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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1863

Page

2

Compliments to Wyzeman Marshall at Boston Theatre

The Boston Theatre manager Wyzeman Marshall is honored by the company and friends with a complimentary event on Monday evening next the 22 inst. Tickets available today.

Wyzeman Marshall Boston Theatre Marshall Leslee Emily Thorne Hydron Mining Company Huron Mining Company City Exchange Devonshire Street Boston Fred'k Beck

Rebels Hover Near Baltimore as Lee Advances to Washington

Washington dispatches describe Gen. Lee driving Gen. Hooker toward Alexandria after a Falmouth retreat. Milroy’s division suffers heavy losses at Perryville while Harper’s Ferry holds. Reports draw a tense, mobile front with rebels near Frederick and Charles Town and local officials bracing for further clashes.

New York the Express Washington Hooker Falmouth Warrenton Station Lee Alexandria Milroy Perryville Harper’s Ferry Culpepper Potomac Charlestown Philadelphia Harrisburg Martinsburg Chambersburg Cobh. Smith Hagerstown Altoona Cameron Pennsylvania McClellan Franklin Baltimore Virginia Maryland Heights Jenkins Imboden Frederick Fort Marshall Hagerston Greencastle

Rebel cavalry threat near Chambersburg andGettysburg

Telegraph offices stay open as Confederate cavalry under Gen Jenkins operates 11 miles from Chambersburg. Rebels with up to 2000 cavalry and no infantry, occupy Littletown near Gettysburg, awaiting infantry. Reports say 20,000 to 25,000 rebels possibly at New Market. farmers move stock to mountains. Democrats gather delegates for the convention. Clymer and White named leading gubernatorial candidates.

Harrisburg Carlisle Shippensburg Muipni Chambersburg Jenkins Littletown Gettysburg Newmarket Messrs Clymer and Witle

Union general warns of Stuart cavalry reaching Harrisburg

Gen Heintzelman reports from Washington to Gov Curtin that Stuart's cavalry will reach Harrisburg by Tuesday or Wednesday morning at latest, and intends to loot and destroy public and private property they can seize.

New York Batimore Baltimore Washington Harper’s Ferry Frederick Junction

Pennsylvania Forces Debate As Civil War Pressure Grows

In a disrupted report from a meeting, Cameron pledges his fortune to support appointing Gen. McClellan or Gen. Franklin as Commander-in-Chief of Pennsylvania forces. Gen. Enck estimates 40,000 troops in ayland and Pennsylvania as factories halt in Pittsburg amid the conflict.

Lee Ayland Pennsylvania Enck Cameron McClellan Gen. Franklin Pittsburg

Governor Parker issues proclamation on Pennsylvania invasion

The New Jersey governor proclaims that Pennsylvania is invaded by a hostile army attacking towns in the sister state. The message calls for action and appeals to New Jersey residents, signed by Joel Parker and Private Secretary S M Dickinson.

Trenton N. J

New York Troops Mobilize as Rebel Threat Looms

New York City reports all militia regiments assembled but not marched. The 7th regiment sets out at dawn toward Harrisburg along with orders to forward via Easton and Reading. Gen Curtin telegraphs urgency to National Committee urging rapid regiments to counter the approaching enemy.

Wall Street Pennsylvania Washington Vicksburg Antietam Richmond Philadelphia Ledger Stuart Valley of Cumberland Pittsburg Fifteenth Regiment of Militia Col. Thomas Harrisburg Small Washington Guard Philadelphia Congress New York Gen. McClellan Albany Seymour N. Y Curtin Easton Stanton Oudh McClellan New Dorp Rochester Plattsburg Alpany Gov. Seymour National Committee of Reading

Portland Dispatch on Augusta Military Call to Meet

A special report from Augusta says Mr. Courier from Portland reports summons to meet in Augusta on the 16th for morning consultation. The Governor requests immediate draft mobilization and has asked for the number of troops Maine can provide for the next ten months as credited to the effort.

Portland Augusta Theajor Gusta Hasrotary Stanton

Confederate Messages From Vicksburg And Murfreesboro

A dispatch from Murfreesboro and reports from Vicksburg outline Confederate efforts under Gen Johnston and Gov. Pettus. The Knoxville Registe cites weak volunteer response while Johnston concentrates near Yazoo City and Jackson. St. Louis telegrams note reinforcements to Milliken's Bend and fresh arrivals to Jefferson Barracks.

New York Times Murfreesboro Knoxville Meridian Pettus Johnston Mississippi Chattanooga Vicksburg Joh Cen Jackson Yazoo River Yazoo City Southern Railroad West Tenn Kirby Smith Tensas River Gen. Banks Canton St. Louis Devins Milliken’s Bend Richmond McCullough Indiana Illinois Tennessee Jefferson Barracks

Bombardment of Port Hudson Reported and Sherman Critical

Advices by steamer Fulton state a telegram from New Orleans reports Port Hudson bombardment began at 2 o clock. Gen Sherman is in critical condition after leg amputation. Baton Rouge hospital overflows with Port Hudson casualties. extreme heat threatens more deaths. Troops mostly withdrawn from Teche region to Port Hudson. river falling, heavy vessels may have to descend the river.

New York Fulton New Orleans Port Haudson Sherman Baton Rouge Port Hudson Teche

Missouri State Convention Debates Emancipation Plans

The Missouri State Convention organized in Jefferson City as Governor Gamble submitted a long message on emancipation and state affairs, resigning as provisional governor. It discussed plans for immediate and gradual emancipation with resolutions proposing slave emancipation, apprenticeship schemes, and a public vote, adjourned amid a debate over the seating of a paroled dissident.

Jefferson City Missouri State Convention Gamble Smith St. Louis Missouri Dale Drake Breckinridge Vincent Marmaduke Sabine County

Fleet Surgeon Ordered to San Jacinto amid Gulf patrols

Washington dispatch reports Surgeon Edward Gilchrist assigned as Fleet Surgeon of the Eastern Gulf Blockading Squadron while Chief Engineer Kimball goes on special duty in New York. A slave stampede near Annapolis ends with casualties after clashes with local patrollers.

Washington Edward Gilchrist San Jacinto Eastern Gulf Kimball New York Annapolis Long Oldfield’s Fort Meigs Old Capitol

Market roundup shows mixed gains across rail and grain shares

New York market notes firm undertones in rail stocks led by Illinois Central and Reading. Treasury and gold prices hold slim gains while wheat and corn drifted and livestock stayed steady amid news of rail optimism and cargo activity.

NEW York Stock and Money Market Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Ilinois Central Railroad New York Central Railroad Reading Railroad Hudson Railroad Erie Railroad Galena and Chicago Railroad Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Michigan Central Railroad Michiami Southern Railroad Harlem Railroad Pacific Mail Steamship Comeecy Treasury American Virginia Missouri Tennessee Toledo and Wabash Railroad Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad Quicksilver Mining Company Canton O Cumberland Railroad Pacific Mail Steamship Company N. Y. Central Railroad de. Preferred Michigan Centra Railroad Ida Michigan Southern Railroad Illinois Central Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad Milwaukee and Prairie du Chien Ttsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago Alton and Terra Haute Railroad

Market Quiet as Money Flows and Stocks Stagnate

Tuesday afternoon reports show dull business across many departments. Money supply matches demand around six percent while loans outpace discounts. Gold bids rise near 148 and sterling bills to 162, with limited activity in shares and scarce mercantile notes. New York and Boston equities drift and investors await the summer lull.

Trade and Commerce Warrews Western Worcester Old Colony Providence Maine Lowell Fitchburg Eastern Cambridge Middlesex Metropolitan Wilmington Cheshire Vermont Massachusetts Water Power East Boston Cary Superior Copper Copper Falls Hancock Manhattan Pontiac Phenix Mesnard Albany Boston Bohemian Columbian Washington Mills Bates Pacific Merchants Bank Blackstone Rutland Ist Ogdensburg Veremont Central Second Do New York Wall and William Streets

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