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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1863

Page

2

Letter on Gen Stevenson and local notices fill Fourth Page

The column reviews a letter about Gen Stevenson, mentions new London illustrated papers, and advertises a Continental Washing and Wringing Machine. It reports two charity entertainments at the Church of the Unity, a Salem Irish Society meeting with Dr Lorine, and notes political observations from Maine and New Hampshire. It cites a $200,000 Temple Park Hotel planned at Saratoga, contraband seizures in Philadelphia, a Detroit mayoral reward for rioters, works on Italian opera in London, and editorials from the Springfield Republican and The New York Times. It also covers Salvini’s duel with a Turin journalist, Douglass recruiting for the 54th Massachusetts, and Arctic birds observed on the Lower St Lawrence.

Secretary Chase New York Times Secretary of the Treasury Wall Street United States Europe New York London Philadelphia Boston Chase Arn National Banking Act Treasury Temple Park Saratoga Springs Congress Spring Grounds

Treasury delays postal currency printing and war updates

The Treasury notes a halt on postal currency twenty five and fifty cent prints due to adequate supply. War Committee tests closed with a report in two weeks. Commissioner Lewis to take office tomorrow. Colonization of people of color postponed. Col Wyndham to Army of the Potomac. Gen Stahl to command cavalry under Heintzelman in Washington. Internal Revenue clarifies stamp duties on promissory notes from 33 to 93 days.

Washington Treasury Department Lewis Internal Revenue Col. Wyndham Army of the Potomac Stahl Senate New York Heintzleman Department of Washington Bureau of the Internal Revenue

Rebels hang Texan and shoot another fighter

From New Orleans reports say one Texan captured by rebels from the Cambria was handed to a mob and hanged. Another called Nicaragua Smith was shot. Rebels hover near Baton Rouge pickets while our troops are well supplied. An infernal machine with 150 pounds of powder was found on the river. New Orleans citizens plan a monument for John Maginnis, Delta editor, who died March 3.

Pierson Hull England Manchester Baltimore Abe Washington Albany Stage Louisville Columbus Columbus House Rodgers Congress Memphis New York Marion New Orleans Mississippi Texas Cambria Nicaragua Smith Baton Rouge John Maginnis Delta

Forces Movements Near Strasburg Reported Unfounded

Reports claimed Generals Jones and Hampton with 10,000 men reached Strasburg on a march toward Winchester but direct dispatches from Strasburg deny the army’s approach. Gen Milroy’s two day reconnaissance found no enemy, with Imboden’s cavalry seen higher in the valley near Staunton.

Washington Jones Hampton Strasburg Winchester Milroy Imboden Staunton

Fast schooner Chapman seized as privateer off San Francisco

The Chapman was boarded by Government officials after sailing for Mexico and taken as a privateer. About 20 Secessionists were captured aboard with six brass Dahlgren guns. Prisoners identified with those negotiating for the steamer Victoria. Confined at Fort Alcadras. more arrests expected.

San Francisco Chapman Mexico Victoria Fort Alcadras

Pirates Chase and Fire on Confederate Gulf Ports

Charleston and Mobile papers report seven blockaders off Charleston on the 3d and the pirate Florida, pursued for 19 hours, departed Mobile after nine blockaders remained. She destroyed a new Yankee brig on her first voyage before vanishing. The issue also lists conscript enrollments.

Washington Charleston Mobile Florida Mobile Tribune

Merchants Subscribe Heavily to Atlantic Telegraph Funds

In New York on March 16 over 100 leading mercantile and banking firms pledged from 100 to 1000 pounds each, totaling above two hundred thousand dollars, to the Atlantic Telegraph Company. Merchants express strong confidence and subscriptions continue to rise.

New York Atlantic Telegraph Company

Porter's Yazoo Dispatch Signals Reach Ahead

A dispatch from Admiral Porter dated before Vicksburg reports the signal agreed with Commander Smith for the Yazoo expedition. The plan calls for nine minute guns followed by three quick shots once the Yazoo river entry is secured.

Washington Porter Vicksburg Smith Yazoo Yazoo River

Pittsburg Editor Reese C. Fleeson Dies After Illness

Reese C. Fleeson, editor of the Despatch, died this morning after a long illness. He served the Despatch for 15 years and was connected with the Pittsburg press for many years.

Pittsburg Reese C. Fleeson Fleeson

Markets and Banking News From New York Stock and Money Markets

New York markets show mixed activity with several railroads and corporations listed at varied prices. The weekly bank statement notes decreases in circulation and deposits, while commodities including cotton and flour display dull or steady movements amid broad price adjustments.

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