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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1863

Page

2

Reading the Greek at Our Door and Notable Essays

A reflective editorial extols seeing the Greek in everyday life and praises Gail Hamilton for addressing social issues. It highlights Keats, Silurian Beach by Agassiz, and personal reminiscences of Henry Thomas Buckle as valuable, timely contributions to science and literature.

Gail Hamilton Keats Agassiz Henry Thomas Buckle Charles Hale Hale Buckle

First Pace-Editorials-Tastings and Public Notices

Notices reveal sales of boots and brogans by Massey Townsend Cowing and Lester at Pearl street with times 9 and 10 AM. Also mentions Capt H S Bacon unknown to Pierce Bacon and Massey and a London papers update via Redding & Co. Advertising discusses the value of systematized records and MrS Niles navigation in public mind channels.

John Stuart Mill Haupt Home Matters Court Record Telegraphic News Pierce & Bacon H. S. Bacon Lsst Rich. Townsend & Cowing Pearl Street J. H. Lester Pearl R. Niles Scollay

Unmarried New Hampshire Men Flee to Canada Amid Draft Talk

A rural Republican correspondent reports a push by single men from New Hampshire to cross into Canada to dodge the draft. He notes Major Morrissey as Sergeant at Arms drawing full pay while paying a deputy, and claims Morrissey gains prestige in North Carolina. The Legislature is urged to curb his appointing power, but the party in power favors gains from mileage and libraries.

Morrissey North Carolina

Incomplete Boston Telegraph Office Item

Incomplete clipped item from American Telegraph Lines Office No 83 State Street Boston references a page four and an unclear event. The readable fragment lacks names dates and concrete actions.

American Telegraph Lines—Office State Street Boston

Diligent Report Seeks Yazoo River Advance Against Vicksburg

From Vicksburg reports describe the steamer Diligent with the 8th Missouri regiments entering the Yazoo River via Cypress Bayou and Steele's Bayou, with ironclads following. The movement aims to place forces between Haines's Bluff and Yazoo City and enable operations in the rear of Haines's Bluff.

St. Louis Democrat Vicksburg Diligent Missouri Yazoo River Haines Bluf Cypress Bayou Yazoo Johnson Haines’s Bluff Yazoo City Yazoo Pass Greenwood Fort Pemberton Haines’s Vicksurg

Charleston and Chattanooga Civil War Dispatches Update

The Richmond Enquirer reports Charleston shelling of the Georgiana wreck off Long Island beach and notes no attack before the April spring tide. Chattanooga intelligence says Union troops near Murfreesboro with enemy retreating and Gen. Johnston relocating to Tullahoma as rumor places Rosecrans opposing Longstreet. The piece cites political moves, midshipmen orders, and regional weather with ongoing quiet along lines.

Army OF the Potomac Richmond Enquirer Charleston Long Island Beach the Enquirer Savannah Republican Chattanooga Murfreesboro Johnston Tullahoma Rosecrans Longstreet Kentucky Committee of Ways and Means Richmond Savannah Wilmington Mobile Enquirer Virginia Vicksburg

Sumner Major-General Body Lying in State at City Hall

Major-General Sumner's body was moved to City Hall at 94 o clock this morning under a military escort from the 51st regiment. It lies in state on a catafalque with flowers flags and emblems of mourning while thousands visit from the city and the country. A military guard watches the remains and about 20 000 people visited today. The funeral is set for 11 o clock tomorrow forenoon and is expected to be the most imposing in Western or Central New York.

Syracuse N. Y Sumner New York Associated Banks of Sub-Treasury Boston Philadelphia Western Railroad Worcester Maine Old Colony Providence Vermont & Mass Wilmington Minnesota Pittsburg Quincy Pewabic Copper Falls Petherick Companies Central Copper Michigan

Rebels Seize Danville Kentucky and March Toward Somerset

Reports say 3000 to 10000 rebels have taken Danville Kentucky with a larger force in pursuit. They crossed the Cumberland River at Mill Spring and moved toward Somerset. No rebels reported at Glasgow Mumfordsville or nearby areas.

Louisville Danville Cumberland River Mill Spring Somerset Glasgow Mumfordsville

Missouri Legislature Adjourns Without State Convention

Jefferson City March 23 The Missouri Legislature adjourned without a new State Convention. The Governor may call a convention to pursue an emancipation plan. The Emancipation party nominated Oliver Willey for Governor. Democratic ticket nomination is still uncertain.

Jefferson City Missouri Emancipation Party Oliver Willey

Jackalow Acquitted After Nolle Prosequi Declared

In Trenton the United States Circuit Court discharged Jackalow by nolle prosequi due to jurisdiction doubts and witness unavailability. The case, begun three years ago, ended without a conviction after court suggestion to drop charges.

Trenton N. J United States Circuit Court Nolle Jackalow

Fort Monro Forts Court Martial and Navy Movements

From Fort Monroe March 23 a General Court Martial is ordered to assemble at Norfolk today for trials of prisoners. A large fleet of schooners has sailed from the harbor. Gunboats have been practicing at Newport News today.

Fortress Monror Norfolk Newport News

Skirmish Near Blue Springs In Missouri

A 560 man 5th cavalry scout encountered Quantrells guerrillas near Blue Springs. A brief fight ended with 9 killed several wounded and 5 missing among Union troops. Rebel losses are unknown.

Kansas City 5Th Cavalry Quantrell Blue Springs

Indian Depredations Reported From Santa Fe Expedition

A traveler from Santa Fe says a large band of Comanches Navajoes and other border tribes have returned from Texas with 600 horses many cattle and extensive property damage and multiple Texans killed.

Kansas City Santa Fe Texas

Steamer Guide Arrives with Soldiers from Port Royal Beaufort

The steamer Guide has reached New York from Port Royal and Beaufort with a large group of passengers including eighty disabled and sick soldiers and 125 discharged Marine Artillery soldiers. Major C O Rogers of Boston was among the travelers.

New York Guide Port Royal Beaufort Marine Artillery C. O. Rogers Boston

Conversion of Legal Tenders Surges Under Jay Cooke Plan

Jay Cooke the U S Subscription Agent reports converting 1 200 000 in legal tenders into five twenties today bringing 2 000 000 in two days and 5 000 000 in ten days. Cincinnati dispatch notes New York news unsettles markets and exchange on New York at a premium.

Philadelphia Jay Cooke U.S Cincinnati New York News New York U. S Cnet Eet

Robbery Attempt Aims at Clifton Banker’s Safe

Troy New York March 24 An attempt was made to rob the safe of H J Messinger banker at Clifton New York on Monday night but the robbers could not gain entry Government contracts awarded Baltimore March 24 include 20000 barrels extra flour at 815 45 100000 pounds new bacon at 730 per hundredweight covered 100000 new bacon shoulders at 745 uncovered 150000 pounds yellow coffee sugar at 138c 250000 pounds hard brown soap at 7 c

Troy N. Y H. J. Messinger Clifton N.Y Baltimore

Market Rundown United States Stocks and Commodities

New York stock lists show second board declines while closing firmer. Railroads occupy multiple price points including Chicago and Rock Island at 94 and Harlem at 40 percent. Commodities note cotton lower, wheat and corn slight declines, beef and pork softer, lard and whiskey weaker, sugars and coffee active or dull per market report. Cattle ring reports higher beef, steady sheep, and easier swine with March 24 figures.

NEW York Stock and Money Market Second Board Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Norwich and Worcester Railroad Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Galena and Chicago Railroad Cleveland and Ygeborg Railroad Ilinois Central Railroad Michigan Southern Railroad Harlem Railroad Hudson Railroad Erie Railroad New York Central Railroad Pacific Mail Steamship Company Cumberland Co Canton Company U. S American Treasury U.S Missouri New York Dull Ohio Canada East India New Orleans Rio Porto Rico Naval Ds City Nic Liverpool

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