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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1862

Page

2

California head tax bill stirs sectional expectations

A proposed $250 monthly head tax on every male Chinese over eighteen in California is projected to yield $1.75 to $2 million yearly. The Times notes a shifting Congress with Union Southern representation and a restrained, Constitution‑minded tone. The article moves through disparate items from antebellum politics, a New Orleans beggar tale, a Dutch peddler case, to praise for General Halleck and remarks on editorials and elopement news.

California New York Halleck Mississippi Great West Union N. S. Jour. of Commerce

De Soto arrives at Cairo. fort Pillow captured

War Department dispatch from Cairo reports the De Soto arrived from Fort Pillow. Our forces occupy the fort and the enemy burned everything. Several guns recovered and the large mortar destroyed. Gunboats have passed Fort Randolph.

Cairo de Soto Fort Pillow Fort Randolph

Evacuation of Fort Pillow Reported by Despatch Boat

A despatch boat relays that Fort Pillow has been evacuated and occupied by U S troops. Most of the flotilla had moved below Randolph. Signed by the secretary of the navy.

Catro G. Hox G. Welies Secretary OF Navy Fort Pillow Randolph

Rebels Evacuate Fort Randolph as Union Fleet Advances

Cairo June 6 There is doubt our fleet has passed Fort Randolph where rebels took several guns earlier They burned barracks camp equipage and cotton breastworks and destroyed the pontoon bridge The De Soto reports gunboats have passed and rebels may have evacuated Fort Randolph allowing the fleet to reach Memphis today The 4th Indiana under Colonel Fitch occupies the works and awaits further orders

Cairo Fort Randolph Fort Wright 4Th Indiana Fitch Hatchie River de Soto Memphis

Capture of Prominent Rebels Near Cassville During War

Report from Roila Missouri dated June 5 describes the capture of rebels including Colonels White and Vausling and James Massey, Secretary of State under Clark Jackson, at Cassville. Advices from Gen Curtis’s army note successful scouting against guerrillas near Little Red River and West Point, with several engagements resulting in killings, prisoners, and loot. Major Bowen’s night attack at Kickapoo Bottom yields 22 prisoners and substantial armament, while other clashes drive guerrillas into swamps. A Memphis Argus excerpt mocks rebel lies asserting Confederate advances toward Washington and exaggerated alarms about Baltimore, Maryland, and European involvement.

Col Lewis 1St Missouri Regiment Seavey West Point Hawkins 6Th Rickets 9Th Illinois Cavalry Carche River Bowen Lowa Kickapoo Bottom Batesville St. Louis Memphis Argus Grand Junction Baltimore Maryland

Richmond Dispatch Reports McClellan On Guard June 6

Deserters place Gen Joseph Johnson mortally wounded in the groin. Gen Smith in command. Rebel losses near 10,000 with no major changes to enemy position. Richmond crowded with spectators during Sunday fight. many residents cross the James River in expectation of Union occupation. Rumor of Magruder resignation. no forces between Rappahannock and Potomac. Flag of truce seeks bodies of Pettigrew and officers. Col Davis killed, Lightfoot Long Britton wounded or imprisoned.

McClellan Joseph Johnson Gen. Smith Richmond Chickahominy James River Magruder Rappahannock Army of the Potomac

Privateersmen Exchange Stalled Amid City Point Negotiations

The Massachusetts returned from James River with rebel privateersmen after hostages were to be exchanged for Col. Corcoran and others. General Huger promised the exchange, but instructions were exceeded prompting a delay. A flag of truce waited at City Point for a conference, then the Massachusetts departed with increased tensions and precautions under Col. Whipple.

Forttress Monitor Massachusetts James River Col. Corcoran Huger City Point Petersburg Richmond Col. Whipple

Rebels Release Prisoners and Navy Prizes Reported

The rebels have released captives unconditionally while Confederate surgeons now held as prisoners in the United States will soon be ordered freed. Annapolis may host a large new training camp under Gen Wool. The Senate tax bill diverges from House plans, and Navy proposals for iron clad steamers loom. Seamen remain scarce forcing enlistment of Black sailors. About 170 prizes have been captured with uncertain value. Captain James B Hall of the U S Navy is currently missing.

United States Annapolis Wool Senate House Navy Department James B. Hall U. S. Navy Navy Department Department

Care Race and Atlantic ships reach Liverpool crowds

Care Race reports steamers City of Washington and America docking at Liverpool in late May and June. City of Washington carried 71 cabin and 664 steerage passengers, while America arrived from Boston on May 25 and Etna from New York on the 28th. News items discuss Emily St Pierre, Norfolk surrender, Merrimac, and Southern Confederacy prospects. European papers note France Mexico expedition stance, naval actions, and market updates from Liverpool and London.

City of Washington Liverpool Queenstown Pc News Deepatch Steamship America Boston Etna New York Southwick Gladiator Nassau the Times Norfolk Merrimac, &c Butler New Orleans Morning Post Davis Beauregard Daily News Merrimac House of Lords Lord Brougham Porto Rico Lord Russell L. Packegorle House of Commons Berkeley Paris Patrie France Spain England Goyon Rome Marshal Neil Journal de Rouen Paris M. Thouvenal Electoral of Hesse WEW York Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Galena and Chicago Railroad Panama Railroad Michigan Southern Railroad Michigan Central Railroad Reading Railroad New York Central Railroad Erie Railroad Hudson Railroad Harlem Railroad Illinois Central Railroad Pacific Mail Illinois Tennessee Ohio Canada Chicago Milwaukee Club Iowa Maracaibo Naval Weod

Fremont Fortifies Mount Jackson Amid Shenandoah Floods

On June 6 Fremont's forces crossed a pontoon bridge replacing a burned one as the Shenandoah River rose 12 feet in four hours after heavy rain. The flood carried drift wood and timber that fractured the bridge but all material was saved and no accidents occurred. Forty prisoners were captured.

Fremont Mount Jackson Jackson Shenandoah River

Flood Damage Expands Across Mauch Chunk Area

Reports from Mauch Chunk and nearby describe canal and railroad destruction and extensive private property loss. Four dams washed away and several South Bethlehem residents are missing. River islands hold valuable lumber while rail lines reopen in stages, bridges on Beaver Meadow are gone.

Eastown Mauch Chunk South Bethlehem Belvidere and Delaware Delaware Lackawan

Flour Mills Seized in Valley by Union Forces

Front Roya June 6 Special despatch reports Captain Sanderson taking possession of all flour mills in the Valley along with stored grain and flour. Safeguards granted to all families on request, violation punishable by immediate shooting. Weather unsettled with impassable roads and Shenandoah rivers rising.

Front Roya N.Y. Tribune Sanderson Shenandoah

Release of Judge Birch and Mr Trabrie in St Louis

Judge Birch, arrested at Rolla for disloyal sentiments, was released by the Provost Marshal with orders to report when required. He will sit in the State Convention. Also in Louisville Ky on June 6 James Trabrie was released after taking the oath of allegiance and posting bonds.

Birch Trabrie St. Louis Rolla Lovuisvitz James Trabrie

Underwriters President T B Satterthwaite Dies

News from New York dated June 6 reports the death of T B Satterthwaite, president of the Board of Underwriters, this morning. Special dispatches from Washington state say General Dix anticipates Col Corcoran's arrival at Fortress Monroe tonight. Nominees named for diplomatic posts include Benjamin Whidden of New Hampshire to Haiti, Gustavus Koener to Spain, and E D Culver to Venezuela.

Col. Kenley Washington Camp of Instruction Senate Allen A. Bradford Supreme Court Colorado Kirby Benedict New Mexico Wm. McKinstry Fredonia N. Y Benj. F. Whidden New Hampshire Hayti Gustavus Keener Illinois Spain Erastus D. Culver Brooklyn Venezuela Maryland Stanton Front Royal Dr Mitchell Dr Stone Massachusetts New York T. B. Satterthwaite Board of Underwriters Washington State Dix Col. Corcoran Fortress Monroe Benjamin Whidden Haiti Gustavus Koener E. D. Culver

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