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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1863

Page

2

Paris Empress Ball Showcases Illustrious Carnival Attire

The Empress hosted a private ball with American guests in high fashion led by Worth and Bobergh. Diamonds dazzled as Emma ornaments and princesses wore historical costumes from Anne of Cleves to Salammbo. The night featured a beehive quadrille and a crowd of notable society figures from New York Philadelphia and New Orleans.

Paris N. Y. Times Worth & Bobergh Monsieur Worth Dayton Miss Dayton Ridgway Philadelphia Mmeili¢é New Orleans Minnie King Georgia Omdine Penniman New York Ophelia Moulton Greenough Cambridge Mass Viscountess de Gabriac Phalen Eustis Venice Anna Murat Milo de Chatnanbourg Princess Anna Anna Mathilde Bonaparte Anne of Cleves Holbein Castiglione Salammbo Gustave Flaubert Madame Bovary Count de Choiseul Hamillcar Sajlammbo Matho Walewska Chevalier Nigra Wattean Princesses Troubetskoi Duigorouki M’les Brancard Coppens Magnan de 'Tascher de Vatry Kindiakoff Errazu Pereira Merante

Valentine Era Politics and Theater in Boston

A dense column reviews Civil War era politics with opinions on Lincoln and Congress, notes inflation in London and New England, and reports on court outcomes, diplomatic tensions, and a Turkish ministerial crisis. It also covers Boston theatrical life with detailed critique of Pu r itani at the Italian Opera and notes on Edith at the Boston Museum and Hermance at the Howard.

Congress Debates Prize Property and Enrolment

The report details legislative actions on prize cases and abandoned property in insurrectionary districts, amendments restricting cotton trade, and penalties for plundering. It notes Butler's letter, Rothers’ case, and Butler's safe conduct, with votes and adjournment amid ongoing debates on indemnification and treasury measures.

Surgeon General recommends $200000 for ether use

Washington reports that Dr Morton should be paid two hundred thousand dollars for ether use. The Patent Office inquiry rebukes Holloway for misreported expenditures and copies, and the House adopts the committee report. A separate bill allows duty-repaid goods held in bond over a year to be entered with bonds canceled by June first.

Brooklyn N.Y Turkey Springfield Republican Hooker Senate House Washburne Secretary of the Treasury United States District Courts Wisconsin Michigan Independent Telegraph Company Portland Washington District of Columbia Signal Corps Committee of Conference Porter Court of Claims Court Nevada Pendleton Judiciary Committee Morton Woolson Princess Royal Lieut Faircon Montgomery Sheffield R. Betts Holloway Bureau Henry T. Davis Patent Office

Tariff Bill Alters Duties on Printing Paper and Books

The act changes duties and adds that printing paper unsized for books and newspapers carries a 20 percent ad valorem rate. The bill awaits Senate action.

Senate

New York Telegrams from Liverpool and London Dispatches

The Kedar brings Liverpool papers to March 16 and London telegrams to the 16th. Dispatches from Lemberg report Polish insurgents and Russians near Michoro with a battle expected hourly. Russians withdrew on the 15th so no battle occurred. Insurgents capture several places with 39 Cossacks killed in one garrison. They seize Russian despatches accusing Austria and a note from Grand Duke Constantine saying he will not abandon his course. Shanghai telegrams note Bargerine dismissed. Ward's successor, Ie, takes command. The Russian fleet to stay at Manila. French troops may withdraw. siege of Nankin claimed abandoned. Saigon rebellion updates scarce. Times London notes Charleston blockade not raised. Emperor Russia may visit Paris in spring for Belgium talks after the king’s demise. Latest shipping: Kedar passed 18th east of Fastnet Rock. St George bound east. Australasian mail ship passed 20th.

Boston Post New York Macgowan China Japan America Geographical and Statistical Society Celestial Empire Commodores Wilkes Perry United States Edward Everett Washington and Webster Henry Ware Parsons Charles A. Dana Sprague John G. Shea Edward Warren Boston Park Godwin Voltaire Dr Vinton Rip van Winkle Welles E. P.whippie Whittier Gov. Andrew Commodore Wilkes P. Willis Senator Wilson R. C. Winthrop H. A. Wise Gen. Wool W. L. Yancey Anderson Beauregard Bragg Buell Burnside Butler Corcoran Grant Halleck Slocker Hunter Lee McClellan Polk Phelps Fitz John Porter Price Schurz Stonewall Jackson Sigel Antietam Bull’s Bluff Baton Rouge Bull Run Cedar Mountain Corinth Newbern Pea Ridge Shiloh Chickahominy Messrs Ripley and Dana American Cyclopedia Mercantile Library Association W. C. Richards Ruhmkorff Non Wr&ter Boston Museum Edith Heron Woolfe Keach Morleigh Mr Whalley Mabel Josephine Orton Mr Wilson Matilda Heron East Lynne Warren, Wilson and McClannin Vincent Hermance the Howard Maggie Marshall Jane English New Theatre Velarde Marietta ‘ Ravel Edward Velarde Paul Donnetti Jocko W . W. Pratt Henry Willard The Howard Ada St. Clair John Wilkes Booth Arch Strvet Philadelphia Edwin Adams Jarrett Combination Company Messrs Chandler Willey L. J. Bowden Virginia England Seward U.S Liverpool House Senate Richardson Trumbull Wall Fessenden Finance Committee Internal Revenue Bill Wilson Engineer Corps Grimes Quartermaster’s Department Anthony Powell Davis Yeas Cowan Harding Harris Henderson Hicks Howe Kennedy Lane Indiana Nesmith Saulsbury Ten Ee Turpie Missouri Clark Doolittle Foote Foster Harlan King Kansas Morrill Pomeroy Sumner Wilkinson Mass W. C. Jewett Colorado Treasury Congress Cape of Good Hope Cape Committee of Conference Kedar London Lemberg Michoro Austria Dake Constantine Shanghai Bargerine Ward Manilla Nankin Saigon the Times Charleston Yost Russia Paris Belgium Fastnet Rock St. George

Court Martial Dismissals Announced for Union Officers

The Army announces the dismissal from service of numerous officers and cadets after guilty verdicts and approved sentences from a general court martial. Major General approves irregular reviewing actions in several cases and remits confinement in one instance. The weather section notes mild springlike conditions.

Thomas P. Trainer Pennsylvania Volunteers Delos Cramer New York Volunteers Charles M. Hamilton Massachusetts Volunteers Warren Taylor A. E. Griffiths Pennsylvania Cavalry Peter Boldy John McGrath Samuel Hubbard Connecticut Volunteers W. P. Armstrong 129Th Penn George L. Ritman G. Pierce Mass John F. Andrews Michigan Cavalry Andrew J. Hoey James A. Lefferha Newton Vermont Joseph H. Ritchie Frederick Gast J. P. Safford Ohio Johns. Angle Samuel Hornbacker Jeremiah Cook Wm. P. Christie Thomas Goodman N. J R. E. Jones 3D Excelsior Brigade United States Jacob Covington 40Th N. Y

Mayor Opdyke Vetoes Fitz John Porter Public Reception

New York March 2 Mayor Opdyke vetoed the Common Council resolution to give Fitz John Porter a public reception. The Alhambra reported off Cape Delaware, a funeral for Col Tompkins and troops escorting his remains to Troy. Guatemala reports war against Salvador and Carrera leading 2000 to 6000 men. Rosecrans bans Cincinnati Enquirer and Chicago Times from Cumberland army. Kedar transports 2000 bales of cotton from Liverpool. Baltimore March 2 Gen McClellan declines all public demonstrations in a Washington letter to the City Council.

New York Opdyke Common Council Fitz John Porter Alhambra Macao Cape Delaware Monitor Catskill Col. Tompkins Hudson Railroad Troy Guatemala Salvador Carrera

Indianola Surrenders After Rebel Attack Near Memphis

Secretary Welles reports the Indianola captured by enemy forces after ram attacks by Webb and Queen of the West despite Porter’s claim of non compliance with orders. The March 1 communication notes limited details are known.

Gideon Welles Secretary of the Navy Webb David D. Porter

Gold Treasure Recovered from Golden Gate Wreck

The steamer Golden Age from Panama arrives in San Francisco with $8000 in treasure from the wrecked Golden Gate. Unofficial reports indicate wrecking crews have gathered several hundred thousand dollars in broken cargo on their vessel until labor ends. Also noted is the arrival of the Star Light from Boston.

San Francisco Golden Age Panama Golden Gate Star Light Boston

Family murder in Burrao New York after fire

Post mortem finds Mrs Frazer and two children had been murdered before a house fire. The Rev Mr Frazer is missing and feared murdered as well.

Burrao N. Y Marco Frazer

Train wreck kills soldiers near Pilot Knob

A tree fell on the Crow Mountain Railroad track about 30 miles from St. Louis as the 24th Missouri Volunteers led by Colonel Boyd White returned from Pilot Knob. The wreck killed three soldiers, severely wounded five, and lightly to moderately injured fifteen or twenty others.

St. Louis Missouri Volunteers Boyd White Pilot Knob Crow Mountain

The Jacob Bell Cargo Loss Report

The Jacob Bell cargo mainly for English account valued at 600000 dollars. Insured in England and New York. Vessel and freight worth 100000 dollars insured in New York and Boston. Government faces a heavy loss with duties totaling 175000 dollars.

New York Jacob Bell England Boston

Lewiston Holds First City Election Without Mayor Pick

Lewiston held its first city election today with no candidate elected as mayor. In Geneva New York the charter election favored the Democratic ticket entirely.

Lewiston Marcu Geneva N. Y

Markets New York March 2 Second Board opens dull then firmer

Stocks and money market report shows mixed opening on second board with declines in several railroad issues and commodity notes. Prices edge higher for some U S government securities and gold deposits rise. bank statement notes increases in loans and deposits while circulation falls. Market chatter ends with heavy and lower copper trading observed in the afternoon.

NEW York Stock Chi and Rock Island Railroad Norwich and Worcester Railroad Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Galena and Chicago Railroad Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati Railroad Illinois Central Railroad Scrip Mid Southern Railroad Michigan Central Railroad Harlem Railroad Hudson Railroad Erie Railroad New York Central Railroad Pacific Mail Steamship Company Cumberland Coal Company Canton Company U_S Treasury Missouri Virginia Tennessee New York

Market gains foreground in mixed finance session

Monday afternoon trading shows strength across bonds stocks and commodities. Coupon Sixes traded around 1003 with the October 7 3-10 at 105 while closing bids list various government, corporate and railroad issues. Gold and copper advanced with American Gold at 1714 bid and several copper stocks closing higher amid steady New York prices.

Treasury American Orton Water Power Cary Boston and Maine Providence Fitchburg Cheshire Old Colony Western Wilmington Vermont Massachusetts Minesota Rockland Superior Hancock Pittsburg National Central Copper Falls Isle Royale Quincy Toltec Winthrop New York American Gold

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