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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1862

Page

2

Blockade enforcement across Gulf ports and Charleston debate

A parliamentary debate analyzes British reports on the blockade in the Gulf of Mexico and Charleston. Officers confirm strict enforcement with limited exits via shallow routes and night sailing, while critics question laxity claims and discuss neutral rights and prize court judgments.

Gulf of Mexico Gulf Galway New Orleans Bradford Galveston Galour Savannah Charleston Re Tof Lyons Banch Confederate States Bunch

Boots and Shoes Auction at 45 Pearl Street

Messrs Rich Townsend and Cowing offer a sale of boots shoes and brogans today at 10 oclock from 45 and 47 Pearl street J H Lester follows with an auction at 121 Pearl featuring boots and more. The item includes a note about a broader column with a Boston Post account of the Aroostook cruise.

Boston Post Aroostook Vermont

Rumors of a Cabinet officer amid frauds in his Department

A Washington correspondent reports strange rumors alleging a Cabinet officer is involved in extensive frauds in his department, though not in the War or Navy. The item lists Americans registered at the U S Consulate at Leghorn for the week ending March 1, 1862, and notes various letters and comments on Fort Donelson, Buckle, and public affairs from London and Louisville papers.

Washington The Phila. Inquirer War Navy U. S Leghorn Stevens Lizzie D. Chapman Boston Helen Strong New York Strong Amos Perry Providence Thomas P. Perry London Bunker’s Hill Fort Donelson Massachusetts

Senate Debates Oath Bill and DC Slavery Action

Senate opens debate on oath administration for foreign nationals and a bill to abolish slavery in the District of Columbia. House passes naval accounts bill for Congress and Cumberland losses and schedules the Pacific Railroad bill next Tuesday. Tax bill debates include licenses for jugglers cattle brokers and slaves tax proposals.

Washington Senate Sumner Committee On Foreign Relations Foot Capitol War Department Department of the Interior Sherman Yeas Nays Fessenden Grimes Lane Indiana District of Columbia Wilson Mass Kennedy House Congress Cumberland Hampton Roads Campbell Penn Pacific Railroad Hickman Sedgwick N. Y Blair

Commission reports on contrabands and military use of power

The Wool commission says military necessity governs use of contraband labor and resources while distributing clothing and rations. It notes 1508 contrabands at camps, wages paid to contrabands, and limited Northward movement. Other items include bankrupt law petitions and Mount Vernon access limits. General McDowell review and international spectators noted.

Washington Wool Fortress Monroe Camp Hamilton Camp Butler Newport News Navy Ward New York Mount Vernon M Wshal

Committee Report Yields Government Savings

A committee led by Washburne examined the Quartermaster and other departments and made discoveries and suggestions that saved large sums for the Government. State prisoners were released or paroled after taking oaths of allegiance. Democratic members of Congress and Senator Carlile circulated a paper to rally the party and call a convention in Washington for future direction.

Washburne Washineror Warren Curtis John T. Debeer R. H. Grinnell Alfred Nettleton French Schley Washington Congress Carlile

Victory at Winchester Drives Rebels Toward Strasburg

Washington March 25 Major General Banks reports from five miles beyond Strasburg that the enemy is retreating with our forces in hot pursuit. The rebel losses are described as enormous with wagons filled with the dead and dying left along the road and towns crowded with wounded. Artillery causes heavy havoc as the rout unfolds. Reports also claim Banks has destroyed about 200 of Jacksons wagons at Winchester Va.

Washington Shields Banks Strasburg Winchester Gen. Banks Jackson

Battle Seen Likely as Banks Forces Advance on Strasburg

From Winchester dated March 25 reports Gen Banks with Gen Shields nearby Gen Jackson in sight and a battle expected today as forces prepare. The evening dispatch says the column is five miles beyond Strasburg in pursuit of retreating rebels and letters to Banks's division officers should go to Winchester for now.

Winchester Strasburg

Affairs at Island No 10 Report Daily Firing Calm

Cairo March 25 The situation at Island No 10 remains in statu quo with mortar boats firing at a slow rate about one shot per hour. Rebels do not reply and tents are fewer. Some reports indicate rebels may be leaving while balloon reconnaissance is postponed due to high winds.

Cairo Island No. 10

Wounded Massachusetts Soldiers in New York to Be Sent Home

Steamer New Brunswick brought Dr J B Upham Massachusetts Medical Commissioner and over 30 wounded including Maj Stevenson Capt Parkhurst Dayton Lieuts Sargent Nichols and Corporal Baker Boston. They will sail to Boston tonight and travel to their towns tomorrow. About 150 wounded arrived by rail and will be moved tomorrow morning. Major Stevenson's wound is severe but not dangerous. Lieut Hurton is too badly wounded to be moved from Newbern. Surgeons here volunteered aid and special cars are being sought for their transport.

Earl Russell Lord Stratheden America Lord Stowell United States New York Law of Nations Charleston Niagara Pensacola Mississippi Savannah Chancellor Kent Justice Story Consul Bunch Brest Dunkirk France Europe Great Britain Crown Lord Lyons Henesty Reg Roni Sion Paris Her South Lincoln North Massachusetts New Y York New Brunswick Newbern J. B. Upham Maj Stevenson Parkhurst Dayton Sargent Nichols Corporal Baker Boston Col. Howe Major Stevenson Lieut Hurton

Battle near Winchester details Sunday clash and losses

Sunday action near Keanstown saw Jackson reinforced and attack Shields with 600 cavalry 8000 infantry and 27 artillery pieces. A heavy fight followed with heavy losses on both sides 65 killed 125 wounded for our forces. Union and Confederate units including Penns Ohio Indiana Michigan and militia fought fiercely. The enemy left wounded were numerous with many prisoners captured as night fell and the field was bivouacked.

Winchester Ashby Michigan Maryland Shields Jackson Gen. Shields Keanestown Ohio Infantry 1St Virginia Cavalry Kimball Col. Tyler 18Th Penn 13Th Indiana Col. Murray 18Th Penn Williams Donnelly N. Y Banks Washington Newtown Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana

Arrival of the Edinburg

Steamship Edinburg from Liverpool, dated March 12, arrives in New York at 6 this evening bringing anticipated news from overseas.

Edinburg New York Liverpool

Market Roundup for Second Board and Commodities

Stocks dull and easier with railroad scrip and state issues quoted. Cotton. wheat corn oats beef pork lard butter whiskey and sugars show modest moves. rice molasses and turpentine prices noted with varied activity. freight rates to Liverpool firmer on shipping terms.

YORK Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Milwaukee and Prairie du Chien Railroad Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Galena and Chicago Railroad Illinois Central Railroad Scrip Panama Railroad Michigan Central Railroad Harlem Railroad Hudson Railroad Erie Railroad New York Central Railroad American Gold U. S Tennessee Virginia Missouri Pacific Mail Steamship Company Canton Company New York fFriour Ohio Canada Cumberland Laguayra St Domingo New Orleans Porto Rico Liverpool

Market roundup shows mixed activity across banks stocks and bonds

The Banks lost 52800 in specie and returned 8366500 to the Clearing House as government and railroad stocks fluctuated. Government 6s held firm at 944 bid while American Gold traded near 1014. Copper stocks advanced with Quincy Franklin Pewabic and Hancock quoted. New York securities softened slightly while large issues of government certificates eyed for next week.

Treasury American Amoskeag Manufacturing Company Boston and Maine Worcester Providence Old Colony Fitchburg Lowell Eastern Wilmington Vermont Massachusetts Malden Melrose Middlecox Metropolitan New York Evening Post Board of Brokers St. Louis Philadelphia Boston Bam Street

Burnside's Movements Reported in Kingston Victory

Advices from officers of the George Peabody say Union forces took Kingston North Carolina on Saturday with no loss. Rebels reported 7 killed and 1 wounded, though not fully credited. Kingston lies on the line to Goldsboro with Newbern nearby. The Union found 500 En field rifles at Newbern, part of the Nashville cargo of 3000.

New York George Peabody Kingston N.C Goldsboro Newbern Nashville

Union Feeling Gains Ground as Cairo News Suppressed

Nashville Times correspondent reports Governor Johnson placing newspapers under military rule and suppressing a few. A conciliatory proclamation aims to win back the people to the Union while promising vigorous action against treason. Etheridge warned abolition of slavery if war fails. The new government to operate this week amid resumed business and lower prices.

Chicago Nashville The Times Cairo Johnson Etheridge

Abuse of Federal Prisoners at Memphis Reported

A Cairo despatch to the Tribune says 200 Federal prisoners in Memphis suffer abuse by guards with one shot for looking from a prison window. Three gunboats are under construction in Memphis and Randolph has four guns mounted. Fort Pillow remains a strong fortification with twenty five siege guns.

CuicaGo Cairo The Tribune Memphis Randolph Fort Pillow

Fort Pike Reported Captured in New Orleans

CuicaGo reports Fort Pike at New Orleans has fallen into friendly control. The fort was a temporary earthworks with three or four guns.

Fort Pike CuicaGo New Orleans

California Dispatches From San Francisco and Arizona Conflicts

From California and San Francisco dated March 17 ship ringleader sails for Japan with U S minister Pruya. The steamer Panama arrives from Mazatlan August 8. Arizona reports depopulation due to secession sentiment and Indian hostilities. Rebel troops about 900 near Tubec aim to seize Fort Yuma. California volunteers ready to intercept. Ships George Washington Honolulu Egypt Bordeaux and others arrive. Elizabeth Cushing sails to Valparaiso.

San Francisco Maron Japan U.S Pruya Panama Mazatlan Arizona Tubec Fort Yuma California George Washington Honolulu

Winchester Rebels Arrive in Baltimore Prisoner Queue

Two hundred thirty rebel prisoners captured at Winchester arrive in Baltimore and are housed in the north wing of the new city jail. They are Virginians except for five or six Baltimoreans who left before the war. They appear miserable and undisciplined.

Winchester Baltimore New City

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