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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1863

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2

Defeat at Winchester Ends Cavalry and Infantry Retreat

A Civil War report details Milroy’s withdrawal from Winchester after heavy skirmishing with Rhodes’s force. Union forces under Elliott and Carlin clash with Confederates along Romney and Berryville roads, with heavy losses and riders like Major Higginson and Captain Sargent. The retreat ends at Harper’s Ferry, as brigades and officers are praised for endurance amid chaos.

Declined Governor Candidacy Stirrs Massachusetts Race

A Boston–area note says Hon. Alexander H. Bullock of Worcester has declined consideration as a Massachusetts governor candidate. The column mixes political gossip, war updates, society items, and brief notices from New York and Philadelphia about editors, officials, and public figures.

Princess Winchester Poe Auburn N. Y Alexander H. Bullock Worcester Massachusetts Banquette of Wales Battle of Try Army—Home Mat- News

Long-Lost Wife Rejoins Husband After 34 Years

A man presumed dead by his Amsterdam wife moved on to business in New York and remarried. His first wife, alive and in penury, waited in Amsterdam. A second lover died before their planned wedding. Reunited, the couple resumes their marriage after decades apart.

New York Amsterdam

Telegraphic Wnews to the Boston Post

Telegraphic bulletins sent to the Boston Post from the American Telegraph Lines Office at 83 State Street report brief regional items and quick market or political notes.

Boston Post American Telegraph Lines—Office State Street Boston

Fight at Aldie Washington June 22 described by dispatches

Dispatches recount the June 22 fight at Aldie under Gen. Hooker with cavalry and artillery clashing against Stuart's force. The battle opened fiercely, both sides fought hard, and after hours of running combat the rebels began to yield. Union losses were highest at the start. exact figures were not provided.

Washington Hooker Stuart Aldie Pleasanton Upperville

Rebel force advancing toward Potomac in Pennsylvania action

Reports from Harrisburg on June 22 indicate the rebel force west of the Potomac is moving toward the area. An enemy garrison reportedly occupied Greencastle at noon with cavalry infantry and artillery and is believed to be in strong force. Troops at Chambersburg are commanded by General Knipe.

Pughtown Road McReynolds Romney Roads Milroy Elliott Ohio Virginia Virginia Artillery John Carlin Romney Road Pps One Hundred and Twenty-second Ohio Twelfth Virginia Alexander Baltimore Carlin Connecticut Pennsylvania Harrisburg Potomac River Greencastle Chambersburg Knipe

Port battle reports and political moves through Civil War era notes

From Osaka and Richmond reports dated June mid month, details of a Port H defense fight on the 12th, Confederate troop movements toward Grant, and transfers to Confederate command. Gov. Vance to call Legislature on May 30 ahead of a possible extra session. A large tobacco box sold in Richmond for $3. Reverend Graves of North Carolina released amid grand jury developments.

Fortress Monror Osaka Richmond Port H Grant Lynchburg R Walker Charles

Troop Advances and Prisoner Exchange Reported at Fortress Monroe

From Fortress Monroe New York June 22 A Commercial letter notes a troop advance during the past week with light losses. The gunboat James Adger carried 18 officers and about 120 crew from the rebel steamer Atlanta captured on the 17th by Captain John Rodgers Weehawken. Four officers exchanged returned to Norfolk. Forty-four rebel prisoners arrived aboard the Baltimore boat guarded by the 7th New York regiment.

New York Fortress Monroe 99Th Weehawken Fort Tress Monakeg Norfolk

Rebels Routed and Cattle Seizures Reported in Tennessee

In Tennessee on June 20 reports say Col. Cornain of the cavalry scattered rebel camps gathering cattle for Bragg. Forage destroyed and cattle captured. Rebels under Gen. Dodge reportedly had reached Corin Straight. Forrest’s troops captured artillery after fighting. A detachment of the 1st Missouri and 5th Ohio cavalry, under Major Henry, encountered 2000 rebels near Hernando, Miss. 150 were killed or captured. Major Henry was taken prisoner.

Memmpouis Tenn Missouri Col. Cornain Bragg Gen. Dodge Corin Forrest 1St Knowledge Issouri 5Th Ohio Cavalry Henry Strong Hernando Miss Ohio Chambers Ajor Henry

Mixed Civil War Dispatches From New Orleans to New York

News from June 22 reports varied shipping activity and naval watches near pilot stations. Messages describe vessels Boston and Viathan in pursuit near Pensacola and Pilot Station with distress and mutilation notes, plus unclear reports from Port Hudson and local river traffic.

New York New Orleans Port Hudson Boston Wa Pilot Station Thames Boyce Washburn Brown York Boston Pensacola Chicago Racine Milwaukee State Patna Bond Muscovado Naval Liverpool

Troops Leave Staten Island After Mutiny and Desertion

Troops encamped on Staten Island have consolidated and departed for Washington. A mutiny aboard the Planter led to 150 deserters being taken on Governor's Island. ringleaders were shot in the arm and others jailed. The City of New York carried European mails. Fort Hatteras enlargement for the 1st North Carolina artillery was raised. Gen Foster's wife is recovering. The steam tug America, from Philadelphia, searched for pirates but found no success.

New York Staten Island DCCN Washington Governor’s Island York Hatteras Inlet Fort Hatteras North Carolina Artillery Hatteras Foster Philadelphia America

Rebel crossing thwarted as Union forces seize boats

Despatches from Memphis dated June 20 report Col Hodges cavalry captured two boats carrying rebel regiments and a battery attempting to cross the Tennessee River. Colonel Corwin is credited with breaking up a rebel regiment and destroying a large salt supply.

Washineton Memphis Hodges Tennessee River Corwin

Rebels Dominate Maryland Heights and Rail Line Damage

A Philadelphia despatch notes heavy Confederate activity near Maryland Heights with small Ewell forces from Sharpsburg to Frederick and rebels at Little Antietam. The Washington Star reports rebels destroying Baltimore and Ohio bridges from Harper's Ferry to Cumberland, delaying Union lines. Firing near Aldie is mentioned and Lee’s position remains unclear east of the Blue Ridge as generals assess movements toward Pittsburg or Wheeling. General Kelly reportedly halted westward Confederate progress at Cumberland.

Philadelphia Maryland Heights Little Antietam Harper's Ferry Ewell Sharpsburg Frederick Washington Star Monocacy Junction Baltimore and Ohio Cumberland Kelly Aldie Treasury Building Rappahannock Potomac Bull Run

Washington News and Military Orders June 22

Attorney General Bates will leave Washington for St Louis for several weeks due to health. T J Coffey named interim Attorney General ad interim. DC Marshal seizes Wm F Phips real estate in Virginia. Fisher and Buchanan captured by rebel scouts carried orders to Gen Pleasanton. Spotts ordered to Port Royal to relieve Alma. Williamson to command Flag at Port Royal. Lincoln family planned summer retreat to Soldier's Home. Massachusetts supply steamer leaves for Port Royal. Parker assigned to Wabash. Foxhall A Parker takes command of the screw frigate at Port Royal. Stanton says no authority to raise colored regiments for less than three years or during the war.

Washindon Bates Washington St. Louis T. J. Coffey District of Columbia Wm. F. Phips Virginia Buchanan. Fisher Pleasanton Spotts Port Royal S. C Alma South Carolina Williamson Flag Lincoln Massachusetts Philadelphia Foxhall A. Parker Stanton

Rebels Cross Indiana Border Raid Aims to Burn Bridges

About 900 rebels crossed the Ohio River near Leavenworth into Indiana and moved toward Paoli in Orange County with reports they aim to burn the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad bridges. Troops advance to intercept. outposts fall back toward the main army if pursued. Philadelphia city troops in a Millerstown skirmish near Gettysburg took five prisoners with no losses.

Cincinnati Leavenworth Indiana Paoli Orange County Philadelphia City Millerstown Gettysburg

Missouri Convention Debates Electing State Officers by Vote

In Jefferson City on the Kansas Legislature day, Drake offered a plan for an October 6 election of State officers to serve until the 1864 general election. A substitute proposed delaying to November. The convention met all day with factions favoring immediate emancipation and popular state officer elections. The assembly unanimously expelled Prince Hodgkins for disloyalty.

Jefferson City Drake Prince Hodgkins

Montgomery expedition actions reported from Hilton Head

From Hilton Head dated June 22 a letter of the 17th says Montgomery's force including the 54th Massachusetts the 2d South Carolina and Brayton's Rhode Island battery moved up St Simon's Sound Georgia and Turtle River above Brunswick on the 8th and destroyed the railroad bridge over Buffalo Creek. The party also ascended Altamaha River on the 11th above Darien and noted the loss of one man and the need to obtain certain supplies pending orders from General.

New York Hilton Head Montgomery South Carolina Brayton Rhode Island St. Simon’s Sound Turtle River Brunswick Buffalo Creek Altahama River Darien A. Gilmore

Troops for the Seat of War Arrive and Depart

Albany dispatch notes regiments to sail for the seat of war including the 69th and the 21st 54th 84th 18th and 45th regiments plus the Sprague light cavalry and 11th artillery battery. Four hundred of the Sprague light cavalry passed through for New York after mutiny over unpaid bounty. A guard of 150 of the 34th regiment escorted unarmed recruits to the cars without resistance.

Albany N. Y 69Th Sprague Light Cavalry 11Th Artillery New York Plattsburg

Illinois Despatch Details Journal Sealing in State House

A Springfield despatch reports the CO seals the journals of both houses and places them with the State Treasurer, claiming the law allows public access though the Assembly is still in session. The Democrats contest the move, noting the journals are property open by law to all while Sessions continue.

St. Louis Springfield

Rebel Raid in Kentucky Reported Near Carthage

News from Louisvitzi Kentucky June 22 says John Morgan with 5000 men crossed the Cumberland River near Carthage last night. Passengers report considerable excitement at Gallatin with 50 advancing on the place. Preparations to defend it are under way.

Louisvitzi John Morgan Cumberland River Carthage Gallatin

General Franklin Offers Services to Governor Curtin

Gen Franklin arrived from New York and tendered his services to Gov Curtin. He provided valuable information and indicated his assistance will likely be required.

Harrispore Gen. Franklin New York

Indian Attacks and Band Captures Raise Alarm

June 22 report notes fifty of Sam Patch's band captured. Ten Indians killed at Government Springs last Saturday. Utes seen in large numbers in the Southern settlements signaling rising unrest.

Saut Laxrerry Sam Patch Government Springs

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