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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1863

Page

4

Visit of Prince Napoleon to Johnston Beauregard штаб

Col Ferri Pisani recounts Prince Napoleon odds to Fairfax Manassas and then to Johnston and Beauregard. He describes Southern cavalry, aristo cratic officers, and the casual, cordial reception, with notes on uniforms, morale, and the early Confederate war mood.

Ferri Pisani Prince Napoleon Johnston Beauregard United States Alexandria Army of the South Fairfax Stewart Manassas Virginia Cesar de Bazan Salvator Rosa Bull Gen. Johnston General Johnston West Point South Lincoln

Boston News Briefs on Crime and Social Events

Thurlow Weed has been in Boston this week. Charles Abbott and Chas A Mitchell were arrested for passing a counterfeit $5 bill in Haverhill on February 19. Two deaths occurred in the city last week. The wife of Archelaus Bennett of Waltham died after falling. Franklin School Association plans a Williams Hall exhibition to aid the Discharged Soldiers' Home with music by Prof. Butler and tableaux by George M Baker. Mary Ann Kent was arrested for larceny of $200 in treasury notes from John Symmes and other items. Adams House boarders held a ball Friday night. Tremont and Revere Houses will charge $3 per day for transient travelers. The American

Loca Merr Williams Hall Springfield Street Butler George M. Baker Mary Ann Kent Treasury John Symmes North Street Adams House Tremont Revere

Military promotions announced at the State House

Among the commissions issued on Saturday Capt. Thomas C. St Johns was named Colonel of the 7th Regiment. Capt. Joseph C. Edmands of Newton becomes Major of the Mass 32d. First Lieut. Ambrose Bancroft of the 32d is promoted to Captain. Late advices from New Orleans note many of the nine months' soldiers.

MilTaRy State House Thomas C. St. Johns U.S. Army Joseph C. Edmands Newton Mass Ambrose Bancroft New Orleans

Enlistment Push for Banks Command in Texas

Report from Readville camp notes troops awaiting re enlistment. Weighed by age of service, volunteers from Gen Banks command seek Texas deployment. Also early week movements include Zouave departure and a brisk sale of Boston five cent city scrip totaling 500000 dollars with bids high and varied.

SAILING OF THE NANTUCKET FOR NEW YORK

The iron clad steamer Nantucket under Capt Fairfax sailed from the Navy Yard Saturday afternoon bound for New York. Convoy by tow-boat Charles Pierson accompanied. Crowds witnessed the departure as a salute rang out near the Massachusetts School Ship. Nantucket moved slowly through the Narrows and faced rough seas but is described as capable of meeting any emergency.

Nantucket Fairfax Boston Navy Yard New York Charles Pierson Massachusetts Henry Morrison

Seeing the Elephant ar A High Ficuri

Charles W. Bradley of Rochester New Hampshire visited the city to view the famed elephant and was swindled out of 1300 dollars by two showmen at Harry Jennings establishment Portland street. Charles Stedman was arrested and 350 dollars was recovered leaving Bradley with only five dollars.

Charles W. Bradley Rochester N. H Harry Jennings Portland Street Charles Stedman Bradley

Soldiers Massachusetts Charitable Association Formed

This association for disabled soldiers was organized Saturday with officers named Dr E L Lyman president Samuel Poor Jr vice president F M Blodgett secretary George W Califf treasurer and directors Jerome Davis Charles S Gross Charles J Lovejoy. It leased the John Quincy Adams farm a four hundred acre complex including buildings to house disabled soldiers.

Soldiers Massachusetts Charitable Association E. L. Lyman Samuel Poor, Jr F. M. Blodgett George W. Califf Charles S. Gross Jerome Davis Charles J. Lovejoy John Quincy Adams

Curious twin birth pattern at East Boston home

A Boston couple welcomed four children, two boys and two girls. Each pair was born on the same day and month, with births occurring within a couple of hours of the same time of day. All births were single.

Torre Boston

Bank of Mutual Redemption Chooses Edward A Presbrey

Edward A Presbrey longtime Boston official of the Old Colony and Fall River Railroad Company has been unanimously selected as cashier of the Bank of Mutual Redemption, succeeding Henry P Shedd who resigned.

Bank OF Mutual Redemption Edward A. Presbrey Boston Old Colony and Fall River Railroad Company Henry P. Shedd

Moses Fairbanks Leases Howard Atheneum for Opening May 18

Moses Fairbanks of Fairbanks & Beard secures the Howard Atheneum for a term and sublets to Henry Willard. Under Willard’s direction the venue will open on Monday May 18 with a first-class company planned.

Moses Fairbanks Fairbanks & Beard Howard Atheneum Henry Willard

Dorchester Horse Car Tragedy Claims Four Children Husband

Charles McCarthy fell from a Dorchester Horse Railroad car Saturday night around eleven at South Boston and died. His body was taken to Barton street home. He left a wife and four children and was forty years old.

Faral Accient Chas. McCarthy Dorchester South Boston Barton Street

Boston Dwelling House Boom Planned on Back Bay

Despite higher costs and stronger wages, Boston plans extensive home building this season mainly in the Back Bay area from Beacon Street to Roxbury line, signaling a major urban expansion.

Boston Back Bay Beacon Street Roxbury Line

Town Meetings Mark Democratic Spirit Across States

The annual March Town Meetings across the state begin today as citizens gather to discuss local governance. These genuine democratic assemblies are cited as a defining hallmark of the nation and its enduring civic tradition.

Dexter Foilet Buys Swift Yacht Richmond for Boston Waters

Lane o a Yacutr reports Dexter B. Foilet of this city purchases the swift yacht Richmond once of the New York squadron. The vessel, famed for unbeatability, will now sail Boston harbor as its new home waters.

Lane Dexter B. Foilet Swift Richmond New York Boston Harbor

New Police Chief Kurtz Takes Office Today

Colonel Kurtz assumes duty as chief of police and expected roster changes in the department are anticipated to be announced this afternoon.

Colonel Kurtz

Spring Arrives Amid Snowstorm Deluge

A March snow storm blankets the area with white, delivering the cold, penetrating air and stark contrast to spring expectations as residents brace for a chilly, unsettled spell.

Harvard College to inaugurate Hill as president

Harvard College will inaugurate President Hill on Wednesday next. Henry A. Whitney from the Class of 1846 serves as Chief Marshal.

Harvard Collegr Hill Harvard College Henry A. Whitney

Real Estate Private and Auction Sales Totals

Private city real estate sales last week totaled 423000 dollars while auction sales added about 10000 dollars.

Boston Post Court Record Admits Healy’s Client and Conspiracy Case

Superior Court admits John P. Healy’s client as attorney. Criminal Session resumes the conspiracy case against Todd Pratt Watts and others with opening for the defense. Insolvency Court lists weekly assignments and adjourned matters for March with numerous names and firms scheduled.

Russell John P. Healy James B

French ship patrolling Mazatlan coast blocks arms

A Mexican coast schooner carries Mazatlan dates to the 4th and Guayamas to the 27th last month. The French war steamer Palas anchored outside Mazatlan harbor and planned to search arriving vessels for munitions. The American steamer Saranac reached Mazatlan on the 8th. No other French ships are mentioned on the coast.

San Francisco Mazatlan Guayamas Palas Saranac Pallas Mexican

Compromise on Finance Bill doubles currency duties in 1863

Washington date Feb 28 report says the two Houses agree on the duty section of the Finance Bill. Banks associations corporations and individuals issuing notes for circulation face half yearly duties from April 1 1863 on excess circulation with rates tiering from 90 percent to 25 percent by capital. additional duties apply to fractional notes and deposits with 4 percent half yearly charges. A six month return to the Internal Revenue Commissioner is required.

Washington Commissioner of Internal Revenue

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