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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1863

Page

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Manly sacrifice honored in memory of Edward Van Benthuysen

Edward Van Benthuysen, once Dwight Boyden, Esq., son of Edward G. Van Benthuysen of South Gardner Massachusetts, is remembered for a generous kind heart and noble impulses. He sacrificed his life for his country and is mourned as a devoted, patriotic figure.

Epward Boyp Brashear Boyden van Benthuysen 53D Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry J. F. Ashley South Gardner Mass van Benthuysen Peri Benthuysen Edward Groton Junction Opelousas Alexandria Brashear City EN van Benthuysen Ity, la Edward van Benthuysen Dwight Boyden Edward G. van Benthuysen

Rebels invade loyal states and key figures rally

The Times reports on Union efforts as Gen Tyler and Alderman Amory meet the Governor to offer aid to defend loyal territory. Soldiers in Barre’s Landing recover $800 in rebel gold, while reports note naval actions by Semmes and Grant’s siege at Vicksburg. Public officials prepare safety moves in Harrisburg and Philadelphia as war news intensifies.

General Tyler Amory 52D Barre’s Landing Uncle Sam Meigs Aquia Creek Hooker Stanton Washington Semmes England Vicksburg Grant N. Y Broadway Hampton South Carolina New York Prentice

Rebels Raid Near Chambersburg and Harpers Ferry

Reports from Harrisburg and Philadelphia detail rebel movements across Pennsylvania on June 18. Troops rush to defend key lines while Chambersburg and Hagerstown report skirmishes and a raid aimed at recovering a commissary train. The situation includes conflicting notices on rebel strength and movements toward Greencastle and Mercersburg.

Harrisburg Chambersburg Greencastle Ile Mercersburg Harper’s Ferry Philadelphia Capitol Feventen Milroy Inchester Bedford Potomac Hancock Winchester Ceapeech Mercersberg Seymour Curtin New York New Jersey N. Y Williamsport Cumberland The Herald the Tribune Cumberland Valley

Mutinous Rebel Regiments Near Surrender at Vicksburg

From Vicksburg June 13 report of mutinous rebel regiments and belief they will surrender soon. Deserters join our lines as officers fear desertion. Breckinridge rumored at Jackson. Brisk activity and interior works under way. health and morale described as improving. paymasters to begin payments as troops hold Black River bridge.

Walnut Hill Vickswure Carino Blair Yazoo Big Black Breckinridge Jackson Osterhaus Black River Bridge

Confederate and Union maneuver reports near Port Hudson and Aldie

An officer with Gen Banks recounts briefly observing rebel works from near Port Hudson on the 27th and hearing their surrender. He notes a Confederate challenge over his proximity while tending the dead. Reported skirmish near Aldie yields eight officers and 60 to 70 men captured. Chief Engineer J W King ordered to oversee ironclad construction west of the Alleghanies.

Banks Port Hudson Sherman Aldie Loudon County Leesburg Bull Run Kittocton J. W. King

Local Civil War Updates From Yorktown Area

The Yorktown Cavalier reports major activity in the department with bushwhackers shooting two men of the 127th N Regiment near Williamsburg. Major General Keyes leads aggressive movements while Gen King commands at Yorktown. The British frigate Rinaldo arrived and Diamond spoke gunboat Seminole off Smiths Island.

Excitement at the West as Rebels Fire on Steamer Platte Valley

Camp, June 18. News from Columbus and Hickman tells of an attempted rebel attack on the steamer Platte Valley. The boat was struck six times, a shot through the ladies cabin, another through the pilot house, and two in the hull. A barber and two soldiers were killed and several passengers wounded. Three passengers were arrested for clashing with the attackers while landing for cotton.

Columbus Hickman Platte Valley Bradford’s

Butler Edges Patchen In Two Mile Trot Race

New York June 18 The two mile trot on the Fashion course featured Patchen versus Gen Butler. Butler led in the first heat but Patchen won by distance after a disputed finish. Judges ruled Butler distanced and awarded the race to Patchen. betting had favored Patchen 100 to 40.

New York Patchen Gen. Butler Butler

Regiments Arrive and Enter Philadelphia Streets

The 23d New York regiment arrived in Philadelphia to enthusiastic crowds along Chestnut street. The 37th regiment departed for Harrisburg and Baltimore, and the New York 7th regiment under Colonel Lefferts arrived and bivouacked in Government bar racks on Holiday street after orders from General Halleck.

Philadelphia New York Chestnut Street Harrisburg Baltimore Lefferts Government Barracks Holiday Street Halleck

Telegram debate on state troop command in Civil War era

A Philadelphia despatch questions transferring state troop command from Gen Couch to Gen Franklin or Gen McClellan. The reply states the author authorized by telegraph that Simon Cameron was the one who made the arrangement. The exchange reflects wartime political maneuvering and authority questions in 186...

Paris Adelina Patti Salvatori Patti Maurice Strakosch London Gye Strakesch Patti London Telegraph Bury-street St. James’s Mddle Patti Mise Patti Adele Juana Maria Patti Adelina Maria Johanna Clorinda Patti High Street Clapham Surrey Auricg Strakosch Maurice Strackosch Baron de Ville Daily Telegraph Court of Chancery Miss Patti Strackosch Old Cambridge Terrace Paris Figaro Adeline Philadelphia Couch Franklin McClellan Simon Cameron

Return of the 15th New York Engineer Regiment

The 15th New York Regiment returned to New York City on June 18. Formerly commanded by Col. McLeod Murphy the unit is praised by Col. Colgate and his men for completing their term of service.

Hilton Head Gilmore Fort Pulaski Kentucky Somerset Washington New Jersey Alexandria Pennsylvania Virginia New York N. Y McLeod Murphy

Army movements near Harper's Ferry reported

A New York letter to the Express dated the 17th says Gen. Hooker’s army began marching south toward Point of Rocks near Harper’s Ferry on the B and O line. It also notes the last Confederate regiment moved from Fredericksburg along the left bank of the Rappahannock.

New York the Express Hooker Point of Rocks Harper’s Ferry Baltimore and Ohio Fredericksburg Rappahannock

National Guard Mobilizes for Harrisburg to Meet Rebels

Trenton officials report Company A from the Trenton Arms Co. has left for Harrisburg. Governor Parker is receiving tenders from across New Jersey. The 27th regiment nine months men volunteer to join Harrisburg duties and meet the rebels.

Trenton N. J National Guard Trenton Arms Co Harrisburg Parker Oime

Canton Co. elects officers at board meeting

At the Canton Company board meeting held today, John Randolph of Baltimore was elected President, Chas A. Rapallo of New York as Vice President, William Dean of Baltimore as Secretary and Treasurer, and William Hanson of Baltimore as Agent. The latter two retain their places.

Batimony The Canton Co John Randolph Baltimore Chas. A. Rapallo New York William Dean William Hanson

McClellan Requested for Crisis Role by City Council

The 22d regiment departed for Harrisburg this afternoon as New York City officials adopted a resolution urging the Administration to place Gen. McClellan in a role needed for the Republic’s safety during the current crisis.

New York Harrisburg Common Council

Bragg Reinforcements Reported Increase Civil War Force

From Maryreessboro Tennessee dated June 18 Bragg holds reinforcement brigades Bates Clayton Churchill Brown and McCormick giving 18 infantry brigades in his force. Indications Mount offensive with Knoxvilles Buckner support Breed wheat crop protection Union plantings disrupted by roving units. Grant may move on Vicksburg and Port Hudson while Confederate executions and jail escape are noted. George Lyles and George Williams hanged for murder within rebel lines.

Maryreessboao Tenn Bragg Bates Clayton Churchill Brown McCormick Stewart Hardee Seite JeTe Ucckner Knoxville Kentucky Ooo Carthage Tennessee East North Carolina Cumberland Gap Buckner Grant Vicksburg Jackson Port Hudson Montgomery Mobile Col. Bradford J. T. Matthews U. S. Army George Lyles George Williams Adam Weaver

Low Nominated for Governor by Union State Convention

San Francisco reports F. F. Low received the Union State Convention nomination for Governor for a four year term commencing January 1. The event was held last evening and names Low as the chosen candidate for the office.

San Francisco F. F. Low Union

Positions of the Army of the Potomac Reported Near Potomac

Washington dispatches report the positions of the army corps along the Potomac up to early today and note that Gen. Lee’s location remains unknown. The information suggests routine developments under the circumstances.

Washington Army of the Potomac Potomac Lee

Markets in New York and Chicago July price movements

First board shows gains in rails like Illinois Central and Reading a with Erie and Harlem among leaders while bonds and notes hold steady. Second board repeats dull tones with Galena Chicago and Illinois Central scrip lingering near earlier levels as staples including flour, pork, and lard trade mixed with firmer cotton futures and varied grain prices.

Chicago Cincinnati NEW York Stock and Money Market Board Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Ilinois Central Railroad Michigan Southern Railroad New York Central Railroad Reading Railroad Hudson Railroad Virginia Missouri Erie Railroad Galena and Chicago Railroad Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Michigan Central Railroad Harlem Railroad Pacific Mail Steamshi Company American Gold Treasury Second Milwaukee and Pra i Chicag Fort Wayne Galena Illinois Central Railroad Scrip Cleveland and Pittsburg Grberfine State Ohio Superfine Western Canada Milwaukee State Havana Jamaica New Orleans Naval Kentucky Liverpool

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