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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1863

Page

2

Riots in Detroit Burn Homes and Claim Lives

A violent mob attacked Black residents and torched blocks in Detroit, killing a man at Woodward and Larned and wounding several others. Fires spread through Lafayette and Brush streets as troops from the 27th Infantry and city forces restored order through the night.

Rioting and politics flash through early 1860s columns

A horse of items from London and Paris notes Civil War era events. It covers Union drafts at Troy New York recruitingMass 54th and Virginia operations, New York rail costs, Congress debates, and social snaps from Paris including a Victorian breakfast with Dickens figures while South fears monarchy.

Paris M. Pitre Chevalier Dickens Ernest Legouvé F. Pousard Emile Augier Paul Feyal UN Dickens Parisien Th. Gautier Francis Wey Audeur de Dick Moon Et Des Anglais Nord Malle Trebelli Congress of Atlanta

Senate confirms Civil War era military promotions and appointments

The Senate in executive session confirms John F. Potter for Governor of Dacotah Territory and Hiram C. Driggs and Samuel P. Allen for federal posts. A long list follows naming Brigadier Generals of Volunteers elevated to Major Generals and ranks of various colonels and captains with dates in 1862.

Washinctox Marcu Senate John F. Potter Wisconsin Dacotah Territory Hiram C. Driggs Michigan East Saginaw Samuel P. Allen New York Silas Casey Henry W. Slocum John G. Parke Chas. S. Hamilton Lovell H. Rosseau Hiram G. Berry Abner Doubleday Winfield 98. Hancock Geo. L. Hartsuff Francis J. Herron Oliver O. Howard Robert H. Milroy Richard J. Oglesby Joseph J. Reynolds Daniel E. Sickles David S. Stanley Navy John F. Reynolds George Sykes John Buford Francis C. Barlow N. Y N. J. Jackson Maine Gouveneur R. Wanen Topographical Engineers N.Y John Ohio Volunteers E. W. Hinks Massachusetts Volunteers Edw. Harland 8Th Conn. Volunteers William Harron Indiana Volunteers Lewis C. Hunt 14Th U.S. Infantry Waldemire Kozyzanowski N. Y. Volunteers Albert L. Lee 7Th Kansas Cavalry W. C. M. McLean 75Th Ohio Volunteers James W. McMillan 21St James S. C. Morton Engineer Corps George J. McGenniss 11Th Indiana Volunteers D. L. Matthias 5Th Iowa Cavalry David A. Russell 8Th U. S. Infantry George D. Wagner Joseph J. Webster Illinois Artillery 5. K. Zook New York Volunteers John H. McNeil Missouri John H. King 15Th R. A. Buckland Ohio Samuel B. Attey Charles R. Graham Edward H. Hobson Kentucky Volunteers M. D. Leggitt Mason Brayman Clinois Volunteers Joseph T. Knipe Pennsylvania Volunteers John §. Mason 11Th Thomas H. Neill T. E.G. Ransor

City Mayors Elected Amid Broad Union Wins

Across Maine towns on March 9 voters chose Union candidates for mayor in Bernst Fort City Lewiston and Bangor with majorities from 120 to 521. In Augusta the Union's William Johnson won by 120. Democratic tickets fell short in several cities as Union and Republican contrasts emerged.

Bernst Marcu A. G. Jewett Union Asa Faunce Deford John D. Adams Lincoln Lewiston J. B. Ham Avagusta Friends of the Administration William T. Johnson BanGor Samuel H. Dale Oldtown Milford Brewer Stetson

Unionville clash routs rebel cavalry near Murfreesboro

The 17th Pennsylvania and 4th Michigan cavalry defeated Russell's rebel horsemen at Unionville ten miles from Murfreesboro on Saturday. Rebels suffered 50 killed and 80 wounded, with 53 prisoners taken. Camp equipage fell into Union hands, and reporters promise stirring despatches within days.

Cincinnati Marcy Pennsylvania 4Th Michigan Russell Unionville Murfreesboro Gazette

Prisoners From City Point Arrive At Fort Monroe

The flag of truce boat State of Maine brought here from City Point last evening about 400 prisoners, mostly privates.

Monnor Marcus State of Maine City Point

Legislature adjourns without passing appropriation bills

Indianapolis Indiana March 9 The Legislature adjourned sine die today without any appropriation measures approved, ending the session with no funding bills enacted.

Indianapolis Marcy

New York Stock and Money Market Report March 9

Second Board stocks rise but remain light on activity. Railroads and utilities list mixed prices with several gains and declines, penny stocks and scrips noted. Bank statement shows increases in loans and specie, with deposits climbing and a slight drop in CMPMINISOT. Cotton and grain markets mixed as Wheat and Corn shift and oils hold steady.

New York Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Galena and Chicago Railroad Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad Iinois Central Railroad Michigan Southern Railroad Michigan Central Railroad Harlem Railroad Hudson Railroad Erie Railroad New York Central Railroad Pacific Mail Steamship Company Canton Company American Gold Ohio California North Carolina Missouri Treasury U_S New York Weekly Sovecscreesee Besseckaction Sgroueo Ocika Canada Chicago Milwaukee New Orleans Porto Rico Liverpool

Late Battle by Tennessee Reported at Thompson's Station

Murfreesboro dispatch details a Confederate brigade engagement with Union forces. The 124th Ohio wagon train unit was separated and fled. 22d Wisconsin 69th Michigan 33d and 85th Indiana were surrounded before surrender. Rebels fielded about 12,000 with 180 killed and many wounded. one Union colonel slightly wounded. A flag of truce could not approach the lines.

Cincinnati Murfreesboro The Gazette Thompson’s Station van Dorn 124Th Ohio Wisconsin Michigan Indiana Baird 86Th Indiana

Betts resigns from Consul post at Omoa and Truxillo

R Betts of this city resigns as Consul at Omoa and Truxillo Honduras. L L Lombard of Massachusetts nominated by the President to fill the vacancy. Major-General Fremont appears before the Committee on the Conduct of the War. Rebels report near Luroy with Winchester authorities suspecting movement toward the town. Acting Assistant Surgeons Robbins Rice and Marion ordered to the Mississippi squadron.

Washington Marco

Cherokee National Council Repeals Secession Act

Correspondent reports from Camp Blount Kansas that the Cherokee National Council adjourned after repealing the secession ordinance coerced by the Rebel army. The council then disqualified disloyal officials and passed an act abolishing slavery.

Sr. Louis Camp Blount Kansas The Democrat Cherokee National Council United States

Rebels Report Heavy Casualties After Franklin Battle

From Nashville Tenn March 9 The Rebels buried 65 Federal dead yesterday and retained 250 wounded The Rebel Surgeons admit a loss of 100 killed on their side Two regiments of Indians under Van Dorn engaged Fifty three Rebel prisoners were brought into Franklin on Sunday night captured at Caionville All their camp equipment was destroyed Col Coburn is a prisoner in enemy hands

Lafayette Street Beaubien St. Antoine Paton Alley Third Ward Beaubien Street Congress Fort Streets Micies Detroit 27Th Infantry Ypsilanti Dain Fort Lafayette Sixth Ward John R Street Miami Avenue Ariving Warner Wilcox Charles Langer Daguerrian Gallery Woodward Avenue Larned Street Kenry Hurpagle Cael ‘Eich Maurice Horan Edward Crosby William Lerricceyv Berridge Pontiac Keting Canada Oncc Phelps Fox Richardson Lyon Scott Tion Yee Ee Wayne Nashvi Lin Tenn van Dorn Franklin Caionville Equipage, &c Col. Coburn

Newport News of Warships Arrival and Sails

ProvIDENCe R L Marcy reports the steamer Alert from Boston to New York arriving at Newport due to head winds. The new side-wheel Chicopee with eight guns towed it. In New York headlines the ironclads Nantucket and Keokuk and gunboats Florida E B Hale and Western World sailed today.

Treasury Boston Water Power Cary East Boston Maine Worcester Eastern Wilmington Vermont Masschusetts South Shore Metropolitan Middlesex Minesota Rockland Superior Pewabic Franklin Isle Royale Central Huron Acton New York Michigan Central Massachusetts Sterling Western Railroad Commonwealth Providencce R. L. Marcy Alert Boston Chicopee Kmto Newport Marcy Nantucket Keokuk Florida E. B. Hale Western World

California Seaport Items and Trade Notes

Sailed ship Ocean Pearl for Hong Kong and Lookout for a dyewood load off Mexico. Grocery trade improves with barrel and spirits sales reported. Great Republic arrives from New York with news of Mazatlan tales and 70 passengers and $84 000 in treasure. French war vessels in La Paz say they won’t disrupt Mexican Pacific commerce. A small party of California Secessionists remains active.

San Francisco Marco Hong Kong Lookout Mexico New York Marcus Great Republic Oregon Mazatlan la Paz Mexican Pacific California

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