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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1861

Page

2

Governor Hicks Refuels Legislature over Executive Records

Gov Hicks sends a sharp note to Maryland Legislature in response to its order to form a committee to examine executive records and procure papers. He says he has supplied all necessary correspondence with federal officers and denounces partisan attacks while offering full facility for an official inquiry to prove no concealed facts remain.

Gov. Hicks Marylan Altimore Maryland Partizan

Sixth Massachusetts Regiment Arrives in Boston for Camp Cameron

The Sixth Regiment commanded by Col. Clark, known as the Eleventh Massachusetts militia and Sixth Massachusetts volunteers, arrived from Fort Warren by two steamers to Long Wharf, Boston. They were escorted by the Webster Regiment and accompanied to Camp Cameron, with cheers from Col. Cass's Regiment and a salute from the Massachusetts. The march along State to Winthrop Square drew dense crowds, and the officers were entertained by Mayor Hutchins and Navy officers before joining Camp Cameron for equipment.

Boston New York Massachusetts Volunteers Jersey City Sons of Massachusetts Astor House Jersey City Perry Richard Warren Col. Cowdin Cya Fort Warren Camp Cameron Col. Clark Massachusetts Militia Charlestown Long Wharf Webster L. H. Kimball Long Island Col. Cass Massachusetts Chester Gilmore State Street State Court Sudbury Waverhill Warren Bridge Winthrop Square Bunker Hill Hutchins Navy Wright Phineas J. Stone Andrews

East Pennsylvania Railroad to carry troops. various military notes

The East Pennsylvania Railroad will accept government bonds as payment for troop and munitions transport between New York and Harrisburg. Other items: post office contract awarded to Wa. Wray at $1700 yearly. Burlingame resigns from Austrian mission. Major Henry Hill resigns as Army Paymaster. Diamond State brings 125 tons pig lead. Josephine fired upon at Mathias Point. Meigs orders proposals before purchases. Col. Robert Anderson named Brigadier General. Gurley authorized to raise six Cincinnati regiments. 71st N Y regiment colonel changed. three slaves’ owner is a Union man. Kentucky cavalry under Col. Young being mustered. Boston regiment arrived. steam gun boat bids opened. 69th N Y scouts capture seven secession soldiers with attack plans.

Warhblugtes News Washington Jenz East Pennsylvania Railroad New York Harrisburg General Post Office Wa. Wray Burlingame Henry Hill Virginia Diamond Navy Yard Josephine Mathias Point Port Tobacco Shell Meigs Robert Anderson A.H. Reeder W.S. Rosencrans John A. Gurley Cincinnati Martin N. Y Vosburg Smith Sanford Young Kentucky Regiment of Cavalry Josiah Hacks Boston 69Th N. Y Arlington Heights

Skirmish at Newport News Reports Rebel Light Horse Fire

June 16 dispatches from Fort Monroe and Newport News describe a clash near the river with three wounded from a detachment sent to corral cattle. Rebels retreat as Union forces prepare for possible riverine attack and anticipated expedition.

MB Fontness Motroz Barri- Morn Jose Si Newport News Ing Col Phelp Light Horse Rive Rene Ews R Greble Bethel Sawyer Riple Sewall Camy McChesney Carr Col. Cobb Col. Baker Oregon

Rebels advance toward Phillippa amid skirmishes and troop movements

A June dispatch notes gradual concentration of forces toward Phillippa as the 14th Ohio regiments return from Buchan an. Reports cite battles near Buchanan, arrival of rifles and ammunition from Ohio, and activity at headquarters toward Chief River. Col Kelly improves, and news of a rout near Cumberland. Several captures and fires power the sequence as Union and Confederate forces maneuver across Kentucky and Ohio river towns.

Gol Lacder Phillippa Ohio Buchanan Chief River Col Kelly Chet Mountain Gap Gen Jackson Parkersburg Wallace Cumberland Mney Winchester New York Times Linder Philippa Abantaie Evansville, &Ne Samuel Kukman Chinnati St. Louis Owensborough Louuisville New Orleans Couucil David and Laude Bordeaux Bar Philadelphia Afriana Parsons National Alhambra Vigilant Ike Gipsey

War News From Virginia Report of Manassas and Richmond

A Washington dispatch notes 25 000 rebel troops at Manassas with Harper's Ferry reinforcements en route poor provisions water scarce and prospects of further retreats as Richmond prepares earthworks eight miles out. At Richmond 40 000 troops well armed but poorly clothed and disciplined, with Davis directing defenses. Governor Sprague offered Major Generalship. 2d Rhode Island to Washington for reserve concentration toward Richmond. Skirmish near Seneca's Mill. two Virginians killed. Describes Big Bethel and Cairo plans. Steamer Alabama arrives with the body of Wm. Cidy from Great Bethel.

New York Washington Manassas Harper’s Ferry Richmond Davis Mylassas Junction Spraue Rhode Island Andrew Jamison Alexandria Lint Col. Everett Potomac Senvaca’s Mill Aneets Con. Shreves 6Th New York Regiment Annapolis Aquia Creek Big Bethel Waite North Carolina Herald Scott Cairo Pillow Prentis Kentucky Missouri Magoffin Jackson Alabama Old Point Comfort Wm. Cidy Great Bethel

Fire Fells Civilians as Soldiers Open Fire in St Louis

Reports from St Louis on June 17 describe soldiers firing from windows and streets near the Recorder's Court, killing four, mortally wounding two, and injuring another. Eye witnesses differ on cause, with some claiming shots from nearby windows and others saying an accidental discharge sparked the volley.

St. Louie St. Louis Recorder Pamn Recorder's Court Seventh and Locust Streets Recorder’s Court Pratt Franzo Rusch

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