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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1863

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Ohio Democrats urged to ratify convention decisions at polls

The piece calls Ohio Democrats and Conservative men to spare no effort to ratify at the polls what the convention accomplished. It emphasizes the Constitution, the Union, and citizen rights as central to the stakes and urges diligent, faithful work for a victory.

Ohio

Illinois Governor adjourns General Assembly in 1865 crisis

The Springfield dispatches describe Governor Richard Yates adjourning the Illinois General Assembly amid Senate House disagreement over adjournment timing. A joint address condemns the deadlock as partisan. Democratic leaders push soldiers relief funding despite Republican obstruction and threats of veto.

Illinois General Assembly Ilinois Senate House of Representatives Richard Yates Iinois A. D Springfield Signeu Ricard Yates House Hoffmann Jear Gov Hoffman Democratic State Committee

Income tax irritations and New York society notes 1863

The letter critiques the 1863 income tax on rich merchants, mocking a New York financier who pays sixty thousand dollars with little certainty about his 1862 income. It previews Henry Pardee's Americans in Rome, praises public responses to McClellan's defenders, and ribbing on Gotham street cleanliness, cholera fears, and a regatta where Minnie beat Fanny by two minutes. The piece also satirizes penny-a-line melodrama and notes Billy Wilson Zouaves’ return amid mixed public opinion.

Ohio Port Hudson Telegraph News New York Horace Greeley Horace Nathaniel W. Massey Toronto Canada Miss Tavish Avon Genesee Duke de Grant Montgomery Faubourg St. Germain Chantilly Newsweek Boston Rome Charles T. Evans Rebellion Holy City Henry Padl McClellan Tammany Hall Nous Verrons Hackley Minnie New Brunswick N. J Fanny Oakey Falr Billy Wilson Col Lloyd Aspinwall Wellington Charlestow Archibald Babcock Fesq Dorrance Street Maine Street Medford Turnpike Middlesex Horse Railroad Charlestown Neck Maroon and Turner Ard Gas Company Raold Main Street Medford River Charlestown Defrance Street Malden Oaks Main Oaks Streets Eastern Railroad South Malden Eaton Lana Eden Street Charlestow Nh Benjamin Phipps M&thap

Outrage as Federal Gunboat Fires on Steamer Off Eleuthera

The Nassau Guardian reports the Federal gunboat Rhode Island attacked the steamer Margaret and Jessie off Abaco and Eleuthera, firing broadside as it closed within 250 yards. One fireman injured, possible fatality, and calls for firm action from home government to prevent further outrages. Two Eleuthera fishermen were struck. Raccoon dispatched to assist others.

Nassau Guardian Fancy Margaret Jessie Rhode Island Sirius Eleuthera Raccoon H. Adderley

Movements Reported Near Culpepper And Cross Rappahannock

Telegraphic briefs from Boston dated June 14 and 15 describe large Confederate movements toward Culpepper with plans to cross the Rappahannock. There is mention of artillery fire near United States Ford and Vermont cavalry engagement at Edwards Ferry with Rebel forces retreating across the river.

New York Arn Culpepper United States Ford Third Army Corps Lee Falmouth Rappahannock de Harper Vermont Edwards’s Ferry

Port Hudson actions and casualty list in Civil War dispatch

Reports from Port Hudson describe close Union lines and hot weather as gunboats blockade Red and Black Rivers while refugees from Alexandria reach Union ships. The Times correspondent tallies Union casualties across numerous regiments, noting several officers killed or wounded and repeated disruptions to rebel communications.

Pirates attack and capture vessels near Bahia in rebel actions

Reports from Bahia detail pirate captures of multiple ships including Unno Melcher Sea Lark and Dictator. Captains Phillips and Peck describe crew taken aboard pirate Alabama and prize seizures, with ships burned or diverted while authorities ordered ships out of harbor.

New York Shi Bahia Weaver Unno Melcher Peck Bucephalus Dorcas Prince Phillips Dictator Castor Bahia Webster Boston Georgia Liverpool Hong Kong St. Vin South Maury Phil Georgia Cape de Verds Bahiney Lips Sea Lark San Francisco Largher Helmeri Melcher Shangae Alabama United States Florida Matemoras Japan Equator Pernambuco Schoone Port de Lon Alfred TH. Partridge R Philip Bridges Paix Clarence

Lines Hold at Satastia as Rebels Attack Vicksburg Press Update

June 8 report from Joankon’s Landing via Cairo notes ongoing cannonading at intervals with small Confederate assault near Satastia on the ra700. Union troops retire to Haines’s Bills without loss. Rebels believed pressed around Vicksburg. heat heavy but health and spirits of troops good.

Joankon Cairo Satastia Johnston Haines Vicksburg

Vallandigham Nominated by Ohio Democrats Sparks Salute

Newburyport Mass June 14 Friends of Mr Vallandigham fired a hundred gun salute in this city last evening honoring his nomination by the Democrats of Ohio. The event reflects strong support for Vallandigham as a presidential hopeful.

Boston Newburyport Mass Friends Vallandigham Democrats of Ohio

Navy Pursues Coast Pirates and Blockade Runs

Washington reports rapid naval response to pirate activity on the coast with four ships from New York and others from Hampton Roads pursuing vessels. The Juniata captured the Victoria attempting to run the blockade and the Fashion was seized with 50 bales of Sea Island cotton. The President rejects claims that Farragut is to be relieved and defends the legality of arrests linked to the Albany meeting.

Matamoras Morris U.S Port Royal Navy Department van Leik Fashion Apalachicola Washington Erastus Corning Albany

Rebels attack Kentucky cavalry at State Creek

Refugees report that 3000 rebels under Peter Everitt attacked the 14th Kentucky cavalry near Mount Sterling. A three hour battle ended with a retreat by Federal forces. Major Williams is wounded. Reinforcements sent. Capt Latshaw and others arrested in Lexington. Confederate actions and narcotics not detailed.

Lexington Mount Sterling Winchester Peter Everitt Kentucky State Creek Williams Latshaw Wilmore New Forrest Col. Cring Ali Franklin Urfreesboro Tenn Jeny Clinton Logan Grierson Louisville Elizabethtown Army Corps

Saler Lost in Storm Off Havana With Casualties

The Spanish steamer Saler, en route from Havana to this port, was lost 40 miles out in a storm on the 26th. Only four aboard escaped. Col. Sharp of Gen. Buckner's staff perished. Cargo valued at 500000 dollars. One Yankee gunboat remains in Red River due to low water. Chattanooga Rebel reports no word from Vicksburg. Col. Wilder returned with 150 horses 50 beef cattle and 12 prisoners. five rebels killed. Morgan reportedly moving to Eastern Kentucky. Stewart promoted to Major-General and leads a division in Bragg's army at Wartrage.

Moniz Saler Havana Col. Sharp Gen. Buckner Red River Chattanooga Vicksburg Wilder Morgan Kentucky Stewart Tennessee Bragg Wartrage

Ocean Queen Arrives With Passengers and Treasure

The steamer Ocean Queen from Aspinwall arrived bringing 315 000 in treasure, mails, and 100 passengers. Panama reports Puebla fall news via Acapulco. Central America shows gloom with Carrera threatening Salvad or and Nicaragua hinting at war. The Assembly allows tax adjustments for steamship firms.

New York Ocean Queen Aspinwall Panama Puebla Acapulco Carthagena Mosquera Carrera Salvador Nicaragua Honduras Dickinson Martinez Tobago

Sale of $1, Twenties grows before July

Agent reports large sale of $1 Twenties with over half from Kentucky and the West, rising toward July 1. Capitalists and others expected to push substantial mature sales domestically and abroad as the General Loan shows 260,900 dollars in Five- notes.

Philadelphia Kentucky

Union leaders to attend great demonstration in Concord

Generals Butler Hamilton and Fremont Hon Montgomery Blair James T Brady Gen Gilman Marston and Hon Henry Wilson have positively engaged to be present at the great Union demonstration in Concord on June 17. It will be the largest gathering ever held in this state.

Concord N. H Butler Hamilton Fremont Montgomery Blair James T. Brady Gilman Marston Henry Wilson

Turbulent Strike Impacts Military Muster Edict

New York reports a strike by shoremen affecting Quartermaster operations as deserters are sought. In Harrisburg Pennsylvania Governor Curtin issues a General Order authorizing mustering of colored troops into the U S service and bars them from leaving the state to join out of state organizations.

New York Harrisnure Curtin United States War Department

Stock and money market and commodity weekly report

New York Stock and Money Market notes show gains on First Board stocks with railroads and rails futures cited. The report lists closing prices for American Gold and Treasury securities, then outlines brisk but varied activity in cotton, flour, grain, beef, pork, and dairy futures with multiple firming prices and regional price ranges.

NEW York Stock and Money Market First Board Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Mads Central Railroad Michigan Southern Railroad New York Central Railroad Reading Railroad Hudson Railroad Missouri Erie Railroad Galena and Chicago Railroad Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati Railroad Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Michigan Central Railroad Harlem Railroad American Gold Treasury Stock Board Cumberland Coal Company Quicksilver Mining Company Pacific Mail Steamship Company Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad New York State and Western Dull Ohio Canada Chicago Milwaukee Michigan Cumberland State Havana Cuba Naval Erate Taranil

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