows mix as Clara Morse arrives and customs open

San Francisco sees unsettled import business last week while jobbers report good trade. Former congressman Low begins duty as collector of the port of San Francisco today.

San Francisco Clara Morse Boston Congressman Low

Carr Race Shipboard News From Boston to Liverpool

The Boston to Liverpool voyage via Halifax carried five crew with news and telegrams up to Saturday afternoon, loaded aboard the ship America at 6 A M Sunday.

Carr Boston Halifax Liverpool New York Teamship America

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