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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1862

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2

Rebel Account of the Sea Fight in Hampton Roads

On the Front Page Editorials recount a sea engagement at Hampton Roads with wartime rhetoric. The Fourth Page features poetry from Hilton Head and Home Matters. The Commercial Bulletin highlights Geo. Francis Train's defense of the Yankees and criticism of the Seccessionists. Dr Howe is noted as a leading philanthropist in Boston.

Paor Hampton Roads Hilton Head 8. C Legislative— Court Record Telegraphic Geo. Francis Train Dr Howe Boston

Washington's birthday ball attracts Paris spotlight

The American Minister in Paris hosted a ball on Washington's birthday with a dress reportedly costing 1200 dollars excluding laces and jewels. Congressman Van Wyck attends New York to review customhouse salaries with possible stop in Boston. Rutland Vermont Herald praises the Boston Post for loyal Republican support and commercial usefulness. Rumor revisits Governor Sprague as a candidate for the War Department.

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New Madrid Falls To Union Forces Amid Skirmishes

Washington reports Brig. Gen Strong says New Madrid is ours. Rebels evacuated New Madrid last night leaving guns and stores. Fight yesterday between gunboats and siege batteries. 20 killed and wounded on our side and 4 or 5 by a shot that dismounted a 24 pounder. Col. John A. Logan arrived from Fort Donelson. Island No. 10 said to be evacuated. Local commerce in Nashville suffers as Treasury notes rise and cotton and resins are hard to obtain.

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