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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1861

Page

2

Charleston Pilot's Narrow Escape From Spanish Trader

Mr Montague Amiel a Charleston pilot left May 30 aboard the Louisa for the Hunting Islands to board the Spanish bark Nueva Teresa Cabana from Cuba bound for Charleston. A British steam frigate shadowed the ship and ten armed men boarded and examined papers before steering toward New York. Amiel and Antonio Sanchez remained aboard until near Bull's Island when Amiel departed with the captain's consent in a boat.

Charleston Montague Amiel Louisa Hunting Islands Amiel St. Helena Nueva Teresa Cabana Cuba Antonio Sanchez Tor Us Thas New York Bull's Island

War News in Boston Massachusetts Companies duped again

Boston reports mass confusion as Newburyport Milford and West Cambridge companies return from Brooklyn claiming officers deceived them. Yonkers regiment near full. many soldiers unpaid, ununiformed, and seeking enlistment elsewhere. Zouave uniforms debated as Second Battalion meets to decide attire and readiness. The Fourteenth Regiment’s former members arrive destitute from Long Island. city aid provided. Others note health good at Fort Monroe and Newport News. Frigate Colorado prepares for powder supply and readiness.

Col. Duryea Goodfellow Goodfellow, of Col. Allen Col. Allen Lieut Greble Fourth Artillery Rebe Kilpatrick Treasury Department Chase Collectors of Customs United States United Wilson Billy Wilson New York Ladies of the Relief Committee H. Weston George Strong New York City Gheers Palestine Althout York France Eers Abraham Virginia Trinity Parish Sooont Massachusetts Boston Newburyport Milford West Cambridge Brooklyn Yonkers West Cambridge Company Woburn Company Newburyport Company Boston Tigers Stonington C. L. Marchant Camp Cameron North Cambridge Newton Boylston Hall Col. Rice Long Island Bullock Amee Faneuil Fort Monroe Wm. T. Davis John Morissey Lowell Newport News Alexandria Relay House Fort McHenry Colorado U. S Theta Nuard Bailey Ohio

Coast Guard Parade and State House Updates

Five hundred men from New Bedford Portsmouth and Portland and Boston join the first public parade of the Coast Guard commanded by Commodore Forbes. Lieut. Jones promoted to Captain reports to Washington Navy Yard. Lieut. Fendall succeeds on the Susquehanna. State House notes cover Surgeon General Dale’s trip to New York, a taller flagstaff, and muster-roll preparations.

New Bedford Portsmouth Portland Boston James H. Jones Delaware Ohio Marine Guard of the Susquehannas Jones Washington Navy Yard Susquehanna Phillip R. Fendall, Jr California Coast Guard R. B. Forbes Hall Green Street Bowdoin Square Court and Brattle Streets Dock Square South Market Commercial Streets Custom House Street Custom House State, Court and Tremont Streets Park Street Tremont Boylston Charles Street Charles River Milton State House Dale Massachusetts Volunteers New York United States Army Col. Rice Fourteenth Washington Marshall U.S. A Springfield Cobb

Canadian Sinks After Collision Off Belkisi

June 14 report lists the steamship Canadian sinking eight miles south of Belkisi on June 4 after striking under the foremast. Of about 180 passengers and crew, 71 steerage and most cabin travelers were saved. several officers and crew were lost. many names and origins from Quebec, Montreal, Toronto, Hamilton, Chicago, New York, Portland, and New Orleans recorded in passenger lists.

St. Joune N. F Liverpool Belkisi Montreal Quebec Hutton Wif Gleason McCaul Cambell Campbell Noble Brady McKay P. Gault Fred. Ashley Gordon Norris J. Brandon Toronto Dr Dagley Miss Bird Ardah Holt Jady Hamilton J. Young Thompson Chicago S. H. Mahew G. W. Mahew A. Heathcote New York John Hersley Portland T. L. Sykes Clarenceville McFie New Orleans S. R. Leon A. R. Harrison Gilman R. W. Dean Cincinnati G. S. Rathbone England Miss Plow Portiano Neer The Canadian Rathbone W. Mahew Brandon Gault Dean Brady McLoy Thomson Harrison Alcott Ashley Gilmour Lee Bainbridge Montgomery Atkinson Mustard Fallson Dunlap Smith Morgan Gilles Tayne Renie Williams Bagwell and Son Roe E. Curry Dewar Wallace Fogarty Lowre Winfield Misses Galloway Twedd Dale Jamison Graham Cheshire Akewell Webster Clighorn Patrick Frmay Apternoon New Orleans Crescent Confederate States United States Confederated Co Itea

Rapid Rebel Retreat From Harper's Ferry Across Regions

Dispatches from Bartimone Williamsport Sharpsburg and Williamsport June 14 report Confederate forces burning Harper's Ferry rail bridges armory and government buildings. Troops retreat toward Winchester Manassas Junction Martinsburg and Shepherdstown with reports of destroyed bridges and rising smoke amid a hasty withdrawal of Confederate pickets and troops.

Bartimone The Harper’s Ferry Maryland Winchester Williamsport Sharpsburg Mercersville Frederick Charleston Leesburg Harper’s Way London County Manassas Junction Martinsburg Shepardstown Williamsrort Shepherdstown Shepherdford Dam No. 4 Shepherdstown Bridge Stewart Hainesville Harper's Ferry Y & Messenger R’s Ferry Potomac Greencastle Airland Huger Chain Bridge Dam No. 5 Massachusetts New Ogi New York Pennsylvania Fortress Monroe Chambersburg Manassas Evening Post

Hot Baths at Round Hill Water-Cure Northampton

The Springfield Republican highlights hot baths not common in water cures, including medicated chemical baths and various baths and sprays at Round Hill Water-Cure under Dr Halsted. It praises improved blood purification, local congestion relief, and benefits for scrofula, liver complaints, rheumatism, and gout, noting quick recoveries in cool months.

Round Hill Northampton Halsted Springfield Republican

Washington dispatches on military moves June 14

From Washington reports the Postmaster General clarifies mail handling duties, rumors of unrest persist, and appointments shift with Burlingame moving from Austria to China. Generals Hurlburt and Pope from Illinois are listed as Brigadier Generals, while Pendleton becomes Paymaster. Cavalry and artillery activity intensifies at the Navy Yard, with guards, plans to mount guns, and troop movements along the Potomac. Reports from Cairo and Missouri detail reviews by Gen. McClellan, seized columns near Columbus, and rumors of secessionist formations in Illinois and Kentucky. Further notes describe trains and bridges under repair, and federal troops massing in various locales amid advancing operations.

Washington Washeton Louisville Anson Burlingame Austria China Stephen A. Hurlburt John Pope Army Curiaco Cairo McClellan Memphis Columbus Prentiss Williamstown Ilinois Island No. 6 Kentucky Tennessee Col. Pritcher U. S. Army U. S. Volunteer Herman Missouri Jefferson City White Cloud Jackson Arrow Rock Missouri River Col. Kelley Osage Bridge Dodd’s Island St. Louis January Swann Louisana Boernstein Pacific Louisiana Lyon Pacific Railroad Company Iowa Keokuk Illinois Quincey Hannibal Lex St. Joseph Arkansas Indian Territory Texas Kansas Newton Aubert Grey’s Brook Boonesville Lyon Wi Moreau Bridge Ment Theublic South North Philadelphia New York Boston Japan Totten Col. Andrews J. C. Swan Blair Barrett Judge Treat Circuit Court Preston Blennerhassett Pigner Pacific Railroad Laneway

Wheeling Convention Debates Provisional Government Plan

At Wheeling W Va June 14 the committee reported an ordinance vacating seats of state officers in rebellion and creating a provisional government while requiring oath of allegiance to the United States. A debate followed on division of the state with arguments on recognition by Congress and early separation. Arms arrive for Home Guards, with 1500 more due tomorrow.

Wheeling Wuccine Carlisle United States Dorsey Monongahela Congress South Union Legistate Leg Massachusetts Home Guards

Major Winthrey Buried by Rebels and Fortifications Grow

Long dispatches describe Civil War activity around Yorktown and Great Bethel. Union officers Davis Leamon and Dr. Martin moved toward the enemy with a flag of truce, noting a large encampment at Yorktown and fortifications rising between Great Bethel and the town. Rebel reports claim casualties and prisoner exchanges, with ongoing reconnaissance from Fortress Monroe and Newport News.

Winthrey Davis Leamon Martin Col Duryen Yorktown Great Bethel Newmarket Bridge Hampton J.B. Magruder Pierce Winthrop Benjamin F. Hopper Joseph L. Taylor Moses Taylor New York Fortress Monroe Massachusetts Sharpe

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